Transaction Advisor for NRW Reduction Projects.
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 October 2026 at 10:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The tender is for professional services as a transaction advisor to conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling, and develop procurement documents for NRW reduction projects. Eligible bidders must have experience in similar projects with a combined value of at least R25 million in the last ten years and employ South African registered professionals.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is for the appointment of a Transaction Advisor to support the National Water Partnerships Programme. The project focuses on reducing non-revenue water in Mogale City, Lesedi, Merafong City, and Rand West City local municipalities. The successful bidder will conduct feasibility studies, financial modelling, and infrastructure audits to prepare for performance-based contracts. Key deliverables include developing project implementation plans, designing advanced metering infrastructure, and preparing procurement documentation. The work also involves institutional assessments and providing technical support for municipal water projects. The project is issued by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The contract follows a lump sum pricing structure with specific provisional sums allocated for equipment installation, procurement support, and internship training. All work must be completed according to the project steering committee requirements.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Proven experience in water/non-revenue projects worth R25 million+ in last 10 years
- Key personnel must include registered engineering, legal, HR, finance, and environmental professionals
- Professional indemnity insurance of at least twice the proposed fee
- Active SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Not listed on National Treasury’s list of tender defaulters or restricted suppliers
- No DBSA tender terminations for non-performance in the last 18 months
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org and scmqueries@dbsa.org
Phone: (011) 313 3409
How to apply: Bidders must email VusiSCM@dbsa.org at least three working days before the closing date to request a OneDrive submission link. No requests will be accepted after 16:00 on 13 November 2026. Submissions must be uploaded to the provided link in two separate electronic folders.
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