Transaction Advisor for NRW Reduction in Buffalo City.
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 August 2026 at 10:00 · https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1474f1fc-82d8-44a6-8634-e1ca189e8c8c@aff425d2-f098-45ac-ba9e-f62aba0bc7b2
In plain English
The tender is for professional services as a transaction advisor to conduct a feasibility study and develop procurement documents for NRW reduction in Buffalo City. Eligible bidders must comply with the requirements stated in the tender document.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for a Transaction Advisor for the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme. The project involves conducting bankable feasibility studies, financial modeling, and preparing procurement documents for performance-based contracts. Key deliverables include a project implementation plan, infrastructure assessments in areas like Reeston and Dimbaza, and the design of advanced metering infrastructure. The advisor will also support municipal reporting and procurement processes. The tender requires a two-envelope submission system and includes a compulsory virtual briefing on 07 August 2026. The project aims to improve water loss management and service delivery through professional advisory services.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Active Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN required
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing required
- Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R30 million
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional registrations
- Must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Asakundwi Nenguda
Email: asakundwiscm@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3086
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing AsakundwiSCM@dbsa.org before 16:00 on 28 August 2026. Submissions must be uploaded as two separate folders (Functionality and Financial) to the provided link by 23:55 on 28 August 2026.
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