Legal Advisors for Richards Bay Terminal Project.
DBSA
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking legal transaction advisors for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal Private Sector Participation Project. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit electronically.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites proposals for the appointment of Legal Transaction Advisors for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal Private Sector Participation Project. The successful bidder will provide multidisciplinary advisory services, including legal and regulatory feasibility studies, financial modeling, technical and ESG reporting, and transaction structuring. Key deliverables involve drafting procurement documents, managing data rooms, and supporting commercial and financial close activities. The project is expected to span three years, with core work completed within six months. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in infrastructure projects and financial close for transactions valued at R500 million or more. Lead experts are required to have over 15 years of experience in their respective fields. The tender is a fixed-price contract with no escalations, and the DBSA reserves the right to award the scope in full or in part.
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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified CIPC company registration and share certificates
- Proof of valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Relevant professional body registrations for key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Ndlangamandla
Email: lihleSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3437
How to apply: Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via a OneDrive link. To receive this link, you must send a written request to lihlenscm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the submission deadline of 24 July 2026 at 23:55.
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