Legal Transaction Advisor for GAS IPPPP Bid Window 2.
DBSA
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 1 September 2026 at 09:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is procuring a Legal Transaction Advisor to support the Independent Power Producers' Office for the Gas Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme Bid Windows 2. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Independent Power Producers’ Office (IPP Office) is seeking a Legal Transaction Advisor to support the Gas Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (GAS IPPPP) Bid Window 2. The work will be based in South Africa. The advisor will be responsible for drafting the Request for Proposal (RFP) and project agreements, evaluating bid responses, supporting financial close activities, providing legal advisory for disputes, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Key deliverables include the development of Power Purchase Agreements, Implementation Agreements, and legal due diligence reports. The project requires a team with proven experience in gas-to-power projects that have reached financial close and expertise in South African procurement laws. The tender closes on 14 September 2026 at 23:55.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC company registration or latest share certificates
- Legal Practice Council (LPC) registration and attorney admission certificates
- Evidence of admission for foreign-qualified 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 submission link via email to vusiscm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the closing date. All bid documents must be uploaded to the provided link before the deadline.
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