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Development Bank of Southern AfricaRef: RFR 001.2026

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Collected on 22 August 2026

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This is an official update document from the Development Bank of Southern Africa regarding the tender RFR 001.2026, which aims to establish a five-year panel of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Performance-Based Contract (PBC) Contractors. The Q&A clarifies key aspects of eligibility, including recognition of non-municipal client experience, the option to bid as a standalone entity, CIDB grading requirements for joint ventures, and the need to meet both overall and individual evaluation criteria thresholds. The opportunity remains open for interested bidders to submit responses.

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Participation in the NRW PBC Contractor Panel

The Development Bank of Southern Africa is establishing a panel of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Performance-Based Contract (PBC) Contractors for a period of five years. Companies can apply to be included on this panel to potentially receive contracts for NRW reduction projects.

Who it is for: companies with experience in non-revenue water reduction projects or as NRW PBC contractors, including those with experience with non-municipal clients such as Other Organs of State
How to act on it: Submit a tender response as a standalone entity or as part of a joint venture, ensuring compliance with CIDB grading requirements and achieving at least 70 points overall and minimum threshold scores in each evaluation criterion

The document's recorded date is 18 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Reference

RFR 001.2026

Key Takeaways

RFR 001.2026
Non-Revenue Water (NRW)
Performance-Based Contract (PBC)
five years
18 August 2026
Addendum No. 1
70 points overall
minimum threshold per evaluation criterion
CIDB grading
joint venture
standalone entity
compulsory briefing meeting
07 August 2026
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Other Organs of State