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ITT For consultancy services for evaluating an Energy-as-a-Service pilot in Malawi and its potential scale-up to leave no one behind

ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD

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17 Feb 2025 at 08:49

Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Energy Saving Trust Ltd., located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is seeking consultancy services to evaluate an Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) pilot in Malawi and explore its potential scale-up. This tender falls under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services (CPV code 71314300) and includes evaluation and consultation services for energy access and financing mechanisms. The procurement process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 16 October 2024. The contract is estimated at GBP 60,000 and covers the period from 18 November 2024 to 30 June 2025, with a possible extension of three months.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses with strong expertise in household solar markets, particularly those with a solid understanding of the Malawi and sub-Saharan African contexts. Eligible businesses include those familiar with energy access programmes and possess excellent stakeholder engagement and evaluation skills. Companies with established networks with donors, investors, and organisations involved in energy access are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender can enhance a business’s portfolio and credibility in the energy consultancy sector, fostering further growth and development opportunities.

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Notice Title

ITT For consultancy services for evaluating an Energy-as-a-Service pilot in Malawi and its potential scale-up to leave no one behind

Notice Description

Energy Saving Trust is seeking to appoint a consultant to evaluate the impact and potential of Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) pilot implemented by SolarAid in Malawi and consult energy access stakeholders on the potential of EaaS business models and financing mechanisms, including how they should be further tested and rolled out. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Energy Saving Trust is seeking the support of an energy access expert to support the delivery of the following activities under the LEIA programme: i. Evaluation of SolarAid's Energy-as-a-Service Pilot The evaluation will focus on SolarAid's EaaS pilot and will generate evidence regarding: a) the relationship between monthly payments, household incomes and default rates in the EaaS model; b) the additional costs and risks incurred collecting repayments over longer periods than envisaged in a traditional PAYG model; c) the total capex and opex costs of the model, and the extent to which these costs can be covered through revenues; d) the overall level of end-user subsidy required to make the model viable; e) the best way to structure such a subsidy. The following specific tasks are envisaged: - Literature review - End-User Consultation - Stakeholder Consultation - consult ii. Technical and Financial Analysis Narrative Report iii. Stakeholder Consultation Regarding Potential Energy-as-a-Service Business Models and Financing Mechanisms Requirements Essential: - A strong understanding of household solar and productive use markets, including business models, market barriers, financing mechanisms and other interventions. - Deep knowledge of the Malawi and sub-Saharan African contexts - Deep understanding of the affordability challenge in energy access and the potential solutions - Familiarity with how energy access programmes are designed and implemented, including World Bank-financed, government-implemented programmes. - Previous experience conducting similar project evaluation and stakeholder consultation exercises, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. - Familiarity with the Efficiency for Access Coalition, including its donor members and their implementing partners, as well as the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme - Established network of relationships with companies, donors and investors in the energy access sector. Team presence in Malawi and/or ability to undertake an extended trip to Malawi for the purposes of this assignment. Desirable: - Familiarity with EaaS business models and financing mechanisms Additional information: As described in the ITT.

Renewal: There is the possibility of a further extension of 3 months that should be covered by the estimated budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005278-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maddalena.galloni@est.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315557900

Buyer Location

Locality
EH2 1DF
Postcode
EDINBU RGH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENCROFT ECONOMICS

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