Transport for NSW (Transport Infrastructure Projects) / Independent Auditor for the Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project - 21.0000301756.0119

The WFU (Project) will require an Independent Auditor to fulfil set tasks as defined in the conditions of approval and undertaking independent audits of Project compliance and performance with the approved conditions of approval.  

The Project is funded by the NSW Government and is being procured and delivered by TfNSW. 

TfNSW is inviting suitably experienced and qualified organisations to participate in the tender process for the Project.  

To successfully participate in the tender process for the Project, organisations and their nominated Independent Auditor/s:

1.Must execute (to the satisfaction of TfNSW) the Confidentiality Deed Poll to receive the tender documents and must return to TfNSW via mdptenders@rms.nsw.gov.au by 11:00am (AEST) 10th Feb 2021.

2.     Must provide evidences/substantiations to meet the minimum requirements listed below along with an executed confidentiality deed poll.

A.    Must have experience in implementing Independent Audit Post Approval Requirements (DPIE, 2020) for linear infrastructure Projects in NSW

B.    Must have certification as a lead or principal environmental auditor with a relevant industry body (i.e. JAS-ANZ Exemplar Global or an organisation accredited by JAS-ANZ or Exemplar Global) or other suitable qualifications.

C.    Must have experience in relation to linear infrastructure that have been subject to environmental impact assessment, environmental management, compliance and auditing.

D.    Must have capacity to provide two Independent Auditors (primary and alternate) for the duration of the project’s program; anticipated to conclude in 2026.

E.     Provide a WFU Audit Program detailing an:

a.     Audit Schedule

b.     Audit Methodology

c.     Detail the requirements and scope of the audit/s.

F.    Provide examples of previous audit report/s for linear infrastructure projects. 

TfNSW will accept receipt of tenders until 2:30pm on 3rd March 2021.  

Without any obligation to do so, where the integrity of the tender process is not compromised, TfNSW may determine (in its absolute discretion) that it is appropriate to consider a late tender submission. 

All tenderers must comply with the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework (NSW Framework), NSW Government Supplier Code of Conduct (NSW Code) and New South Wales Industrial Relations Guidelines: Building and Construction Procurement (NSW Guidelines).

Copies of the NSW Framework and NSW Code are available at www.buy.nsw.gov.au.  The NSW Guidelines are available at www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au.

These tenders are listed alphabetically. Some tenders may be qualified or contain errors and in view of the information given in the criteria for tender evaluation, the list should not be relied upon as an indication of which tender may be successful.

"Electronic lodgement only"