In 2008, a government tender was prepared on three solar power plants near the city; two thermal and one photovoltaic.

Sherwood looks for more such business on the back of BS5750 approval, fast becoming an essential requirement for government tenders.

In January, Mr. Abdullah took a bigger step away from his predecessor, declaring that all government tenders would be conducted publicly.

It can also help your business to win contracts, such as government tenders, where the use of environmentally aware suppliers is encouraged.

Official figures suggest that corruption in government tenders costs the government 1 trillion roubles (£21bn), or 20pc of the money spent, every year.

The government maintains an Internet site for news and information about its officials, ministries and departments, events, documents, official speeches and government tenders.

Are there mandatory domestic content requirements or price preferences in foreign government tenders?

Since early 2010, all unskilled and semi-skilled labour must be sourced from within Namibia in order to qualify for government tenders.

At the discretion of a government minister, they may also be prevented from bidding in government tenders.

Lack of competitive bidding for foreign government tenders.