Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure certification audits for ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 standards. The audits aim to verify compliance with international standards and accreditation requirements, ensuring that the organization maintains effective environmental, quality, and occupational health and safety management systems.

Scope

The scope encompasses conducting certification audits for the following ISO standards:

• ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System
• ISO 9001 - Quality Management System
• ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System

The audits will include assessment of the organization's compliance with relevant standards, verification of certification validity, and review of documentation and implementation processes.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Provision of certification and accreditation letters from SANAS or other recognized international accreditation bodies for ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001.
• Auditor accreditation with recognized bodies such as SAATCA, IATCA, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience of the company/entity in certifying ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001 standards, with minimum years of experience specified.
• Auditors' competency demonstrated through certificates and audit experience, including the number of certificates held and years of audit experience.
• Provision of reference letters confirming certification achievements and compliance.
• Organizational structure demonstrating resource availability, qualified personnel, and support for certification activities.

Skills Requirements

The skills requirements focus on:

• Qualified auditors with proven experience in ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001 audits, with specific minimum years of experience and number of certificates.
• Auditors' competency demonstrated through CVs, certificates, and track record of audit experience.
• Ability to provide relevant certification and compliance documentation, including reference letters and compliant certificates.
• Organizational capacity to support certification activities with adequate staffing and resource management.

Overall, bidders must demonstrate technical competence, extensive experience, and organizational capacity to successfully deliver the certification audits meeting the specified standards and accreditation requirements.