uThukela Water (Pty) Ltd has published an open tender (STR2027-BID-001) inviting suitably qualified service providers to join a panel for the provision of internal auditing and forensic investigation services over a three-year period.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
The tender seeks to establish a panel for assisting the water utility with internal audit and forensic investigation functions on an as-and-when basis . Bids close on 21 September 2026 at 12:00 PM, with no compulsory briefing session. Documents are available for download from 21 August 2026 on the uThukela Water website www.uthukelawater.co.za.
Scope of Work
The appointed service providers will assist with a comprehensive range of audit and investigation services including:
- Development of a three-year internal audit strategic plan
- Risk-based internal audit control and compliance reviews
- Performance review audits and UIFW expenditure investigations
- Information Technology, Financial, Occupational Health and Safety, Probity, Business Process, and Human Resources Audits
- Provision of final reports with findings and recommendations
- Risk mitigation and control advice to management
- Attendance at audit committee and executive management meetings
- Close collaboration with external auditors
Evaluation Process and Functionality Criteria
Bids will be evaluated in two stages: SCM Compliance and Technical Evaluation . A minimum 70% functionality score is required to qualify for the panel. The evaluation criteria differ for the two categories:
Category A: Internal Audit Services (100 points total)
- Company Experience (30 points): 4 reference letters for internal audit activities at local government sphere
- Key Personnel (70 points): Director experience and qualifications, Project Leader certifications, Process Engineer and IT Expert qualifications
Category B: Forensic Investigation Audit (80 points total)
- Company Experience (30 points): 4 reference letters for forensic investigation activities
- Key Personnel (50 points): Director experience and qualifications
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Mandatory Documentation
Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including:
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin or CSD Master Registration Number
- Company registration certificate
- All MBD forms fully completed and signed
- Recent CSD Summary sheet with valid tax compliant status
- Municipal utility bill or lease agreement with landlord letter confirming responsibility
- Authority to sign bid document
Preference Points (80/20 System)
Specific goals allocation includes:
- Locality: 20 points for uThukela Water area of jurisdiction, 15 points for KwaZulu-Natal, 10 points for outside KZN
All prices must be inclusive of VAT. The bid will remain valid for 120 days. For technical enquiries, contact Mzamani Khoza at mzamani.khoza@uthukelawater.co.za; procurement enquiries to Xolile Mgaga at Xolile.Mgaga@uthukelawater.co.za.
Document Links:
Main Tender Document
Advert Document
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