Unlocking Commercial and Industrial Captive Renewable Energy in Uganda: Market Sizing and Regulatory Reform
PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDEstimated Value
£350,000 – £0
Deadline
21 September 2026
25 days remaining
Published
24 August 2026
Type
goods
Overview
The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme is inviting proposals from qualified suppliers or consortia to deliver technical assistance to Uganda's Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). Uganda's electricity sector is predominantly powered by renewable energy and demand is growing rapidly.
However, uptake of commercial and industrial (C&I) captive renewable energy remains limited due to regulatory gaps, insufficient market data, and barriers to investment. This is particularly significant given the growing role of behind-the-meter renewable energy as a means of reducing diesel reliance, improving energy security, and supporting economic growth.
The assignment will support ERA, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and electricity distributors UEDCL, WENRECO and KIS, to strengthen the enabling environment for C&I captive renewable energy. The work will establish an evidence base on market demand, existing captive generation and grid capacity, review Uganda's regulatory framework and international best practice, and develop targeted regulatory and market-enabling solutions.
Contact & helpdesk
Interested suppliers are invited to review the documentation provided in this notice, and submit their applications to: targetedfund@ukpact.co.uk
Additional details
Key outputs are expected to include recommendations for a mid-tier regulatory framework, updated settlement and implementation guidance, standardised commercial documentation, and financing pathways to improve project bankability. The project aims to increase private-sector investment in captive renewable energy, accelerate deployment, reduce dependence on diesel generation, and strengthen Uganda's energy security and grid resilience.
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The UK PACT programme is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers or consortia to provide technical assistance to Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority, helping to size the market and reform regulations for commercial‑and‑industrial captive renewable energy projects.
Requirements
- Supplier must be a qualified provider of technical assistance to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
- Consortium of suppliers is permitted to apply
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Conduct market sizing of C&I captive renewable energy demand in Uganda
- Assess existing captive generation and grid capacity
- Review Uganda’s current regulatory framework and benchmark against international best practice
- Develop recommendations for a mid‑tier regulatory framework
- Produce updated settlement and implementation guidance
- Create standardised commercial documentation for captive projects
- Identify financing pathways to improve project bankability
- Deliver a final report with actionable recommendations to increase private‑sector investment
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the “Scope of Work” section carefully – it defines the exact analyses and deliverables the buyer expects
- 2Check the evaluation criteria – UK tenders often score technical approach, experience and value for money separately
- 3Note any mandatory submission requirements (e.g., format, supporting evidence of past projects) and the deadline for the email application
- 4Identify any references to “social value” or “climate impact” – these can boost your score if addressed
- 5Watch out for clauses about data protection or confidentiality when handling Uganda’s energy data
Tips for Small Businesses
- Form a small consortium to combine technical, regulatory and local market expertise you may not have alone
- Highlight how your solution will deliver social value, such as job creation or capacity‑building in Uganda’s energy sector
- Leverage the UK PACT’s climate‑transition focus – align your proposal with UK government sustainability objectives to strengthen your bid
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PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
24 August 2026
Submission deadline
21 September 2026
Notice type
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