Conduct a Survey on the Use of Digital Systems within Cold Chains in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Cooling provided by air conditioning and refrigeration systems is essential for Sustainable Development. However, cooling also generates a serious carbon footprint, directly through emissions of greenhouse gas refrigerants and indirectly through consumption of electricity generated using fossil fuels. Cooling is currently estimated to consume around 20% of the world’s electricity consumption in buildings. The energy demand for space cooling is expected to be triple by 2050, fuelled by rising temperatures and economic prosperity. If cooling efficiency is not improved significantly, an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption and refrigerants will occur, further warming the planet.  Digital tools like the Internet of Things (IoT) can improve the operation of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) systems and provide valuable insights that can significantly enhance the energy efficiency of cooling systems. The improvement in energy efficiency leads to reduced energy consumption, reduce in greenhouse gas emissions and savings in energy and operational costs. By implementing digital cooling strategies, cities can reduce the urban heat island effect, minimize electricity consumption, and thereby, reduce the use of fossil fuels and alleviate pressure on power grids during peak times.   Objective;The objective of this tender is to select a service provider to conduct a survey to assess the use of technology of digital systems/ solutions towards improvement of energy efficiency in industries that use cold chains in the Western province and identify specific companies for piloting digital solutions. Please refer to the TOR for details.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.UNDP Sri LankaProcurement Unit