Abschnitt I:

I.1) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1 - 5

65760 Eschborn

Telefon: +49 619679

Fax: +49 61967980

E-Mail: mailto: vergabe@bho-legal.com

Internet: www.giz.de

I.2) Informationen zur gemeinsamen Beschaffung

I.3) Kommunikation Die Auftragsunterlagen stehen für einen uneingeschränkten und vollständigen direkten Zugang gebührenfrei zur Verfügung unter: Internet: ausschreibungen.giz.de/Satellite/notice/CXTRYY6YJYS/documents Weitere Auskünfte erteilen/erteilt die oben genannten Kontaktstellen Angebote oder Teilnahmeanträge sind einzureichen elektronisch via: Internet: ausschreibungen.giz.de/Satellite/notice/CXTRYY6YJYS

I.4) Art des öffentlichen Auftraggebers Andere: Legal person governed by private law (gemeinnützige GmbH) wholly owned by the Federal Republic of Germany

I.5) Haupttätigkeit(en) Andere Tätigkeit: International Development Cooperation

Abschnitt II: Gegenstand

II.1) Umfang der Beschaffung

II.1.1) Bezeichnung des Auftrags: 81283242-H2/ PtX-Market Opportunities for South Africa: Analyses of Lighthouse-Projects and Environmental-Social Impact Assessment Referenznummer der Bekanntmachung: 81283242

II.1.2) CPV-Code Hauptteil 90700000 Dienstleistungen im Umweltschutz

II.1.3) Art des Auftrags Dienstleistungen

II.1.4) Kurze Beschreibung: In the context of a rapidly decreasing global carbon budget and urgency to identify adequate solutions for decarbonizing the so-called hard-to-abate sectors, the demand for "green" hydrogen (H2), which refers to H2 produced on basis of renewable energy sources via electrolysis, and renewable hydrogen-based products (PtX) such as ammonia and synthetic jet fuels, is steadily increasing. Many off takers (e.g. Germany, the EU, Japan) are willing to pay a premium price and to sign long-term supply agreements to stimulate the renewable H2/PtX market development. Renewable hydrogen, however, also offers domestic use opportunities to countries like South Africa, characterized by favorable solar and wind energy conditions, sufficient mineral resources and existing hydrogen value chains and industries. Given this potential, and within the framework of the German National Hydrogen Strategy, the Governments of Germany and South Africa agreed to cooperate on a renewable hydrogen project with the objective to contribute to the establishment of a green hydrogen economy for South Africa. The project "Promoting the development of a hydrogen economy for South Africa (H2.SA)" is part of the Development Cooperation (DC) program "Energy and Climate (Green Economy) in South Africa". The program aims to support the partner government in achieving its climate goals and to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable and less coal-based as well as climate-smart economy. The political partner of H2.SA is the Investment Infrastructure Office (IIO) in The Presidency. H2.SA aims to improve the conditions for building a RE-based ("green") hydrogen economy in South Africa. The global market for green hydrogen products is in its early stage and the first consortia of companies are currently building their first major plants around the world, with investment costs in the hundreds of billions of dollars. A participation in these new markets will require a massive expansion of RE capacity, far beyond the South African government's previous expansion plans; but in change, it offers new, alternative job opportunities, especially for workers employed in the crisis-ridden coal sector. In order to create these conditions, H2.SA supports local actors in improving strategic and regulatory framework, in creating favorable starting conditions for new economic activities in the field of research, development and training, and in aligning all these activities with international and national environmental and social standards. The overall goal of this project is defined as: The conditions for the development of a green hydrogen / power-to-X economy in South Africa are improved. The project has four outputs: (1) Decision makers have a basis for improving the strategic and regulatory framework for a hydrogen economy. (2) The conditions for companies to participate in a South African hydrogen economy have improved. (3) The technical capabilities of selected actors from politics, business, research, and civil society on the subject of hydrogen have been strengthened. (4) Relevant stakeholders' knowledge of the potential environmental and social impacts of a hydrogen economy is improved.

II.1.5) Geschätzter Gesamtwert

II.1.6) Angaben zu den Losen Aufteilung des Auftrags in Lose: nein

II.2) Beschreibung

II.2.1) Bezeichnung des Auftrags

II.2.2) Weitere(r) CPV-Code(s) 79411100 Beratungsdienste im Bereich Wirtschaftsförderung 90713000 Beratung in Umweltfragen

II.2.3) Erfüllungsort NUTS-Code: ZA Hauptort der Ausführung: 00000 South Africa

II.2.4) Beschreibung der Beschaffung: The activities included in the tender "H2 PtX-Market Opportunities for South Africa: Analyses of Lighthouse-Projects and Environmental-Social Impact Assessment" are focused on facilitating the realization of renewable H2 PtX-Projects in South Africa, by improving - the requirements for companies to participate in a South African H2 economy and - the knowledge of relevant stakeholders on potential environmental and social impacts of a hydrogen economy. The fulfilment of these two main targets may pave the way for unlocking the South African H2 PtX-Market for the production of renewable H2 and its derivates in a sustainable way, as well as steer their future exportation to international markets, bringing sustainable benefits to the South African society and economy. The activities in this tender will contribute to the achievement of the target and outputs 2 and 4 of the project. The tender includes five work packages: (1) Site Mapping: Map suitable sites for H2/PtX production with a focus on export opportunities (2) Pre-feasibility studies for selected H2/ PtX lighthouse projects (3) Environmental and social impacts of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa (4) Handbook on Environmental and social impact assessment for H2 project development in South Africa (5) Developer's Guide for Sustainable H2/PtX- projects Work package (1) aims to identify and present (the most) suitable sites in South Africa for the production of green H2 and its derivates, taking into account the option of exportation. This work package shall contribute to an improvement of the conditions for companies to participate in a South African hydrogen economy. In work package (2) 3 preliminary feasibility studies for H2/PtX projects with dissemination potential at South African sites are assessed as useful by 10 national and/or international companies. According to this, it aims to realize first pre-feasibility studies for concrete PtX projects, delivering realistic cost estimations for real projects, including possible effects of changes within the regulatory framework conditions. Work package (3) focusses on the environmental and social impacts of green hydrogen projects in South Africa and includes a study, the development of a calculation tool for emission reduction as well as information events. In work package (4) the handbook "How to do an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for H2/ PtX projects in South Africa" will be developed and presented. In work package (5) a practical guide for developers that want to invest in/develop green (sustainable) H2 projects will be drafted. The guide shall present an overview about the most relevant aspects to consider in the process and shall consider the existing development process or business practice and identify the areas where to adjust or complement it. The Guide should be developed in close cooperation with the target groups.

II.2.5) Zuschlagskriterien Die nachstehenden Kriterien Der Preis ist nicht das einzige Zuschlagskriterium; alle Kriterien sind nur in den Beschaffungsunterlagen aufgeführt

II.2.7) Laufzeit des Vertrags, der Rahmenvereinbarung, des dynamischen Beschaffungssystems oder der Konzession Beginn: 01.10.2022 Ende: 01.09.2023 Dieser Auftrag kann verlängert werden: ja Beschreibung der Verlängerungen: 7.1 Follow-on measure/extension of service-delivery period It is possible to continue key elements of the service specified in the tender as part of a follow-on measure within the context of the basic project. This is described in detail below. Type and scope: comparable type and scope Precondition: The contract for the expansion is awarded by GIZ"s commissioning party in case of an extension of the project"s duration.

II.2.9) Angabe zur Beschränkung der Zahl der Bewerber, die zur Angebotsabgabe bzw. Teilnahme aufgefordert werden Geplante Mindestzahl: 3 Höchstzahl: 5 Objektive Kriterien für die Auswahl der begrenzten Zahl von Bewerbern: A selection will be made under all eligible participants based on the following criteria: 1. Technical Experience (70%) - (Pre-)feasibility studies for RE projects (20%) - Social and environmental impact assessments (20 %) - Green Hydrogen/Power-to-X (20%) - GIS based model development (10%) 2.Regional experience (20%) - Regional experience in South Africa 3. Experience of development projects (ODA-financed) (10%) - Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed).

II.2.10) Angaben über Varianten/Alternativangebote Varianten/Alternativangebote sind zulässig: nein

II.2.11) Angaben zu Optionen Optionen: ja Beschreibung der Optionen: 7.1 Follow-on measure/extension of service-delivery period It is possible to continue key elements of the service specified in the tender as part of a follow-on measure within the context of the basic project. This is described in detail below. Type and scope: comparable type and scope Precondition: The contract for the expansion is awarded by GIZ"s commissioning party in case of an extension of the project"s duration. 7.2 Expansion of the service content GIZ"s commissioning party may adapt the service in the tender within the context of a change to the contract for the basic project. This is described in detail below. Type and scope: comparable type and scope Precondition: The contract for the expansion is awarded by GIZ"s commissioning party in case of an extension of the project"s duration.

II.2.12) Angaben zu elektronischen Katalogen

II.2.13) Angaben zu Mitteln der Europäischen Union Der Auftrag steht in Verbindung mit einem Vorhaben und/oder Programm, das aus Mitteln der EU finanziert wird: nein

II.2.14) Zusätzliche Angaben

Abschnitt III: Rechtliche, wirtschaftliche, finanzielle und technische Angaben

III.1) Teilnahmebedingungen

III.1.1) Befähigung zur Berufsausübung einschließlich Auflagen hinsichtlich der Eintragung in einem Berufs- oder Handelsregister Auflistung und kurze Beschreibung der Bedingungen: 1. Trading name and address, commercial register number. 2. Eligibility declaration that no grounds for exclusion in Section 123, 124 of the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (GWB) apply. 3. Eligibility declaration subcontractors if applicable. 4. Association clause if applicable.

III.1.2) Wirtschaftliche und finanzielle Leistungsfähigkeit Auflistung und kurze Beschreibung der Eignungskriterien: 1. 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: 3.000.000,00 EUR 2. Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 15 persons Möglicherweise geforderte Mindeststandards: 1. 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: 3.000.000,00 EUR 2. Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 15 persons

III.1.3) Technische und berufliche Leistungsfähigkeit Auflistung und kurze Beschreibung der Eignungskriterien: 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 200.000,00 EUR. 2. At least 5 reference projects in the technical field RE, green Hydrogen or PtX planning projects and at least 3 reference projects in Southern Africa in the last 3 years Möglicherweise geforderte Mindeststandards: 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 200.000,00 EUR. 2. At least 5 reference projects in the technical field RE, green Hydrogen or PtX planning projects and at least 3 reference projects in Southern Africa in the last 3 years

III.1.5) Angaben zu vorbehaltenen Aufträgen

III.2) Bedingungen für den Auftrag

III.2.1) Angaben zu einem besonderen Berufsstand Beruf angeben:

III.2.2) Bedingungen für die Ausführung des Auftrags

III.2.3) Für die Ausführung des Auftrags verantwortliches Personal

Abschnitt IV: Verfahren

IV.1) Beschreibung

IV.1.1) Verfahrensart Verhandlungsverfahren

IV.1.3) Angaben zur Rahmenvereinbarung oder zum dynamischen Beschaffungssystem

IV.1.4) Angaben zur Verringerung der Zahl der Wirtschaftsteilnehmer oder Lösungen im Laufe der Verhandlung bzw. des Dialogs Abwicklung des Verfahrens in aufeinander folgenden Phasen zwecks schrittweiser Verringerung der Zahl der zu erörternden Lösungen bzw. zu verhandelnden Angebote

IV.1.5) Angaben zur Verhandlung

IV.1.8) Angaben zum Beschaffungsübereinkommen (GPA) Der Auftrag fällt unter das Beschaffungsübereinkommen: ja

IV.2) Verwaltungsangaben

IV.2.1) Frühere Bekanntmachung zu diesem Verfahren

IV.2.2) Schlusstermin für den Eingang der Angebote oder Teilnahmeanträge Tag: 24.05.2022 Ortszeit: 12:00

IV.2.3) Voraussichtlicher Tag der Absendung der Aufforderungen zur Angebotsabgabe bzw. zur Teilnahme an ausgewählte Bewerber Tag: 09.06.2022

IV.2.4) Sprache(n), in der (denen) Angebote oder Teilnahmeanträge eingereicht werden können Englisch

IV.2.6) Bindefrist des Angebots

IV.2.7) Bedingungen für die Öffnung der Angebote

Abschnitt VI: Weitere Angaben

VI.1) Angaben zur Wiederkehr des Auftrags Dies ist ein wiederkehrender Auftrag: nein

VI.2) Angaben zu elektronischen Arbeitsabläufen Aufträge werden elektronisch erteilt

VI.3) Zusätzliche Angaben The communication takes place exclusively via the project area of the portal. Bekanntmachungs-ID: CXTRYY6YJYS

VI.4) Rechtsbehelfsverfahren/Nachprüfungsverfahren

VI.4.1) Zuständige Stelle für Rechtsbehelfs-/Nachprüfungsverfahren Die Vergabekammern des Bundes Villemombler Straße 76 Bonn 53123 Deutschland Telefon: +49 2289499-0 E-Mail: mailto: vk@bundeskartellamt.bund.de Fax: +49 2289499-163 Internet-Adresse: Internet: www.bundeskartellamt.de

VI.4.2) Zuständige Stelle für Schlichtungsverfahren

VI.4.3) Einlegung von Rechtsbehelfen Genaue Angaben zu den Fristen für die Einlegung von Rechtsbehelfen: 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.

VI.4.4) Stelle, die Auskünfte über die Einlegung von Rechtsbehelfen erteilt

VI.5) Tag der Absendung dieser Bekanntmachung Tag: 22.04.2022