Feasibility Study for Scaling Up Fresh Produce Cold Storage Facilities in the Nairobi City County
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, environment and climate and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Feasibility Studies. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 5, 2026.
Published through C40 Cities, a non-governmental organization with its own procurement policies. NGO contracts often prioritize demonstrated sector expertise and experience in development contexts for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Request for Proposal (RfP)
Feasibility Study for Scaling Up Fresh
Produce Cold Storage Facilities in the
Nairobi City County
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
120 Park Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
United States of America
17 June 2026
Contents
1. C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc. 1
2. Summary, purpose and background of the project 1
3. Proposal guidelines 2
4. RfP and project timeline 4
5. Proposal evaluation criteria 6
6. Project budget 7
7. C40 policies 8
8. Submissions 8
1. C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc.
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the worldās leading cities working to deliver the urgent action
needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive.
Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to limit global
heating in line with the Paris Agreement and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. We work
alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil
society to support mayors to halve emissions by 2030 and help phase out fossil use while increasing urban
climate resilience and equity.
To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our website or follow us on X, Instagram,
Facebook and LinkedIn.
2. Summary, purpose and background of the project
Project Background
Nairobi has 65+ gazetted fresh-produce markets, which are the backbone of the city's food system. These
markets serve 3.1 million people daily and generate KES 42 billion in annual trade. Yet today, they operate
far below their potential: food losses exceed 30ā45%, 78% of cooking energy comes from charcoal or
kerosene, 400 tonnes of organic waste go unmanaged every day, and 250,000 informal workers lack basic
social protection.
Under UCAP CAI Phase I, using FCDOās support, C40 Cities supported the city of Nairobi in installing and
commissioning a municipal Solar Powered Cold Room Facility at City Park Market, a pre-scale up project
currently serving 162 traders daily on an 18 kWp solar PV system. This pilot project has already proven what
is possible: use of rooftop solar PV to provide cold room cooling for fresh produce, reduced energy costs,
zero diesel costs, extended shelf life for fresh produce and an estimated 100 tonnes of organic waste
Request for Proposals: Feasibility Study for Scaling Up Fresh Produce Cold Storage Facilities in the Nairobi City County 1
diverted from landfill each year. This initiative is part of the cityās ongoing efforts to modernize Nairobiās
markets and improve food security for both traders and consumers.
Building on the business case and financial model developed for the pre-scale up project: Solar-powered
Cold Storage Facility at City Park Market under UCAP CAI Phase I, the pre-scale up project demonstrated
strong technical, operational, and economic viability, forming the foundation for a citywide cold-chain
infrastructure network. The cold room demonstrates strong unit economics based on pay-per-use charging
for crate storage and steady demand from traders seeking reduced spoilage and improved earnings.
Under UCAP CAI Phase II, the purpose of the energy project is to assess the technical, operational,
financial, legal and regulatory feasibility of scaling up cold storage facilities to fresh produce markets in
Nairobi City County scrutinizing practical governance frameworks and implementation models that can
sustainably work for scale up.
The feasibility study will help the city move beyond a single pilot to create a systemic, climate-resilient city
market infrastructure that secures Nairobiās food supply, boosts the informal economy, and establishes a
new, bankable asset class for public and private investment.
Project Scope and Objectives
C40 is currently accepting proposals from consultants or groups of consultants, suppliers to develop a
feasibility study to assess the technical, socio-economic, operational, financial, legal and regulatory
feasibility of scaling fresh produce cold room facilities across the city of Nairobi. The feasibility study will
look into feasible governance frameworks, operation and implementation models that would facilitate the
scaling up of such facilities city wide, proposing practical recommendations for the city. Local suppliers
based in Nairobi are encouraged to apply. Consultants or consortia with prior experience working with city
governments are encouraged to apply.
3. Proposal guidelines
C40 is looking for a consultant or consortium in Nairobi to develop a feasibility study to assess the
technical, socio-economic, operational, financial, legal and regulatory feasibility of scaling fresh produce
cold room facilities across the city of Nairobi.
Activities and Deliverables
This Scope of Work (SoW) for this assignment will include the delivery of the following key activities and
deliverables.
Work Package 0: Inception phase
Activities ā Inception meeti
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from C40 Cities and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group has issued 76 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Urban Development & Housing, and Architecture & Engineering Services. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Australia, and Chile. Notices are distributed via C40 Cities. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 5, 2026. You have 9 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group in Kenya. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Kenya. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit C40 Cities to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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