DBSA tenders
There are 9 open DBSA tenders on VUZA right now. The next one closes on 17 July 2026. Free to browse, no signup.
Most active sectors: General Purpose, Construction & Engineering.
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Leadership Development Facility for National Treasury CSP
The Development Bank of Southern Africa seeks proposals for a Leadership Development Learning Facility to support the National Treasury Cities Support Programme. The project includes specialist facilitation, leadership programme design, executive event hosting, and knowledge case study production over 48 months in Tshwane and eight metropolitan municipalities. Deliverables include annual workplans, leadership events, peer learning exchanges, and case studies. Bidders must provide experts with experience in South African public service and metropolitan management, with fixed pricing for the four-year term.
Review of DBSA Delegation of Authority Framework.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa seeks a professional service provider to review and update its Delegation of Authority Framework and Master Delegation Matrix. The project includes analyzing governance structures, benchmarking, identifying gaps, and redesigning the framework for better decision-making. The provider will also develop an implementation guide and conduct training. Completion is expected within four months, with findings presented to the Board and Executive Committee. A compulsory briefing session is on 3 July 2026, and proposals are due by 17 July 2026.
Contractor for Drilling and Grouting at Tzaneen Dam.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a contractor for drilling and grouting works at Tzaneen Dam, Limpopo, as part of the Groot Letaba River Water Development. Tasks include exploratory drilling, pressure grouting for seepage control, cavity grouting, and drainage maintenance. Completion is required within 3 months from site handover. A mandatory site briefing is on 10 July 2026. Bidders need a CIDB grading of 6CE or higher and experience in similar projects over R8 million. The tender is valid for 90 days from the closing date of 22 July 2026.
Legal Advisors for Richards Bay Terminal Project.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks proposals for Legal Transaction Advisors for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal Private Sector Participation Project. The advisors will provide services including legal feasibility studies, financial modeling, and transaction structuring. Key tasks include drafting procurement documents and supporting financial close activities. The project spans three years, with core work in six months. Bidders need five years of experience in infrastructure projects over R500 million, and lead experts must have over 15 years of experience. The contract is fixed-price with no escalations, and DBSA may award the scope in full or part.
Occupational Health Services for DBSA for 60 Months.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a service provider to manage its occupational health clinic for 60 months. The provider must supply qualified clinical staff to deliver healthcare, occupational health and safety services, and wellness programs. Services include medical surveillance, injury management, health risk assessments, and travel clinic services, with national coverage across all provinces. The contract includes clinic governance, medical waste management, and medication dispensing. Compliance with relevant health and safety legislation is required. A briefing session is scheduled for 10 July 2026.
Legal Transaction Advisor for IPP Office.
The Independent Power Producers Office (IPP Office) seeks a Legal Transaction Advisor for a 36-month project to provide legal advisory services for converting the Avon and Dedisa Peaking Power Plants from diesel to gas. Responsibilities include legal due diligence, risk assessments, drafting project agreements, and supporting negotiations with stakeholders like NERSA and the National Treasury. Expertise in energy sector regulations is required. Deliverables include legal opinions, risk reports, and a final close-out report. Work will be conducted remotely and through stakeholder engagements.
Appointment of an Internet Service Provider for IPP Office.
The IPP Office requires an Internet Service Provider to supply data lines, VoIP services, and Mimecast email security for 36 months in Centurion. Deliverables include redundant 200Mb fibre lines, a hosted 3CX Professional VoIP solution with hardware, and premium Mimecast email protection. The provider must offer 24/7/365 monitoring and support with strict response times, have at least three years of industry experience, and provide five contactable references. A dedicated support team with relevant qualifications is required. The tender closes on 31 July 2026.
Transaction Advisor for Richards Bay Terminal Project
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks a Transaction Advisor for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal project. Responsibilities include legal, regulatory, financial, and technical advisory services to expand the terminal into a multi-user export facility. Key tasks involve feasibility studies, procurement document preparation, managing the Request for Proposal process, and supporting commercial and financial close activities. The project spans three years, with core advisory work completed in six months. A multidisciplinary team with expertise in engineering, finance, law, economics, and environmental science is required, each with at least 15 years of experience. The project demands a comprehensive work plan and strict governance and reporting standards.
Development of DBSA Carbon Market Framework Business Case.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) seeks proposals to develop a business case for its Carbon Market Framework. This involves a gap analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic roadmap creation for carbon credit trading and governance. The project requires a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in climate finance, economics, and carbon markets, and must be completed within six months. International bidders must partner with local providers. A briefing session will be held online on 22 July 2026, with submissions due by 10 August 2026.
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Common questions
- How do I apply for DBSA tenders?
- Find the tender here, open the official document from the source link, and submit your bid through the national eTenders portal or DBSA's own procurement channel before the closing date. You'll need an active CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration to bid. VUZA shows you what's open and points you to the source. It isn't where you submit.
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- No. Browsing DBSA tenders on VUZA is free and needs no account.
- How often are DBSA tenders updated?
- Daily. We re-read our South African procurement sources every day, so new DBSA opportunities and closing dates stay current. The official document is the copy that counts, so confirm the closing date there before you submit.