81318175-Tender Preparation and Support to the Tendering Process for a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) in Jordan

Water Sector Governance Project: Jordan is among the most water-scarce countries globally, with per capita availability significantly below the international water poverty threshold. The strain on its already limited water resources continues to intensify, driven by the impacts of climate change and the growing demand associated with rapid population growth …

CPV: 75211200 Servicios relacionados con la ayuda económica exterior, 79400000 Servicios de consultoría comercial y de gestión y servicios afines, 79411100 Servicios de consultoría en desarrollo comercial
Lugar de ejecución:
81318175-Tender Preparation and Support to the Tendering Process for a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) in Jordan
Organismo adjudicador:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Número de premio:
81318175

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : 81318175-Tender Preparation and Support to the Tendering Process for a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) in Jordan
Description : Water Sector Governance Project: Jordan is among the most water-scarce countries globally, with per capita availability significantly below the international water poverty threshold. The strain on its already limited water resources continues to intensify, driven by the impacts of climate change and the growing demand associated with rapid population growth and urbanization. Decades of groundwater overexploitation have further exacerbated the situation, raising serious concerns about the long-term sustainability of the country"s water resources. The long-term planning of water-sector institutions does not fully address the challenges related to enduring resource availability. Moreover, changing water demands further complicate the optimal allocation of resources. At the same time, water utilities responsible for water distribution and wastewater treatment are struggling to sustain their service delivery levels and ensure the continuity of operations. Consequently, the development of sustainable and innovative water management strategies is essential to safeguard the well-being of both current and future generations. The "Water Sector Governance" project focuses on promoting the implementation of good governance principles, with the aim of strengthening advanced water governance and enhancing public trust in the Jordanian water sector. The project supports Jordan"s water sector institutions in applying the principles of good governance. By identifying the optimal use of available resources, it addresses immediate challenges while paving the way for sustainable, long-term solutions. Emphasizing collaboration across agencies, the initiative aims to foster a governance environment that promotes informed decision-making and responsible resource allocation. Through these efforts, the project contributes to enhancing the overall resilience and development of Jordan"s water sector. The project includes five major fields of action: 1. Implementation of Jordan"s National Water Strategy: supporting the institutionalisation and digitalisation of the National Water Master Plan (NWMP), as well as improving the exchange of information between the public and water sector institutions. This component also strengthens human resources management by optimising HR processes and promoting gender-inclusive leadership development. Additionally, it focuses on improving the security of IT and data systems of water sector institutions, advancing the digitalisation of the sector, and expanding the national Geographic Information System (GIS). 2. Strengthening Regulation: Supporting the foundation for the establishment of an autonomous regulatory body for the water sector and enhancing its monitoring role for water utilities. 3. Strengthening Bulk Water Management: establishing a new operational structure and a digital tool for bulk water planning, allocation and management for a better response to climate change. 4. Enhancing the WFEE Nexus governance: strengthening and advancing the Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus governance to enhance planning and policy coherence. This component focuses on promoting integrated and effective resource management, enhancing cross-sectoral collaboration and implementing innovative solutions to sustain Jordan"s resources and address environmental challenges. 5. Strengthening Sector"s capacities to mobilise Climate Finance: supporting the water sector in mobilising financial resources from international multilateral climate funds, developing facilitation mechanisms and building the capacity of local institutions to access, manage and utilise climate finance effectively. This component also aims to strengthen the capacities of the private sector in project preparation, finance leveraging and implementation to foster climate-responsive investments.
Procedure identifier : 5ee2fba6-df1f-4e75-9e6e-cd838a961491
Internal identifier : 81318175
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79411100 Business development consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Town : Amman
Country : Jordan

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Bekanntmachungs-ID: CXTRYY6YT0U1W3WR All communication takes place in English via communication tool in the project area of the procurement portal.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
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2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Breaching of obligations set under purely national exclusion grounds :
Participation in a criminal organisation :
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities :
Money laundering or terrorist financing :
Fraud :
Corruption :
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings :
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes :
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions :
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law :
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law :
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law :
Insolvency :
Assets being administered by liquidator :
Business activities are suspended :
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law :
Grave professional misconduct :
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition :
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure :
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure :
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions :
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure :

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : 81318175-Tender Preparation and Support to the Tendering Process for a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) in Jordan
Description : Tender Preparation and Support to the Tendering Process for a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) in Jordan: In line with Jordan"s strategic objectives to enhance energy sustainability, self-reliance, and grid reliability, the country has prioritized the integration of energy storage solutions, specifically Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES), as outlined in the national Generation Master Plan and Generation Expansion Plan. A 2018 pre-feasibility study funded by the EU evaluated three potential sites, Al-Mujib, Wadi Al-Arab, and King Talal Dams, identifying Al-Mujib Dam as the most cost-effective and technically viable option for PHES. Consequently, the Jordanian government, through the Ministries of Energy and Water, initiated a comprehensive feasibility study between 2020 and 2022 under the Water-Energy Nexus governance framework, with technical and financial support from GIZ and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). This study, which assessed a wide range of project development aspects, confirmed the economic and technical feasibility of the Mujib PHES as a large-scale energy storage solution that would support grid stability. As a result, Jordan has decided to move forward with project development through a public-private partnership model and initiate the tendering process of the project. The services to be provided aim to prepare the Final Updated Feasibility Study for the Mujib Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage project, ensuring alignment with international best practices and compliance with applicable local legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, the contractor will support the Government of Jordan throughout the tendering process for the Mujib PHES project. This includes the development of tender documents for the Mujib PHES project that are tailored to the local context and fully compliant with all relevant local legal and regulatory frameworks governing, but not limited to, the environmental aspects, the water sector, the energy sector, and Public Private Partnership Projects. The contractor will provide technical, financial, legal, and strategic assistance to ensure a smooth and transparent tendering process. The objectives of this assignment are outlined as follows: Conduct a comprehensive updated Feasibility Study Report in accordance with international best practices and relevant local legislations and regulations ; prepare all necessary tender documents including the Invitation for Expression of Interest, the Request for Qualification, Request for Proposal, Term Sheet of the PPP agreement and other agreement which are required for the implementation of the Project; and providing support to the Key Stakeholders in any matter related to the tendering process. The scope of work within this assignment is structured into three Work Packages (WP): WP 1 - Comprehensive Updated Feasibility Study Report for the Mujib PHES project; WP 2 - Tender Preparation and Tender Management (TPTM) for the Mujib PHES project; and WP 3 - Support to the Government of Jordan in the Tendering Process for the Mujib PHES project.
Internal identifier : 81318175

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79411100 Business development consultancy services
Options :
Description of the options : 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.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Town : Amman
Country : Jordan
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 11 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : 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.

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes
Additional information : #Besonders auch geeignet für:other-sme#

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : Reduction of environmental impacts
Description : The contractor is required to outline how it can prevent negative impacts on the environment and the climate in its area of responsibility and, in addition, how it can contribute to improving the environmental and climate situation through corresponding measures.
Aim of strategic procurement : Fulfilment of social objectives
Description : In order to promote gender equality and the contractor should avoid and/or mitigate possible unintended negative impacts in its area of responsibility.
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Climate change mitigation
Social objective promoted : Gender equality

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : 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)
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : EN-A2: Conditions for the reduction of candidates (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): If we receive more than 7 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 7 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: B.III.1 Technical experience (100%) 1. Financial analysis of PPP/IPP projects in energy storage or power generation (each project with a minimum total value of USD 200 million, including tariff structuring, risk allocation and assessment, and development of financial models) (e.g. in the role of a transaction advisor) (20%) 2. Preparation and drafting of tender documents for PPP/IPP projects in the power sector (including Request for Qualification (RFQ), and Request for Proposals (RFP), and project contracts (including but not limited to Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Project Agreements, and Implementation Agreements) (e.g. in the role of a transaction advisor) (30%) 3. Management of the complete tender process for PPP/IPP projects in energy storage or power generation, from prequalification through bid evaluation to contract award (e.g. in the role of tender agent) (30%) 4. Legal, regulatory and compliance advisory for PPP/IPP projects in energy storage or power generation (20%)
Criterion : References on specified services
Description : 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 300,000 EUR (in words: three hundred thousand). 2. At least two (2) reference projects in these technical fields: One (1) reference project in supporting the tendering process for Public-Private Partnership (PPP)/ Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects in the power sector, and one (1) reference project in conducting a Feasibility Study for a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) project, with all projects having capacities exceeding 100 MW each; 3. At least one (1) reference project: Provision of legal, regulatory and compliance advisory services for a PPP/IPP energy storage or power generation project in JORDAN with a capacity exceeding 10 MW; all of which in the last 36 months.
Criterion : Average yearly turnover
Description : 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 million EUR.
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : 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 10 persons.
Criterion : References on specified services
Description : Assessment of technical eligibility / weighted criteria for the selection of candidates - Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates: 1. Technical experience (100%): 1.1 Experience in preparing tender documents for Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) projects implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme 1.2 Experience in supporting Governments throughout the tendering process of Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) projects under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme (excluding the preparation of tender documents)
The criteria will be used to select the candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure
Weight (percentage, exact) : 100
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 3
Maximum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated
The buyer reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without any further negotiations

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 01/10/2025 23:59 +02:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of the procedure :
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders : 31/10/2025
Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 10/10/2025 12:00 +02:00
Information that can be supplemented after the submission deadline :
At the discretion of the buyer, some missing tenderer-related documents may be submitted later.
Additional information : GIZ asks the applicant or bidder to submit, complete or correct documents, within the framework laid down by law.
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract : The execution conditions result from the information given in the contract notice and the tender documents.
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Vergabekammern des Bundes
Information about review deadlines : 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.
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Registration number : 993-80072-52
Postal address : Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1 - 5
Town : Eschborn
Postcode : 65760
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Main-Taunus-Kreis ( DE71A )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 619679
Fax : +49 6196791115
Internet address : https://www.giz.de
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Vergabekammern des Bundes
Registration number : 022894990
Postal address : Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 16
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53113
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 2289499-0
Fax : +49 2289499-163
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Datenservice Öffentlicher Einkauf (in Verantwortung des Beschaffungsamts des BMI)
Registration number : 0204:994-DOEVD-83
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53119
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49228996100
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : e1f29ea6-3e5e-4c1d-a01e-b4a05f52b87a - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 09/09/2025 18:59 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00593212-2025
OJ S issue number : 174/2025
Publication date : 11/09/2025