Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2024-11-05
Region: DEA22
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
CPV classification: 75211200 | 79411100
Estimated value: 410640 EUR
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.
The "Promotion of Renewable Hydrogen (RH2) in Chile" is an EU-German initiative to advance RH2 development in Chile, crucial for climate and economic goals. This program is key to the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Green Hydrogen (GH2) in Chile, fostering EU-Chile cooperation. It supports an investment-friendly environment, offers concessional financing, promotes R&D collaboration, and encourages business and technology transfer. The initiative aims to decarbonize Chile's economy, create green jobs, and generate business opportunities for Chilean and European companies while meeting Europe's green hydrogen import needs. Financing will be through the Team Europe RH2 Fund, involving KfW, EIB, and the EU.

To meet the EU's 2030 climate and energy targets and the European Green Deal objectives, investments must focus on sustainable projects. The EU taxonomy defines environmentally sustainable economic activities, offering clarity to investors and promoting climate-friendly business practices. Europe"s hydrogen demand will require global markets for RH2 imports, with Chile positioned as a leading producer due to its renewable energy resources and ambitious strategy. Chile aims to produce the world"s cheapest RH2 at $1.3 per kg by 2030, targeting 25 GW electrolysis capacity and a $2.5 billion export value, with substantial investments in hydrogen infrastructure.

Chile"s National Green Hydrogen Strategy outlines production, storage, and export goals, positioning it among the top RH2 exporters. Chile is active in international initiatives, hosting the Innovating to Net Zero Summit and supporting RH2 projects through financial assistance and strategic partnerships. European companies are involved in Chile"s RH2 development, with MoUs signed with ports like Antwerp, Rotterdam, Singapore, and Hamburg for RH2 imports.

Key challenges for RH2 in Chile include certification schemes for sustainable hydrogen production, tailored policies for low-carbon hydrogen adoption, mobilizing financing, and supporting R&D for market readiness. Addressing financing barriers is crucial, as many projects struggle to secure investment due to mismatches between funding needs and available resources. Since 2014, GIZ"s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (4e) program has supported RH2 development in Chile through studies, business analyses, and workshops, contributing to the National Green Hydrogen Strategy.

This joint action strategy emphasizes market development, business cooperation, and financing, promoting experience sharing among stakeholders to advance the RH2 sector. The initiative aims to bridge financing gaps and accelerate investment to achieve climate and development goals.
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.
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 über 500 Punkten gewertet. Fachliche Angebote mit weniger Punkten scheiden als fachlich ungeeignet aus.
Description of works and services to be provided:

The contract focuses on market- and project development, business cooperation and finance for renewable hydrogen (RH2), fostering market development and closing business gaps through shared experiences and best practices. The general objective is to transfer know-how to RH2 project developers and owners on using smart financial instruments within the Chilean financial market regulations.

Specifically, this includes to the implementation of new smart financial instruments (SFI) for mobilizing financing for RH2 projects in Chile, considering local financial market rules, and the design of a compensation mechanism for hydrogen projects to promote industrial-scale clean technologies like hydrogen.
These objectives aim to mobilize investment for RH2 projects through the "umbrella funding line" model, with cooperation through the following work packages.

Task 1 focuses on incorporating new forms of financing and financial instruments for RH2 projects: addressing insufficient financing and lack of experience in the green hydrogen industry by incorporating new financial instruments suitable for the Chilean market, based on successful models from Europe. Activities include international benchmarking, adapting instruments for the local market, and industry meetings. This work package involves specialized consultancy and knowledge transfer and involves the following key institutions: 
- CMF (Financial Market Commission): Supervision, regulation, enforcement, and market development.
- CNE (National Energy Commission): Analysis of prices, tariffs, and technical norms for energy services.
- Ministries of Energy, Economy, and Treasury.
- ABIF (Association of Banks and Financial Institutions): Improving banking procedures and representing banks.
- AACH (Association of Chilean Insurance Companies): Promoting the insurance industry's growth and development.

Task 2 aims at incorporating a structure for the Financial Auction Mechanism  - CHILE mechanism, by designing a financial instrument to adjust price differences between supply and demand (contract for difference). This promotes the market creation for clean hydrogen and low-emission technologies globally. The task focuses on establishing international partnerships, to replicate the support mechanism in Chile. Activities include establishing international alliances, designing the funding mechanism, developing the business model and ensuring international cooperation. 

Required project and knowledge management includes selecting, training, and steering experts, providing necessary equipment and covering costs, managing costs, accounting, and invoicing per GIZ requirements.

Required monitoring and reporting requirements include regular monitoring of activity implementation, achievement of objectives, and risk management, reporting to GIZ according to applicable General Terms and Conditions.

Company-wide learning, knowledge, and innovation requirements include contributing to conferences and workshops, participating in GIZ"s sector networks-, supporting project evaluation and knowledge management and conducting debriefing sessions and submitting developed materials and reports.


Winner: Datenservice Öffentlicher Einkauf (in Verantwortung des Beschaffungsamts des BMI)
Number of bids: 0