Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy Services

PowerUp PMFME-DRE 

Integrating Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) in PMFME Food Processing Enterprises

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation is an open-source, not-for-profit organization that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for the deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty by improving access to sustainable energy to underserved communities in tribal, rural, and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs from various developmental sectors, and educational institutions to link the benefits of sustainable energy to poverty eradication. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, health, and livelihoods. You can find more information about the SELCO Foundation on our website: http://www.selcofoundation.org/

Summary of the Project:

SELCO Foundation is working to integrate Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions into micro food processing enterprises supported under the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. The program aims to improve energy access and productivity for PMFME beneficiaries in Karnataka and Maharashtra, targeting a total of 500 sites for DRE integration.

A Project Consultant/Organization may apply to coordinate and facilitate site-level implementation across these two states, ensuring interventions align with beneficiary needs and have a meaningful impact.

Goals and Objectives

The program's key objectives are:

• Phase 1: Designing standardized DRE system options by system size, with leverage components identified for each - validated through a preliminary long/short list and sample site visits
• Phase 2: Conducting due diligence on listed beneficiaries, energy assessments, and facilitating implementation of DRE solutions
• Phase 3: Capacity building, post-implementation audit, and documentation of program learnings.

To Apply

Interested consultants, with relevant experience (please include samples and/or references of previous similar work as proof of experience) and based out of India, are requested to reach out with a detailed proposal giving a brief on the methodology and process to be adopted for this project, including budgets (with break-ups and explanation), timelines, and milestones, and submit the same via https://forms.gle/gAmuuSxm3MkLofpF9 on or before 17^th September 2026, 5 PM. (Rolling Basis Evaluation)

Any further queries may be sent to procurement@selcofoundation.org with the subject line: "Integrating DRE in PMFME Enterprises (Interested State)"

Note: The application will be evaluated on a rolling basis. 

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