Transaction Advisor for Richards Bay Terminal Project.
DBSA
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a Transaction Advisor for legal and regulatory feasibility studies and related activities for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal Project. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites bids for the appointment of a Transaction Advisor for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal project. The project involves conducting legal and regulatory feasibility studies, reviewing existing studies, preparing procurement documents for a private sector partner, and supporting financial close activities. The successful bidder will be appointed for a three-year period. Key deliverables include an inception report, gap analysis, and draft agreements by February 2027 to facilitate the issuance of the Request for Proposal by March 2027. The project requires a multidisciplinary team of experts in engineering, finance, law, economics, and environmental science. The tender closes on 04 November 2026 at 23:55. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 26 October 2026.
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
- Proof of Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Certified CIPC company registration documents
- Notarized Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
- Minimum functional evaluation score of 70 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Ndlangamandla
Email: lihleSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3437
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing lihlescm@dbsa.org no later than 29 October 2026. Submissions must be uploaded electronically to the provided link in two separate folders: one for pre-qualifying/functional criteria and one for the financial proposal. Physical or emailed bids are not accepted.
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