Provision of IFRS Accounting Services for CSIR.
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is seeking specialist IFRS technical accounting and financial statement review services for complex revenue, funding, and governance arrangements for two years. Eligible bidders must be able to demonstrate independence, objectivity, and conflict-free services.
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites proposals for specialist IFRS technical accounting and financial statement review services. The project involves providing expert advice on complex revenue classification, funding arrangements, and financial statement quality reviews over a two-year period. Key deliverables include technical accounting opinions, decision-tree templates, staff training, and engagement with governance structures and the Auditor-General. The work will be performed for the CSIR. The lead partner must be a CA(SA) with at least 15 years of experience. Bidders must demonstrate a strong track record with comparable entities audited by the Auditor-General. The closing date for submissions is 20 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Project lead must hold valid SAICA professional membership
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Split the submission into two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal and specific goals documentation. Use the RFP number in the subject line. Cloud-based links are not permitted.
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