SASRIA SOC Limited has issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP2026/35) for the provision of asset management services for infrastructure funds and mandates. This strategic procurement initiative aims to partner with capable, experienced financial service providers to manage and grow SASRIA’s infrastructure investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term financial objectives and risk appetite.
Scope of Services
The appointed service provider will be responsible for delivering comprehensive asset management solutions tailored to infrastructure investments. Key deliverables include:
- Designing and managing a proposed segregated or pooled investment structure, including the Sasria investment agreement and dealing rights.
- Defining eligible instruments and establishing target, minimum, and maximum weights for interest-bearing instruments, cash, listed or public debt, and private debt.
- Implementing a flexible income sleeve to support the broader infrastructure mandate.
- Providing fee scale pricing for portfolios ranging from R0 to R3 billion, with a strict condition that no performance fees will be considered.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a complete and compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:
- A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit. For joint ventures or subcontracting arrangements, valid certificates from all participating parties and a signed subcontracting agreement are required.
- A comprehensive Technical Proposal aligned with the technical evaluation criteria.
- A detailed Financial or Price Proposal adhering to the specified pricing model.
- Successful registration on the Sasria Online Tender Portal prior to the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous, multi-level evaluation process to ensure the selection of a highly competent and compliant partner:
- Level 1: Governance Verification – Assessment of regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards.
- Level 2: Technical Evaluation – Detailed review of the proposed investment strategy, team expertise, and alignment with the infrastructure mandate.
- Level 3: Preference Point System – Application of the preferential procurement framework to balance cost-effectiveness with transformation goals.
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Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Bidders must submit their proposals exclusively via the Sasria Online Tender Portal. It is the bidder’s responsibility to register on the portal and familiarize themselves with the system well before the deadline. All correspondence and submissions will be managed through this platform. For registration assistance, bidders may contact Procurement@sasria.co.za. The strict closing time for submissions is 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 02 December 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. For technical enquiries, contact Thandeka Ngozi at 011-214-0800 or Thandekan@sasria.co.za.
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
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