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Solar PV Feasibility Study Consultancy for the Office and Residential Properties at the British High Commission Lusaka

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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27 Oct 2026 at 09:15

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26 Oct 2026 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking consultancy services for a comprehensive solar photovoltaic feasibility study for the British High Commission estate in Lusaka, Zambia. The study covers the Chancery, the High Commissioner’s Residence and designated staff homes. Work includes site assessments, analysis of energy demand, modelling of solar generation, and assessment of battery storage and energy resilience. The consultant must also undertake financial and economic appraisal, analyse options and provide a final report with recommendations to inform future procurement and implementation of solar energy solutions. This is building consultancy work focused on assessing practical solar power solutions across office and residential properties.

The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender set 2 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC as the deadline for clarification questions and 6 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC for tender submissions. The contract period is 16–30 November 2026. The stated contract value is £30,000. The procurement is a single lot. Tenders are assessed on the most advantageous offer, with quality weighted at 60% and price at 40%. Bidders must achieve at least 30 of the 60 available technical points to proceed to commercial evaluation; the contract is awarded to the compliant bidder with the highest overall score.

This opportunity suits a consultancy able to deliver end-to-end feasibility work for solar power at a multi-building diplomatic estate. Suppliers should be equipped to assess building sites and energy demand, model photovoltaic generation, and evaluate battery storage and resilience needs. The work also calls for financial and economic appraisal, comparison of options, and clear recommendations that can guide later procurement and implementation. A strong bid will need to demonstrate both technical quality and a credible approach to cost, since quality carries greater evaluation weight but price also contributes to the overall score. Experience bringing energy analysis together with practical, decision-ready reporting would be directly relevant. The requirement spans office and residential buildings, so capability across different property uses is beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar PV Feasibility Study Consultancy for the Office and Residential Properties at the British High Commission Lusaka

Notice Description

Consultancy services for the delivery of a comprehensive Solar PV Feasibility Study for the British High Commission Lusaka estate, including the Chancery, the High Commissioner's Residence and designated staff residential properties. The scope includes site assessments, energy demand analysis, solar PV generation modelling, battery storage and energy resilience assessment, financial and economic appraisal, options analysis, and the provision of a final feasibility report with recommendations to support future procurement and implementation of solar energy solutions. The contract value is PS30,000 and the services are to be delivered in accordance with the requirements set out in the Request for Proposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07903d
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101321-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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