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ITT for the provision of specialised Cooling in Energy Access consultancy services to support the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme

Energy Saving Trust Ltd

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07 Aug 2026 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Energy Saving Trust Ltd is procuring specialised cooling and energy-access consultancy services for the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme, part of the Efficiency for Access Coalition. The work is primarily an embedded consultancy role within the Energy Saving Trust International team. It covers developing and delivering strategy, plans and partnerships; research and development; research activities; and wider programme support. The focus is energy-efficient cooling and appliances for clean-energy access, particularly in off-grid, weak-grid and mini-grid settings. The consultant will provide technical expertise and stakeholder relationships to support work in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with delivery across the United Kingdom and international programme environments. This is an energy-efficiency consultancy service opportunity (CPV 71314300).

The process has reached tender: Energy Saving Trust invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission required in English. The tender submission deadline was 7 September 2026 at 12:00 UK time; bids were scheduled to open at 12:30 the same day. The contract is valued at £73,500 and is scheduled to run from 6 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The buyer may extend it from 11 April 2027 to 31 August 2027, with a maximum extension budget of £33,500 excluding VAT. There is one lot and variants are not allowed. Evaluation gives 65% to technical expertise, 15% to price, 10% to transparency and value for money, and 10% to sustainability. Bids must remain valid until 7 December 2026.

This opportunity suits an established energy-access and sustainable-cooling specialist able to operate as an embedded consultant and coordinate international partnerships. Essential capability includes strong knowledge of energy-access funding and enabling environments; off-grid technology, market barriers and solutions; and cooling technologies for off-grid, weak-grid and mini-grid contexts. Suppliers should understand the Efficiency for Access Coalition and LEIA programme, and have established relationships with programme implementers, private-sector organisations, academia, senior stakeholders including the World Bank and other M300 partners. The requirement calls for at least five years’ energy-access experience and at least four years’ work on sustainable-cooling initiatives in the Global South. Relevant experience includes designing and delivering large-scale programmes, working on government or internationally funded programmes, coordinating international teams and partnerships, and engaging stakeholders effectively. Staff names and qualifications must be provided.

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Notice Title

ITT for the provision of specialised Cooling in Energy Access consultancy services to support the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme

Notice Description

Energy Saving Trust is seeking the support of a energy access cooling expert to support the delivery of the LEIA programme. The successful candidate will work as an in-house consultant, embedded within the Energy Saving Trust International team. They will support on the development of strategy, plans and activities, and seeing these through, providing their expert knowledge and access to their extensive stakeholder networks in the sector. They will provide support primarily, but not limited, to strategy and partnership activities within Workstream 1, Research & Development activities within Workstream 2 and Research activities within Workstream 3, along with wider programmatic support as needed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

About the LEIA programme Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote high-performing appliances that enable access to clean energy for the world's poorest people. It is a catalyst for change, accelerating the growth of off-grid appliance markets to boost incomes, reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life, and support sustainable development. The Efficiency for Access Coalition is coordinated jointly by CLASP, an international appliance energy efficiency and market development specialist not-for-profit organisation, and Energy Saving Trust, which specialises in energy efficiency product verification, data and insight, advice, and research. The Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme is Efficiency for Access' foundational initiative. LEIA is funded by the UK government via the Transforming Energy Access platform and the IKEA Foundation. Opportunity Energy Saving Trust is seeking the support of a energy access cooling expert to support the delivery of the LEIA programme. The successful candidate will work as an in-house consultant, embedded within the Energy Saving Trust International team. They will support on the development of strategy, plans and activities, and seeing these through, providing their expert knowledge and access to their extensive stakeholder networks in the sector. They will provide support primarily, but not limited, to strategy and partnership activities within Workstream 1, Research & Development activities within Workstream 2 and Research activities within Workstream 3, along with wider programmatic support as needed. Requirements Essential: A strong understanding of the energy access funding landscape and enabling environment. A deep knowledge and understanding of off-grid technology and market barriers / solutions, with a focus on Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia Technical knowledge of products and enabling technologies suited to off-, weak- and mini-grid settings in the energy access sector Expert knowledge in cooling specific technologies Demonstratable knowledge of the Efficiency for Access Coalition and Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme Established network of relationships with programme implementers, private sector actors and academia in the energy access sector Strong relationships with high-level stakeholders including the World Bank and other M300 partners. Experience working on government and international funded programmes such as FCDO and Ikea Foundation Experience designing and delivering large scale energy access programmes for the Global South Experience working in international teams and coordinating international partnerships Excellent stakeholder engagement skills At least five years' experience working in energy access sector At least four years working on Sustainable Cooling initiatives and programmes focused in the Global South Adhere to Energy Saving Trust's standard terms and conditions Desirable: A deep knowledge of the history, aims and objectives of the Efficiency for Access Coalition and Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme Experience working on Grant Funds

Renewal: The contract may be extended from 11 April 2027 to 31 August 2027 with a maximum available budget GBP33,500.00 (exc. VAT) for the extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075298-2026
Current Stage
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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
Not specified

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

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
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Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Energy Saving Trust Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EH2 1DF
Postcode
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Postcode Area
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Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
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Basic Region (ITL 2)
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Small Region (ITL 3)
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Delivery Location
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Local Authority
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Electoral Ward
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Westminster Constituency
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