Request for bids

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. We support the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education activities around the globe. Through our work we assist people and societies in shaping their own future and improving living condition.
GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement. Currently, we are working in the areas of renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, textile and leather sector, biodiversity, as well as good governance, displacement, and migration.

For the ‘Policy Advisory for Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (PAP)’ project, GIZ requires the services of a firm for carrying out 83484318 - Performance Optimization and Service Enhancement of the Unified Online Net Metering Application System. GIZ is looking for a suitable Consulting firm/organization which has extensive working experience in this field with the following competencies:

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining online application monitoring and evaluation platforms for government agencies or distribution utilities.
  • Expertise in integrating third-party services and platforms through APIs and communication protocols.
  • In-depth knowledge of database integration, query optimization, and working with the integration of billing modules
  • Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive technical maintenance support, including setting up service desks, managing incident tickets, and resolving issues at multiple support levels.
  • Track record of effectively addressing user feedback and resolving technical challenges to ensure optimal system performance and user satisfaction.
  • Extensive knowledge of national and international software standards, coding conventions, and best practices for software development.
  • Experience in knowledge management, including the development of user manuals, technical documentation, and system guidelines.
  • Ability to develop training materials and organize workshops, and awareness session.
  • Cooperating with multiple stakeholders, including national and local government agencies, civil society, and the private sector.
  • Working in or with Development Cooperation projects

Consulting firm with these pre-requisite qualifications should also provide the following documents along with their Expression of Interest (EoI):

  • Technical -methodological concept
  • Company Brochure
  • Relevant work experience or projects
  • List of current clients being serviced by the company (Reference projects and products)
  • All up-to-date Trade License documents, with Tax Certificate
  • Detailed CVs of proposed experts

Interested parties can collect the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) and Assessment Grid via the following link: https://enlistment.gizbd.org. Please note, consulting firms need to register themselves for collecting the tender documents.

Interested parties with relevant and proven experience shall Submit Technical and Financial Proposal by 6th April 2025 in separate sealed envelopes. The envelopes shall be addressed to “Contracts, Procurement & IT Unit” denoted with remark “83484318- Performance Optimization and Service Enhancement of the Unified Online Net Metering Application System”.

GIZ reserve the right to accept or reject offers in part or full without assigning any reason whatsoever.