The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is inviting bids for a panel of attorneys to provide legal services for a period of three years. Bid documents can be downloaded from www. ***. *. * or www. ***. *. * from April 30, 2026. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of the bid document. The closing date for submissions is Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bids will be opened in public. The contract period is three years, with no guaranteed quantum of work. Evaluation will be based on functionality (minimum 60 points) and the 80/20 preference point system. Key requirements include company experience, experience of senior professionals, and capacity. Mandatory documents include company registration, ID copies, tax compliance certificate, MBD 4, 8, 9 forms, joint venture agreements (if applicable), letters of good standing from the legal practice council, and proof of professional indemnity insurance. A compulsory tender briefing will be held on May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bids are valid for 120 days.
The bid documents must be submitted no later than 12:00 on Friday, 05th June 2026.
The bid notice states that payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a warranty period for the legal services provided.
The procedure for the evaluation of tenders will be based on functionality and specific goals, using the 80/20 preference point system.
Bidders must demonstrate company experience, experience of senior professionals, and capacity. All legal professional staff, save for candidate attorneys, should be in possession of a legal degree and be admitted to practice as an attorney.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for the legal services provided, but general conditions of contract mention penalties for delays in performance.
A compulsory tender briefing will be held at the council chambers at 10h00 on 15th May 2026.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions as it pertains to legal services.
Aggrieved unsuccessful bidders will be allowed to lodge, within fourteen 14 days of the decision or action, a written objection or complaint.
The bid notice does not specify an estimated total monetary value for the services.