# THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS’ SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF (5) YEARS FOR AIDC-EC.

- **Reference:** B03/2026
- **Issuer:** [Eastern Cape - AIDC Development Centre Eastern Cape SOC Ltd](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eastern-cape-aidc-development-centre-eastern-cape-soc-ltd.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-06 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to provide external auditors’ services for a five-year period for AIDC-EC.** Target bidders are audit firms with valid SAICA (accountant) and IRBA registrations, proven government/public-sector audit experience, and capacity to allocate dedicated resources, meet PFMA/AGSA requirements, and provide CSD and tax-clearance compliance (plus required annexures and JV documentation as applicable).

#### Requirements
- Valid registration with SAICA and IRBA, plus latest IRBA review.
- CSD registration and active status; provide CSD number and proof.
- Tax compliance status; separate proofs for each party in JV/consortia.
- Delegation of authority if signing is by someone other than a director.
- Annexures A, C, D, E (Supplier Information, Bidders Disclosure, Data Processing, Preferential Points), and SBD 4 & 6.1.
- Evidence of dedicated audit resources (CVs, qualifications) and firm profile; experience with government audits.
- JV/Consortium documentation if applicable (JV agreement, board resolutions, signatory authority).
- Confidentiality, ownership, and ethics commitments as per bid document.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 06 November 2026 at 11:00 (see RFB 2-2026 BID DOCUMENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS FINAL.pdf).
- Submission in sealed bid envelopes at the Bid Box, delivered to 70 Prince Alfred Road, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, North End, Gqeberha, 6001 (Attention: Ms P Casa) (see RFB 2-2026 BID DOCUMENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS FINAL.pdf).
- Include one original signed hard copy and a PDF copy on USB, plus all attachments; late submissions are not accepted.
- Documents to complete/submit: Annexures A, C, D, E; SBD 4, SBD 6.1; Supplier Information; proof of CSD and tax compliance; address proof; JV documents if needed (see AIDC-EC Tenders – Standard Bid Document).
- Briefing: N/A (no briefing date stated in the document).
- Documents to obtain bid: (RFB 2-2026 BID DOCUMENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS FINAL.pdf) and (AIDC-EC Tenders – Standard Bid Document).

## Description

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS’ SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF (5) YEARS FOR AIDC-EC.

## Documents

- RFB 2-2026 BID DOCUMENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS FINAL.pdf..pdf
- RFB 2-2026 BID DOCUMENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS FINAL.pdf

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