# Research and Advisory Services for the Finance Environment

> This tender closed on 2026-10-13.

- **Reference:** 10415546R
- **Issuer:** [Rand Water](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/rand-water.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-13 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Financial services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/K64.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Rand Water seeks a professional service provider to deliver Research and Advisory Services for the Finance Environment, to enable a future-fit, insights-driven finance function.** Bidder should have strong Finance transformation, ERP/technology advisory (e.g., Oracle), governance, data analytics, and talent development capabilities, with public sector experience. The service provider must be an established research organisation with a verifiable client base of 5,000+ enterprises and offer 3 user licenses. Compliance factors include B-BBEE (SANAS certificate or sworn affidavit), COIDA, and VAT considerations.

#### Requirements
- Evidence of previous related Finance transformation engagements (signed reference letters or completion certificates with project details).
- Demonstrated HR capacity: project team organogram showing PM, Accounts Manager, relevant SMEs, and clear reporting lines.
- Demonstrated equipment/resource capacity: On-Demand Research Tool, Governance/Risk/Audit frameworks, and AI capability (e.g., chatbot).
- A detailed Work Breakdown/Project Programme with clear durations and timelines.
- Mandatory compliance documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), Company Resolution Letter, COIDA Certificate; B-BBEE documentation (SANAS certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs); VAT registration status; Tax compliance status.
- Eligibility threshold: bidders must meet a minimum functionality score of 70% to proceed to price evaluation; price is evaluated on an 80/20 basis.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 13 October 2026 at 11:00. (RFQ 10415546R)
- Submission method: email bids to bsithole@randwater.co.za (cc: tmorare@randwater.co.za) per the RFQ.
- Documents to complete/submit: use official forms (RW SCM 00016 F Rev.11) and provide: SBD 4, Company Resolution, COIDA, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, VAT details, Pricing Schedule, HR Capacity details, and Returnable Documents for scoring. Pricing must cover all items in the Pricing Schedule; VAT included.
- Returnable docs: B-BBEE verification or sworn affidavit; Functionality scoring documents; SBD4; COIDA; Company Resolution.
- Briefing: none (no non-compulsory briefing session).
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ 10415546R materials; see Technical Returnable Schedules for returnables and pricing (10415546R Technical Returnable Schedules.pdf). The RFQ requires costing across defined items and a 70% functionality threshold to be evaluated further.

## Description

Research and Advisory Services for the Finance Environment

Research and Advisory Services for the Finance Environment

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- Requeat For Qoutation 10415546R Research and Advisory Services for the Finance Environment.pdf..pdf
- 10415546R Technical Returnable Schedules.pdf..pdf
- Requeat For Qoutation 10415546R Research and Advisory Services for the Finance Environment.pdf
- 10415546R Technical Returnable Schedules.pdf

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