Strengthening the capacities of the IPA bodies for the effective implementation of the Operational Programme on Energy 2024-2027

The Government of Albania needs services to strengthen the institutional, administrative, and operational capacities of bodies involved in the implementation of the IPA III Operational Programme on Energy 2024-2027 in Albania. This 36-month contract has a maximum total value of 3,600,000 EUR and includes institutional and administrative strengthening, capacity-building activities, preparation of project and procurement documentation, support for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, assistance in procurement and contract management, and communication and visibility activities. Offers will be evaluated based on quality (80%) and price (20%).

Strengthening the capacities of the IPA Bodies for the effective implementation of the Operational Programme EU for Youth Employment 2024-2027

The Government of Albania needs services to strengthen the capacities of the IPA Bodies for the effective implementation of the Operational Programme EU for Youth Employment 2024-2027, with a maximum total value of 3,540,000 EUR over 36 months. The support includes institutional and administrative strengthening, capacity-building activities, preparation of project and procurement documentation, support for programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting, assistance in procurement and contract management, and communication and visibility activities. Offers will be evaluated based on quality (80%) and price (20%).

Strengthening digital connectivity and the digital transformation of businesses and public services in Albania

The General Directorate for Financing and Contracting of European Union (EU), World Bank and Other Donor Funds/Central Finance and Contracting Unit (CFCU), Albania needs telecommunication consulting services for 18 months, with a maximum total value of 1,400,000 EUR. The objective is to advance Albania’s Digital Agenda by improving ICT infrastructure and aligning electronic communications policies with national and EU objectives, specifically by preparing documentation for geographical surveys and methodology on very high capacity networks, drafting secondary legislation aligned with EU regulation 2024/1309 for GIA based on VHCN with fibre optic and 5G, performing a technical study for 5G use cases in smart communities, and designing and implementing a pilot project with 5G. The services are to be delivered in Albania. Award criteria are quality (80%) and price (20%).

Assistance for the Implementation of Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX 10) Activities: Provision of Logistical Services and Financial Management

The European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, needs services for the implementation of Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX 10) Activities, specifically the provision of logistical services and financial management, for a duration of 4 years, with a maximum total value of 68,000,000 EUR. The contractor will be responsible for executing instructions from the European Commission, arranging logistics for conferences, workshops, expert missions, study visits, and promotional materials, and managing payments related to these logistical activities and expert fees. The award criteria are Quality (80%) and Price (20%).

Further alignment with the Energy Efficiency acquis

The Government of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Finance, Department for Contracting and Financing of EU funded programmes (CFCU) needs technical assistance services for a 30-month period, with a maximum total value of 1,000,000 EUR. The services involve strengthening the administrative and institutional capacities of the Ministry of Mining and Energy, particularly in EU integration, energy efficiency policy, and legislative alignment, including expert support for gap analysis, drafting energy efficiency legislation, and developing methodologies for monitoring and reporting energy savings in line with EU acquis and Energy Community obligations. The assignment also includes knowledge transfer and capacity building for implementing the revised EU energy efficiency framework in Serbia. Award criteria are Quality (80%) and Price (20%).