Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2025-05-13
Buyer: 81316064-Due Diligences of grant recipients (Financial Service Providers, Non-State Organizations and State-Organizations)
Region: DEA22
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 79000000 | 79400000
Submission deadline: 2025-06-11

Technical requirements: Please refer to the exclusion criteria §§ 123 and 124 GWB (see tender documents, form Self-declaration of eligibility by tenderers)
According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as
1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected,
2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice.
3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids,
4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint.
Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the largest climate fund worldwide established by the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been accredited to develop funding proposals and support the implementation of projects for climate change adaptation and climate action since 2016. GIZ is involved in the GCF in:
- Project development
GIZ develops funding proposals that promote climate-resilient, low-emission development pathways.
- Overseeing project implementation
GIZ ensures that projects are run efficiently and effectively - where necessary by making adjustments to manage risks - and supports the sharing of lessons learned and knowledge management.
GIZ involves countries and partner organisations in all the project development phases to foster a sense of responsibility and ownership among the countries. This makes it possible to achieve sustainable results and ensures that the implementation and financial management of the projects are efficient.
The Mitigation Action Facility is a go-to platform driving climate action across sectors. Established in 2012 as a multi-donor, grant-based programme, the MAF provides technical support and climate finance for mitigation projects. The focus spans three key sectors: energy, transport, and industry. Through annual competitive calls, the MAF supports the most ambitious and feasible climate change mitigation projects to implement countries" Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement .
Aligning its annual calls with the priority sectors identified in the Breakthrough Agenda, the program focuses on replicable and scalable projects to transition sectors toward carbon neutrality. Supported projects leverage public and private finance, enhance skills and create regulatory conditions for GHG emissions reductions, ultimately driving behaviour change for sector-wide transformations.
Since 2012, the Mitigation Action Facility has supported 60 projects across 38 countries, with a total funding volume of EUR 835 million (as of December 2024).
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) plays a key role in both the GCF and MAF, offering technical assistance, project design support, and capacity-building to help countries develop and implement climate projects. GIZ facilitates the preparation of projects that meet the standards of these funding mechanisms and engages the private sector to promote sustainable investments. GIZ has been involved in numerous initiatives under both frameworks, particularly in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience.
Due diligence is crucial in GCF and MAF projects to ensure transparency, sustainability, and alignment with international standards. It involves assessing financial, environmental, social, and risk management factors. This process ensures that projects funded through these mechanisms meet high standards, are effective, and deliver long-term positive impacts on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 30,000 EUR.
2. At least 8 reference projects in the technical field "conducting due diligences" and thereof at least 4 reference projects in 4 different countries in the 
above-mentioned technical field in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender/EU tender)
EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average annual turnover for the last three years (last-but-four financial year can be included in case of tenders held within 6 months of end of last financial year), at least: 2,000,000 EUR.

Eligibility requirements: EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 30,000 EUR.
2. At least 8 reference projects in the technical field "conducting due diligences" and thereof at least 4 reference projects in 4 different countries in the 
above-mentioned technical field in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender/EU tender)
EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average annual turnover for the last three years (last-but-four financial year can be included in case of tenders held within 6 months of end of last financial year), at least: 2,000,000 EUR.
EN-B2: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 15 persons.
EN-D1:Suitability to pursue the professional activity (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Dritterklärung): 1) Extract from the commercial register or equivalent evidence/proof in English or German (not older than six months).
GIZ asks the applicant or bidder to submit, complete or correct documents, within the framework laid down by law.
The execution conditions result from the information given in the contract notice and the tender documents.
According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as
1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected,
2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice.
3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids,
4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint.
Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.
The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for executing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) with various institutions worldwide: Financial Services Providers, State-Institutions, and Non-State Organisations. EDD assesses legal, technical, organizational, managerial, financial, and governance capabilities and includes an analysis of the institution's capacity to meet social and environmental standards.
The EDD must include:
- Financial DD: Evaluates solvency, financial strength, risk profile, past and present performance, stability, earnings quality, cash flows, and capital adequacy
- Legal and fiduciary DD: Assesses compliance with laws and regulations, environmental, climate and social safeguards, and fiduciary standards like KYC and AML.
- Project-specific DD: Evaluates the institution's capacity and experience to implement project goals and whether their risk appetite aligns with the programme's objectives.
The tenderer should propose a Due Diligence analysis and reporting structure. EDDs are agreed upon as single calls within the framework agreement, with specific Terms of References provided for each call. The contractor will be informed at least 6 weeks before the EDD is planned.
EDD execution involves:
- Preparation: Contractor receives specific information from GIZ. Contractor submits an offer detailing the expert team. GIZ approves the EDD experts. Contractor participates in a kick-off call with GIZ.
- Execution: Contractor conducts off-site reviews and on-site interviews, coordinates appointments with the institution and provides necessary information in a checklist
- Reporting: Detailed evaluation of the institution's eligibility and suitability. Deliverables include a list of documents reviewed, interviews conducted, draft report, and final report incorporating GIZ feedback.
Clear recommendations on the institution's suitability and benchmarking against market competitors. Other focus areas can be defined on the same financial terms per individual order, with separate terms of reference agreed upon.
The services may be provided worldwide.
GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.