Deadline: 27 February 2017
The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for Early Market Engagement (EME) Event for Technical Assistance to support delivery of the “Climate Smart Development for Nepal” programme.
This £50 million programme will aim to accelerate climate resilient and low carbon development in Nepal.
The programme seeks to invest in government planning systems and institutions for climate finance; activities that build the resilience of remote rural communities; water resource management; urban resilience planning; the off-grid renewable energy sector; and energy efficient brick making. Early Market Engagement DFID intends to hold an EME event on Monday, 13th of February 2017 to discuss two components of the “Climate Smart Development for Nepal” programme.
The main objectives of the event are to provide the market with an update on the current context in Nepal, to share information on the design of the proposed new programme components, and to provide opportunities for suppliers to comment on the intended design or procurement approaches.
Early Market Engagement DFID intends to hold an EME event on Monday, 13th of February 2017 to discuss two components of the “Climate Smart Development for Nepal” programme. These relate to:
- the Nepal Climate Change Support Programme (NCCSP) Phase 2; and
- the new Nepal renewable energy programme.
Programme Structure:
The event will cover:
- Lot 1: Technical Assistance for NCCSP Phase 2. NCCSP Phase 1 was delivered by the Government of Nepal with support from Technical Assistance (TA) between 2011 and 2016. DFID is working with the Government of Nepal to design NCCSP phase 2. DFID is seeking the services of a supplier to provide TA to the Government to aid delivery of NCCSP Phase 2.
- Lot 2: Technical Assistance to the Nepal Renewable Energy Programme. DFID is working with the Government of Nepal and Development Partners working in Nepal to design a new national renewable energy programme. DFID is seeking the services of a supplier to provide TA to the Government of Nepal to aid delivery of the new programme. We wish to seek market feedback on the feasibility of the proposed delivery options and to discuss both any challenges and opportunities the market may identify. DFID will deliver a presentation covering the various facets of the planned programme components and pose questions to attendees on the proposed outputs and delivery channels, as well as answering questions from partners.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply using DFID supplier portal.
Eligible Countries: UK and Nepal
For more information, please visit DFID.