NBFIRA Botswana: Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Hosting Services Tender Issued

• NBFIRA has issued a tender for hosting and management services for disaster recovery infrastructure in Botswana.
• Bidders must be registered with PPRA in specific categories to be considered for the award of the contract.
• The tender is subject to various regulatory frameworks, including LPS and EDD Presidential Directives.
• NBFIRA will email potential bidders during working hours between July 17, 2026, and require proof of payment for issuing tender documents.

Bidders must comply with these regulations to be considered for the award of the contract.

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) in Botswana has issued a tender for hosting and management services for disaster recovery infrastructure. The tender, which is open to locally registered companies, requires bidders to be registered with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) in specific categories. NBFIRA will email potential bidders during working hours between July 17, 2026, and will require proof of payment for issuing tender documents. The tender documents contain details on requirements, including a non-refundable fee of P250.00. Youth companies can purchase the Invitation to Tender (ITT) at 50% of the fee as per Presidential Directive CAB 14 (B)/2015.

The tender is subject to various regulatory frameworks, including the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Standardised Conditions of Tender for Services. The Local Procurement Scheme (LPS) and Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) Presidential Directives also apply to this tender. NBFIRA is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender offer, as stated in the tender documents. Bidders must comply with these regulations to be considered for the award of the contract.

Lawyers advising non-bank financial institutions in Botswana should take note of the upcoming deadline to submit proposals for disaster recovery infrastructure hosting services. Failure to comply may expose them to regulatory risks, as NBFIRA will be scrutinizing bids closely. The tender is a significant opportunity for companies to provide essential services to NBFIRA and demonstrate their capabilities. However, bidders must ensure they meet all requirements and adhere to the relevant regulations.

Lawyers advising non-bank financial institutions in Botswana should watch for the upcoming deadline to submit proposals for disaster recovery infrastructure hosting services, as failure to comply may expose them to regulatory risks.

Source: Original reporting via NBFIRA