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Eignungsprüfung (Qualification System) für professionelle Dienstleistungen bei Iarnród Éireann (IÉ)
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) establishes a Qualification System for Professional Services to support current and future projects and business objectives. Services include strategic/expert advisory, professional secondments, project management deliverables, planning/statutory advice, and development of alternative options (e.g., different routes, ...
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Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) establishes a Qualification System for Professional Services to support current and future projects and business objectives. Services include strategic/expert advisory, professional secondments, project management deliverables, planning/statutory advice, and development of alternative options (e.g., different route...
- Ausschreibungstyp:
- Ausschreibung
- Auftraggeber:
- Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
- Veröffentlicht:
- 12. Mai 2026
- Frist:
- 01. März 2031
Ausschreibungsbeschreibung
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) establishes a Qualification System for Professional Services to support current and future projects and business objectives. Services include strategic/expert advisory, professional secondments, project management deliverables, planning/statutory advice, and development of alternative options (e.g., different routes, designs, or approaches).
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Nach Registrierung stehen Unterlagen, Fristen und Hinweise zur Einreichung strukturiert bereit.
- Kernanforderungen der Ausschreibung priorisiert aufbereitet
- Fristen, Eignungskriterien und Unterlagen in einem Ablauf
- Hinweise zur strukturierten Angebotsvorbereitung
- Passende Folgeausschreibungen automatisch entdecken
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The Contractor shall provide comprehensive end-to-end services for the design, management, and implementation of Grant Scheme I (Growth and Scale Facility) of the Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund 2.0 (EZCF 2.0). The services cover the full lifecycle of competitive Calls for Applications and associated capacity development, from pipeline development and call management through pre-award technical assistance, facilitation of selection decisions, and post-award strategic advisory support. The Contractor will work in close coordination with, and under the oversight of, the GIZ project team. While GIZ retains responsibility for grant contracting, financial administration, donor relations, and overall governance, the Contractor will be responsible for the technical and operational execution of the services described below. Pipeline Development and Outreach The Contractor shall design and implement a structured pipeline development strategy to identify, mobilise, and engage eligible agribusinesses aligned with EZCF 2.0 objectives, with a focus on legumes and horticulture value chains and priority economic corridors. This includes stakeholder mapping, outreach campaigns, information sessions, and marketing activities that promote inclusive participation, particularly of women-led, youth-led, and locally rooted enterprises. Call for Applications Management The Contractor shall prepare, launch, and manage up to four competitive Calls for Applications using transparent, standardised, and well-documented procedures. This includes the development of all call documentation and tools (e.g. SOPs, application guidelines, eligibility and evaluation criteria, templates, and review materials) and the establishment and operation of a secure digital system for application submission, screening, evaluation, and documentation. The Contractor shall conduct comprehensive due diligence, including Commercial and Legal Eligibility Checks (KEP), and prepare shortlists of qualified applicants for review by GIZ and the Independent Investment Committee (IIC). Pre-Award Technical Assistance and Capacity Development For shortlisted applicants, the Contractor shall provide structured pre-award technical assistance to support the preparation of complete, high-quality, and decision-ready proposals. This includes proposal writing support, budget formulation aligned with GIZ grant templates, business viability and market feasibility advisory services, strengthening of inclusive business models (including SHF integration), facilitation of access to co-financing, and preparation for pitch events before the IIC. Facilitation of Selection and Grant Award Process The Contractor shall organise and facilitate pitch events and support the final selection process by compiling complete proposal packages, supporting IIC deliberations, documenting decisions, and communicating outcomes to applicants. The Contractor shall liaise with applicants and GIZ during the transition to grant contracting, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and consistent. Post-Award Strategic Advisory and Market Support Following grant award, the Contractor shall provide post-award strategic advisory services to grantees throughout implementation. This includes periodic portfolio reviews, biannual strategic check-ins with grantees, targeted business and market advisory support, facilitation of linkages to financial institutions and market actors, and contribution to relevant sector platforms and multi-stakeholder dialogues. The Contractor"s role focuses on strategic, market-oriented, and adaptive support, complementing GIZ"s compliance and monitoring-focused functions. Expert Pool Management and Quality Assurance The Contractor shall recruit, manage, and coordinate a pool of qualified short-term technical experts and administer the Independent Investment Committee, ensuring impartiality, transparency, and adherence to conflict-of-interest requirements. The Contractor shall ensure consistent quality delivery across all services through robust project management, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management systems. - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHEschborn
81322652-Management of Call for Proposals, selection and pre-award Technical Assistance for EZCF 2.0 Matching Grant Facility
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive end-to-end services for the design, management, and implementation of Grant Scheme I (Growth and Scale Facility) of the Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund 2.0 (EZCF 2.0). The services cover the full lifecycle of competitive Calls for Applications and associated capacity development, from pipeline development and call management through pre-award technical assistance, facilitation of selection decisions, and post-award strategic advisory support. The Contractor will work in close coordination with, and under the oversight of, the GIZ project team. While GIZ retains responsibility for grant contracting, financial administration, donor relations, and overall governance, the Contractor will be responsible for the technical and operational execution of the services described below. Pipeline Development and Outreach The Contractor shall design and implement a structured pipeline development strategy to identify, mobilise, and engage eligible agribusinesses aligned with EZCF 2.0 objectives, with a focus on legumes and horticulture value chains and priority economic corridors. This includes stakeholder mapping, outreach campaigns, information sessions, and marketing activities that promote inclusive participation, particularly of women-led, youth-led, and locally rooted enterprises. Call for Applications Management The Contractor shall prepare, launch, and manage up to four competitive Calls for Applications using transparent, standardised, and well-documented procedures. This includes the development of all call documentation and tools (e.g. SOPs, application guidelines, eligibility and evaluation criteria, templates, and review materials) and the establishment and operation of a secure digital system for application submission, screening, evaluation, and documentation. The Contractor shall conduct comprehensive due diligence, including Commercial and Legal Eligibility Checks (KEP), and prepare shortlists of qualified applicants for review by GIZ and the Independent Investment Committee (IIC). Pre-Award Technical Assistance and Capacity Development For shortlisted applicants, the Contractor shall provide structured pre-award technical assistance to support the preparation of complete, high-quality, and decision-ready proposals. This includes proposal writing support, budget formulation aligned with GIZ grant templates, business viability and market feasibility advisory services, strengthening of inclusive business models (including SHF integration), facilitation of access to co-financing, and preparation for pitch events before the IIC. Facilitation of Selection and Grant Award Process The Contractor shall organise and facilitate pitch events and support the final selection process by compiling complete proposal packages, supporting IIC deliberations, documenting decisions, and communicating outcomes to applicants. The Contractor shall liaise with applicants and GIZ during the transition to grant contracting, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and consistent. Post-Award Strategic Advisory and Market Support Following grant award, the Contractor shall provide post-award strategic advisory services to grantees throughout implementation. This includes periodic portfolio reviews, biannual strategic check-ins with grantees, targeted business and market advisory support, facilitation of linkages to financial institutions and market actors, and contribution to relevant sector platforms and multi-stakeholder dialogues. The Contractor"s role focuses on strategic, market-oriented, and adaptive support, complementing GIZ"s compliance and monitoring-focused functions. Expert Pool Management and Quality Assurance The Contractor shall recruit, manage, and coordinate a pool of qualified short-term technical experts and administer the Independent Investment Committee, ensuring impartiality, transparency, and adherence to conflict-of-interest requirements. The Contractor shall ensure consistent quality delivery across all services through robust project management, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management systems. - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHEschbornFrist: 07. Aug.
Scaling for Impact SME Challenge Fund
The contractor is responsible for providing the following work packages and for achieving the corresponding milestones. The overall Objective is the strengthen gender-equitable and climate-resilient economic development in Nepal. Work package 1: Design and Launch of the Challenge Fund The objective of Work Package 1 is to identify high-potential SMEs to scale agricultural products and services (based on the themes outlined below) through a competitive process. Under this work package, the contractor will design and launch a competitive SME Challenge Fund to select promising SMEs across Nepal. This work package includes the establishment of a clear eligibility and evaluation criteria, the setting up a robust application management system, and the promotion of the Call in both English and Nepali languages to reach SMEs in different provinces and relevant sectors. This will result in a well-documented selection process and shortlist of enterprises to join the bootcamps (WP2). Work package 2: Bootcamps and assessment of the shortlisted SMEs The objective of Work Package 2 is to strengthen the communication and pitching skills of the 100 shortlisted SMEs through provincial bootcamps. The bootcamps also serve as first point of contact with the shortlisted SMEs to understand what their needs, interests and capacity gaps are. SMEs can develop their business and pitching skills to articulate their business value, explain the market opportunity and their business model better, and outline their contribution to climate resilience and women economic empowerment. Each SME will have a chance to pitch to an expert panel at the end of the bootcamp. The panel will select the top 40 SMEs by the end of the bootcamp. Work package 3: Pitching Competition and contracting of SMEs The objective of Work Package 3 is to organise a pitching event for the 40 selected SMEs. The SMEs will have a chance to present their business plans to scale access to products and services to an expert jury. The jury will evaluate the pitches on a competitive basis and select the strongest proposals. Subject to a due diligence process, the top 25 SMEs will be eligible to access milestone-based disbursements through subcontracts of work to support the development and scaling of their businesses, along with customized business development and investment readiness support. The contractor is expected to organise a national-level pitching competition, whereby an expert jury selects 25 SMEs that will have the chance to access milestone-based disbursements through contracts of work and technical assistance. Work package 4: Business Development Services for the selected SMEs The objective of Work Package 4 is to provide tailored business development services, networking opportunities and guidance to the 25 selected SMEs over an 18-month period. The aim is to support the SMEs in reaching their scaling goals and growth as outlined in the contracts of work, and to ensure the smooth implementation of their plans. Moreover, the contractor is expected to design and organise networking and learning events for the SMEs to exchange experiences and lessons learned among themselves, and to engage with external experts, particularly on topics related to climate resilience and women"s and youth economic empowerment. Business Development Services refers to a range of services that aim to improve the performance, competitiveness, and growth potential of businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). BDS can include 1) business advisory, including strategic planning, business model reviews, legal and regulatory compliance, financial management advice, HR policy development, use of ICT and communication tools, peer networks; 2) access to finance, such as investment readiness support, pitching, and linkages with financial institutions; 3) market access, including market research and information, branding and marketing, participation in trade fairs, 4) supply chain management, like finding suppliers and assuring quality, 5) training, coaching and mentoring, for instance, on leadership or public speaking skills. Ultimately, the aim is to support SMEs to grow and expand their customer base, increasing access to agricultural products and services that enable customers to adapt to climate change and increase income and job opportunities, particularly for women and youth. Work package 5: Monitoring, evaluation, communication and knowledge management The objective of Work Package 5 is to establish and implement a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication, and Knowledge Management system to track results and impacts from the assignment. The Monitoring and Evaluation system shall be two-fold. First, the contractor shall ensure timely monitoring, verification, and reporting on the achievement of milestones agreed under the milestone-based contracts of work. Second, the contractor shall design and implement a system to track and report on outcome and impact indicators, including climate adaptation, income increases, job creation, scalability of solutions and improvements in revenue and business competitiveness. Timelines for monitoring, verification, and reporting activities shall be agreed in close coordination with GIZ and aligned with GIZ"s reporting requirements and operational needs.
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