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title: "DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) - Contract Award"
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# DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) - Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a368e7ba-5391-4df4-a6d5-6cf879df2efd

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded the contract for the Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme, valued at £15,499,974, aimed at enhancing energy access for underserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The procurement was executed through a selective method under a restricted procedure and is presently in the award stage, following contract completion. The contract period spans from 26 November 2018 to 25 November 2022, with the opportunity formally closing on 31 January 2018. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, catering to a broad delivery area that includes British Overseas Territories, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, specifically those providing solar home system products and related services. Companies that fall under the categories of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-positioned to participate in this initiative. With an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions, firms with expertise in energy delivery, project management, and community support services are encouraged to engage and register their interest through the DFID Supplier Portal.

## Notice

The Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme will catalyse a market-based approach for private sector delivery of high quality solar home system (SHS) products and services. This will lead to improved energy access for people and communities in sub-Saharan Africa currently without modern energy, with an emphasis on poor people and marginalised groups. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d38300-c2e5-4eed-9b75-cbdbb60360ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,499,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,499,974 |
| 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 | COFFEY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2018 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d38300-c2e5-4eed-9b75-cbdbb60360ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d38300-c2e5-4eed-9b75-cbdbb60360ac
  15th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba751d98-0cb9-45c3-b8a1-d3299ed74433
  DFID 7950 Contract Award All Sections
- https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzEwNjA%3D
  DFID 7950 Contract Award as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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