Planning

Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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PlanningUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University, acting as the contracting authority, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)." This initiative focuses on the goods industry category, specifically targeting domestic and electrical appliances. The project is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services programme, supported by UK Aid, and aims to create a platform for energy-efficient appliances. The procurement process includes market engagement, with a key deadline for supplier registration set for 23 January 2026. The project will be conducted in Loughborough, United Kingdom, but the implications extend to various developing regions, primarily Africa and Asia. The contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-efficient appliances. Companies with expertise in appliance manufacturing, bulk procurement, logistics, or those capable of aggregating demand will find this particularly beneficial. The SAMPA platform aims to collaborate with operational partners or consortia to manage appliance demand, supplier relationships, and logistics, paving the way for scalable solutions and bulk buying benefits. Businesses involved in sustainable technology, electric cooking solutions, or international trade can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and access new global markets. Engaging with SAMPA could also foster long-term relationships with distributors and manufacturers, positioning enterprises as key players in a growing segment of the appliance market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)

Notice Description

Establish a centralised procurement and quality-assurance platform for affordable, energy-efficient appliances As part of the 11 year, PS110m research programme called Modern Energy Cooking Services funded by UK Aid, Loughborough University (Grant holders) and other funders are cooperating on establishing the above 'SAMPA'. SAMPA will be a created operation (new or an extension of existing services) set up with the aim of aggregating demand for appliances, aggregating order sizes for improved pricing, organising tenders with local and global suppliers and coordinating the international logistics of the supply. It will be structured to pass along cost savings to in country distributors, households and businesses after ensuring the platform is sustainable. The funders seek an operating collaborator or consortium of collaborators to launch and manage SAMPA. SAMPA will focus on orders for cooking appliances, but the resulting platform may include other appliances. Energy efficient electric cooking appliances are being cited in National 'clean cooking' and electricity access strategies and in integrated energy planning as viable and affordable, with huge health benefits and with monthly savings to the user when compared to other solutions currently being used. However, the upfront cost of such devices remains a challenge for many. Currently, most country distributors do not order enough appliances to be able to maximise bulk purchase savings. By aggregating country level distributor orders SAMPA will also work with manufacturers to negotiate bulk discounts and work with manufacturers long term to reflect local needs and preferences, further stimulating demand for appliances. SAMPA will also undertake quality control and obtain prequalified quality products. It may also be able to better negotiate and channel working capital facilities. Microcredit, PAYGO, Results Based Financing and/or Carbon financing organised by in-country distributors can allow users to purchase appliances over time but creates working capital challenges. The SAMPA platform will ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner. As an example of the potential markets, a Development Finance Institution recently announced projects in four African countries where they are seeking to support eCooking each at approximately $4m per project. This platform will be relevant to Mission 300. By aggregating demand, SAMPA will be able to develop a growing relationship with suppliers ensuring a smooth supply of quality products. A sum has been allocated for the startup and preparation and depending on the need, the project team will work with the platform to secure the required working capital. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006982057

Planning Information

Suppliers registering interest will initially be sent further information on the project and a set of questions to collect inputs which will help to shape the next steps. We may then carry out a supplier day or invite suppliers to demo their solution to further aid our procurement approach. New engagement deadline of 23 January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39700000 - Domestic appliances

39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Chris Stacey
Contact Email
c.n.stacey@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01509226349

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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