DBSA tenders
There are 21 open DBSA tenders on VUZA right now. The next one closes on 31 August 2026. Free to browse, no signup.
Most active sectors: General Purpose, Construction & Engineering.
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Technical Advisor for IPP Office Conversion Project
The Independent Power Producers’ Office (IPP Office) seeks a Technical Transaction Advisor to assist in converting Avon and Dedisa peaking power plants from diesel to gas-fired. The role involves extending Power Purchase Agreements, evaluating proposals, conducting technical analyses, and facilitating stakeholder engagements. Deliverables include technical reports, risk assessments, and support during negotiations and financial closure. The appointment is for at least 36 months, working with financial, legal, and economic development teams to ensure project success. Submissions close on 31 August 2026.
Technical Advisor for Conversion of Peaker Facilities to Gas-Fired.
The Independent Power Producers’ Office (IPP Office) seeks a Technical Transaction Advisor for converting the Avon and Dedisa peaking power plants from diesel to gas-fired. The project includes reviewing Power Purchase Agreements, conducting technical evaluations, and managing stakeholder engagement to achieve financial close. The work will occur in South Africa over at least 36 months, with deliverables such as technical reports, comparative analysis, and ongoing advisory support for project implementation.
Contractor for ICT Electrical and Solar Backup System.
The Government Printing Works (GPW) seeks a contractor for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ICT electrical infrastructure and a solar-powered backup system at their headquarters in Pretoria. The project includes upgrading electrical reticulation, installing UPS systems, standby generators, and a 100kW hybrid solar PV system with battery storage. It also involves minor building modifications, data centre HVAC, and fire suppression systems. Governed by the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B), the contractor must provide 24 months of maintenance and training. The project is located at 389 Sophie de Bruyn Street, Pretoria, with a three-month completion period and a 52-week defects liability period. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session and meet strict technical standards.
Furniture assessment and design for tourism sites.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks service providers to assess, grade, and design furniture for Department of Tourism sites across South Africa. The project spans two clusters in provinces including Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North-West, Free State, and Eastern Cape. Deliverables include furniture layouts, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities over 12 months. Required personnel include architects, technologists, quantity surveyors, and tourism grading assessors. The goal is to provide sustainable and functional furniture solutions for tourism facilities.
Construction of Pedestrian Bridge and Parking Upgrade at GPW.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for constructing an overhead pedestrian bridge and upgrading the parking area at the Government Printing Works (GPW) administrative headquarters in Pretoria. The project includes civil engineering works such as earthworks, paving, stormwater infrastructure, solar lighting, and installing a pedestrian link bridge. The contract follows the NEC3 Option B format, with key deliverables including site establishment, structural steelwork, architectural cladding, and training for bridge operations. The project duration is approximately 5 months, with a mandatory 24-month maintenance training period. Bidders must attend compulsory online and physical briefing sessions. The closing date for submissions is 4 September 2026.
Professional Services for Myolwa Primary School Project.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a professional service provider for the Myolwa Primary School project in the Eastern Cape. The scope includes planning, design, and construction supervision from FIDPM stages 2 to 7. Deliverables include an administration block, classrooms, a science lab, a library, a multipurpose room, a nutrition centre, and ablution facilities, along with external works like stormwater management, paving, and play areas. A multi-disciplinary team is required, including project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and health and safety agents. A compulsory online briefing is on 19 August 2026, with the tender closing on 07 September 2026.
Professional Services for Nobantu PS Infrastructure Project
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the appointment of a Professional Service Provider to plan, design, monitor, and complete infrastructure works at Nobantu Primary School in the Eastern Cape. The project includes refurbishment of existing blocks, construction of new ablution facilities, installation of modular classrooms, and site upgrades such as water harvesting and electrical work. The successful bidder will provide multi-disciplinary services, including project management, architecture, quantity surveying, and various engineering disciplines. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 19 August 2026, with the tender closing on 07 September 2026. Bidders must provide a team of registered professionals with at least 5 to 10 years of post-registration experience.
Professional Services for Manzana PS Project in Eastern Cape
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a Professional Service Provider for the Manzana Secondary School project in the Eastern Cape. The project includes multi-disciplinary services such as project management, architecture, quantity surveying, and engineering (civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical). It covers FIDPM stages 2 to 7, involving the design and completion of classrooms, toilet facilities, rainwater systems, walkways, and electrical supply. Infrastructure development includes stormwater control and landscaping. The team must include registered professionals like a Construction Project Manager, Architect, Engineers, Quantity Surveyor, Health and Safety Agent, Social Facilitator, and Clerk of Works. The project lifecycle spans from concept to close-out, with an online briefing on 19 August 2026. The tender closes on 07 September 2026.
Supply and Install Electronic Security Systems for GPW.
The Government Printing Works requires a service provider to supply, install, and maintain electronic security systems at their administrative headquarters. This includes an Electronic Firearm Management System with biometric authentication and an Electronic Key Management System for over 300 keys. The project also involves delivering high-performance desktop workstations and integrating systems with existing infrastructure. The successful bidder must provide 36 months of maintenance, technical support, and user training. Work will occur in a six-storey building, with additional work packages for parking upgrades, a pedestrian bridge, and office furniture supply. The tender closes on 08 September 2026.
Provision of Employee Wellness and Assistance Programme.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a service provider for a five-year Employee Wellness and Assistance Programme for 800 employees and 40 graduates. Deliverables include 24/7 confidential counselling in all 11 official languages, executive wellness management, annual wellness days, mental health and financial support, line management training, digital platform access, and quarterly reporting. A virtual briefing session is on 27 August 2026, with bids due by 08 September 2026.
Leasing of Multi-Function Printers for 36 Months.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks tenders for leasing, installation, and maintenance of multi-function printers over 36 months. The project includes supplying high-capacity printers, equipment configuration, technical support, staff training, and a print management solution. The service provider must ensure 98% equipment uptime and provide a technical architecture. The contract is based on a click-charge model. The tender closes on 09 September 2026, with a compulsory briefing on 02 September 2026.
Communications and Events Management for DBSA Projects
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a service provider for a 36-month project to deliver communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and events management for the Partnering Implementation Model Pilot, the Just Transition Finance Mechanism, and the State of Climate Action Report. Responsibilities include stakeholder mapping, workshop organization, branding management, and report production. The project requires strong facilitation and project management skills, with key deliverables including an inception report, ongoing engagement support, and a final close-out report.
Consultant for Pre-Feasibility Studies on Renewable Energy.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks proposals for conducting pre-feasibility studies for the Socially Owned Renewable Energy initiative and Partnering Implementation Model in Nelson Mandela Bay, Newcastle, and Dawid Kruiper municipalities. The project includes scoping, stakeholder engagement, technical assessments, financial modeling, and regulatory reviews. The appointed consultant or consortium will deliver comprehensive feasibility reports on renewable energy potential, socio-economic impacts, and institutional arrangements over a 12-month period. The tender closes on 10 September 2026.
Consultant for Just Transition Finance Mechanism Design
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks consultants to design and develop a Just Transition Finance Mechanism to support community groups affected by the climate transition. The project involves creating governance structures, investment strategies, operational manuals, and environmental and social management plans. It is based in South Africa and must be completed within 18 months. Key deliverables include a diagnostic assessment, institutional architecture, and an implementation roadmap. Bidders should have expertise in blended finance, institutional development, and social safeguards, with a team of specialists possessing advanced qualifications and significant industry experience.
Consultant for Economic Complexity and Socio-Economic Analysis
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a qualified consultant or consortium to conduct economic complexity studies and socio-economic analysis. The project supports economic diversification, investment planning, and Just Transition strategies across the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal over 18 months. Deliverables include economic complexity models, district-level socio-economic profiles, and implementation roadmaps. The team should have advanced qualifications in economics, social sciences, and data analysis. Tender closes on 10 September 2026.
Legal Transaction Advisor for GAS IPPPP Bid Window 2.
The IPP Office seeks a Legal Transaction Advisor for the Gas Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (GAS IPPPP) Bid Window 2 in South Africa. Responsibilities include drafting RFPs and project agreements, evaluating bids, supporting financial close, providing legal advisory for disputes, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Deliverables include Power Purchase Agreements, Implementation Agreements, and legal due diligence reports. The team must have experience in gas-to-power projects and expertise in South African procurement laws. The tender closes on 14 September 2026.
Panel of Economic Development Advisors for IPP Office
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks to establish a panel of Economic Development (ED) advisors for the IPP Office over a five-year period. The advisors will provide specialist support in integrating economic development objectives into procurement planning, contract management, and supplier development. Key tasks include designing tender documents, evaluating bids, supporting localisation and industrialisation, and advising on B-BBEE and procurement legislation. Experience in infrastructure procurement and economic modelling is required. An online briefing session is scheduled for 04 September 2026, with submissions due by 17 September 2026.
Prequalification for Sanitation and Water Infrastructure in Limpopo.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa, on behalf of the Limpopo Department of Education, invites contractors to prequalify for constructing sanitation and water infrastructure at 135 schools across 16 districts in Limpopo Province. Deliverables include building new toilets, refurbishing facilities, drilling boreholes, installing water tanks, and erecting fencing. The project starts in October 2026 and completes by March 2027, as the first phase of a two-part procurement process.
Job Analysis and Evaluation Services for DBSA
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a professional service provider to conduct job analysis and evaluation services. This project involves reviewing and grading approximately 500 jobs using the REMeasure system, including project planning, standardizing job descriptions, facilitating validation committees, and presenting outcomes to governance structures. Following the initial phase, the provider will offer ad hoc job evaluation and description writing services over a five-year contract period at the DBSA offices. Deliverables include updated job descriptions, grading reports, and project progress reports. The project requires a team of experienced job evaluation experts certified in the REMeasure methodology.
Panel of Non-Revenue Water Contractors for Five Years
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks to establish a five-year panel of contractors for the National Water Partnerships Programme to reduce non-revenue water in South Africa. Contractors will handle leak detection, pipe replacement, meter installation, and billing system improvements, and provide financial investment with cost recovery through revenue sharing. The work includes community engagement and skills training for municipal staff. A compulsory virtual briefing is on 14 August 2026, with registration closing on 18 September 2026.
Canteen and Catering Services at DBSA.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a service provider to manage canteen and catering services for five years. The provider will serve meals and beverages to approximately 800 people and manage kitchen operations, menu preparation, and waste management. A professional team, including an Executive Chef and Site Manager, is required. Operations run Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:30, with responsibilities for hygiene and equipment maintenance. Bidders must provide a detailed cost breakdown, with annual pricing reviews based on the Consumer Price Index.
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