APPOINTMENT OF A TRANSACTION ADVISOR TO UNDERTAKE A BANKABLE FEASIBILITY STUDY, DEVELOP A BUSINESS CASE, AND PROVIDE TRANSACTION IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT, UPGRADE, AND LONG-TERM OPERATION OF PILANESBERG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTClosed

Overview

This RFP seeks the appointment of a Transaction Advisor to undertake a bankable feasibility study, develop a business case, and provide transaction implementation support for the redevelopment, upgrade, and long-term operation of Pilanesberg International Airport. Bidders should have multidisciplinary transaction advisory capability across technical, financial, legal, regulatory, and procurement work, with experience in large infrastructure projects (aviation/airport upgrades preferred) and public-sector delivery. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience delivering bankable feasibility studies and business cases for major infrastructure projects (aviation experience advantageous).
• Ability to provide end-to-end Transaction Advisory services across Stage 1 inception, Stage 2A bankable feasibility, Stage 2B business case, and Stage 3 implementation, with stage-specific reports.
• Compliance with IDC general bid conditions and mandatory returnable schedules, including Board resolutions, ID copies, tax clearance, B-BBEE, disclosures, and privacy requirements. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)
• Capable of providing procurement/implementation support, contracting, funding close, and SLA alignment; risk management and compliance with FICA/CRAD checks.
• Willingness to participate in pre-submission enquiries, adhere to the 120-day bid validity, and submit via IDC’s electronic platform. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 27 October 2026 at 11:00. Bid responses must be electronic and uploaded to IDC’s dedicated platform (T57/10/26). Platform supports up to 50MB files. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)
• Enquiries: by 12 October 2026 16:00; IDC will publish consolidated responses on its website within two days after the closing enquiry date. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)
• Documents to submit (Returnable Schedules): Cover Page, Schedule 1 (Executive Summary), Schedule 2 (Board Resolution, company rep ID, Annexures 2–8), Schedule 3 (Response to Section 2), Schedule 4 (Price/Cost Proposal). Include B-BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs, and financial statements. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications: CSD checks, tax compliance status, POPIA compliance where applicable; potential background checks and FICA verification. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)
• Briefing: Briefing address at 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2146. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid documents: IDC dedicated platform links provided in the RFP. (T57-10-26_Pilanesburg International Airport Upgrade.pdf)