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What the tender required and what the award supports

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Summary

The eastern cape – east london industrial development zone (elidz) is seeking to appoint a qualified legal service provider to deliver on‑demand commercial law services, including advice, contract work, litigation and dispute resolution, for a three‑year period starting 1 may 2026. The tender is open to firms that meet the technical, b‑bbee and insurance requirements and can submit separate technical and financial proposals by 6 april 2026.

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technical scope

8 sourced criteria

financial capacity

11 sourced criteria

pricing

1 sourced criteria

compliance returnables

10 sourced criteria

evaluation

9 sourced criteria

experience

1 sourced criteria

personnel

2 sourced criteria

equipment capacity

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delivery contract

1 sourced criteria

equity registrations

2 sourced criteria

What the buyer was looking for

1Inferred operational need

Scope of Services:

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Source: V1-RFP template_Envelope A Commercial Law 03032026.pdf · technical_specifications

Known supplier evidence

Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.

An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.

11Mandatory requirement

• Submit two separate envelopes: Envelope A – Technical Proposal (all supporting documents) and Envelope B – Financial Proposal (price schedule). • All documents must be uploaded online via https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za before 12:00 on 6 April 2026. • Late, emailed, faxed or telephonic submissions will be rejected. • Envelope A must NOT contain any price information; inclusion of price in Envelope A results in disqualification. • Envelope B must include a signed “Form of Offer”; an unsigned financial proposal results in disqualification. • All tenders must be signed by an authorised signatory and a copy of the board resolution (for companies) must be attached. • Required returnable documents (Envelope A): original cancelled cheque or bank‑stamped letter, company profile, valid B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (per turnover), proof of office location, three reference letters (Annexure 2), completed track record (Annexure 3), project team organogram and CVs, CSD registration certificate, JV participation documents (if applicable), Fidelity Fund certificates of all directors, letter of good standing from the Legal Practice Council, proof of professional indemnity insurance (minimum R5 million cover), and original cancelled cheque for trust account. • Required compulsory documents: completed and signed ELIDZ Procurement Handbook (including tax clearance), CSD registration certificate. • Failure to provide any of the above may lead to disqualification.

Threshold: minimum R5 million cover)

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Source: V1-RFP template_Envelope A Commercial Law 03032026.pdf · submission_guidelines

Known supplier evidence

Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.

Qualified inference

Supported inference

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Contract Awarded

Award Information

Winning Supplier

Appointment of a legal service provider to render certain commercial law services for a period of three years

Award Details

Eastern Cape - East London Industrial Development Zone Corporation

Organization Directors

Awards Won: SMITH TABATA

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What the tender required and what the award supports

Scope of Services:

Provide commercial law advice and representation on‑demand, including insolvency, liquidation, business rescue, contract drafting/negotiation, litigation, dispute resolution and general advisory services.

Services to be delivered at ELIDZ offices (Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge, East London) or any other location directed by ELIDZ.

Monthly management report due by the 25th of each month; ad‑hoc reports as required.

Deliverables (on‑demand): legal opinions, advice, reviews, contract drafting/review/negotiation, dispute resolution, litigation representation.

Substitution of key resources only with ELIDZ approval.

Exclusions:

Any commercial law services not listed in the scope, and services already contracted elsewhere.

Submit two sealed envelopes online – Envelope A (technical documents, no price) and Envelope B (financial proposal with signed Form of Offer) by 12:00 hrs 6 April 2026.

Price schedule to be submitted in Envelope B (financial proposal) – price must be firm for 120 days after closing date and expressed in South African Rand, VAT inclusive.

Payment milestones: monthly over the three‑year contract as per Service Level Agreement.

Payment terms: invoices payable within 30 days of receipt; invoices must be original, VAT‑compliant and include all required details.

Late invoice or non‑compliant invoice will be returned for correction; payment may be delayed.

No price information may appear in Envelope A; inclusion leads to disqualification.

No bonds or guarantees are explicitly required in the extracted text.

Valid B‑BBEE certificate (accredited) for Generic suppliers; sworn affidavit for EME/QSE as per turnover thresholds. Minimum level 4 for firms with turnover < R10 million; higher levels for Black‑owned entities.

Proof of professional indemnity insurance (minimum R5 million cover).

Pricing must be firm for 120 days, VAT‑inclusive, and submitted only in Envelope B; price points constitute 80 % of the total evaluation score.

See attached bid document.

Compliance with on‑demand performance is a material breach if not met.

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and MAAA number must be provided.

Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (or PIN code for online verification) required.

CIPC registration certificate and certified copies of ID(s) and share certificate required.

Fidelity Fund certificates for all directors.

Letter of good standing from the Legal Practice Council.

Proof of office location (lease, municipal statement, etc.).

JV participation documentation if applicable.

SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) compliance documentation may be required (risk assessments, PPE list, workmen’s compensation letters, etc.).

Firm must have >5 years existence (or meet minimum points), demonstrate at least 3‑5 relevant commercial law projects, and submit three reference letters to achieve the functional evaluation score (minimum 70 points).

Functional Evaluation Matrix (total 100 points):

Years firm has existed (30 points): >5 years = 30, 2‑5 years = 20, <2 years = 5.

References (30 points): up to 10 points per reference letter (minimum 3 letters, highest three scores used).

Track record – Commercial Law (40 points): 10+ relevant projects = 40, 6‑9 = 30, 3‑5 = 20.

Minimum score to progress to next phase: 70 points.

Preference points are awarded according to the specific goal table (e.g., 7 points for ≥51 % Black ownership, 8 points for Eastern Cape‑based supplier, etc.).

Failure to submit a valid B‑BBEE certificate/affidavit may result in zero preference points.

The highest total score (price + specific goals) determines the award, subject to compliance with all conditions.

Firm must be an established attorney practice with qualified lawyers experienced in commercial law.

Team Requirements:

Provide organogram and CVs of all team members; key persons to be identified.

Service delivery is on‑demand at ELIDZ offices or other locations directed by ELIDZ, with monthly management reports due by the 25th of each month and compliance with SHE requirements where applicable.

Preference points (up to 20) are awarded for BBBEE ownership, Eastern Cape localisation, SMME, youth, women or disability ownership as per the specific goals table.

Price evaluation: 80 % of total points based on price competitiveness (price points calculated using the formula provided, capped at 80). Specific goals (BBBEE, localisation, SMME, youth, women, disability, Eastern Cape) contribute up to 20 points.

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Submit two sealed envelopes online – Envelope A (technical documents, no price) and Envelope B (financial proposal with signed Form of Offer) by 12:00 hrs 6 April 2026.

Price schedule to be submitted in Envelope B (financial proposal) – price must be firm for 120 days after closing date and expressed in South African Rand, VAT inclusive.

Payment terms: invoices payable within 30 days of receipt; invoices must be original, VAT‑compliant and include all required details.

No price information may appear in Envelope A; inclusion leads to disqualification.

Valid B‑BBEE certificate (accredited) for Generic suppliers; sworn affidavit for EME/QSE as per turnover thresholds. Minimum level 4 for firms with turnover < R10 million; higher levels for Black‑owned entities.

Proof of professional indemnity insurance (minimum R5 million cover).

Pricing must be firm for 120 days, VAT‑inclusive, and submitted only in Envelope B; price points constitute 80 % of the total evaluation score.

Firm must have >5 years existence (or meet minimum points), demonstrate at least 3‑5 relevant commercial law projects, and submit three reference letters to achieve the functional evaluation score (minimum 70 points).

Years firm has existed (30 points): >5 years = 30, 2‑5 years = 20, <2 years = 5.

Track record – Commercial Law (40 points): 10+ relevant projects = 40, 6‑9 = 30, 3‑5 = 20.

Minimum score to progress to next phase: 70 points.

Preference points are awarded according to the specific goal table (e.g., 7 points for ≥51 % Black ownership, 8 points for Eastern Cape‑based supplier, etc.).

The highest total score (price + specific goals) determines the award, subject to compliance with all conditions.

Preference points (up to 20) are awarded for BBBEE ownership, Eastern Cape localisation, SMME, youth, women or disability ownership as per the specific goals table.

Price evaluation: 80 % of total points based on price competitiveness (price points calculated using the formula provided, capped at 80). Specific goals (BBBEE, localisation, SMME, youth, women, disability, Eastern Cape) contribute up to 20 points.