Framework conditions for procurement and financing

Pursuant to its General Agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, GIZ engages suitable private-sector companies, government agencies and specialist institutions in the implementation of development-policy measures, wherever this is appropriate and economically advantageous. As a public contracting authority, GIZ is obliged to adhere to pertinent tendering and contracting rules when commissioning third parties within the European Economic Area.

If contracts are awarded in the country of assignment, GIZ applies the tender and contracting regulations accordingly in keeping with the provisions of the General Agreement.

All general and specific provisions are stipulated and published in the tender documents. For your information, we have listed all the General Terms and Conditions currently in use at GIZ below.