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title: "ITT For consultancy services for evaluating an Energy-as-a-Service pilot in Malawi and its potential scale-up to leave no one behind"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a59"
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buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD"
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# ITT For consultancy services for evaluating an Energy-as-a-Service pilot in Malawi and its potential scale-up to leave no one behind

Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a59

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## Summary

Energy Saving Trust Ltd., located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is seeking consultancy services to evaluate an Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) pilot in Malawi and explore its potential scale-up. This tender falls under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services (CPV code 71314300) and includes evaluation and consultation services for energy access and financing mechanisms. The procurement process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 16 October 2024. The contract is estimated at GBP 60,000 and covers the period from 18 November 2024 to 30 June 2025, with a possible extension of three months.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses with strong expertise in household solar markets, particularly those with a solid understanding of the Malawi and sub-Saharan African contexts. Eligible businesses include those familiar with energy access programmes and possess excellent stakeholder engagement and evaluation skills. Companies with established networks with donors, investors, and organisations involved in energy access are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender can enhance a business’s portfolio and credibility in the energy consultancy sector, fostering further growth and development opportunities.

## Notice

Energy Saving Trust is seeking to appoint a consultant to evaluate the impact and potential of Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) pilot implemented by SolarAid in Malawi and consult energy access stakeholders on the potential of EaaS business models and financing mechanisms, including how they should be further tested and rolled out. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Energy Saving Trust is seeking the support of an energy access expert to support the delivery of the following activities under the LEIA programme: i. Evaluation of SolarAid's Energy-as-a-Service Pilot The evaluation will focus on SolarAid's EaaS pilot and will generate evidence regarding: a) the relationship between monthly payments, household incomes and default rates in the EaaS model; b) the additional costs and risks incurred collecting repayments over longer periods than envisaged in a traditional PAYG model; c) the total capex and opex costs of the model, and the extent to which these costs can be covered through revenues; d) the overall level of end-user subsidy required to make the model viable; e) the best way to structure such a subsidy. The following specific tasks are envisaged: - Literature review - End-User Consultation - Stakeholder Consultation - consult ii. Technical and Financial Analysis Narrative Report iii. Stakeholder Consultation Regarding Potential Energy-as-a-Service Business Models and Financing Mechanisms Requirements Essential: - A strong understanding of household solar and productive use markets, including business models, market barriers, financing mechanisms and other interventions. - Deep knowledge of the Malawi and sub-Saharan African contexts - Deep understanding of the affordability challenge in energy access and the potential solutions - Familiarity with how energy access programmes are designed and implemented, including World Bank-financed, government-implemented programmes. - Previous experience conducting similar project evaluation and stakeholder consultation exercises, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. - Familiarity with the Efficiency for Access Coalition, including its donor members and their implementing partners, as well as the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme - Established network of relationships with companies, donors and investors in the energy access sector. Team presence in Malawi and/or ability to undertake an extended trip to Malawi for the purposes of this assignment. Desirable: - Familiarity with EaaS business models and financing mechanisms Additional information: As described in the ITT.

Renewal: There is the possibility of a further extension of 3 months that should be covered by the estimated budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005278-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,375 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD |
| Locality | EH2 1DF |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | EDINBU RGH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENCROFT ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005278-2025
- 12 Sep 2024 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029248-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774414
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777872
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14923
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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