Appointment of a Forensic Handwriting Expert/Document Examiner to provide an expert opinion on disputed signaturesClosed

Overview

Appointment of a forensic handwriting expert / document examiner to provide an expert opinion on disputed signatures. The National Department of Health invites suitably qualified forensic handwriting experts to examine two disputed signatures on an Affidavit and an Attendance Register, compare them with known specimen signatures, and produce a comprehensive expert report suitable for disciplinary/legal proceedings. Bidders must have formal training in forensic document examination, demonstrated relevant experience, and professional registration where applicable. The evaluation includes administrative/compliance checks and a functional assessment of expertise, methodology, references, and report-writing capability. (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf)

Requirements

• Formal training in forensic document examination or questioned document examination (and relevant professional membership where applicable).
• Demonstrated experience with similar forensic handwriting/document examination assignments.
• Certified copies of qualifications and evidence of formal training; proof of professional membership where applicable.
• Evidence of relevant experience with client names, nature of assignment, and year completed; contactable references.
• One sample of expert writing/report demonstrating technical/report-writing capability.
• Compliance with bid submission requirements (SBD 3.3 pricing schedule) for price evaluation; administrative/compliance prerequisites include tax PIN, CSD registration, and applicable SBD forms. (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 02 September 2026 at 11:00 (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf).
• Submission method: Electronic submission via email to purchasing@health.gov.za. (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Company profile; Expert CV; certified qualifications; evidence of formal training; professional membership; list of similar assignments; contactable references; methodology/approach; sample expert report; completed SBD 3.3 – Pricing Schedule. (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf)
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance Status PIN; Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; completed SBD forms.
• Deliverables and fee structure: Core deliverables are Forensic Examination and Analysis, Draft Expert Report, and Final Expert Report; Optional services include Expert Attendance/Testimony and travel costs as applicable. Pricing must be on a fixed all-inclusive basis via SBD 3.3. (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf)
• Inquiries: respond to the sender at purchasing@health.gov.za. (DoH-333-2026-27-Advert.pdf)