Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2023-10-25
Buyer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Country: DE
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 35120000: Surveillance and security systems | 79710000: Security services
Submission deadline: 2023-11-21
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Since 2005, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been actively engaged in Libya, albeit with intermittent pauses due to the civil war. Given the precarious security situation in the region, GIZ coordinates its Libyan operations from Tunisia, maintaining a project implementation office in Tripoli.
The civil war erupted in Libya post the Arab Spring and the ousting of Muammar al-Gaddafi, the nation's longstanding leader. Despite international mediation efforts, conflict continues to define the country. Massive displacements have occurred, and successive administrations have struggled to fulfill expectations regarding nation-building, peace, and democratization. Political divisions persist, and the central government structures are plagued by inefficiency.
Operating under the auspices of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU), GIZ collaborates with local authorities to address various domains. This includes a focus on municipal development, decentralization, economic growth, employment, and healthcare.
GIZ extends advisory support to entities like the Libyan Ministry of Local Government, aiding in the process of state decentralization. The organization also conducts training for municipal administration personnel in areas like urban development, project management, and financial oversight. The ultimate goal is to enhance fundamental services such as waste management.
Another objective is to empower individuals to reap the benefits of a more robust private sector and improved training opportunities. Consequently, GIZ fosters the growth of micro-enterprises through entrepreneurial training and startup support. Additionally, vocational training is enhanced in sectors with high demand, thereby creating better employment prospects and income for numerous Libyans.
In addition, GIZ is working to enhance primary healthcare in the country by increasing the efficiency of healthcare institutions and providing professional development courses for healthcare staff.
In order to carry out its operations effectively, GIZ seeks a contractor proficient in providing comprehensive safety and security support services. This encompasses 24/7 risk management for international GIZ experts visiting Tripoli/Benghazi and selected municipalities in Libya. The services will encompass:
- Transport to and from airports in the GIZ Area of Operation (AO), with "meet and greet" assistance by an international security expert upon arrival and departure.
- Evaluation of hotels and accommodations in our areas of operation for initial visits, adhering to GIZ standards.
- Implementation of a movement monitoring service, including an in-house tracking system and operations room support for both monitoring and emergency response.
- A standby Emergency Response Team, available 24/7, covering all areas of operation during missionary deployments and in constant communication with the mission protection team in our areas of operations in case of emergencies.
- Readiness for emergency situations and overland evacuation support (to Tunisia) for international GIZ staff, upon request.
- Inclusion of reporting in the daily service charge per mission day, encompassing security updates on a daily/weekly and/or situationally relevant basis pertaining to Libya and/or the GIZ areas of operations.
- Provision of security briefings and safety instructions for staff following a prior assessment of the relevant meeting venues.
GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender up to an additional amount of the same value and/or up to EUR 1.500.000,00 and a maximum duration of 24 months (please see the terms of reference).

Eligibility requirements: 1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin. 2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG 3. Registration certificate of the Libyan government to operate in all regions of Libya 4. ICoCA or PSC1 certificate 5. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)