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Procurement Summary

Country : Gambia

Summary : Development and Introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), Labelling and EE Lighting Testing Laboratory

Deadline : 13 Apr 2020

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 41742938

Document Ref. No. : 3000072500 – GEF/UNIDO

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Purchaser : ECOWAS CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY (ECREEE)
Attn: Mr. Charles Diarra Banjul
Gambia
Email :tender@ecreee.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Development and Introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), Labelling and EE Lighting Testing Laboratory for TGSB.

Quality Assurance

Establishment of EE Lighting Testing Laboratory for The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Development and Introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), Labelling and EE

Lighting Testing Laboratory for TGSB

Contract number: 3000072500 – GEF/UNIDO

1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.1. Beneficiary country

Republic of The Gambia

1.2. Contracting Authority

Ecowas Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)

1.3. BACKGROUND

1.3.1 Introduction

In 2016, biomass –including fuel wood– accounted for almost 80% of The Gambia’s energy supply and more than 90% of household energy consumption, while petroleum products –including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking; diesel and heavy fuel oil for generating electricity– accounted for 16% and electricity for about 4% of the energy supply. In addition, at least 60% of the population does not have access to electricity and the country depends on diverse fuel sources, of which the use of biomass primarily for cooking and petroleum products has the strongest link to climate change.

Although Large-scale electrification plans are being developed, the natural and financial resources needed to produce the required extra electricity might be difficult to mobilize. Also, implementing additional electricity generation capacity to meet the growing population needs in the country will take time. Therefore, EE and Standards and labelling programs represent an opportunity to more effectively meet the needs of the population within a shorter timeframe and in a sustainable manner. This situation is due to several specific barriers such as:

- Disjointed approaches between activities in the energy sector and other sectors;

- Absence of regulation on the importation and dissemination of inefficient appliances;

- Absence of performance labelling scheme on appliances;

- Limited capacity of private investors and users in identifying and tapping into opportunities that support the switch to more efficient appliances and cooking devices

To address these barriers, the Government of the Gambia requested UNIDO’s support in the operationalization of the SE4All Action Agenda through promoting inclusive, environmentally-sound and low-carbon development. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility and its objective is to demonstrate the use of energy efficient lighting and appliances as well as efficient cooking stoves. The dissemination of EE lighting and appliances will effectively contribute to national efforts in reducing the pressure on the grid. The replacement of inefficient lights and appliances with efficient devices will also minimize the need for emergency power generation capacity that is fossil fuel- based. Further, the promotion of efficient cook stoves will effectively reduce the demand for firewood and charcoal therefore reducing the deforestation rate in the country. To
achieve this objective, the project will develop and implement the following interrelated components:
- Component 1 – National platform to foster nexus issues;
- Component 2 – Promote the use of energy efficient appliances;
- Component 3 – Promote the production and use of efficient cook stoves and alternative cooking fuels;
- Component 4 – Quality assurance.
In view of its extensive experience in the region serving the ECOWAS Member States with the implementation
of the ECOWAS Renewable Energy and EE Policy through several programs including the West African Clean
Cooking Alliances (WACCA) program for clean cooking and EE programs in the residential, tertiary and industrial
sectors, ECREEE was chosen to fully implement component 4. i.e. the establishment of a testing laboratory for
clean cooking, EE lighting and appliances, and conduct capacity building activities at TGSB. The tasks are carried
out under the guidance and supervision of UNIDO and in support of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
1.3.2. Study tour and Inception workshop
ECREEE in collaboration with the TGSB conducted a study tour Ghana, October 25 -29, 2019, to discover
experiences from Ghana in the area of implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards, EE testing
laboratories, and EE labelling. The results of the study tour were shared at an inception workshop organized by
ECREEE in collaboration with the main partners in the Gambia on November 20 -22, 2019, in Banjul. It was
therefore decided that given the market demand for lighting, the first priority for the country would be to
develop and implement EE standards and EE testing laboratory for lighting, and formulate EE standards for
clean cooking. The successful implementation of the Minimum Energy Performance Standards and labelling can
contribute to:
 Reduce electricity peak demand. This can reduce the pressure on the electricity network and reduce the
need for new electricity generation plants, and consequently reduce government public expenditures;
 Reduce overall electricity consumption and bills for consumers, who will spend a smaller fraction of their
incomes on energy. This is especially important for low-income households, for which the high price of
electricity is a barrier to meeting their basic need;
 less dependence on fossil fuels, thereby reducing the negative impacts on environment
 MEPS & labeling of households’ appliances can serve as a powerful tool to inform consumers about
differences in energy performance;
1.4. Target Area and implementing partners of the assignment
 Framework conditions for promotion of energy efficient lighting, State-of-Play of labelling and name
plate information of EE lighting in the Gambia (MEPS & Labelling)
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 State of play of testing facilities for EE Lighting
 Capacity building and awareness creation for TGSB, Quality assurance Committee, and general public
in the country
The main actors and target groups are:
 Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
 The Gambia Standards Bureau
 Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
 The Gambia Customs Service
 Consumer Protection Council
 Gambia Technical Training Institute
 Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 Ministry of trade, industry, integration, and employment
 Gambia Clean Cooking Alliance
 Gambia Telecommunication Company Limited
 Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure
 National water and Electricity Company Limited
 Importers, exporters, retailers, and local manufacturers of both used and new Lighting equipment
2. OBJECTIVE, PURPOSE & EXPECTED RESULTS
2.1. Overall objective
The overall objective of the assignment is the establishment of testing laboratory for EE lighting and appliances,
more specifically for EE lighting, and conduct capacity building activities at TGSB. The tasks will be carried out
under the guidance and supervision of UNIDO and in support of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. Specific
objectives are:
o Conduct a detailed information (cost effectiveness, accreditation and sustainability) for EE performance
testing laboratory for lighting,
o Identify suitable EE Lighting testing laboratory for TGSB
o Install EE Lighting testing laboratory
o Conduct capacity building and awareness creation programme for relevant stakeholders
2.2. Results to be achieved by the Consultant
Concrete qualitative and quantitative progress in relation to the achievement of the specific purposes above as
well as fulfilment of the tasks and provision of the deliverables defined for the specific purpose, and increase
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national capacity to uptake energy efficient appliances and clean cooking solutions in compliance with quality
standards, as per the specific objectives mentioned above.
3. ASSUMPTIONS & RISKS
3.1. Assumptions
a) The specific purposes are in line with ECREEE, UNIDO, and GEF expectations;
b) The assignment scope and activities do not significantly overlap with other Donor agencies activities on
the same subject area;
c) Mitigation of non-targeted electricity subsidies and cross-subsidies.
d) Full collaboration of the Gambia Customs Services, and relevant government agencies
3.2. Risks
The main risks associated with are:
e) Import of energy inefficient or used EE equipment although they are banned;
f) Energy efficiency rebound effects due to user indifference towards proper EE lighting maintenance,
g) None or Inadequate Government support to standards and labelling
h) Inadequate regulatory framework for mandatory efficient EE lighting and testing for imported EE lamps
4. SCOPE OF THE WORK
4.1 General
The scope of work is divided into the following work packages:
- Work Package 1: Appraisal of Testing Facility for EE lighting
- Work Package 2: Establish a basic EE appliances testing laboratory
- Work Package 3: Capacity Development and Awareness Creation on Energy Efficient lighting
- Work Package 4: Develop strategies for the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance
Standards for Lighting.
4.2. Detailed Scope of the Assignment
To increase confidence in the performance of selected electrical appliances, the project will adapt
existing appliance performance labelling schemes from countries in the ECOWAS region and more
specifically from the ECOWAS approved performance labelling. They will be will be introduced to The
Gambian market focusing on the most commonly used appliances.
4.2.1. Work Package 1: Appraisal of Testing Facility for EE Lighting
The consultant/consulting firm is expected to prepare an appraisal of the cost-effectiveness and
efficiency of a national testing facility for lighting, and prepare a complete business plan about the
financial and technical viability of a national EE lighting energy performance testing facility. This will
entail the following activities:

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