# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO APPOINT INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF GAS EXPLORATION DATA AND PILOT PROJECT RESULTS

- **Reference:** T59-10-26
- **Issuer:** [Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/industrial-development-corporation-of-south-africa-limited.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-06 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**IDC seeks to appoint independent technical advisors to conduct a technical review of gas exploration data and pilot project results for a Coal Bed Methane (CBM) project in Botswana.** Bidders should be consulting firms with CBM/unconventional gas, reservoir engineering, geology/geophysics, production engineering, LNG/gas commercialization, and independent due-diligence experience. The assignment requires professionals registered with recognised bodies (Pr Eng with ECSA or equivalent, or Pr.Sci.Nat with SACNASP or equivalent; international equivalents acceptable). The work is a three‑month engagement starting after award; bid responses are valid for 120 days. Proposals are due 6 November 2026 at 11:00, via IDC’s electronic tender link; questions due by 26 October 2026. Deliverables include a comprehensive technical report, site-visit verification, LNG/market interface assessment, and a readiness determination to progress development. (T59-10-26_RFP_appointment of Technical Advisors_conduct review gas exploration data.pdf) 

#### Requirements
- Professional registration: team must include a Pr Eng or Pr Sci Nat; or equivalents; proof of registration required. 
- Relevant CBM/unconventional gas experience: independent advisory, due diligence, and resource evaluation; minimum of three contactable references and three case studies. 
- Clear methodology and work plan: detailed approach to assessing subsurface data, pilot performance, deliverability, development assumptions, risks, and QA. 
- Qualifications of key personnel: team structure, CVs, and evidence of reservoir, geology, production, LNG/gas expertise. 
- Returnable schedules and compliance: Schedule 1–4, Annexures 1–8 (including tax compliance, B-BBEE, disclosures, shareholdings, POPIA where applicable), Board resolutions, and CSD/tax details as required. 

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **6 November 2026 at 11:00**; electronic submission via IDC’s dedicated link. Questions by 26 October 2026; IDC will post responses on the website. (T59-10-26_RFP_...pdf) 
- Documents to submit: Cover page, Executive Summary, Board resolutions, IDs, Annexures 2–8, Section 2 response, Schedule 3 (Section 2), Schedule 4 (Price Proposal). 
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD, tax compliance (PIN/TCS) per Annexures 3 and 7; VAT details if applicable. 
- Briefing/session details: enquiries only by 26 Oct 2026; no explicit mandatory briefing noted; site verification may be possible. 
- Where to obtain bid documents: via IDC tender portal/link provided in the metadata and attached RFP.

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO APPOINT INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF GAS EXPLORATION DATA AND PILOT PROJECT RESULTS

## Documents

- T59-10-26\_RFP\_appointment of Technical Advisors\_conduct review gas exploration data.pdf..pdf
- T59-10-26\_RFP\_appointment of Technical Advisors\_conduct review gas exploration data.pdf

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