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As a public contracting authority within the meaning of the German Act against Restraints on Competition (GWB), we comply with numerous regulations. Everything you need to know about the award of contracts, contract implementation and settlement.

Award of contracts

GIZ is a public contracting authority within the meaning of the German Act against Restraints on Competition (GWB). For contracts above the EU thresholds, we are required to comply with the following regulations:

  • German Act against Restraints on Competition (GWB)
  • German Ordinance on the Award of Public Contracts (VgV)
  • Part A of the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB/A) 

This applies not only to the public-benefit business area but also to GIZ self-initiated measures and projects implemented by International Services.

For German Government commissions below the EU thresholds, we are obligated to comply with the relevant provisions of the following regulations:

  • Regulation on Sub-threshold Procurement (UVgO) for the procurement of materials and equipment
  • VOB/A for construction work with certain simplifications

Contract implementation

All contracts for services and construction work are subject to the respective regulations and documents, including annexes, that are published or made available with the tender documents as part of the tendering process. 

If questions arise during the course of contract implementation concerning the contract documents, please get in touch with the Procurement and Contracting Division contact listed in the tender or contract documents.

Standard annexes to the contract

You can find the key standard annexes to the contract and essential information under Downloads at the bottom of this page.

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Settlement

Your invoice can be processed faster and more effectively if you use the settlement forms provided by GIZ. Please note: 

  • The settlement requirements
  • The invoicing requirements
  • The guide to completing the settlement forms 

Please get in touch with the contact person responsible for your contract if you have questions about settlements and repayments. You will normally find their contact details on the cover page of your contract. 

Invoice submission

We will accept invoices in XRechnung format or a CEN-compliant form (EN 16931-1) in their current version and in PDF format until 31 December 2025.

Please send your invoice by email to @email or submit it via the PEPPOL network (GIZ route ID: 993-80072-52).

Please include your GIZ order number/contract number in the subject line of your email and ensure that all relevant information is clearly visible on the invoice, including:

  • Order number
  • GIZ contract or commission number
  • Performance period

Costs incurred in foreign currency

Costs in foreign currency are converted and reimbursed for all countries based on the euro exchange rate. Conversion is performed using the European Commission’s currency converter.

Exceptions

If individual contractual agreements state that costs must be reimbursed in a foreign currency, then a relevant foreign exchange purchase receipt must be submitted with the invoice.

Foreign currency specified on the foreign currency list as not used for international payments is reimbursed following submission of evidence of the foreign exchange rate.

Documents for services and construction work

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