Germany - Business and management consultancy and related services - 10004174 - Engineering support for the development of up to three PtL pilot plants in up to three countries

The International Power-to-X Hub is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) and is financed through the International Climate Initiative as part of Germany"s hydrogen and Power-to-X policy framework. The International Power-to-X Hub supports the transition to climate-neutral industries and economies by promoting sustainable Power-to-X solutions where direct electrification is not yet feasible, especially in hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, maritime transport, and energy-intensive industries. Power-to-X enables the production of fuels and chemical feedstocks from renewable electricity and sustainable carbon or nitrogen sources and is therefore a key instrument for replacing fossil-based inputs in sectors including chemicals, fertilisers, steel, cement, aviation, and shipping. The project is based on the understanding that renewable electricity must be used directly wherever possible and that Power-to-X should be applied specifically in areas where no more efficient decarbonisation option is currently available. The PtX Hub has already supported partner countries in developing allocation scenarios for hydrogen and other PtX products, including related value chain analyses. Current and previous activities have been carried out with public-sector partners in Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and Argentina, as well as in other countries of the Global South. At the same time, the International Power-to-X Hub recognises the major development opportunities associated with sustainable PtX markets, particularly for countries with strong renewable energy potential, which can reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, lower emissions, build new value chains, and position themselves in emerging international markets for climate-neutral fuels and products. A central principle of the project is that sustainability must guide market development from the outset. Power-to-X is only climate-compatible when based on renewable electricity and robust environmental and social standards across the value chain, supported by appropriate certification systems and reliable investment conditions. To date, the PtX Hub has helped identify concrete business cases and derive recommendations for improving regulatory frameworks for sustainable PtX markets. These activities are intended to support pilot-scale implementation and prepare partner countries for the future domestic use and export of electricity-based sustainable fuels. Working with public and private sector partners, we aim to accelerate practical, country-specific pathways towards the production and use of sustainable hydrogen derivatives, e-fuels, and other PtX products, thereby contributing to global climate goals and long-term sustainable economic transformation. The International Power-to-X Hub supports the transition to climate-neutral industries and economies by advancing sustainable Power-to-X solutions in sectors where direct electrification is not yet feasible, especially aviation, maritime transport and energy-intensive industries. The project is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). It is financed through the International Climate Initiative as part of Germany"s hydrogen and Power-to-X policy framework. Power-to-X enables the production of fuels and chemical feedstocks from renewable electricity and sustainable carbon or nitrogen sources and therefore helps replace fossil-based inputs while supporting climate protection, industrial transformation and sustainable economic development. The subject of this tender is providing technical support for the development of up to three Power-to-Liquid pilot plants in up to three countries. The assignment provides up to three industrial partner companies with customised engineering documents and advisory services to advance PtL pilot plant projects to FEED/EPC tendering stage. The requested services cover the full project development pathway from concept definition and selection through comparative techno-economic feasibility assessment and conceptual engineering to advice on procurement and tender strategy and, where required, support for the preparation of functional FEED/EPC tender documents. The contract is structured into four work packages in two implementation steps. In Work Packages A and B, the contractor shall review existing concepts and documentation, consult each partner, refine or propose PtL plant concepts, advise on feedstock and utility sourcing, process technologies, offtake markets, regulation and certification, conduct kick-off meetings and site visits, and prepare Concept and Site Analysis Reports with comparative assessments and recommendations. The contractor shall also deliver partner trainings and prepare comparative techno-economic feasibility studies for up to two plant concepts per partner, including a book of assumptions, process simulation, technical descriptions, preliminary process flow diagrams, equipment sizing, interface definitions, certification compliance assessment, CAPEX and OPEX estimates, economic modelling, risk analysis and concept recommendations. Preliminary results shall be discussed with each partner in an interactive workshop to validate assumptions, review trade-offs and support concept selection. Subject to confirmation by the partner and GIZ, Work Package C covers FEL-2 conceptual engineering for the selected concept and a refined Class 4 AACE cost estimate. This includes advisory support on site development, permitting and certification, preparation of an integrated project execution plan, partner trainings on PtL process simulation and plant engineering, and an FEL-2 engineering package comprising Basis of Design specifications, process descriptions, drawings, equipment lists, preliminary equipment specifications, interface and battery limit definitions, input and output specifications, and QA/QC and HSE requirements. The engineering work shall be carried out in close coordination with the partner and GIZ and shall include advice on technology and licensor options as well as updated CAPEX estimates, economic models and key project indicators. Where sustainable CO2 supply is not readily available, the services may also include, for one project, the screening of potential sustainable carbon sources and the design of a CCU system including FEL-1 engineering package and CAPEX assessment. In a subsequent stage, the contractor shall advise on FEED/EPC procurement and tender strategy and, where required, prepare the functional tender specifications, including design basis, technical and performance specifications, scope of supply and services, site and utility information, HSE and QA/QC requirements and project schedule elements in line with the partner"s procurement framework and international standards. The contractor shall also provide advice on commercial and legal terms during tender preparation. For one partner, the services may further include support during the FEED/EPC tendering process, including bidder communication, clarification support, qualification and bid evaluation assistance, preparation of evaluation notes and support during negotiations. Throughout implementation, the contractor shall also provide cross-cutting knowledge exchange, monitoring, reporting, backstopping and coordination services.