# Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop a Business Case for the Implementation of the Development Bank of Southern Africa Carbon Market Framework

> This tender closed on 2026-08-14.

- **Reference:** DBSA-RFP 117/2026
- **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:** 2026-07-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-14 23:55 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-22 10:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop a Business Case for the Implementation of the Development Bank of Southern Africa Carbon Market Framework.** This RFP invites professional consulting services to map the carbon market landscape, assess DBSA readiness, develop a robust business case and governance roadmap for carbon-market participation, and present actionable recommendations. Open to SA and foreign bidders; SA bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide SARS tax/pin details; foreign bidders may participate subject to local regulatory and tax compliance. A compulsory briefing is scheduled and bidders should prepare for electronic submission via a OneDrive link.

#### Requirements
- Proven qualifications and senior personnel in climate finance, carbon markets, business-case development, and financial modelling; CVs of key staff to be provided.
- Compliance: bid must be submitted on official forms; CSD registration and tax compliance (PIN/TCS) where applicable; BBBEE documentation; two-folder tender (Folder 1: qualification/functional, Folder 2: pricing).
- Evaluation: first stage confirms administrative responsiveness; second stage evaluates technical criteria (60% qualifications/skills; 40% approach/methodology); minimum technical threshold of 70; third stage awards on price and PPPFA rules. 
- Other: mandatory attendance at briefing; non-disclosure and anti-corruption compliance; due diligence on preferred bidder; 120-day bid validity; no physical bids; questions by 05 August 2026; final closing date in August 2026 (date per RFP). (RFP117/2026; Annexure A available as Annexure A Carbon Market Business Case). 

#### How to Apply
- Attend the compulsory briefing: 22 July 2026, 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (link provided in the RFP). 
- Submit requests for clarification by 05 August 2026 16:30; await OneDrive submission link for electronic upload (no fax/email bids). 
- Submit on official forms, using a two-folder structure: Folder 1 – Returnable/Functional; Folder 2 – Price/Financial Proposal (as per Part C). 
- Register and attach: CSD registration, SARS PIN/TCS; BBBEE status; lead entity details if in a consortium; Annexure A – Price Proposal (RFP117/2026 ANNEXURE A Carbon Market Business Case.pdf). 
- Submission deadline: 10 August 2026 at 23:55 (Telkom time) via the OneDrive link. Documentation is to be uploaded electronically; physical bids are not accepted. 
- For documents and further details, refer to the RFP documents attached to the notice (e.g., RFP117/2026 ANNEXURE A Carbon Market Business Case.pdf).

## Description

Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop a Business Case for the Implementation of the Development Bank of Southern Africa Carbon Market Framework

Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop a Business Case for the Implementation of the Development Bank of Southern Africa Carbon Market Framework

Briefing: Compulsory Briefing Session: 22 July 2026 @ 10H00 via Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- Tender Volume
- Annexure A
- Addendum 01
- RFP117.2026 ANNEXURE A Carbon Market Business Case.pdf..pdf
- RFP0117.2026 Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop a Business Case for the Implementation of the Development Bank of Southern Africa.pdf..pdf

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