EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE PLC INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO) AND SELF-LISTING

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) previously a mutual company limited by guarantee started its operations in 1998. DSE has 21 listed companies whose total market capitalization is TZS 24.5 trillion, it also has listed corporate and government bonds worth TZS 4 trillion.

The DSE has recently changed its formation and name from a mutual company limited by guarantee to a public limited company limited by shares and from Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Limited to Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Public Limited Company.

The objective of these changes is to enhance DSE’s operational, financial and governance structures and capabilities so as it can efficiently execute its mandates in line with DSE strategic objective: i.e. to be the focal point for long-term capital raising by private enterprises and public sector within the economy via provision of efficiency infrastructure, systems and listing platform for multi-financial products.

In line with the above, the DSE intends to offer its shares for subscription by the public through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and self-list into the Exchange.
This is therefore an invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) by eligible firms to provide the following consultancy services:

1. Lead Transaction Advisor;
2. Co-Sponsoring Stockbrokers;
3. Legal Advisor;
4. Reporting Accountant;
5. Public Relation Firm; and
6. Lead Receiving/Collecting Bank.

Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting firm’s profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skilled staff. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Selection of firms that will be invited for submission of proposals will be on quality bases.

Interested eligible firms may obtain further information from the DSE offices, Golden Jubilee Towers, 14th Floor, PSPF Building, Ohio Street, P.O Box 70081 Dar es Salaam. Telephone: +255 22 2128983; Fax: +255 22 2133849; email: info@dse.co.tz from 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m on Monday to Friday.
One original and three copies of written EOIs must be delivered in a sealed envelope, addressed to the CEO, Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and must be hand-delivered on or before 2.00 p.m on 21th July 2015.
Late EOI shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE