Appointment of a Credible Service Provider to Assist the Development Bank of Southern Africa on Understanding Carbon Markets as a Blended Finance Instrument to Support Infrastructure DevelopmentClosed

Overview

Appointment of a credible service provider to assist the Development Bank of Southern Africa on understanding carbon markets as a blended finance instrument to support infrastructure development. This RFQ seeks a research-led consultancy to map voluntary and compliance carbon markets, assess readiness and bankability, explore blended-finance models, and deliver a formal final report with actionable recommendations for DBSA and partners (e.g., LDC). Bidders should have strong climate-finance, carbon-market, and infrastructure-finance expertise, with capability to provide case studies, stakeholder engagement, and a detailed cost/implementation plan.

Requirements

• Project lead with a master’s degree (NQF 9) in Climate Finance, Economics, Finance, Environmental Science or related field.
• Climate finance specialist with a master’s degree (NQF 9) in climate finance, environmental finance or related field.
• Team with at least two other members holding a degree (NQF 7+) in Economics, Environmental Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Original and valid BBBEE status verification (certificate or sworn affidavit) and compliance with National Treasury guidelines.
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submission of CSD number; SARS Tax Compliance Status or PIN; Tax compliance via SARS/E-Filing.
• Compliance with bid documentation: two-folder Tender (Folder 1 functionality, Folder 2 pricing), Annexure B (projects/references), Annexure C (CVs), SBD forms, and related declarations.
• Attendance at compulsory briefing; questions via DBSA channels; electronic submission via Onedrive links provided by DBSA.
• Bidders may require a formal contract or purchase order; confidentiality and IP provisions apply.

How to Apply

• Compulsory briefing: 21 August 2026 at 10:00 (Microsoft Teams) (RFQ058-2026.pdf).
• Submission deadline: 28 August 2026 23:55 (RFQ058-2026.pdf).
• Submission method: electronic via OneDrive link provided by DBSA; inquiries to joleenp@dbsa.org; link issues resolved with new links if needed (RFQ058-2026.pdf).
• Documents to submit: Annexure A (Pricing Schedule) and detailed pricing; Annexure B (project references); Annexure C (demonstrated team experience); SBD4 disclosure; SBD6.1 Preference Points; SBD7.1 contract form; any tax and BBBEE documentation (Annexure D–F series as applicable). Annexure A available separately (Annexure A-RFQ058-2026.pdf).
• Pre-qualifications: two-folder tender, compulsory briefing attendance, CSD registration, tax PIN, and BBBEE documentation.
• Where to obtain bid documents: attached RFQ documents and Annexures ( RFQ058-2026 and Annexure A-RFQ058-2026.pdf).