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Treasury provides update on funding programme
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National Treasury’s early fulfillment of its $3.2B foreign funding target means no new foreign-currency RFPs will be issued for the rest of 2026/27, pushing opportunities to 2027/28. This reflects a strategic pivot to concessional financing, which may favor suppliers aligned with development finance institutions’ priorities.
Bidders specializing in foreign-funded projects must adjust timelines and target 2027/28 opportunities, while aligning with concessional financing criteria (e.g., sustainability, long-term impact).
No further foreign currency RFPs will be issued in 2026/27, with funding processes resuming only in 2027/28 under revised conditions.
The pause in foreign-currency RFPs could temporarily reduce competition in certain sectors, while the focus on concessional financing may lead to more structured, long-term procurement pipelines across government departments.
Suppliers with strong ESG credentials or partnerships with DFIs/multilateral banks may gain an edge in 2027/28 tenders. Monitor Treasury’s 2027/28 borrowing strategy for sector-specific priorities.
Future tenders may incorporate stricter concessional financing compliance requirements, including reporting and impact metrics.
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