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A consultant is required to conduct pre-feasibility studies for two distinct but complementary workstreams: the SORE Initiative, focused on shared ownership renewable energy opportunities, and the PIM (Priority Investment Mechanism), focused on identifying and prioritising catalytic economic development projects. The study will include stakeholder engagement, project concept refinement, site identification, and assessment across three specified municipalities.
- Who it is for:
- qualified consultants or firms with experience in economic development and renewable energy project assessment
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid in response to RFP143/2026 by following the official procurement process outlined in the tender documents
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is seeking a service provider to support the planning, coordination, facilitation, documentation, reporting, and logistics of stakeholder engagements, workshops, dialogues, consultations, town halls, roundtables, and related events as per the scope of work in RFP141/2026.
- Who it is for:
- qualified service providers with experience in stakeholder engagement and event management
- How to act on it:
- Submit a technical and financial proposal in accordance with the RFP requirements, ensuring pricing is separated into a dedicated folder and all assumptions are clearly stated.
The successful bidder will be appointed to deliver the design and development of the JTFM (Joint Technical Facilitation Mechanism), building on prior work such as the approved IKI Proposal, existing studies, and stakeholder engagement records. Access to these materials will be granted only after appointment.
- Who it is for:
- qualified bidders on RFP140/2026
- How to act on it:
- Submit a fixed-price proposal that includes a methodology outlining the number, format, and location of stakeholder engagements, with all associated costs such as travel and subsistence fully accounted for.
The successful bidder will gain access to the approved IKI Proposal, relevant studies, and records of prior stakeholder engagements after being appointed as the consultant for the JTFM project.
- Who it is for:
- the successful bidder on RFP140/2026
- How to act on it:
- Be selected as the winning bidder in the RFP process.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver canteen and catering services at its canteen for a period of five years. Bidders must meet pre-qualifying and responsiveness criteria, including submitting mandatory documents such as a valid Health Certificate and COIDA Letter of Good Standing as clarified in the Addendum.
- Who it is for:
- companies or service providers offering catering services
- How to act on it:
- Submit a complete bid package containing all required documents, including those specified in Annexures A to D and E(2), via electronic submission before the deadline.
A procurement opportunity for a consultancy to conduct an Economic Complexity Analysis and a Comprehensive Socio-Economic Analysis for the Eastern Cape, with specific technical and timeline requirements. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and propose suitable methodologies and platforms.
- Who it is for:
- qualified consultants or consortia with experience in economic complexity and socio-economic analysis
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid proposal that includes technical approach, methodology, team qualifications, and compliance with statutory and SBD documentation requirements
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a qualified service provider to conduct strategic analysis on how carbon markets can be used as a blended finance tool for infrastructure projects. The selected provider will assess carbon market opportunities in selected African countries, including high-level modelling, regulatory analysis, and recommendations for commercial bank participation, with alignment to BASEL III. All analytical models and tools developed during the project must be handed over to the bank upon completion.
- Who it is for:
- qualified service providers, consultants, and firms with expertise in carbon markets, infrastructure finance, and blended finance instruments
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal via the SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) form, including all required compliance documents such as CSD registration, SARS Tax Compliance Status, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and certified CIPC registration. International entities may submit equivalent documentation or partner with a South African entity that meets local compliance requirements.
This opportunity allows qualified consulting firms to submit bids for a fixed-scope assignment involving the delivery of twelve pre-feasibility studies. The studies must meet defined deliverables, methodologies, stakeholder engagement requirements, and reporting obligations as outlined in the RFP. Bidders must provide financial proposals based on these requirements without relying on hourly rates or post-award pricing adjustments.
- Who it is for:
- qualified consulting firms with experience in pre-feasibility studies for infrastructure projects
- How to act on it:
- Submit a financial proposal in accordance with the RFP requirements, including pricing for twelve pre-feasibility studies and compliance with deliverables, methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and reporting obligations.
Bidders can apply to provide consultancy services for the preparation of twelve pre-feasibility studies across three provinces—nine PIM studies (three per province in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Cape) and three SORE studies (one per province). The consultant will conduct assessments including technical, financial, social, environmental, and legal evaluations, with stakeholder engagement required only for the SORE workstream.
- Who it is for:
- qualified companies or consortia with relevant experience in pre-feasibility studies
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal in response to RFP143/2026, including reference letters, team qualifications, and a detailed costing based on 12 pre-feasibility studies as specified in the RFP.
Bidders must obtain a completed reference letter from their clients to confirm services rendered in past or current assignments. The letter must be filled out on the client's official letterhead, signed by an authorised representative of the client, and include details such as contract dates, duration, value, and description of services provided.
- Who it is for:
- bidders seeking to submit proof of past performance
- How to act on it:
- Obtain the reference letter template from the Development Bank of Southern Africa, have it completed and signed by the client on official letterhead, and submit it with the bid application.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa provides a standard CV template that includes sections for personal information, proposed position, education, employment history, key projects undertaken, and contactable references. This template is intended to be used by individuals or firms submitting proposals for projects.
- Who it is for:
- individuals or firms applying for project work with the Development Bank of Southern Africa
- How to act on it:
- Download and complete the CV template provided in Appendix A
A service provider will be sourced to deliver canteen and catering services at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) premises for approximately 800 people over a 5-year period. This includes food preparation, handling, storage, service, cleaning, and waste management, all conducted on-site.
- Who it is for:
- qualified catering service providers capable of meeting health and safety standards
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal in response to RFP150-2026 as per the published process and documentation.