PROJ10220 British Support for Infrastructure Projects (BSIP)

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Early Market Engagement (EME): This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only for an Early Market Engagement (EME) for information to the market on FCDO’s BSIP programme. The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to have a virtual EME event on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 from 14:00 to 16:00 UK Time. Programme Objective: BSIP (formerly known as the Developing Markets Infrastructure Programme or DMIP) will support predominately low- / lower middle- income country governments to prepare, procure and finance high-quality, development-focussed sovereign-backed infrastructure projects. BSIP will provide grants and technical assistance to enable governments to borrow at concessional rates for infrastructure projects, where they are not able to do so commercially, or where they clearly require concessional finance to support their national climate plans. It will work alongside loans from commercially-priced sources, including UK Export Finance, helping to level the playing field for partner governments to procure high quality, sustainable infrastructure development. Lot 1: Early Market Engagement (EME): This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only for an Early Market Engagement (EME) for information to the market on FCDO’s BSIP programme. The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to have a virtual EME event on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 from 14:00 to 16:00 UK Time. Programme Objective: BSIP (formerly known as the Developing Markets Infrastructure Programme or DMIP) will support predominately low- / lower middle- income country governments to prepare, procure and finance high-quality, development-focussed sovereign-backed infrastructure projects. BSIP will provide grants and technical assistance to enable governments to borrow at concessional rates for infrastructure projects, where they are not able to do so commercially, or where they clearly require concessional finance to support their national climate plans. It will work alongside loans from commercially-priced sources, including UK Export Finance, helping to level the playing field for partner governments to procure high quality, sustainable infrastructure development. Additional information: FCDO will be hosting an Early Market Engagement event about the planned programme and the anticipated services required. Key characteristics and skills we are seeking in a Supplier are set out in Annex F of the draft ToRs. FCDO would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations. At this stage the aim of the EME is to consult on the following topics and questions:  Assessing levels of market interest and capability to bid for this Programme  Setting out indicative timelines for programme mobilisation  Creating an opportunity for an exchange of questions and answers between FCDO and potential suppliers Further details concerning the event will be provided on the FCDO Portal in due course. At the event, FCDO will present the programme and its proposed outputs as well as facilitate a discussion on the topics outlined above. Please register for attendance for the EME via the guidance below, which is a separate requirement from registering interest on the FCDO supplier portal. How to register If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at: https://bit.ly/3I652EJ