Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
NELLMAPIUS DRIVE - IRENE - CENTURION - 0157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177054
DENEL soc ltd is establishing a panel of internal audit, forensic investigation and IT audit service providers to support its co-sourced internal audit function over an initial five-year term. Appointed firms will deliver assurance, compliance and governance work as required by the approved internal audit plan, with panel participation prioritising small and medium-sized firms. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 18 november 2026 and submit one original plus one USB copy by 03 december 2026 at 11:00, with pricing quoted as hourly rates per resource level and evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system.
Compulsory briefing: 18 November 2026, 10:00–12:00, Denel Dynamics Auditorium, Nellmapius Drive, Irene, Centurion; non-attendance disqualifies.
Closing: 03 December 2026 at 11:00 at the Denel Dynamics reception tender box or by courier to Denel SOC Ltd, Nellmapius Drive, Irene; late bids are rejected and returned unopened.
Submission format: one original file plus one Memory Stick copy, each marked and sealed separately, with every page initialled; all listed returnable documents must be included or the bid is disqualified.
Pricing: SBD 3.3 quoted rates schedule requiring hourly rates per resource and position level, confirmation of whether rates are firm for the full five-year period, and the basis of any adjustment such as CPI.
Tax and B-BBEE: valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number, plus a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points; each consortium, joint venture or subcontractor party must submit its own.
Evaluation: 80/20 system with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals, including spend on 51% Black-owned, 30% Black women-owned, EME and QSE entities; B-BBEE recognition levels convert to points up to 10 for Level 1–3 value-adding contributors.
Pre-award conditions: approved operational premises with the necessary infrastructure, a due diligence site visit, possible shortlist presentation, latest audited financial statements on request, and conclusion of a service level agreement.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 03 December 2026 - 11:00
Venue
DENEL DYNAMICS AUDITORIUM
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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NELLMAPIUS DRIVE - IRENE - CENTURION - 0157
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Important Dates
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Dec
2026
Closing Date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf
Procurement of a panel of internal audit, forensic investigation, and IT audit service providers for Denel (Pty) Ltd for a five-year term. The panel will support the hybrid internal audit function in executing the approved audit plan, with a focus on transforming the sector through SMME participation.
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Dates: Briefing session 18 November 2026 at 10:00 (compulsory), venue: Denel Dynamics Auditorium, Nellmapius Drive, Irene.
Bid issued 05 November 2026.
Closing date 03 December 2026 at 11:00.
Validity period 180 days.
Q&A responses published 20 November 2026.
Questions accepted 16-19 November 2026.
Notice of outcome after closing date.
Contact Information
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)Enquiries: [email protected] (all telephonic enquiries must be reduced to writing and sent to this email).
Submission: DENEL SOC LTD, DENEL DYNAMICS RECEPTION, NELLMAPIUS DRIVE, IRENE.
No telephone contact specified. No named contact person stated.
Submission Guidelines
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)Submission: one original file and one Memory Stick with bid content, marked and sealed separately, due by 03 December 2026 at 11:00 at Denel SOC Ltd, Nellmapius Drive, Irene.
Late bids received after closing date and time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
Bidders must initial each page of the tender document.
Returnable forms required: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), General Conditions of Contract, Invitation to Bid, Declaration of Interest/Bidder's Disclosure, Supporting Documents to Specification, POPIA Supplier Notice and Consent form. All must be completed, signed and submitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system allocating 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
Specific goals include: 51% Black owned entities, 30% Black women owned entities, exempted micro enterprises, qualifying small enterprises, 51% BDG Owned companies (optional bonus).
Recognition value BEE score system applies (Levels 90/10/80/20).
Minimum qualifying score not specified.
Functionality evaluation considered.
B-BBEE status required to claim points. All returnable documents must be submitted for evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)Scope: Internal audit panel for Denel Group, 5-year initial term.
Services required: internal audit, forensic investigators, IT auditors.
Denel prioritizes SMME participation.
Service providers must have approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure.
Due diligence site visit before award.
SLA required with scope, KPIs and compliance standards.
Comprehensive review at third anniversary.
Panel may be extended, amended or discontinued after 5 years.
Appointments contingent on SLA.
Methodology
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfMethodology: Denel's transformation commitment is fundamental to this tender.
SMME participation prioritized for internal audit, forensic investigations, and IT auditor roles.
Approach supports inclusive development and diverse service provider pool.
Aims to contribute to sustainability of South African auditing/investigation profession.
Panel created to facilitate this transformation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfPricing schedule: Hourly rates required per resource and position level.
Rates firm for full project period? If not firm, basis for adjustment must be provided (e.g., CPI).
Period for commencement after acceptance of bid required.
Quoted rates schedule (SBD 3.3) must be completed with resource level and rate per hour.
Financial Requirements
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)Pricing: Hourly rates required per resource and position level (SBD 3.3).
Rates firm for full project period? If not firm, basis for adjustment must be provided (e.g., CPI).
Period for commencement after acceptance of bid required.
Payment within 30 days from receipt of invoice.
Bidders must provide latest audited financial statements on request. Failure to provide may result in bid rejection.
Compliance Requirements
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (RFP)Compliance: Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number required.
B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit required (EMEs ≤ R10 million: sworn affidavit; QSEs ≤ R50 million: certificate or affidavit; above R50 million: valid certificate).
SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed declaring no state employee involvement in directors/shareholders.
Foreign suppliers must complete Annexure A questionnaire.
No bidders who are persons in service of the state.
POPIA consent required.
Proof of subcontracting arrangements if applicable.
B-BBEE certificate/affidavit must be submitted to qualify for points claimed.
Contractual Terms
Source: INTERNAL AUDIT PANEL TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfContract terms: Denel may cancel bid if funds unavailable (1.8.2), no acceptable tenders (1.8.3), or material irregularities (1.8.4).
Bidder efforts to influence award rejected (1.9).
Costs of briefing/site visit/preparation borne by bidder (1.10-1.11).
Denel becomes owner of submission, not obliged to return (1.12).
Bidders indemnify against IP claims (1.13).
Denel may request latest audited financial statements (1.14).
Subcontracting proof required (1.15).
Right to conduct final presentation to shortlisted bidders (1.16).
Service provider must have approved premises, due diligence site visit (1.17).
SLA required for supplier performance management (1.18).
POPIA consent for personal information (1.19).
Payment within 30 days from invoice (1.20).
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Address
R1 Building, Denel Aviation, Atlas Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
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Contact
012-671-1680[email protected]www.denel.co.zaR1 Building, Denel Aviation, Atlas Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
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