Scope
Description
India's road transport sector accounts for 12% of the country's energy-related CO₂ emissions, with projections suggesting this could double by 2050 without accelerated action. While India has made strong international commitments to the ZEV transition, including signing the ZEV Declaration and co-convening the Road Transport Breakthrough, access to finance remains a major barrier to implementation at the sub-national level.
State governments in India have expressed interest in strengthening their capacity to design and deliver bankable ZEV projects. However, challenges persist around policy coordination, technical capability, and engagement with international finance institutions.
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Programme Objectives
This programme aims to:
• Build institutional capacity in participating States and the Government of India to access and deploy finance for ZEV technologies and associated assets.
• Promote inclusive, bankable projects aligned with just transition principles.
• Enhance coordination with international finance institutions and technical partners.
• Generate insights to inform future ZEV financing programmes in India and other emerging markets.
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Supplier Engagement
This Market Engagement is an opportunity for suppliers to provide feedback and help shape the programme's design and delivery. We welcome input on how to maximise impact, ensure contextual relevance, and deliver high-quality technical support that meets the needs of stakeholders in India.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 September 2025
Engagement process description
We will be pre-recording a Market Engagement video which will contain information regarding this project. We will also be releasing a feedback form and a draft specification.
The Market Engagement video will be made available on Friday 12th September 2025.
If you are interested in recieving the Market Engagement pack, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/RTXj3YN3sk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 October 2025
Contracting authority
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHQ-2163-WYMH
3-8 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government