Tender-based finance & perfomance guarantees

The Development Bank of Namibia provides a range of products for tenderers and holders of contracts with Government, state owned enterprises and local authorities. Finance is provided on a cession-of-income basis.

Among others, the Bank can provide finance for:

• Supply and delivery of goods
• Provision of services
• Construction of infrastructure
• Performance guarantees

Letters of intent

In some instances, a Letter of Intent is required to qualify for a tender. Letters of intent to assess applications for tender-based finance are issued by Development Bank, but are in no way binding agreements on the Bank to provide finance. Find out procedures here...

Cession of income basis

Tender-based finance is designed for entrepreneurs who have limited operating capital and / or collateral. Development Bank agrees with tender-issuers or contract-issuers (employers) to receive income from the employer once specified project milestones have been reached. The Bank pays invoices on behalf of the tenderer or contractor to enable them to operate. The remaining balance is paid by the Bank to the recipient of tender-based finance after completion of the contract or tender, and after the Bank has received full payment from the employer.

Performance guarantees

Some tenders or contracts require performance guarantees. The Bank also offers performance guarantees.

Duration of finance

The duration of finance is determined by the duration of the tender or contract.

Alternative finance

Some tenderers or contractors with established businesses and sufficient collateral may not require tender-based finance. In these instances the Bank can provide:

• Short-term bridging finance
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• Finance for installment sales agreements

Find out about SME finance here...

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