New Public-Private Partnership reforms fast-track infrastructure delivery
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Simplified approval process for smaller PPP projects valued below R2 billion
Smaller PPP infrastructure projects valued below R2 billion can use a streamlined approval process, with accounting officers empowered to approve certain project milestones internally while oversight continues through the PPP Advisory Unit.
- Who it is for
- Accounting officers and PPP project proponents for smaller PPP projects valued below R2 billion
- How to act on it
- Proceed under the revised PPP framework where accounting officers approve certain project milestones internally and the PPP Advisory Unit provides technical guidance and strategic recommendations prior to project progression.
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The amendments introduced a simplified approval process for smaller PPP projects valued at below R2 billion.
Partial reimbursement of development costs for bidders preparing unsolicited proposals
When preparing proposals, bidders may receive partial reimbursement of development costs even if they are not ultimately awarded the project.
- Who it is for
- Bidders preparing proposals for PPP projects under the USP process
- How to act on it
- Prepare and submit proposals; if not ultimately awarded, claim/receive partial reimbursement of development costs as provided for in the National Treasury provisions.
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National Treasury has introduced provisions that allow for partial reimbursement of development costs incurred by bidders in preparing proposals, even where they are not ultimately awarded the project.
Submission and evaluation of unsolicited bid proposals (USP) from private entities
Private entities can submit project concepts directly to government institutions under the Unsolicited Bid Proposal (USP) guideline, and these proposals will be evaluated through a fair and competitive procurement process.
- Who it is for
- Private entities submitting unsolicited PPP project concepts to government institutions
- How to act on it
- Submit project concepts directly to government institutions, ensuring they align with national development priorities and public interest objectives; then participate in the fair and competitive procurement process for evaluation.
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Private entities are now able to submit project concepts directly to government institutions, provided these align with national development priorities and public interest objectives.
Facts
Reference
S VALUED BELOW R2 BILLION
Amounts
R 2 000 000 000
Key Takeaways
- amendments to Treasury Regulation 16
- effective date: 1 June 2026
- projects valued below R2 billion
- introduction of unsolicited bid proposal (USP) guideline
- government aims to fast-track infrastructure delivery
- fiscal commitments and contingent liabilities framework effective since 31 October 2025
- government capacity building and fostering private investment
Dates
Opening Date
17 June 2026
Closing Date
31 October 2025