. The research revealed a number of potential problems with the bid processes used by the SAPS. Until very recently, 1 April 2010, the Bid Adjudication Committee within the SAPS were responsible for the final decision on all bids, without the approval of the National Commissioner. The two Bid Adjudication Committees were, until very recently, chaired respectively by General Hlela and General Siwundla. In addition, National Treasury notes that consultants should, wherever possible, be appointed through a bid process, yet the research revealed that, in many cases, consultants are appointed though quotations rather than the bid process. Conclusion: There are danger signs with regard to possible mismanagement in the tender and appointment process in capital projects.