Context and general information
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global contractor in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, with 24,977 employees. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Our business volume is around 3.7 billion euros. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international cooperation. With this aim, GIZ works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. Learn more on GIZ in Lebanon (giz.de)
Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, the German government through the Federal Foreign Office (FFO) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has assisted the crisis-affected Syrian people in the whole of Syria ranging from humanitarian assistance to resilience/ early recovery programming as well as stabilization efforts.
The Stabilisation Platform (SPF) supports the FFO’s engagement in crisis and conflict regions around the world. It provides relevant expertise for the planning, management and implementation of civil crisis prevention, stabilisation, and peacebuilding interventions. The Stabilisation Platform enhances the operational capabilities of the FFO with a view to delivery on its core tasks: preventing crises, resolving conflict and building peace. The SPF provides the FFO with specialized systems for monitoring and analysis of the local context of its projects, including projects’ non-intended consequences.
Due to the evolving situation in Syria, SPF is planning field missions to Damascus, Aleppo, Southern Syria and Idlib, among others. These missions allow the SPF staff to engage more effectively with local authorities and communities and to monitor the local contexts of projects.
Tasks to be performed by the contractor
The contractor shall support SPF in providing secure road transport for several missions during the contract period. This service includes transportation upon arrival and departure from Damascus Airport or from Beirut, as well as transportation within Damascus, to Aleppo, to Idlib, and potentially other areas in Syria.
Call Type
Call for Consultancies
Remuneration Range
> 6000 (USD)
Intervention Sectors
Development
Duration of Contract
15 September 2025 - 30 September 2026
How to Apply
Interested Bidders can request the tender documents in writing via email no later than Monday August 18th, 2025 at 14:00 pm (Beirut Local Time).
The email should be addressed to LB_quotation@giz.de with the subject line:
"Confidential – Request for Tender Documents 83494346 Secure Transportation Services - 20.9047.0-001.00 Stabilization Platform"
The Tender Documents consists of the following:
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Annex1- Financial Offer Template to quote you price
Annex2- Eligibility grid (to review)
Annex3- Technical Assessment Grid (to review)
Annex4- General Terms and Conditions (to sign)
Annex5- Self-declaration (To be completed and signed)
Annex6- Code of Conduct (to sign)
Clarifications:
For any inquiries regarding this tender, please submit a written email to LB_quotation@giz.de no later than Wednesday August 20th, at 14:00 (Beirut local time).
Your email subject line should be: "Confidential – Clarification 83494346 Secure Transportation Services - 20.9047.0-001.00 Stabilization Platform"
Submission Guidelines:
Interested bidders are required to submit their complete offers in a sealed envelope delivered by hand to the following address:
GIZ Office Beirut during office working hours 9:00-17:00 Monday-Friday
Office Address : Hazmieh, Street 801, IFP Building, 1st floor
Deadline for submission: Monday September 8th, 2025, at 14:00 pm Beirut Local Time
The outer sealed envelope must be clearly marked as “Confidential” and must only include the Tender Number: 83494346 and the Project Number: 20.9047.0-001.00
No other markings or company identification should appear on the envelope.
Structure of the Submission:
The outer sealed envelope must contain two separate sealed envelopes:
1- Envelope 1: Technical Offer
To be labeled as “Confidential – Technical Offer – Tender Number: 83494346 – Project Number: 20.9047.0-001.00 – Stabilization Platform”
The Technical Offer must include the following documents-Mandatory/Minimum Requirements for Bid to be Accepted:
a) Official Registration Documents (including commercial circular, MoF registration, and board members' details).
b) Company portfolio
c) Technical Concept highlighted all requirement clearly.
d) Personnel Concept: Resume for each driver, with the requested certificates including background checks and security vetting for all drivers and security personnel
e) Armored Vehicle specifications.
f) Copy of the company’s annual turnover for the past three (3) years.
g) Provide at least two reference projects showcasing prior experience working with foreign organizations and foreign employees in Syria. With a minimum project value is 30,000.00 USD.
h) Proof of operation capacity in Syria
i) Demonstrate the possession of redundant communication systems beyond GSM
j) Submit documentation proving ownership or access to a minimum of three operational vehicles
k) ICoCA certificate, and ISO certificates
l) Proof of annual turnover exceeding 500,000.00 USD for the last three financial years.
m) Average number of employees and managers for the past three calendar years: at least 10 employees.
n) The following annexes must be duly signed, dated, and stamped:
Annex 4 – General Terms and Conditions
Annex 5 – Code of Conduct for Contractors
Annex 6 – Self Declaration (must also be duly filled out)
2. Envelope 2: Financial Offer
To be labled as:“Confidential – Financial Offer – Tender Number: 83494346 – Project Number: 20.9047.0-001.00 – Stabilization Platform”
The Financial Offer must include:
Annex 1 – Financial Offer Template, fully filled out, signed, dated, and stamped.
The Financial Offer must be clear, written in English, and duly signed by the authorized company representative.
Failure to comply with the submission format, labelling, or documentation requirements may result in disqualification of the offer. Late submissions will not be considered.
Bids received after the specified deadline will be disqualified and will not be taken into consideration.
General Conditions
The Offers must be submitted in English Language.
The Offers must be signed, dated and stamped (Fill out Annex 1-Financial Offer Template)
Financial Offers must remain valid for at least four months from the submission date.
The Financial offer must be in USD only, including taxes.
Applicants will not be reimbursed for their submitted Offers.
The Contract currency is USD. The employer is not responsible for any currency fluctuation.
Payment will be made via bank transfer to the contractor’s local bank account (fresh money).
Additional conditions
If you did not receive any notification in writing within four weeks after the submission deadline, it means your offer has not been accepted. You will not receive a separate rejection notice.
Non-compliance with any requirements may result in the disqualification of your bid.
If the contractor is not registered with the Ministry of Finance and does not hold an income tax number, GIZ reserves the right to deduct 8.5% from the invoiced amount.
Only applications providing all required documents as per the Terms of Reference will be considered.
N.B. For responds and inquiries kindly send your email to LB_quotation@giz.de
GIZ mailbox receive size is capped at 25 MB. Documents exceeding the mentioned MB should be transferred via : Start (giz.de) (provide the password within your email)
Deadline
Countries
Lebanon