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title: "DFID 8107 Procurement of Solar IT Backup Systems for Ghana Forestry Commission - Technical Assistance - Phase B - Call Down Contract"
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# DFID 8107 Procurement of Solar IT Backup Systems for Ghana Forestry Commission - Technical Assistance - Phase B - Call Down Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e602eb1-c107-49fd-9564-e30968a46774

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Department for International Development (DFID) and focuses on the call-down contract for the procurement of solar IT backup systems for the Ghana Forestry Commission. This project, which falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, has a total contract value of £2,009,429.17. The tender process was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 29 March 2016, and the contract period runs from 27 October 2017 to 30 April 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in solar equipment and technical assistance in renewable energy solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with experience in foreign aid projects and a proven track record in delivering technology solutions for public sector organisations in various locations, including the UK, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## 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/34d57fb7-27c8-42a8-8c91-321e298bcd78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,009,429 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,009,429 |
| 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 Dec 2017 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d57fb7-27c8-42a8-8c91-321e298bcd78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d57fb7-27c8-42a8-8c91-321e298bcd78
  27th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec209b7e-4a03-47a5-961c-0effb23ba7a4
  DFID 8107 Full Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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