1. Beschaffer
1.1.
Beschaffer
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Rechtsform des Erwerbers: Zentrale Regierungsbehörde
Tätigkeit des öffentlichen Auftraggebers: Wirtschaftliche Angelegenheiten
2. Verfahren
2.1.
Verfahren
Titel: Consultancy framework agreement for formulation, appraisal and review of Danish development cooperation programmes and projects
Beschreibung: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) is in the process of streamlining the management of its development cooperation. Part of this effort concerns the simplification of the procurement process of key consultancy services relating to development cooperation. Consultancy contracts are currently procured individually by the case worker responsible for the programme or project. Case workers are MFA staff from MFA services at home in Copenhagen and abroad. In the procurement of individual contracts, they are responsible for the choice of procurement modality, the planning, preparation and management of the tender and contracting process. This process is often lengthy, and can have implications on programme and project timelines. Moreover, the fragmentation of the process makes it difficult to use the feedback from case workers on the fulfilment of the assignments. This makes it challenging to harvest learning from past performance and ensure a sustained quality of services. It is in this context that the MFA wishes to consolidate the procurement of consultancy services through a framework agreement with multiple contractors. The streamlining of the management of Danish development cooperation entailed a revision of the Danida – Aid Management Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/). This foresees a delegation of key tasks to external consultants, primarily appraisals, and thereby an expected rise in the number of consultancy services to be requested. It is therefore an opportune time to seek a more streamlined procurement process of consultancy services. AMGs contain the policies, guidelines, and tools for the MFA’s development cooperation assistance. They cover different forms of Danish development cooperation modalities. The AMG’s Bilateral Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/bilateral-cooperation/guidelines-for-programmes-projects-country-strategic-frameworks-and-hard-earmarked-multilat-support) and Financial Management Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/bilateral-cooperation/financial-management) constitute the basic set of procedures for all Danish bilateral development cooperation. The guidelines outline the processes and requirements for the preparation, formulation, quality assurance, approval, implementation, completion and closure of Danish bilateral programmes and projects. The framework agreement is expected to solely cover bilateral development cooperation programmes and projects designed and implemented by Denmark. Therefore, the expected scope of work of consultancy services solely pertains to Official Development Aid (ODA) funds. The framework agreement is also expected to be divided into two lots. Under each lot, the MFA expects to conclude a framework agreement with between three to seven contractor to establish the terms governing contracts to be awarded during the term of the framework agreement, specifically the terms for award of contracts with/without reopening of competition amongst the contractors on the framework agreement. The expected lots reflect the thematic areas and priorities of Denmark’s Strategy for Development Cooperation: Lot 1: Climate change, environment, private sector development, enabling environment and financing. Lot 2: Governance, response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education. Each lot is expected to require the provision of the following services pertaining to the design and implementation phases of bilateral development cooperation programmes, namely: Formulation of bilateral programmes and projects. This may include preparatory work in the formulation process if and as needed. Appraisal of the design of bilateral programmes and projects as a quality assurance milestone prior to approval. This includes external appraisals and early appraisals of larger or high-risk programmes/projects. Review of bilateral programmes and projects under implementation. This can span inception, midterm and technical reviews as part of the MFA unit’s monitoring and reporting cycle. The estimated values of the procurement and the lots are preliminary estimates.
Interne Kennung: bc3652c0-1c48-4b7e-9c88-ed9348e4305e
2.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Dienstleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 75211200 Wirtschaftshilfe an das Ausland
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79000000 Dienstleistungen für Unternehmen: Recht, Marketing, Consulting, Einstellungen, Druck und Sicherheit
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Beliebiger Ort
Zusätzliche Informationen: The framework agreement is expected to cover all the geographic areas where Danish bilateral programmes and projects are being designed and implemented. The services will as a general rule entail travel to these areas, and for some assignments include high-risk countries and regions that require security arrangements. The constractors are expected to have security measures and procedures in place regarding travel to fragile and conflict affected context.
2.1.3.
Wert
Geschätzter Wert ohne MwSt.: 165 000 000,00 DKK
2.1.4.
Allgemeine Informationen
Zusätzliche Informationen: Before publication of the contract notice and start of the procurement procedure, the MFA will conduct a preliminary market consultation with a view to preparing the procurement documents and informing economic operators of the expected requirements, ensuring they are aligned with market practices and expectations. The MFA will make the draft procurement documents publicly available on 3 September 2026 at the following address: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/030615e4-e88f-4533-8325-b8bbafcf5a91/rfiHomepage (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab). The MFA will also conduct an information meeting on 9 September 2026 at 13:00 CET at Bech-Bruun Law Firm in Copenhagen (please see the address in section 8.1. of the notice). The information meeting may also be attended online (please register to receive a link to the meeting). Market participants can also send written comments and suggest changes until 21 September 2026 at 8:00 CET at the following address: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/030615e4-e88f-4533-8325-b8bbafcf5a91/rfiHomepage (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab). The MFA will ensure that advice from the preliminary market consultation does not have the effect of distorting competition nor result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. For registration to the information meeting on 9 September 2026, please contact Carsten Sommer Andersen from Bech-Bruun Law Firm on e-mail: CSA@bechbruun.com.
Rechtsgrundlage:
Richtlinie 2014/24/EU
3. Teil
3.1.
Teil: PAR-0001
Titel: • Lot 1: Climate change, environment, private sector development, enabling environment and financing
Beschreibung: Lot 1 includes consultancy services concerning the formulation, appraisal and review of bilateral programmes and projects concerning climate change, environment, private sector development, enabling environment and financing, including the following thematic sub-areas: 1. Climate mitigation; renewable energy and energy efficiency. 2. Climate adaptation and green inclusive growth. 3. Climate finance mechanisms. 4. Agriculture and food security, including working within the humanitarian development nexus. 5. Sustainable management and use of natural resources, including water, forestry and land, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and localisation. 6. Private sector development and access to finance (MSMEs etc.). 7. Financing. incl. blended finance models and leveraging multilateral development banks; Guarantee schemes; Assignments related to support channelled through Impact Fund Denmark and Public Infrastructure Finance; Developing new and innovative instruments to accelerate impact investments. 8. Business development and enabling environment; Public-private partnerships and dialogue; Economic diplomacy; Employment generation; Insurance instruments; Trade, agriculture, and value-chain development; Market access. 9. Vocational training, incl. through links with the private sector. Within the defined themes of the lot, the delivery of the services may include one or more of the following sub-services/outputs spanning: Stakeholder analyses. Political economy analyses. Scoping, analyses and mapping studies. Budget and financial management assessments, including risk assessment, anti-corruption etc. Partner assessments including financial capacity assessment as and if needed. Institutional and organisational assessments including financial monitoring visits. Assessment of different modalities for the implementation of the programme or project, including considerations regarding bilateral, multilateral, multi-bi, trust funds, third party implementers, EU development policy and instruments, including the Global Gateway / Team Europe initiative. Preparation of Call for Proposal and tender documentation required for programme and project formulation.
Interne Kennung: 98ff48b9-42c4-46e5-a04b-413834f9b3bd
3.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Dienstleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 75211200 Wirtschaftshilfe an das Ausland
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 71314000 Dienstleistungen im Energiebereich
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 77110000 Dienstleistungen in Verbindung mit der Agrarproduktion
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 77230000 Dienstleistungen in Verbindung mit der Forstwirtschaft
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79212000 Betriebsprüfung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311100 Umfragengestaltung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311200 Durchführung von Umfragen
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311300 Umfragenanalyse
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311400 Wirtschaftsforschung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79313000 Leistungsüberprüfung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79410000 Unternehmens- und Managementberatung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79421000 Projektmanagement, außer Projektüberwachung von Bauarbeiten
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 80500000 Ausbildung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 90710000 Umweltmanagement
3.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Beliebiger Ort
3.1.3.
Dauer
Laufzeit: 4 Jahre
3.1.4.
Wert
Geschätzter Wert ohne MwSt.: 75 000 000,00 DKK
3.1.5.
Allgemeine Informationen
Die Beschaffung fällt unter das Übereinkommen über das öffentliche Beschaffungswesen: ja
Diese Auftragsvergabe ist auch für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) geeignet: ja
3.1.6.
Auftragsunterlagen
3.1.8.
Techniken
Informationen über das dynamische Beschaffungssystem:
Kein dynamisches Beschaffungssystem
3.1.9.
Weitere Informationen, Schlichtung und Nachprüfung
Überprüfungsstelle: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Bech-Bruun Law Firm
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
3.1.
Teil: PAR-0002
Titel: Lot 2: Governance, response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education
Beschreibung: Lot 2 includes consultancy services concerning the formulation, appraisal and review of bilateral programmes and projects concerning governance, response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education, including the following thematic sub-areas: 1. Conflict prevention, dialogue and mediation; Stabilisation, state-building and peacebuilding in conflict affected and fragile settings; Women, peace and security; Climate, peace and security; Counter terrorism and transnational organised crime; Maritime security; Security Sector Transformation & International Cooperation. 2. Migration management, protection of migrants, human smuggling and trafficking; Asylum systems, assisted voluntary return and re-integration. 3. Anti-corruption, decentralisation, public financial management, domestic resource mobilisation incl. fair tax systems and combating capital flight. 4. Rule of law, human rights and anti-torture; Democracy, including parliaments, digital democratisation, including mis- and disinformation; elections, media, and oversight mechanisms; Civil society development including grant mechanisms. 5. Gender, sexual and reproductive rights, inclusion of marginalised and excluded groups, including rights of indigenous peoples, religious minorities, LGBT+ persons and people with disabilities. 6. Resilience and recovery in fragile, conflict and displacement situations, including engagements in support of improved access to services and livelihoods and social safety nets. 7. Health and education.Within the defined themes of the lot, the delivery of the services may include one or more of the following sub-services/outputs spanning: Stakeholder analyses. Political economy analyses. Scoping, analyses and mapping studies. Budget and financial management assessments, including risk assessment, anti-corruption etc. Partner assessments including financial capacity assessment as and if needed. Institutional and organisational assessments including financial monitoring visits. Assessment of different modalities for the implementation of the programme or project, including considerations regarding bilateral, multilateral, multi-bi, trust funds, third party implementers, EU development policy and instruments, including the Global Gateway / Team Europe initiative. Preparation of Call for Proposal and tender documentation required for programme and project formulation.
Interne Kennung: 9ec4848e-b103-43ee-b0ec-a8caedc9bc1c
3.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Dienstleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 75211200 Wirtschaftshilfe an das Ausland
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79212000 Betriebsprüfung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311000 Umfragen
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311100 Umfragengestaltung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311200 Durchführung von Umfragen
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311300 Umfragenanalyse
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79311400 Wirtschaftsforschung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79330000 Statistische Dienstleistungen
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79410000 Unternehmens- und Managementberatung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79412000 Beratung im Bereich Finanzverwaltung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79421100 Projektüberwachung, außer Projektüberwachung von Bauarbeiten
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79421200 Projektgestaltung, außer Projektgestaltung von Bauarbeiten
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 79430000 Krisenmanagement
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 80500000 Ausbildung
3.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Beliebiger Ort
3.1.3.
Dauer
Laufzeit: 4 Jahre
3.1.4.
Wert
Geschätzter Wert ohne MwSt.: 90 000 000,00 DKK
3.1.5.
Allgemeine Informationen
Die Beschaffung fällt unter das Übereinkommen über das öffentliche Beschaffungswesen: ja
Diese Auftragsvergabe ist auch für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) geeignet: ja
3.1.6.
Auftragsunterlagen
3.1.8.
Techniken
Informationen über das dynamische Beschaffungssystem:
Kein dynamisches Beschaffungssystem
3.1.9.
Weitere Informationen, Schlichtung und Nachprüfung
Überprüfungsstelle: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Bech-Bruun Law Firm
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
8. Organisationen
8.1.
ORG-0001
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Registrierungsnummer: 43271911
Abteilung: Evaluation, Learning, and Quality (LÆRING)
Postanschrift: Asiatisk Plads 2
Stadt: Copenhagen
Postleitzahl: 1448
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Kimiko H. I. Pedersen
Telefon: +45 33 92 00 00
Sonstige Kontaktpersonen:
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Bech-Bruun Law Firm
Postanschrift: Gdanskgade 18
Stadt: Nordhavn
Postleitzahl: 2150
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Carsten Sommer Andersen
Telefon: +45 7227 0000
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Beschaffer
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt
8.1.
ORG-0002
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registrierungsnummer: 37795526
Postanschrift: Toldboden 2
Stadt: Viborg
Postleitzahl: 8800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
Land: Dänemark
Telefon: +45 72405600
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Überprüfungsstelle
8.1.
ORG-0003
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Registrierungsnummer: 10294819
Postanschrift: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35
Stadt: Valby
Postleitzahl: 2500
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
Telefon: +45 41715000
Rollen dieser Organisation:
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt
8.1.
ORG-0004
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Mercell Holding ASA
Registrierungsnummer: 980921565
Postanschrift: Askekroken 11
Stadt: Oslo
Postleitzahl: 0277
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Land: Norwegen
Kontaktperson: eSender
Telefon: +47 21018800
Fax: +47 21018801
Rollen dieser Organisation:
TED eSender
10. Änderung
10.1.
Änderung
Abschnittskennung: PROCEDURE
Kennung/Fassung der Bekanntmachung: 007abe04-b429-4d5f-9a66-e8b4ff6dd3d8 - 01
Formulartyp: Planung
Art der Bekanntmachung: Vorinformation oder eine regelmäßige nicht verbindliche Bekanntmachung nur zu Informationszwecken
Unterart der Bekanntmachung: 4
Datum der Übermittlung der Bekanntmachung: 02/09/2026 08:59:31 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Bekanntmachung — eSender-Übermittlungsdatum: 02/09/2026 09:09:19 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Sprachen, in denen diese Bekanntmachung offiziell verfügbar ist: Englisch
Veröffentlichungsnummer der Bekanntmachung: 609070-2026
ABl. S – Nummer der Ausgabe: 170/2026
Datum der Veröffentlichung: 03/09/2026
Voraussichtliches Datum der Veröffentlichung einer Auftragsbekanntmachung im Rahmen dieses Verfahrens: 30/09/2026