Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Issuing Organization
Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management AgencyLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
09 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
CNR Mountain mill and East Lake Road - worcester - Worcester - 6850
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158971
A request for bid (RFB) is issued for the provision of internal audit services over a 36-month period in the western cape. Open to qualified financial service providers, this is an open-tender process with a closing date of 9 july 2026.
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Description
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)The tender is also advertised on our website
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
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IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf
The Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA) is inviting bids for Internal Audit Services for a 36-month period. The tender (BOCMA RFB2026/01) requires service providers to deliver a range of audit services, including financial, performance, compliance, forensic, IT, and risk management audits, in alignment with international standards. The contract value is estimated not to exceed R50,000,000, and the evaluation follows an 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals like BEE compliance). The closing date is 09 July 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Date & Time
Thursday, 09 July 2026 - 14:00
Venue
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12 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Title of Document REQUEST FOR BID (RFB): INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS
Document Number BOCMA RFB2026/01
prospective bidders to provide Internal Audit Services to BOCMA for a period of 36 Months.
For A Period Of 36 Months
Bid number : bocma RFB2026/01
The Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA) is a public entity in terms of the National Water Act, Number , as amended. It is governed by the Board which is appointed by the Minister of Water and Sanitation. The Board as an Accounting Authority reports directly to the Minister of Water and Sanitation. The primary mandate of the BOCMA includes the management of its water resources in line with the National Water Act and the National Water Resource Strategy. Being a public entity, it has to comply with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and National Treasury Regulation, 2005 (NTR) as amended.
The BOCMA falls largely within the Western Cape Province. The BOCMA has 4 offices, the main office is based in Worcester and satellite offices is in George, Bellville and Clanwilliam.
The current staff compliment is 130
Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency is situated at the Breede Olifants Catchment Management Area with its head office in Worcester. We have around 16000+ customer base. The estimated number of creditors is around 125. We have around 130 employees in total. For detail financial information and non-financial information please check our latest annual report
Important Dates
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER){"closingDate":"09 July 2026","closingTime":"14:00 pm"}
Contact Information
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Ms Noxolo","email":"[email protected]","phone":"023 346 8000","department":"Finance","address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)Respondents should complete all the returnable SCHEDULEs/SBD forms listed below.
Returnable schedules
(All ANNEXUREs must be completed and returned by the Supplier(s) when submitting the bid.)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 1: Invitation to Bid (SBD 1)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 2: Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 3: Declaration of Interest (SBD 4)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 4: Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1)
20. Terms and general conditions
(a) All submissions must be received by the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency no
later than 14h00, Thursday the 09th day of July 2026. Respondents must submit their bids
before the closing date and time. No late submissions will be considered;
(b) All submissions and subsequent information received will become the property of the Breede-
Olifants Catchment Management Agency and will not be returned;
(c) Failure to complete all supplementary information will result in submissions being deemed null
and void and shall be considered “non-responsive” and therefore not considered;
(d) Telegraphic, telexed, faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted;
(e) Service Providers should submit 5 Copies of bids, one copy should be an original and clearly
marked Original and the remaining can be the copies of the Original.
“Bocma RFB 2026/01–“request for bids (RFB): internal audit services at
BREEDE – OLIFANTS CMA FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS” at the Tender Box of BOCMA
at Cnr Mountain Mill and East Lake Road; Worcester; 6850.
Bids may also be posted to: Attention: Acting: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER , BOCMA
RFB2026/01 Bids for Internal Audit Services ;Private Bag X3055,Worcester ,6850.
(f) Respondents or their representatives (including the courier services) must ensure that they
register their submissions in the Lodging Sheet at the Reception Desk of the above-mentioned
Breede-Olifants CMA Office, wherein they will indicate the name of the person delivering the
submission, the number of copies submitted, the time and date of submission and sign the
document.
(g) All Technical enquiries regarding this Request for Bids (RFB) must be directed to: - Mr Thobani
Khoza or Ms Noxolo Mafanya at Number: 023 – 346- 8000; Email: [email protected] and/
or [email protected] and all Supply Chain enquiries must be directed to Ms Noxolo
Mafanya or Mr Thobani Khoza ; Email: [email protected] and or [email protected].
(h) The contact persons reflected above shall be the only point of contact for this contract. Failure to
observe this requirement might lead to immediate disqualification of the respondent.
(i) The Breede-Olifants CMA reserves the right not to accept any submission
(j) Bidders must comply with Regulation 13(c) of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 which states
that “an employee in the public service shall not conduct business with any organ of state or be
a director of a public or private company conducting business with an organ of state, unless such
employee is in an official capacity a director of a company listed in ANNEXURE 2 and 3 of the
PFMA”
(k) Submission of a Request for Bids and its subsequent receipt by the Breede-Olifants CMA does
not represent a commitment on the part of the Breede-Olifants CMA to proceed further with any
Respondent or any project;
(l) No costs incurred by the Respondents in the preparation of their submission will be reimbursed;
(m) Public Liability - Breede-Olifants CMA shall not be liable in respect of any claims, damages,
accidents, etc. to persons, properties, vehicle rights, etc. that may arise from the carrying out of
this contract.
(n) Tender prices must remain valid for a period of 120 days (calculated from closing date of the bid).
21. Disqualification
It must be stressed that any queries relating to this request must be addressed only to
[email protected] and/ or [email protected] who are identified as contact persons for
this contract; Mr T Khoza or Ms Noxolo Mafanya: Supply Chain Management Unit Contact Number:
023 – 346 8000. The queries must be in writing addressed to the above-mentioned officials. The
queries must be sent to the above-mentioned officials before 01July 2026.
(a) Respondents are not to communicate in any manner or form whatsoever with members of Breede-
Olifants Catchment Management Agency’s personnel about the RFP until the preferred Supplier(s)
has been selected and the procurement process completed.
(b) Respondents are advised that should there be any contact with Breede-Olifants Catchment
Management Agency’s staff and the Adjudication Team which could in any way be seen or deemed
to constitute a conflict of interest, bribe or otherwise influence the process and the outcome thereof,
will result in immediate disqualification.
(c) Misrepresentation of information presented to the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency,
be it on capability statement or empowerment credentials will also lead to disqualification of the
respondent.
Returnable schedule 1: invitation to bid and the terms and conditions of bidding (sbd 1)
Sbd1
Part a
Invitation to bid
You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of the (name of department/ public entity)
BID NUMBER: BOCMA RFB2026/01 CLOSING DATE: 09 July 2026 CLOSING TIME: 14:00
Description internal audit services
Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street address)
Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Cnr Mountain Mill & East Lake Roads
Worcester
6850
Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:
CONTACT PERSON Noxolo Mafanya CONTACT PERSON Thobani Khoza
Telephone number 023 346 8000 telephone number 023 346 8000
Facsimile number facsimile number
E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
Supplier information
Name of bidder
Postal address
Street address
Telephone number code number
Cellphone number
Facsimile number code number
E-mail address
VAT registration
Number
Supplier tax compliance central
Compliance status system pin: supplier or
Database
No: MAAA
Are you the
ACCREDITED ARE YOU A FOREIGN BASED Yes No
REPRESENTATIVE IN Yes No SUPPLIER FOR THE GOODS
South africa for /services offered? [If yes, answer the
The goods [if yes enclose proof] questionnaire below]
/Services offered?
Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers
Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO
Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO
Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
System pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Below.
Part b
Terms and conditions for bidding
1. Bid submission:
1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be
Accepted for consideration.
1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not to be re-typed) or in the manner
Prescribed in the bid document.
1.3. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the
Preferential procurement regulations, the general conditions of contract (gcc) and, if
Applicable, any other special conditions of contract.
1.4. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (sbd7).
2. Tax compliance requirements
2.1 Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.
2.2 Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued by SARS to
Enable the organ of state to verify the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.
2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Www.SARS.GOV.ZA.
2.4 Bidders may also submit a printed tcs certificate together with the bid.
2.5 In bids where consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved; each party must submit
A separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.
2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd),
A csd number must be provided.
2.7 NO bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors
Who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members persons in the
Service of the state.”
Signature of bidder: ...................................................
Capacity under which this bid is signed: ...................................................
(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution)
Returnable schedule 2 – price schedule
Bidder: _________________________________
It is understood that internal audits are based on hourly rates and that budgets should be compiled
based on the estimated hours as indicated below. Financial bids will be compared based on
estimated amounts and estimated hours. An assessment will be made if the hours proposed below
will be sufficient enough to cover the detailed scope of work. Firms are required to submit a table of
hourly rates as per the table below.
Rates should be inclusive of overheads and VAT (but exclusive of disbursements and related
VAT). If a particular category does not exist for the firm, it can be omitted. The rates below are
indicative .
Item (where applicable) Hourly Rate (including overheads and VAT)
Engagement Partner R
Partner R
Senior Manager R
Manager R
Assistant Manager R
Supervisor R
Senior Auditor R
Trainee Auditor R
Specialists (Risk Management R
Services )
Average Total per hour R
The table is for indicative rates only and will not be used in the Pricing Schedule.
Team Composition mix
It is recognised that it is difficult for a prospective bidder to be firm about the extent of the work
based solely on the terms of reference. However, to assist with assessments, a firm must provide
a typical distribution of time for members of the audit team on a job of this nature. This should be
expressed in percentages of the total person-hours billed on a typical job (see table below, which
is indicative only and not binding on the firm).
Item (where applicable) Typical Percentage of Total Hours on Project
Engagement Partner %
Partner %
Senior Manager %
Manager %
Assistant Manager %
Supervisor %
Senior Auditor %
Trainee Auditor %
Specialists (Risk Management Services ) %
Total 100
The table is for indicative hour composition only and will not be used in the Pricing Schedule.
The financial bids should be based on the audit budget detailed in terms of budgeted hours
for each type of audit. Please populate the table below.
Sbd 3.3
Returnable Documents
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)Request for Bid (RFB) documents can be downloaded on e-Tender Portal and at the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management website (www.breedegouritzcma.co.za). Documents will be available from 14H00 on the 12 June 2026
“Bocma RFB 2026/01 “internal audit services for breede-olifants catchment management agency for a period of 36 months”.
document. The closing date and time for the receipt of completed bids is 09 July 2026 before 14h00.
deemed null and void and shall be considered non-responsive. Respondents must include their Tax Compliance Pin Number and/ or CSD Registration printout with their submissions in order to be considered.
Bids should be submitted enclosed in a sealed envelope marked (BOCMA RFB2026/01) Bids for Internal Audit Services and deposited into the tender box at the reception of Breede-OLIFANTS Catchment Management Agency offices, Corner of Mountain Mill & East Lake Road
Or
Post it to: Attention: Acting: Chief Executive Officer, BOCMA RFB2026/01 Bid for Internal Audit Services; Private Bag X3055, Worcester, 6850
Evaluation Criteria
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory
Preferential
Team Qualifications
Technical Specifications
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)Minimum proof required
YES No
Tax Clearance PIN submitted and
Valid ?
Tax Compliance Status
Completed and signed Compulsory Declaration of Interest Form
SBD1 Completed, signed and submitted
SBD 4 Completed, signed and submitted
SBD 6.1 Completed, signed and submitted
Company registration Company registration documents
certificate CIPC / certificate from CIPC
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: failure to meet these requirements will lead to automatic
disqualification
Tick supplied
Methodology
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf4. Organogram
5. CV’s
6. Project Experience (Portfolio of Evidence)
7. Compulsory Documents (Checklist)
8. Special Conditions of Tender
9. Functionality assessment
10. Presentation
Phase 2: Technical Evaluation
The evaluation of the technical part of the Bid will be on the basis of the candidate’s responsiveness to
the terms of reference, as well as the application of the evaluation criteria and points system as indicated
below. Each responsive bid will be given a technical score.
Criteria Weight Score (1-5)
Company Experience 35
Team Capability 35
Project plan and Methodology 30
Total 100
Minimum Threshold for Functionality 70
The bids will receive further consideration if they score at least 70% minimum points out of the 100% for
functionality.
Phase 3: Pricing and Specific goals evaluation:
All bids will be evaluated on the 80/20 preferential point system in accordance with the provision of the
3. Implementation Plan
of the team and the indication staff that will be
allocated to BOCMA. Bidders to include
comprehensive CVs. Only names provided with the
roles in the organogram will be evaluated, e.g Mr X –
Project Partner or Director)
Project plan and methodology (30 points)
methodology should be properly
outlined (please refer to the
scope of work).
audit methodology, deliverables,
timeframe/milestone &
management of the project. A
sample/example of detailed audit
report and audit strategy.
clear deliverables, audit 2
methodology &
timeframes/milestones
clear deliverables, audit 1
methodology &
timeframes/milestones.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf6 to 9 years
relevant 4
2.1Project Director/Partner:
4 to 5 years
Minimum qualification Certified
relevant 3
Internal Auditor or CA/SA
designation.
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
1 year 35
relevant 1
2.2 Internal Audit Manager, 10 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
2 6 to 9 years
relevant 4
2.2 Internal Audit Manager:
4 to 5 years
Minimum qualification Certified
relevant 3
Internal Auditor or CA/SA
designation
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
1 year
relevant 1
2.3 Internal auditor, 5 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
2.3 Internal Auditor: Minimum 6 to 9 years
diploma or equivalent in internal relevant 4
audit or finance. experience
4 to 5 years
relevant 3
Maximum
No. Functionality Criteria/ Guide Weight Score Claimed
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
1 year
relevant 1
2.4 Information systems auditor,
5 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
6 to 9 years
relevant 4
Information System Auditor: experience
CISA qualification 4 to 5 years
relevant 3
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
1 year
relevant 1
2.5 Risk Management Specialist,
5 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
6 to 9 years
relevant 4
Risk Management Specialist: 4 to 5 years
CRMA qualification / IRMSA relevant 3
qualification experience
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
1 year
relevant 1
Attach organogram which clearly outlines the role
of the team and the indication staff that will be
allocated to BOCMA. Bidders to include
comprehensive CVs. Only names provided with the
roles in the organogram will be evaluated, e.g Mr X –
Project Partner or Director)
Project plan and methodology (30 points)
Project / Audit plan and audit
methodologies in line with the task3
description outlined under project
scope/ task description, with clear
milestones and timeframes for
each task to be completed. Audit
Maximum
No. Functionality Criteria/ Guide Weight Score Claimed
methodology should be properly
outlined (please refer to the
scope of work).
Project/Audit plan well broken
down with methodology,
deliverables, timeframe/milestone,
quality assurance & management
of the project including staff
deployment to each activity/
deliverables. A sample/example
of a detailed audit report and audit
strategy.
Project/Audit plan provided with
audit methodology, deliverables,
timeframe/milestone &
management of the project. A
sample/example of detailed audit
report and audit strategy.
Project/Audit plan provided with
clear deliverables, audit 2
methodology &
timeframes/milestones
Project/Audit plan provided with no
clear deliverables, audit 1
methodology &
timeframes/milestones.
No project/audit plan and audit
methodology 0
All documents in support of the various sections above must
be submitted to claim points. Missing, unclear or incomplete
documentation or information will result in a zero score for the
relevant section.
TOTAL 100 points
16. Company Experience
This refers to the details of the company (supplier) and the services they are offering.
specific details required are as follows:
specify)
government sector (supplier must specify)
17. Team experience
Specific details required here are:
18. Qualifications of the team members
A mix of qualifications of the team members and specify the role of each member (especially lead
auditors/Directors).
Assessment of the condensed curricula vitae of personnel who will be assigned to the Breede-Olifants
Catchment Management Agency:
19. Project plan and Methodology
Specific details required here are:
The BOCMA will apply the principles of the Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022) to this Bid.
The evaluation of the bids will be based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle and
will be done in three (3) phases, namely:
Phase 1 – Pre-qualification Evaluation
5. CV’s
6. Project Experience (Portfolio of Evidence)
7. Compulsory Documents (Checklist)
Company Experience (35 points)
previous clients explicitly indicating 3 reference
the number of years the company letters
has previously offered internal reflecting
audit services in the public sector. consolidated 5 5
Previous experience obtained from years’
1 to substantiate such claims. reflecting
consolidated 4 3
The reference letters must have years’
the following details: experience in
an official company letterhead. similar service
indicate the description of the letters
services and the date when the reflecting
services were provided, and value consolidated 3 1
of the transaction or contract. years’
email address and telephone rendering a
number of contact person similar service
dated and signed by the client.
NB: only full 12 months will be
considered to evaluate the number
of years’ experience.
Subcontracting will not be 0
considered as experience
Less than 3
reference
letters or 3
years’
experience.
Team Capabilities: (35 points)
2.1 Project Director/partner, 10 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
experience
6 to 9 years
relevant 4
experience
2.1Project Director/Partner:
4 to 5 years
experience
designation.
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
experience
1 year 35
relevant 1
experience
2.2 Internal Audit Manager, 10 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
experience
2 6 to 9 years
relevant 4
experience
2.2 Internal Audit Manager:
4 to 5 years
experience
designation
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
experience
1 year
relevant 1
experience
2.3 Internal auditor, 5 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
experience
2.3 Internal Auditor: Minimum 6 to 9 years
diploma or equivalent in internal relevant 4
audit or finance. experience
4 to 5 years
relevant 3
experience
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
experience
1 year
relevant 1
experience
2.4 Information systems auditor,
>10 years
relevant 5
experience
6 to 9 years
relevant 4
Information System Auditor: experience
CISA qualification 4 to 5 years
relevant 3
experience
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
experience
1 year
relevant 1
experience
2.5 Risk Management Specialist,
>10 years
relevant 5
experience
6 to 9 years
relevant 4
experience
Risk Management Specialist: 4 to 5 years
CRMA qualification / IRMSA relevant 3
qualification experience
2 to 3 years
relevant 2
experience
1 year
relevant 1
experience
A mix of qualifications of the team members and specify the role of each member (especially lead
auditors/Directors).
Quality Management
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdfappointed service provider will be required to review Breede-Olifants Catchment Management
Agency’s risk management and governance processes, and perform the following functions:
a) Develop a three-year internal audit strategic plan. The plan should take into account the
assurance activities of relevant internal and external assurance providers. Based on this
requirement, the successful service provider will be expected to work with the Agency to
coordinate and develop a comprehensive and integrated assurance plan for the Agency.
b) Develop a detailed risk based annual plan indicating the scope for each assignment.
c) Provide a proposed timeline for the period of the project.
d) Propose annual budgets for the duration of the project.
e) Discuss coverage plans with management and the audit committee.
4.1 The firm will be further required to do the following:
a) Perform risk-based internal audit control and compliance reviews in terms of the proposed
internal audit plan.
b) Perform audits in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ standards on internal
auditing.
c) Plan and perform computer-based audits.
d) Undertake performance review audits
e) Ensure that line management is fully aware of the implications of the audit findings on business
operations and the subsequent recommendations.
f) Provide a final report on the outcome and findings of audits, including recommendations and
agreed management corrective action for internal audit follow-up.
g) Provide risk mitigation and control advice to management regarding the management of risks,
with a summarised report to both executive management and the audit committee.
h) Provide summary reports to the audit committee on high-risk findings.
i) Attend relevant audit committee and executive management meetings and provide feedback on
audits completed and the management of risks.
j) Provide an overall annual conclusion for the audit committee on the audited control environment.
k) Review of interim and annual financial statements to comply with GRAP.
l) Work closely with the external auditors and other assurance providers to ensure that there is
synergy of approach with little duplication of effort.
m) Provide and implement a formal skills transfer process to relevant Agency staff
n) Have the capacity to deal with any special internal audit projects.
o) Provide value-added services to management on how to improve the internal control environment
p) Provide mentorship to internal audit interns and employees tasked with internal audit functions
4.2 Fraud and irregularities
down with methodology,
deliverables, timeframe/milestone,
quality assurance & management
of the project including staff
deployment to each activity/
deliverables. A sample/example
of a detailed audit report and audit
strategy.
Pricing Schedule
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf8. Project location
The Agency’s head office is situated in Worcester and sub-offices in George, Bellville and
Clanwilliam.
9. Important backround information
Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency is situated at the Breede Olifants Catchment
Management Area with its head office in Worcester. We have around 16000+ customer base. The
estimated number of creditors is around 125. We have around 130 employees in total. For detail
financial information and non-financial information please check our latest annual report
10. Duration of contract
The contract is expected to run for 36 Months, commencing on the date of signing the Service Level
Agreement. It will, however, be renewable annually and this will be subject to a review of the
previous year’s performance against the Internal Audit Plan. The successful bidder should be able
to start from 1 August 2026
BOCMA reserve the right to cancel the contract should there be any valid reasons to do so.
11. Billing / Payment Method
Original invoices as per the deliverables that substantiate all costs must be provided. The invoices should
include proof of deliverables / and Audit reports. Copies or emailed invoices will be accepted but
thereafter original invoice must be forwarded before payment has been made.
The invoices are to contain the minimum basic information and additional specific information relating to
the indicated service provided .Payment of valid invoices with all the necessary supporting documents
shall be made within 30 days of receipt. No upfront/advance payment shall be made without proof of
deliverables / Audit report.
12. Term & Termination of Contract
BOCMA will enter into a three-year term contract with the successful travel management company, which
may be reviewed annually for performance evaluation.
On Poor performance the Agency has the right to terminate the contract on or before end of the agreed
term. The successful bidder will be notified upon award as to when they can commence rendering the
services to BOCMA
13. Service Level Agreement
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) will be drawn up in consultation with the successful bidder and signed
by both parties.
14. Evaluation of bid document
The following evaluation method will be used:
After the closing date of the bid invitation, an appointed bid evaluation committee of
BOCMA officials and/or possibly other external parties/consultants where necessary will evaluate the
proposals of the bidders.
The committee will individually evaluate each of the bid proposal received against the
approved criteria as stated below.
All Bids submitted will be evaluated on two categories:
❖ Functionality (technical content)
❖ Price and Specific Goals
❖ Bids are evaluated in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA), using the 80/20 principle
15 . Functionality
Phase 2. Technical Functionality Compliance.
Bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 in respect of functionality to qualify for advancement to Phase
2. A bidder that scores less than 70 out of 100 will be regarded as submitting a non-responsive bid and
will be disqualified. Bidders who fail to obtain a minimum score for each criterion will be disqualified.
Functionality evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
Maximum
No. Functionality Criteria/ Guide Weight Score Claimed
Company Experience (35 points)
Reference Letters from different
previous clients explicitly indicating 3 reference
the number of years the company letters
has previously offered internal reflecting
audit services in the public sector. consolidated 5 5
Previous experience obtained from years’
Institutions where the bidder experience
rendered internal audit services. and above in
rendering a
The bidder must provide evidence similar service
that they have previously rendered 35
a similar service successfully. 3 reference
Reference letters must be provided letters
1 to substantiate such claims. reflecting
consolidated 4 3
The reference letters must have years’
the following details: experience in
an official company letterhead. similar service
indicate the description of the letters
services and the date when the reflecting
services were provided, and value consolidated 3 1
of the transaction or contract. years’
email address and telephone rendering a
number of contact person similar service
Maximum
No. Functionality Criteria/ Guide Weight Score Claimed
dated and signed by the client.
NB: only full 12 months will be
considered to evaluate the number
of years’ experience.
Subcontracting will not be 0
considered as experience
Less than 3
reference
letters or 3
years’
experience.
Team Capabilities: (35 points)
2.1 Project Director/partner, 10 Points
>10 years
relevant 5
(Professional Services)
Name of bidder: ............................................................................................................BID No.:BOCMA RFB 2026/01
CLOSING TIME 14:00 pm CLOSING DATE.................................
Offer to be valid for 120 days from the closing date of bid.
Internal Audit costing
Bocma
Total
Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Total Budgeted
Budgeted
hours Amounts hours Amounts hours Amounts Amounts Audit Area hours
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Accounts
receivables
280 280 280
linked with
billing/revenue
Cash
management, 12 12 12
petty cash
Accounts
payables linked
to SCM and 250 250 250
expenditure
management
Payroll 36 36 36
SCM and
100 100 100
PRICING SCHEDULE SBD 3.3 submitted.
(including all schedules with
hourly rates and percentages) (The amount indicated in this
document cannot be changed
after the closing date)
Regulations (2022).
The value of this tender is not expected to exceed R50 000 000 therefore:
The following 80/20 preferential point system will be used for the evaluation of the bids:
In terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, a maximum of 20 points may be awarded to
a tenderer for the specific goals specified for the tender and a maximum of 80 points will be allocated to
tenderer for pricing. Points scored for specific goals will be added to points scored for price and the total
will be rounded off to the nearest two decimal places. Services providers are required to complete SBD
6.1, Table 1 to claim specific goals points under the column named 80/20 number of points allocated.
Failure to complete table 1 of SBD 6.1 will mean that no points for specific goals will be allocated to a
bidder and a service provider will only receive points for price only. The documents to verify specific goals
are mandatory when the tenderers are claiming specific goals.
Pricing 80
Specific Goals 20
Total Points (S) 100
The following 80/20 criteria will be used for the evaluation of the bids:
Specific goals:
80/20 Preference point system
Enterprises 51% or more women owned 10
Enterprises 51% or more black owned 5
Enterprise owned by people with disability or 5
11. Pricing Schedule
(All ANNEXUREs must be completed and returned by the Supplier(s) when submitting the bid.)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 1: Invitation to Bid (SBD 1)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 2: Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 3: Declaration of Interest (SBD 4)
RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 4: Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1)
Service of the state.”
Signature of bidder: ...................................................
Capacity under which this bid is signed: ...................................................
(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution)
Returnable schedule 2 – price schedule
Bidder: _________________________________
based on the estimated hours as indicated below. Financial bids will be compared based on
estimated amounts and estimated hours. An assessment will be made if the hours proposed below
will be sufficient enough to cover the detailed scope of work. Firms are required to submit a table of
hourly rates as per the table below.
Rates should be inclusive of overheads and VAT (but exclusive of disbursements and related
VAT). If a particular category does not exist for the firm, it can be omitted. The rates below are
indicative .
Item (where applicable) Hourly Rate (including overheads and VAT)
for each type of audit. Please populate the table below.
Sbd 3.3
Pricing schedule
(Professional Services)
Name of bidder: ............................................................................................................BID No.:BOCMA RFB 2026/01
CLOSING TIME 14:00 pm CLOSING DATE.................................
Offer to be valid for 120 days from the closing date of bid.
2.1.1 the relevant quotation is correct.
2.1.2 the rates(s) and prices(s) quoted cover all the work/item(s) specified in the quotation document.
2.1.3 the rate(s) and price(s) cover all the Supplier(s)’s obligations under a resulting contract, including all
disbursements.
2.1.4 any mistakes and/or omissions regarding rate(s) and price(s) or errors in calculation shall be at the Supplier(s)’s
risk.
2.1.5 Bidders must show VAT payable separately on the Price Schedule.
SIGNED at _____________________(place) on the ______day of __________________(month)2026
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Compliance Requirements
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)Assets 36 36 36 management Irregular expenditure, 80 80 80 Fruitless and wasteful Corporate Governance ( 12 12 12 one audit per year) Human resource and 36 36 36 performance management Strategic planning and Quarterly 100 100 100 performance information (AOPO) Operational audits (including technical audits 100 100 100 and projects) (two audits per year) Other Compliance 100 100 100 matters Internal Audit costing BOCMA Total Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Budgeted Total Budgeted Budgeted hours Amounts hours Amounts hours Amounts Amounts Audit Area hours Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Follow-up 60 60 60 audits Combined Assurance Audits (review 16 16 16 of interim and annual financial statement) ITC audits/ cyber security (all types of 80 80 80 controls at least two audits per year) Internal Audit 40 40 40 Plan Auditcom and board meetings (3 meetings per annum with the 36 36 36 maximum of 3 hours per meeting) Enterprise-wide risk 80 80 80 management Other 40 40 40 Total 1474 1474 1474 VAT Total Budget The above audits are the minimum requirements, however you are allowed to be innovative without reducing the scope of work. The estimated hours provide a guideline of hours required to perform the audit. The costing will be used as a basis of the award, however this will be limited to budget available. NB. Please note that payment will be done per deliverable. The costing should be all inclusive. No travel allowance will be claimed separately. Pricing Instructions: By signing the Price Schedule, a bidder warrants that: 2.1.1 the relevant quotation is correct. 2.1.2 the rates(s) and prices(s) quoted cover all the work/item(s) specified in the quotation document. 2.1.3 the rate(s) and price(s) cover all the Supplier(s)’s obligations under a resulting contract, including all disbursements. 2.1.4 any mistakes and/or omissions regarding rate(s) and price(s) or errors in calculation shall be at the Supplier(s)’s risk. 2.1.5 Bidders must show VAT payable separately on the Price Schedule. SIGNED at _____________________(place) on the ______day of __________________(month)2026 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature Date Print name: ( on behalf of the supplier (duly authorised) _________________________ RETURNABLE SCHEDULE 3: DECLARATION OF INTEREST (SBD 4) BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE
PURPOSE OF THE FORM Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder. Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
Bidder’s declaration 2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise, employed by the state? YES/NO 2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below. Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution 2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO 2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars: ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ 2.2 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO 2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars: 1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise. ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................
B-BBEE Details: 80/20 Preference point system
Enterprises 51% or more women owned 10
Enterprises 51% or more black owned 5
Enterprise owned by people with disability or 5
Youth
Maximum points 20
Please provide proof for specific goals.
Failure to submit proof for specific goals will not disqualify you but you will not score any
points for specific goals:
The following documents will be used as verification documents:
❖ BEE Certificate / Affidavit
❖ Certified Identity Document
❖ Letter from the Doctor confirming Disability
3. Objectives of the internal audit function
a) The internal Audit Activity is an independent appraisal function established within the Breede
Olifants Catchment Management Agency to examine and evaluate the economy, effectiveness
and efficiency of its activities as a service to management and the Audit Committee.
b) The primary role of the internal audit function is to assist the Agency in the effective discharge of
its responsibilities, by furnishing it with analyses, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, and
information concerning the activities reviewed.
c) According to the Public Finance Management (Act No. ) Chapter 6 Section 51, each
public entity must have an internal audit unit. This service may be outsourced if the public entity
requires assistance with its capacity.
d) To have access to different specialized expertise it was decided to outsource the internal audit
function with an internal audit service provider.
e) The service provider will assist the Water board to accomplish the internal audit service
objectives, and to assist in complying with the relevant legislation such as the PFMA, Water
services act, Treasury regulations, etc.
f) The audit activity will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Audit C
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)points for specific goals:
❖ BEE Certificate / Affidavit
❖ Certified Identity Document
❖ Letter from the Doctor confirming Disability
Health & Safety
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdfa) The internal Audit Activity is an independent appraisal function established within the Breede
least consist of the following:
(a) All submissions must be received by the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency no
later than 14h00, Thursday the 09th day of July 2026. Respondents must submit their bids
before the closing date and time. No late submissions will be considered;
(b) All submissions and subsequent information received will become the property of the Breede-
Olifants Catchment Management Agency and will not be returned;
(c) Failure to complete all supplementary information will result in submissions being deemed null
and void and shall be considered “non-responsive” and therefore not considered;
(d) Telegraphic, telexed, faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted;
(e) Service Providers should submit 5 Copies of bids, one copy should be an original and clearly
marked Original and the remaining can be the copies of the Original.
“Bocma RFB 2026/01–“request for bids (RFB): internal audit services at
BREEDE – OLIFANTS CMA FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS” at the Tender Box of BOCMA
at Cnr Mountain Mill and East Lake Road; Worcester; 6850.
Bids may also be posted to: Attention: Acting: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER , BOCMA
RFB2026/01 Bids for Internal Audit Services ;Private Bag X3055,Worcester ,6850.
(f) Respondents or their representatives (including the courier services) must ensure that they
register their submissions in the Lodging Sheet at the Reception Desk of the above-mentioned
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdfsubmission, the number of copies submitted, the time and date of submission and sign the
document.
(g) All Technical enquiries regarding this Request for Bids (RFB) must be directed to: - Mr Thobani
Khoza or Ms Noxolo Mafanya at Number: 023 – 346- 8000; Email: [email protected] and/
or [email protected] and all Supply Chain enquiries must be directed to Ms Noxolo
Mafanya or Mr Thobani Khoza ; Email: [email protected] and or [email protected].
(h) The contact persons reflected above shall be the only point of contact for this contract. Failure to
observe this requirement might lead to immediate disqualification of the respondent.
(i) The Breede-Olifants CMA reserves the right not to accept any submission
(j) Bidders must comply with Regulation 13(c) of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 which states
that “an employee in the public service shall not conduct business with any organ of state or be
a director of a public or private company conducting business with an organ of state, unless such
employee is in an official capacity a director of a company listed in ANNEXURE 2 and 3 of the
PFMA”
(k) Submission of a Request for Bids and its subsequent receipt by the Breede-Olifants CMA does
not represent a commitment on the part of the Breede-Olifants CMA to proceed further with any
Respondent or any project;
(l) No costs incurred by the Respondents in the preparation of their submission will be reimbursed;
(m) Public Liability - Breede-Olifants CMA shall not be liable in respect of any claims, damages,
accidents, etc. to persons, properties, vehicle rights, etc. that may arise from the carrying out of
this contract.
(n) Tender prices must remain valid for a period of 120 days (calculated from closing date of the bid).
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that
the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the
company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated
in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to
the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any
other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result
of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors,
or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be
restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not
exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule
has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
DATE: -BBEE) Status Level...............................................................of Contribution
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Returnable schedule 5: general conditions of the contract
Requirements
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)SBD1 Completed, signed and submitted
SBD 4 Completed, signed and submitted
SBD 6.1 Completed, signed and submitted
certificate CIPC / certificate from CIPC
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: failure to meet these requirements will lead to automatic disqualification
CSD (Central Supplier Database )
service provider submitting a
Financial Statements (valid Signed Audited Financial year is between 2022/2023; Statement for the last 3 financial 2023/2024; years (Financial statement 2024/2025. signed off by an independent professional accountant/ auditor)
Section
Source: IA Final tender 09.06.2026.pdf2. Evaluation criteria and methodology
The evaluation of the bids will be based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle and
Phase 1 – Pre-qualification Evaluation
Phase 2: Technical Evaluation
The evaluation of the technical part of the Bid will be on the basis of the candidate’s responsiveness to
the terms of reference, as well as the application of the evaluation criteria and points system as indicated
below. Each responsive bid will be given a technical score.
Criteria Weight Score (1-5)
(a) Preference will be given to respondents who comply with the Breede-Olifants Catchment
(b) Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) principles and its Regulations, as
(c) The following preferential point system will only be applied when the threshold of 70% for the
technical functionality is reached.
(d) The following preferential point system will be applied when calculating the final scores
Specific Goals - 20.
therefore the 80/20-point system shall be applicable.
as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point system.
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system.
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The lowest/ highest
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall be awarded
CNR Mountain mill and East Lake Road - worcester - Worcester - 6850
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the type of public body issuing this tender.
Act 71 of 2008
Relevant to governance and reporting obligations for state-owned companies and public entities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve financial services, accounting, auditing, actuarial, or advisory work.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2001
Relevant to financial services, audit, accounting, KYC and anti-money-laundering obligations.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve financial services, accounting, auditing, actuarial, or advisory work.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management AgencyContact Person
Noxolo Mafanya
Phone
023-346-8000
[email protected]
Website
breedegouritzcma.co.za/index.php/contact-us
Address
101 York St, George Central, George, 6529, South Africa
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