Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) Tenders & RFQ's

The development bank of southern africa (DBSA) requires a professional service provider to plan, design, monitor and complete the lurhwayizo sss (a combined school with 641 learners) in the eastern cape, covering fidpm stages 1 to 7. The scope includes assessment, sdp and cost estimate approval, concept design, documentation, procurement, monitoring, and final account and close-out, with works such as new classroom and administration blocks, a science lab, computer room, library, dining and nutrition centre, sanitation upgrades, water and electricity infrastructure, fencing and decanting with prefabricated classrooms. The most consequential consideration is that bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to financial evaluation, with price weighted at 80% and b-bbee at 20%.

The development bank of southern africa (DBSA) is appointing a professional service provider to support the implementation, management and coordination of informal settlements upgrading programmes for metros and secondary cities under the national treasury cities support programme. Bidders must attend a compulsory online briefing on 18 september 2026 at 11h00, submit separate technical and price folders via a requested onedrive link by 16h00 on 6 october 2026, and achieve a minimum 70 out of 100 on functional criteria to proceed to price and preference (80/20 split). The contract will be governed by a service level agreement with DBSA.

The development bank of southern africa is procuring grouting and water pressure (lugeon) testing services for grout holes, requiring bidders to complete grout hole report forms and calculations using the lugeon method. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must perform five consecutive water pump-in tests per stage at specified pressures and durations, and calculate lugeon values accurately, with grout mix specifications including cement, ucs additive, and water.

This tender invites contractors to submit proposals for the construction of hotel rooms, a conference center, parking area, associated external works, and refurbishment of a boma facility at nylsvlei nature reserve, on behalf of limpopo economic development environment and tourism (ledet). The scope is designated as work package a. Interested contractors should be experienced in construction and civil engineering projects, and must comply with all tender conditions as specified in the RFP documents.

The development bank of southern africa seeks a transaction advisor to conduct a bankable feasibility study, cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling, project preparation, and develop procurement documents for performance-based contract projects aimed at reducing non-revenue water in thembelihle and kai garib local municipalities. The annexure provides detailed baseline infrastructure, metering, consumption, loss, and billing data across four district metered areas in thembelihle municipality to inform the study. The most consequential requirement is the bidder's ability to translate this granular technical and financial data into a bankable feasibility study and procurement-ready pbc documents for two municipalities.

The development bank of southern africa seeks a service provider to conduct a feasibility study for establishing the south african sovereign wealth fund (saswf) and the pan-african wealth fund (pawf) as strategic development finance institutions and g20 legacy initiatives. The study must cover institutional design, governance, capitalisation, investment mandates, legal frameworks, stakeholder engagement, blended finance, regional integration, climate finance, and infrastructure financing. The single most consequential requirement is the mandatory attendance at a compulsory briefing session on 8 september 2026 and the assembly of a highly qualified multidisciplinary team with proven experience in sovereign wealth funds, development finance, and infrastructure investment, which will be rigorously evaluated against a 70-point technical threshold.

The development bank of southern africa seeks technical transaction advisors to support two gas independent power producer procurement programmes. Gas bid window 1 requires review of existing RFP packs, bid documents and evaluation reports, plus commercial and financial close activities. Gas bid window 2 covers four workstreams: RFP drafting and stakeholder alignment with ntcsa and lng infrastructure partners; RFP optimisation through market engagement; evaluation of up to 10 bids including benchmarking and bafo processes; and commercial and financial close for the preferred bidder. All fees are quoted in ZAR million, VAT inclusive, with travel and accommodation as separate pre-approved cost items.

The ipp office is establishing a panel of service providers to provide legal transaction advisory and specialist legal services for independent power producer procurement and related strategic initiatives over a 5-year period. Bidders must submit reference letters completed directly by their clients, on the client’s official letterhead, as verifiable confirmation of prior relevant experience; the letters must not be prepared or signed by the bidder.

The development bank of southern africa (DBSA) is appointing a professional service provider to complete the refurbishment and upgrading of the hugo bierman building within the simonstown naval base in the western cape. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, b-bbee 20). The single most consequential requirement is the compulsory on-site tender briefing, as attendance is a pre-qualifier for the tender.

This RFP seeks a service provider to support the infrastructure finance and implementation support agency (ifisa) with infrastructure finance and implementation support. The bid is issued by the DBSA under RFP166/2026. bids must be submitted electronically via a link requested from the DBSA; NO physical bids are accepted. The closing date is 30/09/2026 before 23:55. The evaluation follows three stages: stage 1 – responsiveness and eligibility (including pre-qualifying criteria), stage 2 – functional evaluation with a minimum threshold of 70%, and stage 3 – price evaluation using the 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 b-bbee). Bidders must attend a compulsory tender briefing and have their attendance recorded. The DBSA may reject incomplete or non-compliant bids. Bidders must disclose conflicts of interest and notify the DBSA of any errors after submission. The DBSA may cancel the RFP at its discretion. Bids become the property of the DBSA upon submission, but bidders retain intellectual property rights.

The development bank of southern africa is appointing a service provider for cleaning and pest control services for ippo for a five-year period. The contract value is calculated over five years with a 5% annual increase allowed, and pricing must cover all activities including transport, relievers and the full scope.

Demolition and removal of structural concrete and concrete paving blocks as part of the tzaneen dam project for the department of water and sanitation, with the development bank of southern africa acting as implementing agent. The successful bidder will execute the works under the management and supervision of the main contractor, dws construction north (pty) ltd, and must accept appointment as principal contractor under the construction regulations 2014. A performance guarantee must be provided within 14 days of the agreement taking effect, and pricing is submitted via a bill of quantities.