THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS INTO MATERIAL IRREGULARITIES FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS (7)Closed

Overview

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport seeks a service provider to conduct forensic investigations into material irregularities for a 12-month period. Bids are open to firms with forensic investigation capabilities, including planning, reporting, and potential testimony, for engagement in a public sector environment.

Requirements

• Proven forensic investigation capability and delivery of specified reports (planning/methodology, progress reports, inception deliverables, final phase, post-investigation support/testimony).
• Tax compliance: provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD number; allow verification; comply with SARS requirements.
• BBBEE: submit a BBBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) for preference points.
• Official forms: complete and submit on the prescribed bid forms (SBD 3.1 pricing, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.1/7.2); sign the contract form.
• Compliance: not employed by state; disclose any State-related relationships; procured in a fair, non-collusive manner.
• Pricing: firm prices; bid valid for 120 days; include delivery costs; delivery within 5 working days or as directed.
• Preference: 80/20 scoring (price 80; specific goals 20); 20 points for promoting KZN-located enterprises.

(Document specifics drawn from the attached Pricing Schedule and SCM forms; see ZNQ00455…pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 08 July 2026 at 11:00. Submit to the Bid Box at the Department of Transport, Head Office, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg (ZA). (ZNQ00455- THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS INTO MATERIAL IRREGULARITIES FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS (7).pdf)
• Submission method: sealed bid in the official bid documents; deposits in the bid box; do not post late.
• Documents to submit: completed official forms (SBD 3.1 pricing, SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, SBD 7.1/7.2 contracts); tax clearance or PIN/CSD; BBBEE documentation; signed authority to sign; contract forms.
• Registrations: SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate; CSD number if no PIN; ensure tax and supplier databases are in order.
• Enquiries: Dikeledi Mnyandu (Dikeledi.Mnyandu@kzntransport.gov.za, 033-355-8600).
• Briefing: briefing venue at 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg (details in attached documents).

Attachments reference: Pricing Schedule and tender pack sections (ZNQ00455…pdf).