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title: "Technical assistance for the development of an Electric Vehicle battery policy in South Africa"
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# Technical assistance for the development of an Electric Vehicle battery policy in South Africa

Buyer: PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bec44eb9-c8e1-4a70-8913-51874e965442

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme focuses on providing technical assistance for developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) battery policy in South Africa. The tender is classified under multiple CPV codes such as Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy, Transport equipment, and auxiliary products to transportation, among others. Managed by Palladium International Limited, the buying organisation is based in London, England. This opportunity is tied to the automotive industry's transition to EVs, with key dates including the tender period end date of 12th December 2025, and the contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st May 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, as of 23rd April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy and transportation. By engaging in the development of the battery value chain, companies can contribute to regional industrialisation, job creation, and sustainable automotive manufacturing. The procurement method is open procedure (above threshold), encouraging SMEs and VCSEs to apply, thus fostering inclusivity and innovation. With Ricardo-AEA Limited already awarded a contract worth £117,119, businesses in the sectors of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security can find avenues for growth aligned with international trade requirements and local content targets within South Africa's expanding EV market.

## Notice

The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme is inviting quotations from qualified suppliers or consortia to deliver technical assistance facility in South Africa. South Africa's automotive industry faces a pivotal moment as the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates. This shift poses risks to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) production but offers significant opportunities for regional industrialisation, job creation, and value addition. Central to this transformation is the development of a competitive battery value chain, leveraging South Africa's and the SADC region's critical mineral resources to meet local content targets and secure duty-free access under trade agreements. This RFQ seeks expert support to consolidate existing research and policy work into a draft policy document and an Implementation Strategy and Plan. The goal is to guide the development of South Africa's battery value chain in alignment with the EV White Paper, SAAM 2035, and broader just transition objectives-ensuring sustainable automotive manufacturing, regional economic growth, and compliance with international trade requirements. Interested suppliers are invited to review the documentation provided in this notice, and submit their applications to: expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a18219-815c-4945-a2c6-d352745b7f64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,119 |
| 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 | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a18219-815c-4945-a2c6-d352745b7f64
- 9 Dec 2025 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809e76d9-af7b-40ab-b602-b700e8273211
- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809e76d9-af7b-40ab-b602-b700e8273211
- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809e76d9-af7b-40ab-b602-b700e8273211
- 25 Nov 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809e76d9-af7b-40ab-b602-b700e8273211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a18219-815c-4945-a2c6-d352745b7f64
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809e76d9-af7b-40ab-b602-b700e8273211
  9th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b52b93e-a2e0-4df2-bcfd-74cb964c8ad3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0eb5a90-2b03-46c1-a9ae-dfbe201edda0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25247a46-d499-42f5-939a-2bc129138413
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8136f5d8-06c5-4a6a-baf8-bf3a4bf7caca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98b304c7-6b46-4ff5-b11f-369624a76398

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukpact.co.uk/

## Provenance

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