Legal Negotiation Tenders

The bid is for professional labour and industrial relations consultancy services for a 36-month contract. Bidders must submit a company profile, references, and proof of location in Gauteng. The evaluation process includes administrative requirements and price, with points allocated for specific goals. Payment will be made 30 days after delivery of goods or services. The closing date for submissions is March 13, 2026.

The City of Cape Town is seeking a transaction advisor to support its energy procurement activities. The contract period is 36 months. Requirements include expertise in generation technologies, storage solutions, grid integration, public procurement, contracts, South African legal and regulatory frameworks (MFMA, electricity regulation act, SCM regulations, PPP regulations), financial structuring, tariff modelling, environmental compliance, competitive procurement processes, project structuring, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, PPA drafting and negotiation, and ad hoc advisory services. Additional documents required include proof of insurance, letter of good standing from the compensation commissioner, initial delivery programme, and other requirements detailed in the contract. The supplier must comply with all laws, regulations, and bylaws of local or other authorities regarding the delivery of goods and services. The supplier must also comply with the City of Cape Town's supply chain management policy. Payment terms are within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The contract may be subject to contract price adjustment for periods beyond 12 months from the expiry of the original tender validity period. The supplier is liable for the acts, defaults, and negligence of any subcontractor. The supplier must provide the purchaser with proof of insurance as required. The warranty period is 6 months from the date of delivery. The purchaser reserves the right to terminate the contract for various reasons, including default, insolvency, or reputational risk. The dispute resolution mechanism involves mutual consultation, mediation, and potentially court proceedings. The supplier must provide a monthly project labour report and employment contracts for South African citizens earning less than R350 per day. The tenderer must declare any conflict of interest and provide information about past supply chain management practices.

Bidders are required to ensure that electronic bid submissions are done at least a day before the closing date to prevent issues with internet speed, bandwidth, or the size of the number of uploads. Transnet will not be held liable for any challenges experienced by bidders as a result of technical challenges. A bidder can upload 30MB per upload and multiple uploads are permitted. Bidders must register their profile using their company details and use the corresponding registered profile to log an intent to bid as well as submitting any bid. In case of a joint venture, any of the parties/companies to the joint venture may use its registered profile to submit a bid on behalf of the joint venture. Specific queries relating to this RFQ should be submitted to the system and to nompumelelo simelane before 12:00 PM on 28 July 2025. Respondents must comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Changes to quotations will not be considered after the closing date and time. Any quotation furnished pursuant to this request shall be deemed to be an offer. Respondents are required to self-register on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD). Respondents must be compliant when submitting a proposal to Transnet and remain compliant for the entire contract term with all applicable tax legislation. The successful respondent shall be in full and complete compliance with any and all applicable national and local laws and regulations. Transnet will utilize the following methodology and criteria in selecting a preferred supplier/service provider: stage 1: test for administrative responsiveness, stage 2: test for substantive responsiveness to RFQ, stage 3: minimum threshold for technical criteria, stage 4: evaluation and final weighted scoring, stage 5: post tender negotiations, stage 6: objective criteria, stage 7: award of business and conclusion of contract. Transnet requires a validity period of 180 business days from the closing date of this RFQ. Bidders may be requested to extend the validity period of their bid. Transnet is required to publish the tendered prices of the successful and unsuccessful respondents on the national treasury etender publication portal. Respondents are required to disclose any commercial relationship with a domestic prominent influential person (DPIP) or foreign prominent public official (FPPO). All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated by the respondent. The successful respondent will be required to ensure the validity of all returnable documents for the duration of any contract. The price schedule must be strictly followed. All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT. Bidders must submit a valid Umhlathuze municipality sewage discharge permit certificate of registration and compliance, accompanied by a signed municipal letter. The bidder must submit a valid letter of good standing from the compensation commission for occupational injuries and disease act no. 130 of **** (COIDA). The bidding company must submit a valid level three 3 hazardous waste certificate of the tanker driver, that is accredited by the institute of waste management of South Africa (IWMSA). Bidder must submit three 3 traceable references monthly during a contract of not less than 12 months. The bidder must submit a comprehensive business continuity plan. Respondents are to note that Transnet may not award a contract if the price offered is not market-related. Transnet reserves the right to engage in post-tender negotiations with the view to achieving a market-related price or to cancel the tender. Transnet is required to ensure that price quotations are invited and accepted from prospective bidders listed on the CSD. Business may not be awarded to a respondent who has failed to register on the CSD. Only foreign suppliers with no local registered entity need not register on the CSD. Respondents must comply with all applicable tax legislation, including but not limited to th

The tender seeks proposals for economic development transaction advisors. Bidders must demonstrate experience in various areas, including concept development, RFP drafting, bid evaluation, commercial close, and economic development support. Detailed CVs, project lists, and a project management plan are required. The timeline for finalization of the RFQ and evaluation is indicated, with the RFQ issued in July 2025 and RFPs issued no later than November 2025. The appointment duration will be at least 48 months, continuing until the full scope of work is completed and commercial and financial close is achieved. A separate fee proposal is required for each function, with a fixed fee inclusive of VAT and disbursements. The fee proposal should be broken down by deliverable/milestone. The evaluation will take place at the IPPO building complex. The department and IPPO reserve the right to cancel or replace deliverables, move timelines, assess, and/or terminate the contract. Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) of the National Treasury or SARS eFiling. The successful bidder must provide proof of CSD registration prior to appointment. Additional documents, such as certified copies of relevant CIPC registration documents, share certificates, and a breakdown of fees and work allocation for unincorporated joint ventures, are required. Bidders must also complete a questionnaire regarding restricted suppliers and tender defaulters.