Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Energy Saving Trust Ltd

Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street

EH2 1DF

Edinburgh

Contact

Maddalena Galloni

Email

Maddalena.Galloni [at] est.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1315557900

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14923

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Energy Saving Trust

I.5) Main activity

Other activity

Energy Consultancy

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

ITT for the provision of specialised Cooling in Energy Access consultancy services to support the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Energy Saving Trust is seeking the support of a energy access cooling expert to support the delivery of the LEIA programme. The successful candidate will work as an in-house consultant, embedded within the Energy Saving Trust International team. They will support on the development of strategy, plans and activities, and seeing these through, providing their expert knowledge and access to their extensive stakeholder networks in the sector. They will provide support primarily, but not limited, to strategy and partnership activities within Workstream 1, Research & Development activities within Workstream 2 and Research activities within Workstream 3, along with wider programmatic support as needed.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £73,500

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
• 71314200 - Energy-management services
• 71314000 - Energy and related services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

About the LEIA programme

Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote high-performing appliances that enable access to clean energy for the world’s poorest people.

It is a catalyst for change, accelerating the growth of off-grid appliance markets to boost incomes, reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life, and support sustainable development.

The Efficiency for Access Coalition is coordinated jointly by CLASP, an international appliance energy efficiency and market development specialist not-for-profit organisation, and Energy Saving Trust, which specialises in energy efficiency product verification, data and insight, advice, and research.

The Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme is Efficiency for Access' foundational initiative. LEIA is funded by the UK government via the Transforming Energy Access platform and the IKEA Foundation.

Opportunity

Energy Saving Trust is seeking the support of a energy access cooling expert to support the delivery of the LEIA programme. The successful candidate will work as an in-house consultant, embedded within the Energy Saving Trust International team. They will support on the development of strategy, plans and activities, and seeing these through, providing their expert knowledge and access to their extensive stakeholder networks in the sector. They will provide support primarily, but not limited, to strategy and partnership activities within Workstream 1, Research & Development activities within Workstream 2 and Research activities within Workstream 3, along with wider programmatic support as needed.

Requirements

Essential:

A strong understanding of the energy access funding landscape and enabling environment.

A deep knowledge and understanding of off-grid technology and market barriers / solutions, with a focus on Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia

Technical knowledge of products and enabling technologies suited to off-, weak- and mini-grid settings in the energy access sector

Expert knowledge in cooling specific technologies

Demonstratable knowledge of the Efficiency for Access Coalition and Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme

Established network of relationships with programme implementers, private sector actors and academia in the energy access sector

Strong relationships with high-level stakeholders including the World Bank and other M300 partners.

Experience working on government and international funded programmes such as FCDO and Ikea Foundation

Experience designing and delivering large scale energy access programmes for the Global South

Experience working in international teams and coordinating international partnerships

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

At least five years’ experience working in energy access sector

At least four years working on Sustainable Cooling initiatives and programmes focused in the Global South

Adhere to Energy Saving Trust’s standard terms and conditions

Desirable:

A deep knowledge of the history, aims and objectives of the Efficiency for Access Coalition and Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme

Experience working on Grant Funds

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical Expertise / Weighting: 65%

Quality criterion - Name: Transparency and Value for Money / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 15%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2026

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract may be extended from 11 April 2027 to 31 August 2027 with a maximum available budget GBP33,500.00 (exc. VAT) for the extension period.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Information provided in the ITT document.

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

7 September 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 7 December 2026

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

7 September 2026

Local time

12:30pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837807.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839557.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

(SC Ref:839557)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Edinburgh

EH1 1YH

Country

United Kingdom

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