Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2025-10-03
Buyer: 81320101-Conducting a wind measurement campaign - Lot 3
Country: TN
Region: DEA22
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
CPV classification: 71000000
Submission deadline: 2025-11-03

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.
In the context of global climate change, Tunisia is facing a growing national energy deficit and a strong dependence on fossil fuels. In fact, 96% of the electricity produced in Tunisia comes from natural gas combustion, a large portion of which is imported. This directly impacts the country's energy security and trade balance. 
 
As part of its updated National Climate Contribution (NDC), Tunisia has set a target of reducing carbon intensity to 45% by 2030, compared to 2010. This objective would be achieved by developing renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. In addition, the Tunisian state plans to increase the share of RE in electricity production to 35% by 2030. Meeting these objectives relies primarily on investment from the private sector. 
 
In this context, Tunisia has committed to an energy transition based on the development of renewable energies (RE) and energy efficiency (EE). In cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) is launching the project "Up-Scaling Investments in Renewable Energies in Tunisia (APST II) ". 
 
 The private sector could contribute two-thirds to the necessary increase in renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030, which amounts to approximately 4.2 GW. Currently, APST II is supporting the implementation of the 1,000 MW awarded through the first and second concession tenders and is also assisting in the preparation of upcoming tenders.
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 subcontractors (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:
Conducting a wind measurement  campaign according to international standards (40%)
Data collection and analysis and monitoring of wind measurement data (30%)
Decommisionning a wind measurement campaign (10%)
2. Regional experience (20%)
3. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed) (0%)
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 100000 EUR.
2. At least 5 reference projects in the technical field of conducting wind measurement campaign in the last 36 months

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 subcontractors (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:
Conducting a wind measurement  campaign according to international standards (40%)
Data collection and analysis and monitoring of wind measurement data (30%)
Decommisionning a wind measurement campaign (10%)
2. Regional experience (20%)
3. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed) (0%)
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 100000 EUR.
2. At least 5 reference projects in the technical field of conducting wind measurement campaign in the last 36 months
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: 100000 EUR.
EN-C2: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 3 persons.
Assessment of technical eligibility / weighted criteria for the selection of candidates - Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates:

1. Technical experience:
Conducting a wind measurement  campaign according to international standards (40%)
Data collection and analysis and monitoring of wind measurement data (30%)
Decommisionning a wind measurement campaign (10%)
2. Regional experience (20%)
3. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed) (0%)
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.
As part of Tunisia"s ongoing energy transition strategy, the country is accelerating its shift toward sustainable, low-carbon energy sources and intensifying efforts to harness its wind energy potential. In this context, the project APSTII "Up-scaling private sector investments in renewable energy in Tunisia", mandated by the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME) and the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is launching an international call for tender to conduct a wind measurement campaigns on three priority sites in Tunisia. The objective is to obtain bankable wind measurement data compliant with MEASNET and IEC 61400-50-1 standards.

The assignment is divided into three lots :

Lot 1 (81320099) - Jbal Abderrahmen (Nabeul Governorate): installation, operation and dismantling of seven 125 m met masts with their accessories.

Lot 2 (81320100) - Jbal Tbaga (Kébili Governorate): installation and operation and dismantling of seven 125 m met masts with their accessories

Lot 3 (81320101) - El Guettar (Gafsa Governorate): installation and operation and dismantling of two 125 m met masts with their accessories.

Bidders may apply for one, several, or all lots. Each lot will be evaluated separately.

The scope of services fo each lot  includes:

- Preparation and installation of the wind measurement camapign: site visits, installation and commissioning of 125 m met masts with calibrated equipment.

- Data collection and analysis: operation of the masts over 12 months, daily monitoring and data transfer, validation and reporting of high-quality meteorological data.

- Decommissioning: dismantling of the equipment at the end of the campaign, restoration of the sites, and submission of a decommissioning report.

- Capacity building: two workshops to strengthen national stakeholders" ability to interpret and use wind measurement results.

The contractor"s services will provide Tunisia with high-quality, bankable & certified wind resource data, ensuring that future wind tenders for these 3 sites are based on robust, and compliant with MEASNET and IEC 61400-50-1 standards.

The contract duration is 14 months (2026 - 2027). Bidders may submit offers for one, several or all lots.