Call for proposals in infrastructure and energy sectors
Assessment of opportunities for UK companies in the Caribbean in the infrastructure and energy sectors
皇冠体育app 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
- 皇冠体育app Bahamas
- Barbados
皇冠体育app study should focus on the following sub-sectors:
- Transport infrastructure: port, airports, major roads
- Construction
- Energy (including low carbon)
皇冠体育app 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
- 鈥渄eep dives鈥� 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. 皇冠体育app 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鈥檚 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 拢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: [email protected]