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 procurement document preparation 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) is seeking a Transaction Advisor for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal project. The successful bidder will provide legal, regulatory, financial, and technical advisory services to support the expansion of the terminal into a multi-user export facility. Key deliverables include conducting feasibility studies, developing procurement documents, managing the Request for Proposal process, and supporting commercial and financial close activities. The project is expected to span three years, with the core advisory work completed within six months. The work will take place in Richards Bay. Bidders must provide a multidisciplinary team of experts, including specialists in engineering, finance, law, economics, and environmental science, each with at least 15 years of relevant experience. The project requires a comprehensive work plan and adherence to strict governance and reporting standards throughout the engagement.
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.
- 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
- Proof of valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Valid CIPC registration or latest share certificates
- Professional accreditation for all key project experts
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Ndlangamandla
Email: lihleSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3437
How to apply: Bidders must email a written request to lihlescm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the closing date to receive a OneDrive link. Submissions must be uploaded to this link in two separate folders: one for functionality and returnable documents, and one for the financial proposal.
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