The purpose of this tender is to identify and appoint suitable qualified bidders to form part of the panel of service providers for the provision of Internal Audit services and forensic investigations for the period of three (3) years.Closed

Overview

This tender seeks to establish a panel of qualified bidders to provide Internal Audit services and forensic investigations for a 36-month period. It is issued by uThukela Water (Pty) Ltd as a Framework Contract for the provision of internal auditing and forensic auditing services. Bidder eligibility centers on South African professional audit/forensic capabilities, with documentation and registrations aligned to public-sector procurement norms (CSD, tax, BBBEE). The briefing is at 79 Harding Street, Newcastle.

(Document references: STR2027-BID-001 PROVISION OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND FORENSIC AUDITING FINAL .pdf; Uthukela water 12x4 1.pdf)

Requirements

• Registration and compliance:
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Tax compliance (SARS), with TCS PIN or CSD number; for foreign bidders, Part B:3 handling.
• Municipal good-standing proof; latest municipal account statements.
• BBBEE documentation (verification certificate or sworn affidavit for eligible entities).
• Mandatory bid documents: MBD 1, MBD 3.1 (firm prices), MBD 3.2, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.1, MBD 8, MBD 9; pricing schedules.
• If bidding as a Joint Venture/Consortia: JV/consortium agreements, Pins for all parties, and a consolidated BBBEE certificate.
• Minimum functionality score of 70% to qualify for panel inclusion; 80/20 preference at quotation stage.
• Panel validity: 120 days, with potential annual expansion of the panel.
• Commercial terms: prices must align with AGSA guidelines for professional audits; travel/disbursements governed by government practice notes; 30-day standard payments.

(Notes drawn from STR2027-BID-001 and related pricing and conditions sections.)

How to Apply

• Obtain bid documents from the uThukela Water website on 21 August 2026. (see STR2027-BID-001.pdf)
• Prepare sealed bids, clearly marked with “BID NO: STR2027-BID-001 INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES,” with bidder name/address on the back.
• Deposit in the Tender Box at 79 Harding Street, Newcastle, by 12:00 on 21 September 2026; bids opened publicly.
• Include required forms and documents: MBD 1, MBD 3.1, MBD 3.2, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, Proof of municipal accounts, CSD/TCS docs, JV/consortium docs if applicable. (See STR2027-BID-001.pdf)
• Adhere to submission rules (no fax/email; black ink; official forms only; corrections initialled; questions via listed contacts).
• Clarifications: Technical inquiries to Mzamani Khoza; Procurement inquiries to Xolile Mgaga.

(Document references: STR2027-BID-001.pdf; Uthukela water 12x4 1.pdf)