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United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced an extension to the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) contract, which involves providing technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services in the power sector in Nigeria. This initiative falls under the industry category of services and specifically targets the electricity infrastructure domain. The contract extension, which runs from 13th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, is valued at up to £1 million and does not change the existing financial arrangement. The procurement method used is 'limited,' as this is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that the extension occurs without a re-procurement process since it doesn't substantially modify the contract's terms. Key participants include Tetra Tech Development International Limited as the supplier and Jasmine Nsofor as the contact point within the FCDO.

This extension represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, state-level electricity market development, and private sector investment in infrastructure. Companies that can deliver technical expertise and consultancy services in these areas, especially those with experience in Nigeria's power industry, are ideally positioned to leverage this contract. The focus on growing private participation and commercial opportunities in electricity infrastructure should attract businesses ready to collaborate with agencies like the Rural Electrification Agency and state partnerships in regions like Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo. The contract presents a platform for organisations to expand their influence and operations within Nigeria's evolving renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF)

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) proposes to extend the contract for the UK Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) operating in Nigeria by 5.5 months from its current proposed end date of 13th October 2025 up to 31st March 2026. This contract is being extended, without re-procurement, because doing so does not constitute a "substantial" modification. There is no change in the financial value of the contract. The anticipated expenditure in the period between October 13th 2025 and 31st March 2026 will be up to PS1m, which has been baked into the existing contract value. A UKNIAF extension would enable 5.5 months of additional delivery to produce additional outputs/deliverables that continue existing activities primarily in the power sector, while continuing to grow private participation and commercial opportunities in electricity infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Offi The FCDO proposes to extend the contract for the UK Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) by 5.5 months from its current proposed end date of 13th October 2025 up to 31st March 2026. This contract is being extended, without re-procurement, because doing so does not constitute a "substantial" modification. There is no change in the financial value of the contract. The anticipated expenditure in the period between October 13th 2025 and 31st March 2026 will be up to PS1m, which has been baked into the existing contract value. A UKNIAF extension would enable 5.5 months of additional delivery that continue existing activities in the power sector, while continuing to grow private participation and commercial opportunities in electricity infrastructure. Areas of activity during the extension period will potentially include; - Continuing to support the Rural Electrification Agency to attract private investment into its renewable energy portfolio. - Progressing the development of state level electricity markets through existing partnerships with Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Oyo states, with the possible addition of further states.

Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Offi The FCDO proposes to extend the contract for the UK Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) by 5.5 months from its current proposed end date of 13th October 2025 up to 31st March 2026. This contract is being extended, without re-procurement, because doing so does not constitute a "substantial" modification. There is no change in the financial value of the contract. The anticipated expenditure in the period between October 13th 2025 and 31st March 2026 will be up to PS1m, which has been baked into the existing contract value. A UKNIAF extension would enable 5.5 months of additional delivery that continue existing activities in the power sector, while continuing to grow private participation and commercial opportunities in electricity infrastructure. Areas of activity during the extension period will potentially include; - Continuing to support the Rural Electrification Agency to attract private investment into its renewable energy portfolio. - Progressing the development of state level electricity markets through existing partnerships with Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Oyo states, with the possible addition of further states.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055098-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL

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