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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 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Energy Saving Trust Ltd is procuring specialised energy-access cooling consultancy for the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme, part of the Efficiency for Access Coalition. The successful consultant will be embedded in the Energy Saving Trust International team, supporting strategy, partnerships, research and development, research activities and wider programme delivery. The work covers off-grid, weak-grid and mini-grid appliances and enabling technologies, with a focus on sustainable cooling and markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It also involves developing plans, delivering activities and using established stakeholder networks. This is a specialist consultancy service, delivered for a Scotland-based buyer but supporting an international programme focused on the Global South. The procurement is a single lot.

The buyer reached tender and invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English by 7 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bid opening was scheduled for 12:30 UTC the same day. Bids were required to remain valid until 7 December 2026. The estimated procurement value is £73,500. The contract period is 6 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend from 11 April 2027 to 31 August 2027, subject to a maximum additional budget of £33,500 excluding VAT. Evaluation gives 65% to technical expertise and 15% to price. Variants are not allowed, staff names and qualifications must be provided, and electronic payment is available.

This opportunity suits an established energy-access cooling specialist, consultancy or expert-led partnership with international programme experience. Applicants need strong knowledge of energy-access funding and enabling environments, off-grid technology, market barriers and solutions, and cooling-specific technologies. The requirement calls for at least five years’ experience in the energy-access sector and at least four years working on sustainable cooling initiatives or programmes in the Global South. Well-placed suppliers will have designed and delivered large-scale energy-access programmes, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and worked on government or internationally funded programmes. They should bring established relationships with programme implementers, private-sector organisations, academia, the World Bank and other M300 partners, alongside strong stakeholder engagement and international partnership coordination skills.

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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
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839557
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561891
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Energy Saving Trust Ltd
Contact Name
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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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