REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Undertake a Cost Benefit Analysis to Assess the
Impacts of Introducing Technology Neutral Regulations
that set Minimum Energy Performance Standards
(MEPS) for General Illumination Purposes (1 Firm)
The South African government through the Department of Energy (DoE)
in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), and
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is implementing
the appliance energy efficiency S&L Programme. The programme is
designed with the objective of removing inefficient appliances from
the South African market through the adoption of minimum energy
performance standards (MEPS) for appliances. The project forms an
integral part of the country’s commitment to mitigate climate change
and improved energy efficiency. This intervention is designed to reduce
electricity consumption and the carbon footprint of the residential sector.
Improved efficiency of household lighting is targeted under this initiative
with the planned introduction of a MEPS.
The NRCS and the Department of Energy (DoE) wishes to commission
a study to provide an authoritative and an evidence based assessment
of the costs and benefits as well as the potential economic impact of
the introduction of overarching technology neutral regulations that sets
MEPS for omni-and unidirectional general service lamps for general
illumination purposes using incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, highintensity
discharge, light emitting diode (LED), and other lights sources.
The UNDP hereby invites proposals to commission an Economic Impact
Assessment Study to provide an authoritative and evidenced assessment
of the economic impact of the introduction of overarching technology
neutral regulations that sets minimum performance standards for
selected lighting consumable equipment.
Duration of the assignment: 5 months.
Detailed Terms of Reference and how to submit your proposals can be
found on the link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/
Reference # 50586
Deadline for submission of proposals: 15 November, 2018 23h59
(South African Time).
