The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider specializing in international cooperation for sustainable development and international education. With over 25,000 employees operating in around 120 countries, GIZ draws on more than 50 years of experience in diverse fields, including economic development, employment, energy, the environment, and peace and security. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ primarily supports the German Government, particularly the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), in addition to serving other 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. In 2022, GIZ’s business volume reached approximately EUR 4 billion.
In Lebanon, GIZ implements a range of projects that aim to improve living conditions and offer sustainable solutions to local and regional challenges. This Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the scope of a Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services to support GIZ’s operations in Lebanon. The legal services provided under this agreement will ensure compliance with Lebanese law, facilitate smooth project implementation, and protect GIZ’s legal and operational interests.
GIZ Lebanon intends to conclude a framework agreement with one contractor.
The contractor will deliver comprehensive legal advisory and litigation services covering various fields of law, including but not limited to public law, labor law, tax law, banking law, and contract law, as specified in this ToR. The framework agreement is intended to ensure availability and prompt access to high-quality, tailored legal services to address the complex and dynamic needs of GIZ's operations in Lebanon.
Tasks to be performed by the contractor
The selected legal consultant will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Lebanon. This ensures effective management of all legal and regulatory matters in alignment with GIZ’s status as an international governmental entity with a representation office in Lebanon. Further information can be found in the terms of reference upon request.
Call Type
Call for Consultancies
Remuneration Range
> 6000 (USD)
Intervention Sectors
Development
Duration of Contract
The period of assignment is planned to commence in April 2025 for an initial term of two years with the possibility of an extension for an additional two years.
How to Apply
Interested Bidders can request the tender documents in writing via email no later than Friday, March 7th, 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 83483258 Framework Legal Services- GIZ Office Beirut"
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 Monday, March 10, 2025, at 14:00 ( Beirut local time).
Your email subject line should be: "Confidential – Clarification 83483258 Framework Legal Services- GIZ Office Beirut"
Offer Submission Deadline
The deadline for submitting Offers is Friday March 14th 2025 at 14:00 (Beirut Local Time).
Submission Guidelines
Offers must be submitted in PDF format via TWO SEPERATE EMAILS to LB_quotation@giz.de, as follows:
Technical Offer – Subject line:
"Confidential – Company or Consultant's Name/Technical Offer /83483258 Framework Legal Services- GIZ Office Beirut"
Financial Offer – Subject line:
"Confidential – Company or Consultant's Name/ Financial Offer / 83483258 Framework Legal Services- GIZ Office Beirut"
Evaluation Criteria
The Technical Offer has a weighting of 70%, while the Financial Offer has a weighting of 30%.
Minimum passing score for the technical assessment: 500 points. Bidders scoring below this threshold will be disqualified and will not proceed to the financial assessment stage.
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