Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2025-12-10
Buyer: 81321663-Provision of consultancy services for Long-Term Energy Planning and Renewable Energy Grid Integration
Region: DEA22
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
CPV classification: 71314000: Energy and related services
Submission deadline: 2026-01-12
Award criteria: price, quality
EU fund: eu-funds

Technical requirements: 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.
GET.transform, is a technical assistance program supporting national and regional partners and institutions in advancing their energy transitions. GET.transform is a component of the GET.pro (Global Energy Transformation Programme), which is a global multi-donor platform and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Three Instruments of GET.Pro are:
- GET.invest - mobilises private investments in clean energy by building a pipeline of bankable investment projects.
- GET.transform - supports partner governments by developing bankable frameworks for clean energy investment.
- The Secretariat for Africa-EU Energy Program - promotes strategic political dialogue between Africa and Europe on energy.
Thematic and geographic scope: The implementation structure of GET.transform is organised along the Thematic and Geographic Approach. GET.transform offers structured advisory services on four key transformational topics:
1) Long-Term Energy Planning
2) Renewable Energy Grid Integration
3) On-Grid Regulation and Market Development
4) Off-Grid Regulation and Market Development

Long-term energy scenarios (LTES) can strategically inform decision-making and thus lead to the adoption of capacity expansion and investment plans. Technically sound and cost-effective plans help to build the necessary energy-related infrastructure for meeting future needs, to mitigate the risk of stranded assets in fossil technologies, and to raise awareness about the potential of renewable resources. LTES can further support the development of green recovery policies, making them a central tenet of energy and climate policymaking.? 
The integration of variable renewable energy sources, especially solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power, calls for transformational changes in the technical planning and operation of power systems. The need for change often goes hand in hand with concerns and challenges related to energy security, particularly early in the deployment of renewable energy. This Output focuses on the technical engineering implementation of power system transformations.? 
In addition to its core activities, GET.transform has implemented TA services to other GIZ- programs in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Asia and Europe. GET.transform is therefore offering activities potentially in all countries where GIZ energy portfolio is active by efficiently offering standardized solutions and scaling activities and contributing towards the concept of Vision 100 of GIZ, which serves as a guiding principle for the realignment of the GIZ portfolio for the global energy transition.
EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): The eligbility criteria are not from the same category as stipulated above, as there is no suitable category. 

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, EU-Russia sanctions

3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of Eligibility through reliance upon the capacities of other entities and or sub-contractors (if applicable)
EN-A2: Conditions for the reduction of candidates (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): If we receive more than 5 requests to participate, we will make a selection on the basis of the criteria laid out in the procurement documents and invite tenders only from the 5 candidates with the highest scores. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement procedure if we receive fewer than 3 requests to participate.

Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates:

1. Technical experience (90 %) 

a) LTEP excercises conducted for 5 different countries/regions beyond 3 million inhabitants: 13 %
b) LTEP capacity building on LTEP for modellers (min. 100 trained experts for min. 1 week): 12 % 
c) LTEP advice on LTEP governance structures (e.g. institutional setup) for 5 countries and/or regions: 13 %
d) REGI projects addressing 5 different countries/regions beyond 5 GW installed generation capacity: 26 %
e) REGI advice on organisational development to ensure sustainable capacity buildng with partner structures: 26 %

2. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed): 10 %
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): A. At least 1 reference project in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender) in the technical field of: 

4 Long Term Energy Planning exercises (LTEP)   
in total in: 

1) Using the LTEP software TIMES/MARKAL for integrated energy planning in 1 country or 1 region; 
2) Using the LTEP software PyPSA for long term power system planning in 1 country or 1 region; 
3) Using the LTEP software PyPSA for long term power system planning in 1 other country or other 1 region than 2)
4) one further long term energy planning exercise usinig a third LTEP software/tool in 1 country or 1 region. 

Each LTEP must target the level of countries or regions with more than 3 million inhabitants and a minimum comissioning value for the relevant referenced activity of 200,000 EUR net. 

These LTEPs can be demonstrated in one or more reference projects.


B. At least 1 reference project in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender) in the technical field of: 

6 Renewable energy grid integration activity (REGI) in total: 

1) Creation, review and modification of grid codes in 1 country or region; 
2) Hosting capacity asessment on system level transmission and/or distribution or Grid Connection Study on the country or region level  (not an individual plant) for 1 country or 1  region;
3) grid modelling using PSSE in 1 country or 1 region; 
4) grid modelling using DigSilent/PowerFactory in 1 country or region; 
5) Training of at least 5 days on systems operation in a higher vRE environment for at least 100 experts with grid operating tasks; 
6) 1 feasibility study for an investment project in the energy sector aiming an investment of at least 50 mill EUR. 
Each Activity for REGI for 1) - 4)  (not 5 and 6) must target systems of countries or regions with an installed electrical generation capacity of minimum 5 GW. 

Each Activity for REGI for 1) - 6 must have a minimum comissioning value for the relevant referenced activity of 100,000 EUR net. 

Activities can be demonstrated in one or more reference projects.

Eligibility requirements: EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): The eligbility criteria are not from the same category as stipulated above, as there is no suitable category. 

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, EU-Russia sanctions

3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of Eligibility through reliance upon the capacities of other entities and or sub-contractors (if applicable)
EN-A2: Conditions for the reduction of candidates (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): If we receive more than 5 requests to participate, we will make a selection on the basis of the criteria laid out in the procurement documents and invite tenders only from the 5 candidates with the highest scores. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement procedure if we receive fewer than 3 requests to participate.

Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates:

1. Technical experience (90 %) 

a) LTEP excercises conducted for 5 different countries/regions beyond 3 million inhabitants: 13 %
b) LTEP capacity building on LTEP for modellers (min. 100 trained experts for min. 1 week): 12 % 
c) LTEP advice on LTEP governance structures (e.g. institutional setup) for 5 countries and/or regions: 13 %
d) REGI projects addressing 5 different countries/regions beyond 5 GW installed generation capacity: 26 %
e) REGI advice on organisational development to ensure sustainable capacity buildng with partner structures: 26 %

2. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed): 10 %
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): A. At least 1 reference project in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender) in the technical field of: 

4 Long Term Energy Planning exercises (LTEP)   
in total in: 

1) Using the LTEP software TIMES/MARKAL for integrated energy planning in 1 country or 1 region; 
2) Using the LTEP software PyPSA for long term power system planning in 1 country or 1 region; 
3) Using the LTEP software PyPSA for long term power system planning in 1 other country or other 1 region than 2)
4) one further long term energy planning exercise usinig a third LTEP software/tool in 1 country or 1 region. 

Each LTEP must target the level of countries or regions with more than 3 million inhabitants and a minimum comissioning value for the relevant referenced activity of 200,000 EUR net. 

These LTEPs can be demonstrated in one or more reference projects.


B. At least 1 reference project in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender) in the technical field of: 

6 Renewable energy grid integration activity (REGI) in total: 

1) Creation, review and modification of grid codes in 1 country or region; 
2) Hosting capacity asessment on system level transmission and/or distribution or Grid Connection Study on the country or region level  (not an individual plant) for 1 country or 1  region;
3) grid modelling using PSSE in 1 country or 1 region; 
4) grid modelling using DigSilent/PowerFactory in 1 country or region; 
5) Training of at least 5 days on systems operation in a higher vRE environment for at least 100 experts with grid operating tasks; 
6) 1 feasibility study for an investment project in the energy sector aiming an investment of at least 50 mill EUR. 
Each Activity for REGI for 1) - 4)  (not 5 and 6) must target systems of countries or regions with an installed electrical generation capacity of minimum 5 GW. 

Each Activity for REGI for 1) - 6 must have a minimum comissioning value for the relevant referenced activity of 100,000 EUR net. 

Activities can be demonstrated in one or more reference projects.
EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; 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: 2,500,000.00 EUR (net).
EN-B2: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 20 persons.
An advance payment guarantee may be required.
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.
Price criteria for "Bestangebots-Quotienten-Methode"
Zur Ermittlung des wirtschaftlichsten Bieters wird hier von der Vergabestelle die erreichte Gesamtpunktzahl nach fachlicher Wertung eingetragen. Es werden nur Angebote mit einer fachlichen Bewertung von mindestens 500 Punkten gewertet. Fachliche Angebote mit weniger Punkten scheiden als fachlich ungeeignet aus.