Tender TMPD03-2024/2025

A probity report by an external legal firm revealed material, serious irregularities in the bid process that could not be remedied without compromising legality and integrity.

“a probity report ... revealed material, serious irregularities in the manner in which certain aspects of the bid process had been conducted ... they could not be cured, could not be regularised, nor could they be remedied without compromising the legality and integrity of the process”

The probity report was provided to the Accounting Officer who initiated a proactive forensic assurance review exercise starting 15 April 2025, completed 23 September 2025.

“an indication that was provided to the Accounting Officer that this tender would undergo proactive forensic assurance review exercise ... The Accounting Officer was notified on the 15th of April 2025 ... completed by Group Audit and Risk by the 23rd of September 2025”