Invitation to Tender: Sustainable Appliances Marketplace Programme for Africa and Asia (SAMPA)

Background

Loughborough University, on behalf of the Modern Energy Cooking Services programme (MECS) is leading a consortium inviting proposals from qualified organisations to establish and operate a centralised procurement platform for quality, affordable appliances, “ Sustainable Appliances Marketplace Programme for Africa (SAMPA)”. The platform will serve private distributors and institutional buyers in Sub-Saharan Africa, and optionally in developing Asia, with the objective of reducing appliance prices, improving access to credit terms, and demonstrating that savings reach end-users.

The selected organisation will be contracted to build and operate the platform as a commercially viable business. Sponsor funding is available to reduce the financial risk of the setup phase. The platform is expected to be financially self-sustaining by the end of year three and will not require ongoing grant support from year four.

SAMPA is not a last-mile distributor, a consumer lending programme, or a subsidy scheme. Its mandate is to improve the terms at which existing distribution channels can access appliances: lower prices, better quality assurance, and more workable payment terms.

Download the bid documentation for a full outline of all requirements:

Making a bid

All documents are only available through Delta eSourcing portal. To access the documents, you must register as a supplier. Registration is free and there is a step-by-step PDF guide on how to register.

Note: The guide on how to register is for guidance only, the access code and the tender title shown in the document are just examples. Use the information included below to find the details on the specific tender you are interested in).

Important Information

• For any trouble with the Delta eSourcing portal contact the Delta helpdesk directly. MECS are unable to provide support as it is a third-party platform.
• Enter Access code 3PS9Q82SW4 to find the opportunity. 
• The full title of the opportunity is ‘LU01015– Sustainable Appliances Marketplace Programme for Africa and Asia (SAMPA)
• Only applications made through the Delta eSourcing portal will be accepted. Any questions on the tender should be asked through Delta. Deadline for questions is 22 June 2026.
• The tender is open until 23.55 (BST) on Friday 10 July 2026. The portal will automatically close for applications at this point and it will not be possible to make an upload. Make sure to start the upload process in good time as there can be time delays.

Webinar

A webinar to learn more about the SAMPA opportunity will take place on Thursday 11 June at 11:00 BST. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the session and a recording will be shared afterwards.  To attend, please register at the link below and a joining link will be sent to you the day before.