Solar PV Feasibility Study Consultancy for the Office and Residential Properties at the British High Commission Lusaka

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is soliciting consultancy services for a comprehensive Solar PV Feasibility Study for the British High Commission estate in Lusaka, Zambia. The scope of work covers the Chancery, the High Commissioner's Residence, and designated staff residential properties. Key deliverables include site assessments, energy demand analysis, solar PV generation modelling, battery storage and energy resilience assessments, and a financial and economic appraisal. The project will culminate in a final feasibility report providing recommendations to guide future procurement and implementation of solar energy solutions. The contract is valued at 30,000 GBP excluding VAT, with an estimated performance period of 15 days from November 16, 2026, to November 30, 2026. Award selection is based on the Most Advantageous Tender, utilizing a weighted evaluation of 60 percent for quality and 40 percent for price. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 30 out of 60 points to be eligible for commercial evaluation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the FCDO eSourcing portal by the deadline of November 6, 2026.