Consultancy Firm for Kudafari Renewable Energy Transition Strategy Development 2026 Tender

About this tender

UNDP seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to undertake comprehensive energy audits, renewable energy readiness assessments, household solar feasibility assessments, stakeholder consultations, and the preparation of an Island Renewable Energy Transition Strategy and associated implementation frameworks in the Maldives. The assignment is intended to provide the technical, financial, and institutional foundation needed to accelerate community-level renewable energy adoption and support a just and inclusive energy transition. The tender is a Request for Proposal (Reference UNDP-MDV-00408) listed under UNSPSC 80101601 (Project management) / 80101601 Feasibility studies or screening of project ideas. Beneficiary country is Maldives. Registration level is Basic. Published 22 October 2026. Bidders must submit offers directly through the UNDP Quantum supplier portal. Bidders are encouraged to create a draft response to receive amendment notifications. Clarifications should be sent via the system messaging function. Expected duration and detailed deliverables are not stated on the page and would be found in the negotiation/solicitation documents.

Bidder eligibility

Bidders must be a qualified consulting firm capable of energy audits, renewable energy readiness assessments, solar feasibility work and strategy development. Bidders must hold a UNDP/UNGM supplier profile (register via the supplier registration link; do not create a duplicate profile if one exists). Specific registration, experience, reference and financial thresholds are not stated on the page and would be found in the solicitation document.

How bids are scored

Not disclosed on the page. Evaluation method, price/quality split and weightings are expected to be in the Negotiation Document(s) referenced by UNDP.

Key requirements

• ✓Develop a renewable energy transition strategy for Kudafari
• ✓Demonstrated consultancy experience in energy transition planning
• ✓Deliverables aligned with UNDP requirements and Maldives context

Procurement contact

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Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.