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

Procurement of a professional service provider to undertake the feasibility study and business case (including a Theory of Change) for the establishment of the Climate Change Response Fund (CCRF) for 6 months. Bidders should have expertise in climate finance, environmental management/sustainability, finance/economics, and governance; capable of delivering a feasibility study, a business case, and a Theory of Change for a public sector fund.

Document: DFFE-B004(26-27) ADVERT.pdf

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering Feasibility Studies and Business Cases (including Theory of Change) for climate finance or similar public sector funds; reference letters welcomed.
• Strong project leadership: qualifications in Environmental Management/Science, Sustainable Development, and Finance/Economics; CVs per Annexure B.
• Ability to complete deliverables within 6 months; include legal/governance, implementation roadmap, and a comprehensive Theory of Change.
• Compliance and procurement: complete SBD forms (SBD1, SBD3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1); CSD registration or SARS Tax PIN; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; JV/subcontracting agreements if applicable.
• Governance, PAJA-compliant processes, and anti-fraud controls; evidence of past successful projects and client references.
• Foreign qualifications must be SA-recognized or SAQA evaluated (where applicable).

How to Apply

• Deadline: 14 August 2026 at 11:00. Non-compulsory briefing: 15 July 2026, 11:00–12:30, via MS Teams (link in advert). (DFFE-B004(26-27) ADVERT.pdf)
• Submission: hard copy bid in the Bid Box at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria; also provide electronic copy on USB.
• Documents to submit (at minimum): SBD1, SBD3.3 pricing (Annexure A), SBD4 disclosure, SBD6.1 Preference Points, CSD/TIN or SARS PIN, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, JV/subcontracting docs if any, Letter of Authority, CVs per Annexure B, and Annexure C (Consent/Indemnity).
• Information session: Questions due seven days before closing; technical enquiries to Tenders@dffe.gov.za.
• Pricing: Annexure A and SBD3.3 pricing schedule; bid valid 120 days.
• Other: Pay attention to tax compliance, VAT if applicable, and privacy provisions (POPIA).

(Details drawn from the tender advertisement and terms of reference in the attached DFFE-B004(26-27) ADVERT.pdf.)