Panel of Economic Development Advisors for IPP Office
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
4 September 2026 at 09:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a panel of Economic Development advisors for the IPP Office for five years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is establishing a panel of Economic Development (ED) advisors for the IPP Office for a five-year period. The work involves providing specialist advisory, analytical, and implementation support to integrate economic development objectives into procurement planning, contract management, and supplier development. Key deliverables include designing tender documents, evaluating bids, supporting localisation and industrialisation, and providing expert advice on B-BBEE and procurement legislation. The project requires extensive experience in infrastructure procurement and economic modelling. A compulsory online briefing session is scheduled for 04 September 2026, and the final submission deadline is 17 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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum functional score of 70% for eligibility
- Verifiable client reference letters for past projects
- Relevant CVs, qualifications, and professional registrations for team members
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive upload link by emailing vusiscm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the submission deadline. Bids must be uploaded in two separate folders: one for pre-qualifying criteria and one for the financial proposal.
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