The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has issued RFP022/2026, inviting qualified engineering and infrastructure consulting firms to submit proposals for the planning, design, and construction supervision of a roof replacement project at Addington Hospital in Durban.
The procurement notice was officially released in early March 2026 as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades in South Africa’s public healthcare system. The DBSA is acting as the implementing agency responsible for procuring professional services required to deliver the hospital upgrade project.
Scope of the Opportunity
The successful bidder will be appointed as the Professional Service Provider (PSP) responsible for multiple stages of project execution. These include:
- Technical planning and infrastructure assessments
- Detailed architectural and engineering design
- Tender documentation preparation for contractors
- Construction supervision and project management
- Compliance oversight during implementation
The project focuses specifically on roof replacement and structural upgrades at Addington Hospital, a major healthcare facility serving the Durban metropolitan area.
The contract is structured under South African procurement regulations, and proposals must comply with national laws governing public-sector tender processes. All submissions are required to be prepared in English and priced in South African Rand.
Who Can Participate
The tender is primarily targeted at:
- Engineering consulting firms
- Architecture and infrastructure design companies
- Construction project management specialists
- Multidisciplinary infrastructure advisory firms
Bidders are expected to demonstrate relevant experience in public infrastructure or healthcare facility upgrades, as well as the technical capacity to manage planning, design, and construction supervision responsibilities.
Strategic Context
Healthcare infrastructure upgrades remain a priority in South Africa’s public investment pipeline. Projects such as the Addington Hospital roof replacement are designed to improve facility resilience and extend the operational lifespan of key public hospitals while ensuring compliance with modern infrastructure standards.
For engineering consultancies and built-environment professionals, DBSA-led infrastructure tenders continue to represent one of the most accessible entry points into publicly funded construction programmes.
How to Engage
Interested firms must submit formal proposals in accordance with the DBSA’s RFP documentation and procurement rules. Late or non-compliant submissions may be rejected as part of the bank’s standard tender evaluation procedures.
Qualified bidders are encouraged to review the full tender documentation and prepare submissions that demonstrate technical expertise, financial capacity, and experience in comparable infrastructure projects.
