81321405 - Development of an innovative financial instrument to improve the bankability of African PtX projects, and to crowd in institutional investors from global financial hubs

Published

5 May 2026

Estimated value

€553,560

Place of performance

Hatfield, Pretoria

Procedure

neg-w-call

Lots

1

Notice number

00306746-2026

Reference

ee806752-f262-4d85-87dc-6712f7a3a2ca

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 75211200Servicios relacionados con la ayuda económica exterior
• 66170000Servicios de asesoramiento financiero, de procesamiento de transacciones financieras y de cámara de compensación
• 66171000Servicios de asesoramiento financiero

Description

Despite growing interest in green hydrogen worldwide, securing long-term investments across its value chain remains a significant challenge. Banks and institutional investors remain cautious due to perceived risks, uncertain returns, and regulatory gaps, particularly in developing countries. The investment landscape is evolving, with traditional financiers like banks and insurance companies no longer the sole players. Specialised fund managers, private credit firms, hedge funds, and private equity giants are emerging as key funding sources. However, these investors require well-structured financial instruments with clear risk mitigation strategies to ensure confidence in their capital commitments. One of the main barriers to attracting large-scale investment is the lack of standardised financial structures tailored to the green hydrogen ecosystem. Existing models are often regionally fragmented, focusing on single green hydrogen project elements, or have low investment volumes, limiting opportunities for global mega-financing. Regulatory and legal complexities further complicate the process, as compliance with capital market regulations and fund management laws across multiple jur…

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Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €553,560.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (European Union).