Assistance Technique au programme d'appui à la transition énergétique, Bénin

The opportunity titled "Assistance Technique au programme d'appui à la transition énergétique, Bénin" refers to a procurement contract for technical assistance aimed at facilitating the energy transition in Benin. The contract has a total estimated value of 4.7 million EUR over a period of 36 months. The main objectives of the program are to support sectoral reforms, enhance private sector participation in energy investments, improve equal access to renewable energy, and boost energy efficiency throughout the energy cycle.

The procurement is classified under the CPV code 71314000, which encompasses energy and related services. The submission deadline for interested applicants is September 15, 2025, at 16:00 local time in Benin (UTC+1). The method of submission is strictly paper-based, as electronic submissions are not accepted.

Eligible applicants are entities capable of providing technical assistance services, including consulting firms, technical experts, NGOs, and research institutes, with no specific restrictions imposed on applicant types. The call for tenders allows participation from international entities, given the nature of EU funding opportunities.

The project stage is focused on the implementation of existing budget support programs, emphasizing operational support and capacity building. The contract does not require any co-funding from applicants, as all associated costs will be covered within the contract value. The evaluation for award will weigh quality at 80% compared to 20% for price.

There are no explicit restrictions or requirements for consortium applications noted within the tender documents. Instead, a single entity can apply, although a consortium could provide diversified expertise.

The final tender document encourages interested parties to refer to the specific procurement documents for submission details and other necessary information.

The opportunity is "Assistance Technique au programme d'appui à la transition énergétique, Bénin" (Technical Assistance to the energy transition support program, Benin). The procedure identifier is EC-INTPA/COO/2025/EA-RP/0127. It is an open call for tenders with a non-electronic submission method.

Description: The "Appui à la transition énergétique au Bénin" program is a sectoral budget support program for the Government of the Republic of Benin. The main objective of this program is to accelerate the energy transition in Benin, including the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) provided for by the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

The complementary support to this program includes a technical assistance service contract to achieve the specific objectives, namely:

Support the implementation of sectoral reform, the operationalization of regulatory provisions and sectoral governance in favor of equal access to efficient, sustainable energy.
Increase the participation of the private sector in financing investments for equal access to efficient, sustainable and modern energy, the promotion of energy efficiency and job creation, especially for young people and women.
Increase equal access for the entire population to electricity, particularly from renewable sources and improved and inclusive technical solutions.
Increase energy efficiency throughout the energy cycle (production, transport, distribution and consumption).

The energy sector is at the center of this technical assistance which will facilitate the implementation of the program through support to the various actors for the realization of these objectives, to increase capacities for the implementation of reform policies, to ensure that the evaluation and monitoring of the performance of sectoral policies are improved and the political dialogue is supported.

Procedure type: Restricted procedure
Estimated total value: 4,700,000 EUR
TED publication date: 23/07/2025
Lead contracting authority: Personne Responsable des Marchés Publics du Ministère de l'énergie, de l eau et des mines (Person Responsible for Public Procurement of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines)
Main classification (CPV): 71314000 - Energy and related services
Nature of the contract: services
Maximum contract duration: 36 months
Award method: best price-quality ratio
Framework agreement: None
Selection criteria: Place(s) of delivery or performance: 20000844 - Benin
Programme(s): 44995760 - Sub-Saharan Africa

Milestones:
TED publication date: 23/07/2025
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate: 15/09/2025 16:00 Africa/Porto-Novo

Documents:
FRInformations complémentaires - Programme d'appui à la transition énergétique au BéninInvitation to submit a request to participatePublished on 23/07/2025Version 1 No translations available

Submission terms:
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below.
Submission method: Non Electronic
Address for submission: Please consult the procurement documents

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In summary, this is a call for tenders for a technical assistance program in Benin to support the country's energy transition. The program aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote energy efficiency. The technical assistance will focus on supporting the implementation of sectoral reforms, increasing private sector investment in the energy sector, improving access to electricity from renewable sources, and enhancing energy efficiency throughout the energy cycle. The estimated value of the contract is 4.7 million EUR, and the maximum duration is 36 months. The submission deadline is September 15, 2025. Submissions must be sent non-electronically, and the address for submission can be found in the procurement documents.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, given the nature of the tender for technical assistance, it is likely that eligible applicants would include consulting firms, research institutions, and other organizations with expertise in the energy sector, particularly in energy transition, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Both individual entities and consortia of multiple entities might be eligible.

Funding Type: The funding type is a procurement for a service contract. Specifically, it is a market for services of technical assistance.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. However, given the scope of the project, it is possible that a consortium with diverse expertise may be preferred.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary beneficiary scope is Benin, as the program focuses on supporting the energy transition in Benin. However, since it is an EU funding opportunity, the eligible applicants are likely to be from EU member states, although this is not explicitly stated in the provided text. The program itself is part of a broader initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Target Sector: The target sector is energy, specifically focusing on energy transition, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The program aims to accelerate the energy transition in Benin, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase private sector participation in energy investments, improve access to electricity from renewable sources, and enhance energy efficiency across the energy cycle.

Mentioned Countries: Benin.

Project Stage: The project stage is implementation and support. The tender is for technical assistance to support the implementation of an existing program aimed at energy transition.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the procurement is 4,700,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with a restricted procedure. The submission method is non-electronic.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive non-monetary services in the form of technical assistance. The contract is for a service contract.

Application Stages: The procedure type is restricted, which implies at least two stages: a request to participate and a full proposal submission for those selected.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This opportunity is a call for tenders for a technical assistance contract related to the "Programme d'appui à la transition énergétique au Bénin" (Support Program for Energy Transition in Benin). The program is a sector budget support program for the Government of Benin, aiming to accelerate the energy transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase private sector involvement, improve access to renewable energy, and enhance energy efficiency. The estimated total value of the contract is 4.7 million EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 36 months. The procedure type is restricted, and submissions must be sent via non-electronic means. The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is September 15, 2025. The lead contracting authority is the Personne Responsable des Marchés Publics du Ministère de l'énergie, de l'eau et des mines (Person Responsible for Public Procurement of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines). The tender is focused on providing services to support the implementation of energy sector reforms, increase private sector investment in sustainable energy, improve access to electricity from renewable sources, and enhance energy efficiency throughout the energy cycle in Benin. The call is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, and interested parties must consult the procurement documents for the address for submission and other details. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in this call for tenders. The system supports 24 official EU languages. The eSubmission system accepts attachments less than 50 MB in size, and the maximum number of documents allowed per tender is 200 files.