The appointment of the professional service provider to undertake the feasibility study and business case (including a theory of change) for the establishment of the proposed Climate Change Response Fund (CCRF) for a period of 06 monthsClosed

Overview

The appointment of a professional service provider to undertake the feasibility study and business case (including a theory of change) for the establishment of the proposed Climate Change Response Fund (CCRF) for a period of 06 months. Bidders should have expertise in environmental management, climate finance, public sector governance, and legal/regulatory analysis relevant to climate finance and intergovernmental coordination.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Feasibility Studies and Business Case development, including a Theory of Change; strong track record with similar climate/financial governance Projects.
• Compliance with tax and supplier registration requirements (Tax Compliance Status or SARS PIN; Central Supplier Database registration).
• B-BBEE documentation (verification certificate or sworn affidavit) and ability to claim specific goals points.
• Completion of standard bidding forms: SBD1, SBD3.3 (pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; Annexure A (Pricing Schedule) and Annexure B (CV templates).
• Details for consortia/JVs/sub-contractors: separate TCS/CSD for each party; signed JV/sub-contracting agreements as applicable; letter of authority to sign documents.
• Foreign qualifications must include SAQA SAQA evaluation where applicable.
• Functionality scoring process with a minimum threshold (70%) to enter price/preference phase; bids assessed on price and 80/20 preference points (specific goals: Black ownership, Women, Persons with disabilities >50% each possible, 20 points each).
• Proposals must address six-month delivery, with deliverables including inception, literature review, stakeholder workshop, and Final Report (including a Theory of Change).

(Document references: these requirements are defined across the tender package in the attached file dffeb004.26.27_feasibilitystudyandbusinesscase.pdf.)

How to Apply

• Closing date and time: 14 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Non-compulsory briefing: 15 July 2026, 11:00–12:30 via MS Teams (document: dffeb004.26.27_feasibilitystudyandbusinesscase.pdf).
• Submission method: one master original document plus an electronic USB copy; bid documents deposited in the DFFE Bid Box at The Environment House, Pretoria (Arcadia). Enquiries to tenders@dffe.gov.za.
• Documents to submit: SBD1, SBD3.3 (pricing per Annexure A), SBD4, SBD6.1; CSD/tax PIN; BBBEE documentation; Subcontracting/JV documentation if applicable; CVs (Annexure B) for project leader and team; Letter of Authority; PAJA/compliance forms as required.
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; Tax Compliance; VAT considerations if applicable; SA qualification for foreign credentials if used.
• Questions/clarifications: submit in writing to tenders@dffe.gov.za at least seven calendar days before closing date.