Technical Assistance Facility Support to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition - JET South Africa

The opportunity is a call for tenders titled "Technical Assistance Facility Support to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition - JET South Africa." This initiative is aimed at providing fee-based technical assistance to support South Africa's efforts in making a just energy transition, specifically focusing on capacity building and regulatory environment enhancements in the energy sector.

The contract has an estimated total value of €10,000,000, with a maximum duration of 60 months. The contracting authority is the European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of South Africa. This is not a grant program but a procurement contract for services, which means that selected contractors will be compensated for their services rendered.

Eligible applicants are primarily large enterprises and consultancy firms, as the tender indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises are not suitable for this specific contract. The tender allows for both single applicants and groups (consortia) to apply, although a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation.

The geographical focus is South Africa, with the EU's initiative linking to broader objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project is in the implementation stage, meaning it is geared toward immediate operational support rather than research or development, reflecting a commitment to tangible results in energy policy and capacity enhancements.

The application process is categorized as an open call with electronic submissions required by the deadline of August 31, 2025, at 16:00 Africa/Johannesburg time. The selection will be based on the best price-quality ratio, aiming to leverage qualified service providers for comprehensive support in South Africa’s energy transition initiatives.

Additional requirements and technical guidelines for the electronic submission process are specified, including file size limits, naming conventions, and instructions for handling potential submission issues. The overall objective is to foster a collaborative approach to tackle the pressing energy challenges facing South Africa, with the EU supporting sustainable transformation through expert cooperation and technical assistance.

The opportunity is a call for tenders titled "Technical Assistance Facility Support to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition JET South Africa". The procedure identifier is EC-INTPA/PRY/2025/EA-RP/0139. It is an electronic submission and is currently open for submission.

The description indicates that this is for Technical Assistance, a fee-based service to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition, specifically focusing on Capacity Building and the Regulatory environment. The procedure type is a Restricted procedure.

The estimated total value of this tender is 10,000,000 EUR. The TED publication date was 01/08/2025. The lead contracting authority is the European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of South Africa.

The main classification (CPV) code is 73220000 Development consultancy services. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 60 months. The award method will be based on the best price-quality ratio. This is not a framework agreement.

The place of delivery or performance is South Africa, identified by the code 20001051. The relevant programme is Sub-Saharan Africa, identified by the code 44995760.

The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 31/08/2025 at 16:00 Africa/Johannesburg time.

An additional information document, titled "Additional information about the contract notice Invitation to submit a request to participate," was published on 01/08/2025, Version 1, and is available in English. No translations are available.

Submissions must be sent exclusively via electronic submission.

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Where can I find my submissions in Manage My Area, in the Funding & Tenders portal: Submissions can be found in ‘My Submission(s)’: tenders in response to open calls for tenders, requests to participate.

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I received an invitation from the F&T Portal but cannot view the procurement documents: Invited candidates can only see the procurement documents after having selected an organisation. Go to F&T Portal, “My Invitations”. Click on “Select Organisation” from the “Action”.

Do I need to validate my PIC in order to submit a tender in eSubmission: A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).

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Why do tenderers need a PIC: It is mandatory to register for a PIC to submit a tender or a request to participate. Only one PIC per organisation must be used.

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What is the validity period of a PIC: A PIC is unique and its validity is not limited in time.

How many languages does the system support: The system supports all 24 official EU languages.

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Can I view and edit my draft submission: Until the submission deadline, submissions in draft status can be edited, viewed, and deleted.

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I sent my submission on time and a few days later, I received an automatic email informing me that the deadline for the reception of submissions had been reached. Does this mean that my submission was not correctly sent: No, this is an auto-generated notification. Until the deadline, you had the possibility of withdrawing.

In summary, this EU call for tenders seeks technical assistance to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition. The project focuses on capacity building and regulatory environment improvements within South Africa's energy sector. The EU, acting on behalf of South Africa, is looking for qualified service providers to deliver these services over a period of up to 60 months. The estimated budget is 10 million EUR. The application process requires electronic submission through the EU's eSubmission portal, and applicants must adhere to specific technical requirements, including file size limits and naming conventions. A Participant Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for all applicants. The deadline for submitting requests to participate is August 31, 2025. The tender will be awarded based on the best price-quality ratio.

Eligible Applicant Types: The content does not explicitly list eligible applicant types. However, given the nature of the call for tenders and the requirement for a PIC (Personal Identification Code), it can be inferred that eligible applicants are likely organizations such as companies, research institutions, or other legal entities capable of providing technical assistance and development consultancy services. Subcontractors may also be involved.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract. The description mentions "Technical Assistance a fee based service," indicating that the selected applicant will be providing services in exchange for a fee.

Consortium Requirement: The content mentions that a PIC is mandatory for participation "as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium)." This suggests that both single applicants and consortia are eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary place of delivery or performance is South Africa. The program is "Technical Assistance Facility Support to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition - JET South Africa". The program is also linked to "Sub-Saharan Africa". While the lead contracting authority is the European Union, the services are specifically for South Africa. Therefore, applicants should likely have the capacity to operate and deliver services in South Africa. The geographic eligibility of the applicants themselves is not explicitly stated, but it is implied that they must be able to carry out the work in South Africa.

Target Sector: The target sector is energy, specifically related to the "Just Energy Transition" in South Africa. This includes capacity building and regulatory environment aspects within the energy sector. The call also targets development consultancy services.

Mentioned Countries: South Africa.

Project Stage: The project stage is likely implementation or execution. The call is for "Technical Assistance," implying that the project is moving beyond the research or development phase and into practical application and support of South Africa's energy transition.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 10,000,000 EUR.

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

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing technical assistance services. This is a fee-based service contract.

Application Stages: The procedure type is "Restricted procedure" which implies at least two stages: a request to participate and then a full tender submission for those who are selected.

Success Rates: The content does not provide information on success rates.

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

Summary: This is a call for tenders from the European Union, represented by the European Commission, for a project to provide Technical Assistance to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition (JET). The project, titled "Technical Assistance Facility Support to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition - JET South Africa," aims to provide capacity building and regulatory environment support within South Africa's energy sector. The estimated total value of the contract is 10,000,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 60 months. The procedure is a restricted procedure, meaning there will be an initial selection phase based on requests to participate, followed by a full tender submission from shortlisted candidates. The submission method is electronic, and the deadline for receipt of requests to participate is August 31, 2025, at 16:00 Africa/Johannesburg time. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation, whether as a single applicant or as part of a consortium. The selected tenderer will provide fee-based services, and the award will be based on the best price-quality ratio. The call falls under the broader program of Sub-Saharan Africa. The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code is 73220000, which refers to development consultancy services. The eSubmission system supports multiple languages and file types, with specific requirements detailed in the system documentation.