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title: "Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)"
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# Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7f8

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## Summary

Loughborough University, acting as the contracting authority, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Sustainable Appliances Marketplace for Africa & Asia (SAMPA)." This initiative focuses on the goods industry category, specifically targeting domestic and electrical appliances. The project is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services programme, supported by UK Aid, and aims to create a platform for energy-efficient appliances. The procurement process includes market engagement, with a key deadline for supplier registration set for 23 January 2026. The project will be conducted in Loughborough, United Kingdom, but the implications extend to various developing regions, primarily Africa and Asia. The contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-efficient appliances. Companies with expertise in appliance manufacturing, bulk procurement, logistics, or those capable of aggregating demand will find this particularly beneficial. The SAMPA platform aims to collaborate with operational partners or consortia to manage appliance demand, supplier relationships, and logistics, paving the way for scalable solutions and bulk buying benefits. Businesses involved in sustainable technology, electric cooking solutions, or international trade can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and access new global markets. Engaging with SAMPA could also foster long-term relationships with distributors and manufacturers, positioning enterprises as key players in a growing segment of the appliance market.

## Notice

Establish a centralised procurement and quality-assurance platform for affordable, energy-efficient appliances As part of the 11 year, PS110m research programme called Modern Energy Cooking Services funded by UK Aid, Loughborough University (Grant holders) and other funders are cooperating on establishing the above 'SAMPA'. SAMPA will be a created operation (new or an extension of existing services) set up with the aim of aggregating demand for appliances, aggregating order sizes for improved pricing, organising tenders with local and global suppliers and coordinating the international logistics of the supply. It will be structured to pass along cost savings to in country distributors, households and businesses after ensuring the platform is sustainable. The funders seek an operating collaborator or consortium of collaborators to launch and manage SAMPA. SAMPA will focus on orders for cooking appliances, but the resulting platform may include other appliances. Energy efficient electric cooking appliances are being cited in National 'clean cooking' and electricity access strategies and in integrated energy planning as viable and affordable, with huge health benefits and with monthly savings to the user when compared to other solutions currently being used. However, the upfront cost of such devices remains a challenge for many. Currently, most country distributors do not order enough appliances to be able to maximise bulk purchase savings. By aggregating country level distributor orders SAMPA will also work with manufacturers to negotiate bulk discounts and work with manufacturers long term to reflect local needs and preferences, further stimulating demand for appliances. SAMPA will also undertake quality control and obtain prequalified quality products. It may also be able to better negotiate and channel working capital facilities. Microcredit, PAYGO, Results Based Financing and/or Carbon financing organised by in-country distributors can allow users to purchase appliances over time but creates working capital challenges. The SAMPA platform will ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner. As an example of the potential markets, a Development Finance Institution recently announced projects in four African countries where they are seeking to support eCooking each at approximately $4m per project. This platform will be relevant to Mission 300. By aggregating demand, SAMPA will be able to develop a growing relationship with suppliers ensuring a smooth supply of quality products. A sum has been allocated for the startup and preparation and depending on the need, the project team will work with the platform to secure the required working capital. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006982057

### Planning Information

Suppliers registering interest will initially be sent further information on the project and a set of questions to collect inputs which will help to shape the next steps.
We may then carry out a supplier day or invite suppliers to demo their solution to further aid our procurement approach. New engagement deadline of 23 January 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
- 39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083886-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2026
  16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083886-2025
  17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006982057
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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