Asistencia Técnica: promoción de negocios verdes en el marco de la Alianza Forestal UE-Honduras

The EU has issued a call for tenders for a technical assistance contract focused on enhancing forest governance and promoting green businesses in Honduras as part of the program titled "AVA y más allá: Fortalecimiento de la gobernanza forestal, alianza forestal y promoción de negocios verdes." The estimated value of the contract is €2.3 million, with a maximum contract duration of 36 months. This tender follows a restricted procedure, necessitating a two-stage application process: an initial request to participate followed by a full tender submission.

Eligible applicants are likely organizations with expertise in environmental policy, particularly those that can provide technical assistance services. While the tender does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required, both single applicants and consortia need a Personal Identification Code (PIC) to participate. The main geographic focus is on Honduras, though it may be open to international organizations capable of providing services in the region.

The target sectors include forestry and environmental management, as underscored by the CPV codes which correspond to services related to engineering and forestry products. The contracting authority is the European Commission, particularly through its International Partnerships (INTPA) directorate.

The deadline to submit requests to participate is June 20, 2025, at 23:00 America/Tegucigalpa time. Submissions must be made electronically, and detailed instructions and criteria, including suitability and technical capacity, are outlined in the tender documents. The award will be based on the best price-quality ratio, and interested parties must adhere to the specified technical requirements for file submissions, including limits on file sizes and encryption protocols to ensure data integrity.

Overall, this tender represents an opportunity for eligible organizations to contribute to sustainable development initiatives in Honduras, aligning with broader EU goals for environmental responsibility and climate resilience in Latin America.

This is a call for tenders for technical assistance in Honduras. The project is titled "Asistencia Técnica al Programa ''AVA y más allá: Fortalecimiento de la gobernanza forestal, alianza forestal y promoción de negocios verdes” - HONDURAS". The procedure identifier is EC-INTPA/TGU/2025/EA-RP/0056. The submission method is electronic and the call is open for submission. The procedure type is restricted. The estimated total value is 2,300,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 13/05/2025. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, INTPA - International Partnerships. The main classification (CPV) code is 71356200, which refers to technical assistance services. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 36 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio. There is no framework agreement. The selection criteria include: Suitability to pursue the professional activity, Economic and financial standing, and Technical and professional ability. Details for these criteria are available in the tender documents. The place of delivery or performance is Honduras, specifically identified by the code 20000910. The relevant program is 42921260, Latin America. The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 20/06/2025 at 23:00 America/Tegucigalpa time.

There are two TED references: 91/2025 304709-2025 and 95/2025 00319348-2025. A change notice was issued on 19/05/2025.

One document is available for download: ESAnexo a5f Info adicional al contrato rev VK SM MH 30 04 2025Invitation to submit a request to participate, published on 13/05/2025, Version 1, with no translations available.

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission provided electronically.

A section for Questions and Answers (Q&A) is available, but currently, there are no public Q&As.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is available, addressing technical aspects of the eSubmission system:

How to proceed if the system is slow or doesn’t work while uploading/downloading documents? The recommendation is to use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If issues persist, clear the cache and cookies. Published on 13/02/2025 20:52.

Which Internet browsers does eSubmission support? The system supports the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Refer to the System Requirements link for up-to-date technical recommendations. Published on 13/02/2025 20:52.

Is it possible to view the details of the submission after the deadline? No, the content of the submission is not accessible after the deadline because the system encrypts all attachments upon upload and decryption is not allowed after the deadline. Published on 13/02/2025 20:50.

Where can I find my submissions in Manage My Area, in the Funding & Tenders portal? Submissions can be found in ‘My Submission(s)’: tenders in response to open calls for tenders, requests to participate. Published on 17/10/2024 20:40.

Which size should attachments have? Attachments must be less than 50 MB in size. Published on 17/10/2024 20:36.

How should I name attachments in eSubmission? Attachments must be named following the System Requirements. Published on 03/10/2024 16:39.

Can I submit a video in eSubmission? Which formats are supported? Check the System Requirements of eSubmission. Published on 03/10/2024 16:37.

I received an invitation from the F&T Portal but cannot view the procurement documents. Invited candidates can only see the procurement documents after having selected an organisation. Go to F&T Portal, “My Invitations”. Click on “Select Organisation” from the “Action”. Published on 03/10/2024 16:37.

Do I need to validate my PIC in order to submit a tender in eSubmission? A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium). For subcontractors, a PIC is not mandatory. Published on 03/10/2024 16:36.

I have an issue uploading a file in eSubmission and it’s giving me an error. What do I do? Ensure the file follows the technical requirements of the system. Published on 03/10/2024 16:36.

How many attachments can I upload per submission? The system allows a maximum of 200 files per tender. Published on 03/10/2024 16:35.

Why do tenderers need a PIC? It is mandatory to register for a PIC to submit a tender or a request to participate. Only one PIC per organisation must be used. Published on 23/04/2024 17:14.

How do I register my organisation and get a Participant Identification Code (PIC)? First, check if the organisation is already registered using the Search PIC tool under 'How to Participate' > Participant Register. Published on 23/04/2024 16:07.

What is the validity period of a PIC? A PIC is unique and its validity is not limited in time. Published on 22/04/2024 22:55.

How many languages does the system support? The system is multilingual and supports all 24 official EU languages. Published on 01/04/2024 19:56.

Which is the character set encoding in the system? The character set encoding is UTF-8. Published on 22/02/2024 23:58.

Does the system use encryption to ensure the integrity and the confidentiality of the information? Yes, the system encrypts all uploaded documents, using an asymmetric key as an encryption mechanism. Published on 22/02/2024 23:57.

Which file types does the system support? The supported file types depend on the type of submission you want to make. The allowed file types are specified within the system requirements linked to the procedure in question. Published on 21/02/2024 23:55.

Can I view and edit my draft submission? Until the deadline for the submission has been reached, submissions in the draft status can be edited, viewed and deleted. Published on 24/03/2023 21:32.

In the submission report, under the name of our entity, "Legal form: UNKNOWN" is displayed while in the system, our legal form was correctly displayed. Is this a problem for the submission? No, it is just a display issue. This is not blocking for you: you can submit. Published on 03/08/2021 22:07.

I sent my submission on time and a few days later, I received an automatic email informing me that the deadline for the reception of submissions had been reached. Does this mean that my submission was not correctly sent? No, this is an auto-generated notification sent when the time limit of receipt defined for the call for tenders has been reached. Until then, you had the possibility of withdrawing. Published on 03/08/2021 22:05.

In summary, this EU call for tenders seeks technical assistance for a program focused on strengthening forest governance, promoting forest alliances, and fostering green businesses in Honduras. The European Commission, through its International Partnerships (INTPA) directorate, is managing this restricted procedure, with an estimated budget of 2.3 million EUR. The contract will be awarded based on the best price-quality ratio, and the selected contractor will provide services for a maximum of 36 months. Interested parties must submit their requests to participate electronically by June 20, 2025. The eSubmission system requires a PIC (Personal Identification Code) for tenderers and has specific technical requirements for file uploads, including size limits and naming conventions. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to protect the integrity and confidentiality of submitted information.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, based on the nature of the call for tenders (technical assistance), eligible applicants are likely to be organizations or companies with expertise in forestry governance, alliance building, and green business promotion. This could include consulting firms, research institutes, NGOs, or other entities with relevant experience. The selection criteria mention suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability, suggesting that the applicants should be established organizations.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract. The call is for "Asistencia Técnica" (Technical Assistance), and the "Nature of the contract" is explicitly stated as "services."

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. However, the FAQ section mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium). This suggests that both single applicants and consortia are eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but the project focuses on Honduras. The program is "Asistencia Técnica al Programa ''AVA y más allá: Fortalecimiento de la gobernanza forestal, alianza forestal y promoción de negocios verdes” - HONDURAS". The place of delivery or performance is "20000910 - Honduras". This suggests that the services must be delivered in Honduras. The geographic eligibility of the applicants themselves is not specified, but it is likely open to international organizations with the capacity to operate in Honduras.

Target Sector: The target sector is forestry, environment, and green business. The call specifically mentions "fortalecimiento de la gobernanza forestal" (strengthening forestry governance), "alianza forestal" (forestry alliance), and "promoción de negocios verdes" (promotion of green businesses).

Mentioned Countries: Honduras is explicitly mentioned. The program also falls under the Latin America region.

Project Stage: The project stage is implementation. The call is for technical assistance to an existing program ("AVA y más allá"), indicating that the program is already underway and requires further support.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the tender is 2,300,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission. The procedure type is "Restricted procedure".

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive non-monetary services in the form of technical assistance. The selected contractor will provide expertise and support to the "AVA y más allá" program.

Application Stages: The procedure type is "Restricted procedure," which typically involves two stages: a request to participate (selection stage) and a full tender submission (award stage). Therefore, there are two stages.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders issued by the European Commission, INTPA - International Partnerships, for technical assistance to the program "AVA y más allá: Fortalecimiento de la gobernanza forestal, alianza forestal y promoción de negocios verdes” in Honduras. The procedure identifier is EC-INTPA/TGU/2025/EA-RP/0056. The estimated total value of the tender is 2,300,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 36 months. The TED publication date was 13/05/2025, and the deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 20/06/2025 at 23:00 America/Tegucigalpa time. The submission method is electronic. The procedure type is a restricted procedure, implying a two-stage application process. The main classification (CPV) code is 71356200, which corresponds to technical assistance services. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio. The tender focuses on strengthening forestry governance, promoting forestry alliances, and fostering green businesses in Honduras. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, INTPA - International Partnerships. Interested organizations must submit their requests to participate electronically through the designated eSubmission portal. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation, whether as a single entity or as part of a consortium. The selected contractor will provide technical assistance services to the existing "AVA y más allá" program in Honduras. The maximum number of attachments that can be uploaded per tender is 200 files, and the maximum file size is 50 MB. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses UTF-8 character set encoding. The system encrypts all uploaded documents using an asymmetric key as an encryption mechanism.