Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper.

Our mission: to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Expression of Interest (EOI) – Subsidy of Solar agroprocessing
Project: Solar Energy for Agro-Processing and Livelihoods (SEAL)
Location: Kassala State, Sudan
Organization: Mercy Corps
Project Duration: March 2026 – 30 April 2026

Mercy Corps is seeking to partner with qualified and legally registered Solar Energy Companies to implement a Purchase Incentive/Results-Based Financing (RBF) Scheme in Kassala State.

The goal of this activity is to increase the adoption of solar-powered agro-processing equipment (e.g., solar dryers, solar mills, Oil presser, and packaging systems) among small and micro-entrepreneurs and agricultural cooperatives.

Partnership Scope

Selected companies will:

• Supply and install high-quality solar-powered agro-processing equipment to pre-selected beneficiaries.
• Receive a 60% purchase incentive (subsidy) per unit directly from Mercy Corps upon successful installation and verification.
• Receive the remaining 40% co-payment from beneficiaries. ( (MSMEs/Cooperatives).

Eligibility Requirements

Interested companies must:

• Legal Status: Be legally registered in Sudan with valid business registration and tax clearance.
• Technical Capacity: Demonstrate proven experience in solar systems and agro-processing machinery supply and installation.
• Local Presence: Have a physical office, workshop, or dedicated maintenance agent in Kassala State.
• After-Sales Service: Provide a minimum 12-month warranty and ensure a 48-hour repair response time.

Submission Instructions

Interested bidders must:

1. Complete the EOI Form and Technical Specifications.
2. Submit documents via email to: sd-tenders@mercycorps.org
   • Subject Line: EOI Subsidy of Solar agroprocessing – [Company Name]
     Or deliver hard copies to the Mercy Corps Office in Kassala.

Deadline: 7 March 2026 at 16:00 (Sudan Time)

Technical Inquiries

For questions regarding technical specifications or the RBF mechanism:
Mona Mamdouh Hassan
Phone: 0900700624