81320014-Capacity Development on Sustainable Finance for Domestic Banks

The project "Alternative Approaches to Financial Inclusion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) II" (A-FIN II), implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Coopera-tion and Development (BMZ), aims to improve the access of micro, small and medium-sized enterpris-es (MSME) and start-ups to inclusive sustainable financial …

CPV: 66171000 Pénzügyi tanácsadó szolgáltatások, 79410000 Üzleti és vezetői tanácsadói szolgáltatások
Határidő:
2025. október 10. 12:00
A határidő típusa:
Ajánlat benyújtása
A végrehajtás helye:
81320014-Capacity Development on Sustainable Finance for Domestic Banks
Díjat odaítélő szervezet:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Díj száma:
81320014

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 : 81320014-Capacity Development on Sustainable Finance for Domestic Banks
Description : The project "Alternative Approaches to Financial Inclusion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) II" (A-FIN II), implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Coopera-tion and Development (BMZ), aims to improve the access of micro, small and medium-sized enterpris-es (MSME) and start-ups to inclusive sustainable financial services. Affordable financial services play an important role in enabling MSMEs to manage or mitigate financial losses due to external impacts, such as the consequences of war or climate change, and build resilient, sustainable livelihoods. These services are critical for building financial resilience, particularly amid the dual challenges of climate change and political instability. By supporting local financial institutions (FIs) in developing and institutionalizing green and inclusive financial services, the project contributes to long-term private sector development, environmental protection, and social equity. The project directly supports the im-plementation of the Palestine Monetary Authority's Sustainable Finance Roadmap and contributes to improved competitiveness of Palestinian MSMEs through tailored financial products and services, including those targeted at women-led businesses. A-FIN foresees to strengthen the capacities of the regulatory authorities Palestine Capital Market Au-thority (PCMA) and Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) in order to improve the framework condi-tions for inclusive sustainable financial services. In addition, A-FIN is aiming to support Palestinian financial actors to adapt their processes and products to the needs of the target group and facilitate the development and piloting of inclusive sustainable financial solutions. It also aims?to?improve?the framework conditions for the supply and usage?of financial technology (fintech) incorporating sustaina-bility and inclusivity aspects.???
Procedure identifier : 553cbe1d-b711-43ff-a828-fa795465fec9
Internal identifier : 81320014
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 66171000 Financial consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79410000 Business and management consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information : Al Atari Building, Abu Iyad Street, 3rd Floor, Al-Bireh Ramallah, Palestinian Territories

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Bekanntmachungs-ID: CXTRYY6YTAL1HNS9 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 : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Participation in a criminal organisation : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Money laundering or terrorist financing : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Fraud : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Corruption : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Insolvency : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Assets being administered by liquidator : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Business activities are suspended : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Grave professional misconduct : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : 81320014-Capacity Development on Sustainable Finance for Domestic Banks
Description : The tender seeks a qualified contractor to support 4 to 5 Palestinian financial institutions (PFIs) in institutionalizing sustainable banking practices. The services include developing E&S (environmental and social) strategies, implementing E&S risk management frameworks, designing and piloting green financial products for MSMEs, and establishing non-financial disclosure systems. The assignment also includes internal capacity building for banks and a sector-wide dissemination of best practices. The contractor is expected to implement tailored technical assistance packages, produce strategic guidance on sustainable banking, and organize high-level dissemination events. The assignment will be implemented over 17 months (Dec 2025 - May 2027) and includes three main work packages: project inception, institutionalization of sustainable banking practices, and dissemination of results. The goal is to adapt have 4 to 5 adapted / new green financial services piloted that improve access to finance for MSMEs and support green economic growth in Palestine.
Internal identifier : 81320014

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 66171000 Financial consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79410000 Business and management 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

Anywhere
Additional information : Al Atari Building, Abu Iyad Street, 3rd Floor, Al-Bireh Ramallah, Palestinian Territories

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 17 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:selbst#, #Besonders auch geeignet für:other-sme#

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : Reduction of environmental impacts
Description : cf. tender documents
Aim of strategic procurement : Fulfilment of social objectives
Description : cf. tender documents
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : The transition to a circular economy, Climate change adaptation, Climate change mitigation, Pollution prevention and control
Social objective promoted : Ethnic equality, Gender equality, Human rights due diligence in global supply chains, Fair working conditions, Other

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 Angebot; 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 : References on specified services
Description : EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 250,000.00 EUR. 2. At least 05 reference projects in the technical field of green finance capacity development of banks, and at least 01 reference project in the technical field of E&S risk management, and at least 02 reference projects in the technical field of development of green financial products with banks AND among these technical references, at least 02 reference projects in the MENA region and 01 reference project in the MENA region outside the "Gulf Cooperation Council" countries, all of them in the last 36 months.
Criterion : Average yearly turnover
Description : EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; 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: 1,300,000.00 EUR.
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : EN-C2: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 15 persons.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

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

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

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 tenders : 10/10/2025 12:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 141 Day
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.
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 10/10/2025 12:00 +02:00
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 6196792510
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 : 5dcc1902-8de2-4791-93f4-087e19e1ccd2 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 09/09/2025 16:28 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00592717-2025
OJ S issue number : 174/2025
Publication date : 11/09/2025