# 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 months

> This tender closed on 2026-08-14.

- **Reference:** DFFE-B004
- **Issuer:** [Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-14 11:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-15 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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 months

## Documents

- dffeb004.26.27\_feasibilitystudyandbusinesscase.pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries](https://www.dffe.gov.za)

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