Call for proposals in infrastructure and energy sectors
Assessment of opportunities for UK companies in the Caribbean in the infrastructure and energy sectors
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The British High Commission (BHC) in Port of Spain would like to invite proposals for a study of commercial opportunities for UK companies in the Caribbean in the infrastructure and energy sectors (including low carbon), focussing on the following markets:
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Jamaica
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
The study should focus on the following sub-sectors:
- Transport infrastructure: port, airports, major roads
- Construction
- Energy (including low carbon)
The study should include:
- A survey of the market, including public, private and aid-funded investment, with analysis of major opportunities over the next five years
- Assessment of areas/projects with the most potential for UK commercial success
- “deep dives” of top 10 priority project, based on their potential and value (to be agreed with BHC)
- Consideration of special government initiatives or incentives
- Key influencers
- Analysis of procurement process and financing plans (including PPP and scope for export credit)
- Challenges, barriers and enablers to market entry
- Main players, competitors to UK firms
Two versions of the report should be prepared; one for dissemination to British firms and the other for BHC internal use. The chosen implementer would be expected to host a seminar to share findings in the UK.
Interested bidders are invited to submit a short brief (max 2 pages) with proposed methodology including details of the range of sources that will be covered. Proposals should set out the implementer’s expertise and qualifications relevant to the project, a financial quote with a headline breakdown of costs and examples of any previous similar work. Project bids should not exceed £20,000 in value. Selection will be based on value for money and ability to analyse and add value to our understanding of prospects in the local market. Short-listed bidders will be invited to work up fuller project outlines in consultation with BHC staff, drawing on UKTI information on UK commercial strengths.
Proposals should be submitted by 8 August. Please send proposals and any questions to: Economics.PortOfSpain@fco.gov.uk