# Appointment of Technical Transaction Advisor to Support the Independent Power Producers’ Office (IPP Office) for Assessment of a Proposed Conversion of the Peaker Facilities from Diesel to Gas-Fired and the Extension of the Term of the Power Purchase Agreements

> This tender closed on 2026-08-31.

- **Reference:** DBSA-RFP 108/2026
- **Issuer:** [Development Bank of Southern Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/development-bank-of-southern-africa-2.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31 23:55 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-18 10:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**DBSA invites bids for the appointment of a Technical Transaction Advisor to support the IPP Office in assessing the proposed conversion of Avon and Dedisa peaking plants from diesel to gas-fired and in extending the term of the PPAs.** Bidders should be professional engineering/energy advisory firms with demonstrated experience in gas-fired power, PPA assessment, and complex technical–financial transactions, and must comply with SA procurement rules (CSD, Tax Compliance Status, BBBEE). 

#### Requirements
- Lead Team Leader: Postgraduate degree in Engineering (NQF9+) and professional registration with ECSA or equivalent.
- Team: at least three team members with an engineering degree (BSc/BEng or BTech); submit CVs; Team Leader CV must show gas/thermal power project lifecycle experience.
- Technical advisory track record: proven experience in evaluation of technical proposals in energy, with projects ≥50MW/MVA and in operation; provide reference letters.
- Methodology: clear project plan, understanding of gas-conversion, and technical due diligence; detailed deliverables.
- Compliance: attendance at compulsory briefing; SA bidders must be on CSD, provide Tax Compliance Status, BBBEE certificate/sworn affidavit; submissions on official forms; adhere to GCC and procurement rules.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing session: 18 August 2026, online via Microsoft Teams (mandatory).
- Questions/clarifications: allowed until three working days before submission; responses published to all bidders.
- Deadline: Closing 31 August 2026 at 23:55. Tender validity 120 days.
- Submission: electronic submission only via the DBSA submission link; no physical bids accepted. OneDrive link for uploading documents will be issued upon request; request deadline 28 August 2026 at 16:00.
- Documents to submit: official bid documents (Part A–E) and Annexures B–I; pricing schedule (Annexure A1); CSD/TCS proof; BBBEE documentation; sign-off on required forms (as per Part C checklist).
- Where to obtain documents: bid documents are issued electronically as part of RFP108/2026; refer to the RFP parts for full list (Part A–E, Annexures). (RFP108/2026)

## Description

Appointment of Technical Transaction Advisor to Support the Independent Power Producers’ Office (IPP Office) for Assessment of a Proposed Conversion of the Peaker Facilities from Diesel to Gas-Fired and the Extension of the Term of the Power Purchase Agreements

## Documents

- Annexure A1
- Tender Volume
- ANNEXURE A1-PRICING SCHEDULE.pdf..pdf
- RFP108.206- TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR PEAKERS V2.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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