Consultant for Pre-Feasibility Studies on Renewable Energy.
DBSA
This tender closed on 10 September 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 31 August 2026 at 11:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a consultant or consortium to conduct pre-feasibility studies for the Socially Owned Renewable Energy Initiative and the Partnering Implementation Model. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites proposals for pre-feasibility studies regarding the Socially Owned Renewable Energy initiative and the Partnering Implementation Model. The work will be conducted across the Nelson Mandela Bay, Newcastle, and Dawid Kruiper municipalities. The project involves project scoping, stakeholder engagement, technical site assessments, financial modeling, and regulatory reviews. The successful consultant or consortium will be appointed for a 12-month duration. Key deliverables include comprehensive feasibility reports covering renewable energy potential, socio-economic impacts, and institutional arrangements. The tender closing date is 10 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Valid CIPC registration or share certificates
- SAQA verification for all international qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing vusiscm@dbsa.org. All proposals must be uploaded electronically to the provided link, with technical and financial documents separated into two distinct folders.
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