# Appointment of a Service Provider for Purposes of Undertaking a Comprehensive Bankable Feasibility Study for the Required Bulk and Reticulation Infrastructure (Water, Sanitation, Electricity, Waste Management, Roads and Stormwater), for the Nkuna City Smart Town and Adjacent Villages

> This tender closed on 2026-09-08.

- **Reference:** DBSA-RFP 132/2026
- **Issuer:** [Development Bank of Southern Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/development-bank-of-southern-africa-2.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-08 23:55 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-14 14:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md), [Water, waste, remediation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/E.md), [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to undertake a comprehensive bankable feasibility study for the bulk and reticulation infrastructure (water, sanitation, electricity, waste management, roads and stormwater) for the Nkuna City Smart Town and adjacent villages.** The assignment is for a multidisciplinary infrastructure feasibility study, seeking qualified South African firms or consortia with civil and electrical engineering, financial modelling, environmental, legal and town-planning capabilities to deliver a bankable business case aligned to public financing guidelines.

#### Requirements
- Operate in South Africa; register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); provide BBBEE status and tax compliance.
- Submit on official bid forms; two-folder tender (Folder 1: technical/qualifications; Folder 2: pricing) with pricing in Annexure A.
- Provide CVs and evidence for senior technical experts (civil, electrical, financial modeller, town planner, legal expert, environmentalist) per eligibility and functionality criteria.
- For consortia: designate a lead entity and provide lead details; each party must meet applicable requirements (CSD, TCS, etc.).
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session; no physical bids; electronic submission only via the DBSA process.
- Foreign bidders may need additional information; standard bid documentation and SBD/annexures to be completed (e.g., Annexure B, C, F–K).
- Price and evaluation framework follows first-stage administrative responsiveness, second-stage functionality (minimum 75/100), and third-stage price with PPPFA preferences; bid validity period 120 days.
- Briefing and submission timelines and access are governed by the attached RFP document (RFP132/2026 APPOINTMENT...) and the online submission process.

#### How to Apply
- Compulsory briefing: online via Microsoft Teams on 14 August 2026 at 14:00 (Johannesburg time) via the session link. (RFP132.2026 APPOINTMENT...)
- Clarifications: submit queries to vusiscm@dbsa.org by 21 August 2026 16:30; responses published to all bidders.
- Submission: electronic only; bidders will be given a OneDrive upload link after clarifications. Final closing date per the RFP is 26 August 2026 at 23:55; no physical bids accepted. (RFP132.2026 APPOINTMENT...)
- Documents to submit: Part A–D, Annexure A (pricing) and Annexures B, C, F–K, plus CVs, project references, and evidence of pre-qualifying criteria. Ensure English responses; pricing in a separate folder.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration, SARS tax compliance PIN/TCS, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; for joint ventures, each entity must provide compliance documents.
- Evaluation: adhere to the First Stage (administrative), Second Stage (functional ≥75/100), and Third Stage (price with PPPFA); bid remains open for 120 days after closing. (RFP132.2026 APPOINTMENT...)

## Description

Appointment of a Service Provider for Purposes of Undertaking a Comprehensive Bankable Feasibility Study for the Required Bulk and Reticulation Infrastructure (Water, Sanitation, Electricity, Waste Management, Roads and Stormwater), for the Nkuna City Smart Town and Adjacent Villages

## Documents

- Tender Volume
- Addendum 01
- Addendum 02
- RFP132.2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PURPOSES OF UNDERTAKING A COMPREHENSIVE BANKABLE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE REQUIRED BULK AND RETICULATION INFRASTRUC.pdf..pdf

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