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title: "DFID 8108 Procurement of Solar IT Backup Systems for Ghana Forestry Commission - Works - Phase B - Call Down Contract"
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# DFID 8108 Procurement of Solar IT Backup Systems for Ghana Forestry Commission - Works - Phase B - Call Down Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-134ae75e-7421-4f6a-8cb6-d8e3640597fc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DFID 8108 Procurement of Solar IT Backup Systems for Ghana Forestry Commission - Works - Phase B - Call Down Contract" involves the Department for International Development (DFID) as the buying organisation, with an awarded contract value of £263,336. This project falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with delivery across locations in Ghana. The procurement method employed is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 27th October 2017 and will conclude on 30th April 2018. The tender period ended on 25th July 2017, and the contract is currently under the active status of award since 26th October 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the solar energy and IT solutions sectors, particularly those that can provide equipment and connectivity upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on enhancing the Forestry Commission's operational capabilities in Ghana. Businesses with experience in international development projects, especially in providing clean energy solutions, could leverage their expertise to participate successfully.

## Notice

DFID is contracting DPSA as its Procurement Supplier, who will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of solar equipment and internet connectivity to upgrade Forestry Commission systems in 38 office locations across Ghana.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ec5e66-4149-4664-a839-886b1ce166ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £263,336 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £263,336 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ec5e66-4149-4664-a839-886b1ce166ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ec5e66-4149-4664-a839-886b1ce166ff
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1aaf2944-4201-41bc-933e-e21988a78b19
  DFID 8108 Call Down Contract All Sections

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

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