REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST SCREENING AND REPUTATIONAL DUE DILIGENCE FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING 24 MONTHS AT ACSAClosed

Overview

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for a service provider to conduct conflict-of-interest screening and reputational due diligence for up to 24 months. Bidders should be consultancy firms with experience in integrity screening, conflict-of-interest investigations, reputational risk assessments, and strong data protection capabilities (POPIA), supported by relevant qualifications and references.

Requirements

• Proven experience in integrity screening, conflict-of-interest checks, and reputational due diligence (with client reference letters).
• Minimum of three proposed key personnel with CVs showing three+ years of relevant experience; qualifications include NQF Level 6+ and professional registration in forensic/compliance fields.
• Demonstrated methodology covering screening, vetting, verification, risk assessment, secure handling of information, and defined turnaround times.
• Strong data protection and confidentiality controls; POPIA compliance framework/policies.
• Price and functionality evaluation: mandatory Stage 1 criteria; Stage 2 functionality (minimum 70/100); Stage 3 price with 80/20 (or 90/10) preference framework; Stage 4 negotiations (where applicable).
• Security vetting may be required due to ACSA’s National Key Points status.
• Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., SBD 3.3 pricing, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Confidentiality/NDA, B-BBEE, tax/pin/CSD, VAT questionnaire) and responsive governance documentation. (RFQ 53603 Due Diligence at ACSA.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submissions due by 14 September 2026 at 13:00. Email submissions to acsarfq@airports.co.za; do not send as one attachment—split into at least four attachments (RFQ 53603 Due Diligence at ACSA.pdf).
• Clarifications deadline: 10 September 2026 by 12:00; responses circulated to all invited bidders.
• Submission method: email using official forms; late submissions will not be considered.
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance (SARS PIN or CSD number); TCS where applicable; CSD; VAT questionnaire if bidding as a joint venture/consortium; confidentiality/NDAs as part of the pack. (RFQ 53603 Due Diligence at ACSA.pdf)
• Briefing: Non-compulsory; N/A.
• Documents to complete/submit: SBD 3.3 pricing schedule; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; Declaration of Interest/PEP forms; BBBEE documentation; VAT questions; Confidentiality NDA; CSD/VAT/Tax docs. (RFQ 53603 Due Diligence at ACSA.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ package is distributed with the attached RFQ text; questions to Itumeleng Bosman (procurement) or acsarfq@airports.co.za. (RFQ 53603 Due Diligence at ACSA.pdf)