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Summary
The eastern cape east london industrial development zone (elidz) is seeking a qualified legal services firm to provide on‑demand labour law advice, representation and dispute resolution for a three‑year period, commencing may 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically by 12:00 noon on 6 april 2026, with separate technical (envelope a) and financial (envelope b) proposals.
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technical scope
20 sourced criteria
financial capacity
16 sourced criteria
pricing
1 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
12 sourced criteria
evaluation
10 sourced criteria
experience
2 sourced criteria
personnel
1 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
1 sourced criteria
delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Scope of Services:
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Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
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Important Dates
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
RFP available for download: 9 March 2026 12:00.
Question‑submission deadline: 27 March 2026 16:00.
Answers to questions issued by: 31 March 2026 14:00.
Closing date for submission: 6 April 2026 12:00.
Anticipated contract commencement: 1 May 2026 (after signing of Service Level Agreement).
Service start date indicated in document: 9 March 2026.
Contact Information
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Submit both technical (Envelope A) and financial (Envelope B) proposals online via https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za; only PDF files, max 30 MB each.
Deadline: 12:00 noon on 6 April 2026. Late, emailed, faxed or incomplete submissions will be rejected.
Envelope A must contain all required supporting documents (company profile, CSD registration, CIPC registration, certified ID copies, share certificate, proof of office, SARS tax clearance, Fidelity Fund certificates, Legal Practice Council letter of good standing, professional indemnity insurance ≥ R5 million, original cancelled cheque/trust‑account letter, B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, reference letters, track‑record form, project‑team organogram and CVs, completed ELIDZ Procurement Handbook).
Envelope B must contain only the price schedule and cost proposal; any price information in Envelope A results in disqualification.
All forms must be signed by an authorised signatory (board resolution copy required for companies). Non‑signed Form of Offer in Envelope B leads to disqualification.
Separate technical and financial proposals; do not mix price details in Envelope A.
Ensure all required documents are original or certified copies as specified.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Years in existence: >5 years = 30 pts; 2‑5 years = 20 pts; <2 years = 5 pts.
References: up to 10 pts per reference (minimum 3 references) – max 30 pts.
Labour‑law track record: 10‑40 relevant projects – max 40 pts.
Price competitiveness accounts for 80 % of the overall score (price points calculated using the ELIDZ 80/20 formula).
Specific transformation goals provide up to 20 % additional points (preference for Black‑owned, women‑owned, disability‑owned, SMME, Eastern Cape‑based, youth‑owned firms, etc.).
B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is mandatory; failure results in zero preference points.
Total score = price points (max 80) + specific‑goal points (max 20); highest total wins, provided the 70‑point functional threshold is met.
Technical Specifications
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Scope of Services:
Interpretation of labour‑law legislation.
Representation at competent forums.
Advice on collective labour‑law matters.
Prosecution of internal disciplinary proceedings.
Advice on disciplinary and performance issues.
General and strategic labour‑law advice.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts.
Dispute‑resolution and litigation services (on‑demand).
Exclusions: chairing disciplinary hearings and any labour‑law services not listed.
Deliverables & Reporting:
Standard monthly management report by the 25th of each month.
Firm must be an established attorney practice with qualified, experienced labour‑law lawyers.
Project‑team organogram and CVs required; key‑person substitution subject to ELIDZ approval.
Location:
Services to be performed at ELIDZ offices, Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge, East London, or any other site directed by ELIDZ.
Performance:
Failure to perform on‑demand services constitutes material breach and may lead to termination.
Service Level Agreement (Section C) will define detailed service levels, quality standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), penalties (1/14 % of contract value per day for late completion), and key‑person obligations.
Financial Requirements
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Pricing to be submitted in Envelope B only; all prices inclusive of VAT.
Monthly payment milestones over the three‑year contract, as detailed in the Service Level Agreement.
Price validity: 120 days from the closing date.
Invoice must be original, VAT‑compliant, and submitted by the 25th of the month; payment made within 30 days of receipt.
Penalty for late delivery: deduction of 1/14 % of contract value per day after the agreed completion date.
No price revisions without mutual written agreement.
No bonds or guarantees are explicitly required in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: V1- Envelope A Labour Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and MAAA number required.
Certified copy of CIPC registration.
Certified copies of directors’ IDs and share certificate.
Proof of office location (lease, municipal statement, or council clearance).
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
20Inferred operational need
Service Level Agreement (Section C) will define detailed service levels, quality standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), penalties (1/14 % of contract value per day for late completion), and key‑person obligations.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
21Mandatory requirement
Submit technical and financial proposals separately via the ELIDZ tender portal; Envelope A must contain all required supporting documents and Envelope B must contain only the price schedule.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
22Inferred operational need
Maintain professional indemnity insurance of at least R5 million and hold all required registrations (CSD, CIPC, Legal Practice Council, Fidelity Fund, tax clearance, etc.).
Threshold: at least R5 million and hold all required registrations (CSD
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
23Inferred operational need
Submit both technical (Envelope A) and financial (Envelope B) proposals online via https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za; only PDF files, max 30 MB each.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
24Mandatory requirement
Envelope A must contain all required supporting documents (company profile, CSD registration, CIPC registration, certified ID copies, share certificate, proof of office, SARS tax clearance, Fidelity Fund certificates, Legal Practice Council letter of good standing, professional indemnity insurance ≥ R5 million, original cancelled cheque/trust‑account letter, B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, reference letters, track‑record form, project‑team organogram and CVs, completed ELIDZ Procurement Handbook).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
40Mandatory requirement
All forms must be signed by an authorised signatory (board resolution copy required for companies). Non‑signed Form of Offer in Envelope B leads to disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
50Inferred operational need
Meet the functional evaluation threshold of at least 70 points (years in existence, references and labour‑law track record) and achieve the highest combined price and transformation score.
Threshold: threshold of at least 70 points (years in existence
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
51Inferred operational need
Provide a B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and satisfy specific transformation goals (Black‑, women‑, disability‑, SMME‑, Eastern Cape‑, youth‑ownership) to earn up to 20 % preference points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
57Scored criterion
Specific transformation goals provide up to 20 % additional points (preference for Black‑owned, women‑owned, disability‑owned, SMME, Eastern Cape‑based, youth‑owned firms, etc.).
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
63Inferred operational need
Deliver services on‑demand at ELIDZ premises, provide monthly management reports by the 25th, and adhere to the SLA penalties (1/14 % of contract value per day for late completion).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
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