10013716 - Development of a National Minerals Database

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

The Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Uganda (SDMU) project is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Uganda"s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and its Departments of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM). The project aims to enhance the business environment and attractiveness of Uganda's mining sector to support socio-economic development and align with the EU"s Global Gateway strategy, particularly the Critical Raw Materials Act. It focuses on five key outputs: 1) Investment promotion, 2) ASM formalization, 3) Mineral value addition and processing, 4) Strengthening oversight, and 5) Responsible sourcing. DGSM through the support of the SDMU project is developing a National Minerals Database (NMDB) to enhance management of mining sector and ensure compliance with the Mining and Minerals Act 2022 and subsidiary regulations such as Mining and Minerals (Licensing) Regulations 2023 and ICGLR Regulations 2023, following the GovStack approach. The implementation of the NMDB will enhance oversight, transparency, and regulatory compliance within the mining sector. The NMDB is an electronic registry for mineral rights information, geoscientific data, traceability data and is also an integrated, secure digital platform managing the entire mineral lifecycle from licensing to export. The digitalisation of DGSM processes is important for improving revenue collection, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring that the exploitation of mineral resources contributes towards social and economic development of Uganda.

Deadline

Deadline 2026-08-31

Wer?

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Wie?

• Softwareprogrammierung und -beratung › Systemberatung und technische Beratung

Wo?

• Darmstadt › Main-Taunus-Kreis
• Köln › Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt

Geschichte der Beschaffung

Datum	Dokument
2026-07-29	Auftragsbekanntmachung

Auftragsbekanntmachung (2026-07-29)
Objekt
Umfang der Beschaffung
Titel: 10013716 - Development of a National Minerals Database
Referenznummer: 10013716
Kurze Beschreibung:

Kurze Beschreibung

The Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Uganda (SDMU) project is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Uganda"s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and its Departments of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM). The project aims to enhance the business environment and attractiveness of Uganda's mining sector to support socio-economic development and align with the EU"s Global Gateway strategy, particularly the Critical Raw Materials Act. It focuses on five key outputs:

1) Investment promotion,

2) ASM formalization,

3) Mineral value addition and processing,

4) Strengthening oversight, and

5) Responsible sourcing.

DGSM through the support of the SDMU project is developing a National Minerals Database (NMDB) to enhance management of mining sector and ensure compliance with the Mining and Minerals Act 2022 and subsidiary regulations such as Mining and Minerals (Licensing) Regulations 2023 and ICGLR Regulations 2023, following the GovStack approach. The implementation of the NMDB will enhance oversight, transparency, and regulatory compliance within the mining sector.

The NMDB is an electronic registry for mineral rights information, geoscientific data, traceability data and is also an integrated, secure digital platform managing the entire mineral lifecycle from licensing to export. The digitalisation of DGSM processes is important for improving revenue collection, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring that the exploitation of mineral resources contributes towards social and economic development of Uganda.

Art des Vertrags: Dienstleistungen
Produkte/Dienstleistungen: Softwareprogrammierung und -beratung 📦
Beschreibung
Interne Kennung: 10013716
Diese Auftragsvergabe ist auch für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) geeignet ✅
Beschreibung der Beschaffung:

Recognizing the complexity of implementing the NMDB, the SDMU project is searching for a service provider to implement a phased development of the NMDB using agile methodologies and aligning with GovStack framework. It is against this background that the SDMU project on behalf of Department of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM), is seeking to procure consultancy services to develop, test and deploy the NMDB. This IT implementation is split into 3 phases: As an initial phase, a pilot of the NMDB shall be implemented to validate and de-risk the implementation of the NMDB. The aim of the pilot phase is to validate key assumptions, gather valuable early feedback from key stakeholders and establish a foundational understanding of the NMDB"s core functionalities. In the second phase (Option 1), after successful implementation and validation of a Minimum Viable Product, the extension of the pilot and implementation of a full set of capabilities of the NMDB is planned and implemented. Based on the success of the full-scale implementation the SDMU project is seeking further funding (top-up) to extend the functionality of the full scale solution (Option 2). The objective of the procurement is to define the target architecture based on the DGSM environment and to develop, deploy, and evaluate a pilot of the NMDB that complies with Uganda"s mining legal and regulatory framework for a Minimum Policy Compliant Product (MPCP). The fully functional pilot of the NMDB will demonstrate the core functionalities of the NMDB, validate user journeys, and facilitate early feedback from a limited set of users. The specific objectives for the pilot of the NMDB are: Develop of NMDB pilot: implement the core functionalities of the NMDB, that include mine site inspection and monitoring management and Chain of custody (CoC) modules. Design and technical architecture: Provide practical insights that will refine and finalise the overall system architecture and technology stack. Alignment with e-government framework: Ensure that implementation is aligned with MoICT and NITA-U framework for digitalisation of government processes (e.g., hosting, integration, cybersecurity, data protection, information security etc.) Technical feasibility validation: testing core functionalities of the NMDB pilot in production environment, assessing performance under realistic workloads, identifying integration challenges with existing systems, and evaluating hosting infrastructure options, security, compliance, and data handling requirements in alignment with the development guidelines of the Ugandan Government. Refine implementation strategy: adjust timelines or resources and define success criteria for full-scale implementation based on pilot learnings. Early user feedback: Engage end-users to test the usability, functionality, and overall experience of the proposed system. Stakeholder alignment: Foster shared understanding and buy-in among all relevant stakeholders through tangible demonstrations and discussions around data sharing and ownership, integrations, roles and responsibilities. Mitigate risks and Identify gaps: Identify and address potential usability or functional issues at an early stage, reducing rework in the full-scale implementation of the NMDB. In addition to the Uganda NMDB, and contingent on the pilot"s success, an optional rollout of an NMDB in Burundi-building on the pilot solution-is planned (Option 3).

Beschreibung der Beschaffung

Recognizing the complexity of implementing the NMDB, the SDMU project is searching for a service provider to implement a phased development of the NMDB using agile methodologies and aligning with GovStack framework.

It is against this background that the SDMU project on behalf of Department of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM), is seeking to procure consultancy services to develop, test and deploy the NMDB.

This IT implementation is split into 3 phases:

As an initial phase, a pilot of the NMDB shall be implemented to validate and de-risk the implementation of the NMDB. The aim of the pilot phase is to validate key assumptions, gather valuable early feedback from key stakeholders and establish a foundational understanding of the NMDB"s core functionalities.

In the second phase (Option 1), after successful implementation and validation of a Minimum Viable Product, the extension of the pilot and implementation of a full set of capabilities of the NMDB is planned and implemented.

Based on the success of the full-scale implementation the SDMU project is seeking further funding (top-up) to extend the functionality of the full scale solution (Option 2).

The objective of the procurement is to define the target architecture based on the DGSM environment and to develop, deploy, and evaluate a pilot of the NMDB that complies with Uganda"s mining legal and regulatory framework for a Minimum Policy Compliant Product (MPCP). The fully functional pilot of the NMDB will demonstrate the core functionalities of the NMDB, validate user journeys, and facilitate early feedback from a limited set of users.

The specific objectives for the pilot of the NMDB are:

Develop of NMDB pilot: implement the core functionalities of the NMDB, that include mine site inspection and monitoring management and Chain of custody (CoC) modules.

Design and technical architecture: Provide practical insights that will refine and finalise the overall system architecture and technology stack.

Alignment with e-government framework: Ensure that implementation is aligned with MoICT and NITA-U framework for digitalisation of government processes (e.g., hosting, integration, cybersecurity, data protection, information security etc.)

Technical feasibility validation: testing core functionalities of the NMDB pilot in production environment, assessing performance under realistic workloads, identifying integration challenges with existing systems, and evaluating hosting infrastructure options, security, compliance, and data handling requirements in alignment with the development guidelines of the Ugandan Government.

Refine implementation strategy: adjust timelines or resources and define success criteria for full-scale implementation based on pilot learnings.

Early user feedback: Engage end-users to test the usability, functionality, and overall experience of the proposed system.

Stakeholder alignment: Foster shared understanding and buy-in among all relevant stakeholders through tangible demonstrations and discussions around data sharing and ownership, integrations, roles and responsibilities.

Mitigate risks and Identify gaps: Identify and address potential usability or functional issues at an early stage, reducing rework in the full-scale implementation of the NMDB.

In addition to the Uganda NMDB, and contingent on the pilot"s success, an optional rollout of an NMDB in Burundi-building on the pilot solution-is planned (Option 3).

Zusätzliche Informationen: #Besonders auch geeignet für:selbst#
Zusätzliche Produkte/Dienstleistungen: Systemberatung und technische Beratung 📦
Ziel der strategischen Auftragsvergabe: Verringerung der Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt
Flugkompensation
Konzept zur Verringerung der Umweltauswirkungen: Vermeidung und Verminderung der Umweltverschmutzung
Gefördertes soziales Ziel: Gleichstellung der Geschlechter
Postanschrift: Plot 23 Nakasero Road
Stadt: Kampala
Land: Uganda 🇺🇬
Dauer: 10 Monate
Maximale Verlängerungen: 1
Weitere Informationen zur Verlängerung:

GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.

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Optionen ✅
Beschreibung der Optionen:

Titel
Los-Identifikationsnummer: LOT-0001

Verfahren
Art des Verfahrens
Offenes Verfahren ✅
Rechtsgrundlage: Richtlinie 2014/24/EU
Administrative Informationen
Frist für den Eingang von Angeboten oder Teilnahmeanträgen: 2026-08-31 12:00:00 📅
Sprachen, in denen Angebote oder Teilnahmeanträge eingereicht werden können: Englisch 🗣️
Mindestzeitraum, in dem der Bieter das Angebot aufrechterhalten muss: 153 Tage
Bedingungen für die Einreichung eines Angebots
Die Bieter können mehrere Angebote einreichen
Elektronische Rechnungsstellung: Erforderlich
Die elektronische Bestellung wird verwendet ✅
Elektronische Zahlung wird verwendet ✅
Frist für die Anforderung zusätzlicher Informationen: 2026-08-19 23:59:59 📅
Zusätzliche Informationen:

GIZ asks the applicant or bidder to submit, complete or correct documents, within the framework laid down by law.

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Rechtliche, wirtschaftliche, finanzielle und technische Informationen
Bedingungen für die Teilnahme
Eignungskriterium: Andere wirtschaftliche oder finanzielle Anforderungen
Liste und kurze Beschreibung der Regeln und Kriterien:

EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): The eligbility criteria are not from the same category as stipulated above, as there is no suitable category. 1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin. 2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG, EU-Russia sanctions 3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)

Eignungskriterium: Referenzen zu bestimmten Dienstleistungen
Liste und kurze Beschreibung der Regeln und Kriterien:

EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 75.000 EUR (net). 2. At least 3 reference projects in the technical field software development in chain of custody systems or software development in public sector web based business process workflow management systems and at least 1 of those 3 reference projects the recipient must be NGO or state instiution and at least 2 reference projects in Africa in the last 36 months (deadline: date of publication of invitation to tender).

Eignungskriterium: Durchschnittlicher Jahresumsatz
Liste und kurze Beschreibung der Regeln und Kriterien:

EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average annual turnover for the last three years (last-but-four financial year can be included in case of tenders held within 6 months of end of last financial year), at least: 1,000,000 EUR (net).

EN-C2: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 10 persons.

Bedingungen für den Vertrag
Bedingungen für die Vertragserfüllung:

The execution conditions result from the information given in the contract notice and the tender documents.

Bedingungen für die Teilnahme
Ausschlussgrund: Verstoß gegen die in den rein innerstaatlichen Ausschlussgründen verankerten Verpflichtungen
Beschreibung der Ausschlussgründe: In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG

Öffentlicher Auftraggeber
Name und Adressen
Name: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Nationale Registrierungsnummer: 993-80072-52
Postanschrift: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1 - 5
Postleitzahl: 65760
Postort: Eschborn
Region: Main-Taunus-Kreis 🏙️
Land: Deutschland 🇩🇪
E-Mail: stephanie.scharpenack@giz.de 📧
Telefon: +49 619679-2203 📞
Fax: +49 6196791115 📠
URL: https://www.giz.de 🌏
Art des öffentlichen Auftraggebers
Einrichtung des öffentlichen Rechts
Haupttätigkeit
Allgemeine öffentliche Verwaltung
Kommunikation
Dokumente URL: https://ausschreibungen.giz.de/Satellite/notice/CXTRYY6YTTU3FCZD/documents 🌏
Teilnahme-URL: https://ausschreibungen.giz.de/Satellite/notice/CXTRYY6YTTU3FCZD 🌏
URL des Beschaffungsinstruments: https://ausschreibungen.giz.de/Satellite/notice/CXTRYY6YTTU3FCZD 🌏
Elektronische Einreichung: Erforderlich

Ergänzende Informationen
Zusätzliche Informationen

#Bekanntmachungs-ID: CXTRYY6YTTU3FCZD# All communication takes place in English via communication tool in the project area of the procurement portal.

Körper überprüfen
Name: Vergabekammern des Bundes
Nationale Registrierungsnummer: 022894990
Postanschrift: Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 16
Postleitzahl: 53113
Postort: Bonn
Region: Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt 🏙️
Land: Deutschland 🇩🇪
E-Mail: vk@bundeskartellamt.bund.de 📧
Telefon: +49 2289499-0 📞
Fax: +49 2289499-163 📠
URL: https://www.bundeskartellamt.de 🌏
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According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as 1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected, 2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice. 3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, 4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint. Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.

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Bevorzugtes Datum der Veröffentlichung: 2026-07-29+02:00 📅
Quelle: OJS 2026/S 146-531871 (2026-07-29)

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