Technical Advisors for Gas Bid Windows 1 & 2.
DBSA
This tender closed on 23 September 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 11 September 2026 at 12:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking technical transaction advisors for commercial and financial close for gas bid windows and related activities. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites proposals for Technical Transaction Advisors for the Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. The work covers Gas Bid Window 1 and Gas Bid Window 2. Key tasks include drafting Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bids, appointing preferred bidders, and managing commercial and financial close activities. The project will be based in South Africa and requires expertise in gas-to-power infrastructure. The contract duration is 36 months. Deliverables include programme review reports, finalized concept notes, evaluation reports, and close-out reports. A compulsory online briefing session is scheduled for 11 September 2026, and the final submission deadline is 23 September 2026.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Team Leader must hold ECSA or equivalent professional registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at compulsory online briefing session required
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nompumelelo Khumalo
Email: nompumelelok2@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3109
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing nompumelelok2@dbsa.org no later than 22 September 2026 at 16:00. All bids must be uploaded to the provided link. No physical, faxed, or emailed bid submissions will be accepted.
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