German Development Cooperation

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

INVITATION FOR BIDS

No. 83492705

First Published Date: 08.07.2025

The Sustainable Electric Transport for Nepal (SET4NPL) Project developed by GIZ and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) aims to:

1. Demonstrate the benefits of Electric Micro- and Mini-Buses (EMBs) to Public Trans port Operators (PTOs) and convince them to adopt EMBs in their fleets.

2. Replace internal combustion engine (ICE) powered microbuses (11-14 seats) and minibuses (15-25 seats) with EMBs.

3. Encourage widespread reform towards electric vehicles (EVs) and to develop and implement viable business and financial models from EMBs in Nepal.

4. Facilitate the strengthening of the EV and public transport ecosystems.

5. Facilitate the usage of imminent oversupply of domestic hydropower and reduce the import of fossil fuels and reduce the trade deficit.

GIZ Nepal has been commissioned by the Mitigation Action Facility (MAF) to implement SET4NPL in August 2023. The SET4NPL project is currently in the implementation phase. The project is looking for a consultancy firm for the purpose of supporting SET4NPL in its work to establish an open loop e-ticketing system including digital payment solutions, as well as conceptual and document work.

Eligible criteria: The company/firm should

be registered with the Government of Nepal and have a PAN/VAT certificate as well as a latest tax clearance certificate.

A complete set of the tender document can be obtained upon submission of a formal application, sent to the following email address NP_Inquiry@giz.de or get free of charge directly from GIZ Office Kathmandu, before 25th July 2025, 5:00pm. The application should include: A copy of VAT/PAN certificate, and latest tax clearance as mentioned under the eligibility criteria.

The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled "Tender No. 83492705-Fintech consulting for SET4NPL", to the following address no later than 28th July 2025, 5:00pm. local ne

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GIZ OFFICE KATHMANDU

Sanepa, Lalitpur,

P.O. Box 1457, Kathmandu, Nepal

T: 01-5423228, E: NP_Inquiry@giz.de

Bids received after the deadline shall not be accepted.

Source: Kantipur