Tender for External Auditor for Donor-Funded Project

Please submit offers on the subject above as detailed in the attached file, taking into consideration the following:

1.      Abidance to the required audit scope, methodology, and quantity of reports as stated in the technical specifications.

1. The University is not obligated to accept the lowest financial offer, without providing reasons or justifications.
2. The offer should be valid for at least 90 days from the deadline date.
3. Prices must be quoted in USD, excluding VAT.
4. For further information about this tender, please contact Mr. Abdallah Suleiman at telephone 02-2982136.
5. The offer should be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly stating the company name, address, and the tender title & number.
6. The deadline for submitting offers is 26 November 2025 at 12:00 noon, by email to: [email protected].
7. The auditing firm must be experienced and specialized in external auditing and financial review of donor-funded projects.
8. The supplier must have a valid bank account under the company’s name that accepts bank transfers.
9. The auditing firm must be registered with the tax authorities, hold a valid professional license, and be authorized to issue tax invoices and tax-exempt invoices.
10. The supplier must be able to issue a deduction-at-source certificate.
11. Payment will be made by bank transfer in the invoice currency, within 60 days after delivery of the final audit report and submission of all required financial documents and claim forms.
12. University employees are not allowed to participate or provide services directly or indirectly in this tender.
13. First-degree relatives of the employees of the Procurement & Supplies Unit are not allowed to participate in the University’s tenders.
14. Any offer that does not comply with the above conditions will not be considered.

Contract / Purchase Order Terms

1. If the awarded firm declines or delays in acknowledging the award or signing the contract within the designated period, the bid security (if applicable) will be forfeited and credited to the University’s account. The award may then be granted to the next qualified bidder.
2. If the awarded auditor fails to perform the required services, or delays submission of the audit report within the agreed timeframe, or violates any tender terms or specifications, the University has the right to contract another firm to complete the work and charge the defaulting auditor for any price difference or additional costs incurred.
3. In addition, the case and violations will be referred to the Central Tenders Committee to consider further penalties based on the severity of the violations, including:
   a. Suspension from participating in University tenders for one year from the notification date.
   b. Permanent ban and inclusion in the blacklist, to be lifted only by a formal decision from the University President.
4. The Procurement & Supplies Unit Manager will notify the auditor or contractor of the Central Tenders Committee’s decision within ten (10) days from the date of issuance.

Please refer to the attached file for the Technical Specifications and Scope of Work for the Audit.

Best regards,
Adel Ghaith
Procurement & Supplies Unit
Birzeit University