The kwazulu-natal provincial treasury is inviting bids from legal service providers to form a panel that will render specialised legal services, including litigation management, legal opinions, legislative review, and contract drafting, for a period of three years. This tender is for law firms and legal professionals who can support the kznpt legal services unit in fulfilling its obligations. The evaluation will be based on administrative compliance, experience of the firm and key personnel, and preference points for specific goals.
Key Requirements
Submit a complete bid with all compulsory forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, Section C, and authority to sign) by 13 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, deposited in the designated bid box at Treasury House, Pietermaritzburg.
Attend the compulsory virtual briefing session on 29 July 2026 at 10:00 AM; register by 28 July 2026 via email to [email protected].
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) by the closing time and provide a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number.
Meet Phase 2 requirements for experience of the firm and key personnel in the relevant legal service categories; failure will result in disqualification.
Comply with the 80/20 preference point system (or 90/10 if above R50 million), with 20 points for specific goals (HDP, RDP, youth, disability) requiring supporting evidence and completion of SBD 6.1.
Ensure rates align with those gazetted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; only firm prices are accepted.
Submit the bid in a sealed envelope with the bid number, closing date, and bidder's details; initial every page and avoid using correcting fluid.
Appointment of a panel of legal service providers to render specialised services for a period of three (3) years for the kwazulu-natal provincial treasury
Briefing SessionCompulsory
Date & Time
Thursday, 13 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Virtual Briefing Session
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Requirements & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Compulsory virtual briefing session the compulsory virtual briefing session will be held as follows: date: 29 july 2026 time: 10:00am bidders need to submit their company names, email addresses and telephone number to [email protected] By NO later than 28 july 2026 to attend the virtual briefing session. The closing date and time for receipt of tenders is 13 august 2026 at 11:00 AM. telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, and late tender proposals will not be accepted. Bids must be deposited in the bid box specified below. Bids deposited in any other bid box and address will not be accepted.
Professional Services & Consulting Industry Profile
Regulatory Bodies
SAGCSAICA
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Typical Documents
5 items
Company Registration (CIPC)
Tax Clearance Certificate
B-BBEE Certificate
CSD Registration
Company Profile
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: CA(SA) - Chartered Accountant, PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2 Practitioner, Six Sigma Certification
Document read. The full tender notice and its supporting documents are read end-to-end. Key sections, requirements, dates, and contact details are identified and pulled into a working summary you can act on.
Compliance review. The working summary is checked against South African procurement standards — PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, CIDB, local content, and preferential procurement — so nothing critical is missed before you start your bid response.
DocumentBID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdfReview complete
Description
Important Dates
22 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
7 rules
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
Core procurement rules
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
7
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
high
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
high
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury invites bids to appoint a panel of legal service providers for specialized legal services over three years. Services include litigation management, legal opinions, legislative review, and contract drafting. The tender follows a two-phase evaluation process with preferential procurement regulations.
Not sure if your business is ready for this tender? Check CSD, CIDB, and B-BBEE requirements, run a readiness assessment, and move from opportunity to submission.
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Bid-ready summary. The submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical, financial, and compliance sections are refined into professional, easy-to-scan prose. This is the final version you can rely on when preparing your bid or briefing your team.
We refine every tender document through these stages so you can brief your team and prepare your bid with confidence. Anything marked as "in progress" will be upgraded automatically — no action required from you.
Document read
Compliance review
Bid-ready summary
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
This tender is for the appointment of a panel of legal service providers to render specialised services for the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury for a period of three years.
The National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme applies to contracts with imported content exceeding certain thresholds (e.g., US$10 million). Successful bidders with contracts over R10 million must report to the Department of Trade and Industry.
NIP obligations may include submitting performance guarantees, business concepts, detailed plans, and bi-annual progress reports to the DTI.
Important Dates
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date and time for bid submission: 13 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
Compulsory virtual briefing session: 29 July 2026 at 10:00 am.
Registration for briefing session: Submit company name, email address, and telephone number to [email protected] by no later than 28 July 2026.
Proof of attendance: The Microsoft Teams attendance register will serve as proof.
Contact Information
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Supply Chain Management enquiries: Contact Ms. T. Makhathini (Tel: 033 897 4440) or Ms. N. Dhlamini (Tel: 033 897 4480). Email: [email protected].
Technical enquiries: Contact Mr. B. Gumede. Email: [email protected].
Submission address: Bid Box located on the ground floor at Treasury House, 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Attention: Financial Management – Supply Chain Management Unit, KZN Provincial Treasury.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 13 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
Deposit the bid in the specified bid box on the ground floor at Treasury House, 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Bids deposited elsewhere will not be accepted.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, and late submissions are not accepted.
The bid must be complete in all respects. Use the official forms provided (do not retype).
Compulsory bid forms to submit include: Part A Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), Part B Terms and Conditions for Bidding (SBD 1) and Resolution Letter or Authority to Sign the Bid, Section C Declaration that Information on Central Supplier Database is Correct and Up to Date, Section F Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4).
Failure to submit these forms or comply with administrative requirements will result in the bid being considered non-responsive and rejected.
Each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope with the bidder’s name and address, bid number, and closing date indicated on the envelope.
Bidders must initial every page of the bid document. Alterations must be initialled; use of correcting fluid is prohibited.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Evaluation is in two phases: Phase 1 – Supply Chain Administrative Compliance (must be complete and include all compulsory forms); Phase 2 – Experience of the Firm and Key Personnel (must comply with all requirements for the respective category of legal services).
Failure to comply with Phase 1 or Phase 2 requirements results in the bid being considered non-responsive and rejected.
Preference points: 80/20 system applies (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) for contracts up to R50 million (all taxes included). If offers exceed R50 million, 90/10 system applies (90 points for price).
Price points are calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) for 80/20 system, or 90(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) for 90/10 system.
Specific goals: Points may be claimed for HDP (Black Owned, Women Owned, People with Disability) and RDP (Enterprise within KZN, Youth Owned) categories. Supporting evidence required (ID, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, doctor's note for disability, proof of address, CIPC registration).
Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 to claim specific goal points; failure to do so means points are not claimed.
Fraudulent claims can lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, recovery of damages, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Appointment of a panel of legal service providers to render specialised services for a period of three years.
Services include litigation management, legal opinions, legislative review, contract drafting, and administrative support to various programmes for the KZNPT Legal Services unit.
Rates to be used in the contract shall align with those gazetted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
The National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme applies if the contract has imported content exceeding thresholds (e.g., US$10 million). Successful bidders with contracts over R10 million must report details to the Department of Trade and Industry within five working days after award.
NIP obligations may involve submitting a performance guarantee, business concepts, plans, and bi-annual progress reports to the DTI.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
Phase 2 evaluation focuses on the experience of the firm and the experience of key personnel.
Bidders must comply with all requirements outlined in Phase 2 of the bid document for the respective category of legal services.
Failure to comply results in the bidder being considered non-responsive and rejected for that category.
Quality Management
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
Goods supplied must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.
The purchaser may inspect the supplier’s records and have them audited.
Inspection, testing, and analysis may be conducted; costs are borne by the purchaser if supplies comply, otherwise by the supplier.
Non-compliant supplies may be rejected and must be replaced by the supplier at their cost and risk.
Packing must prevent damage during transit and account for handling conditions.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
The pricing schedule is marked as not applicable.
Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing schedule is marked as not applicable in the document.
Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
The bid price must be in RSA currency with all applicable taxes included (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, skills development levies).
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination.
Performance security may be required: Within 30 days of contract award, the successful bidder must furnish a performance security (e.g., bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, cashier’s cheque) as specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory. Bidders must be registered on the CSD by the closing time; otherwise, they will be disqualified.
Tax compliance: Bidders must submit their Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN issued by SARS or, if not available, provide their CSD number. Foreign suppliers may have different requirements.
B-BBEE: Points can be claimed for specific goals related to HDP and RDP status. Supporting evidence (B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, ID, proof of address, CIPC registration) is required.
Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 to claim preference points for specific goals.
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are state employees, or close corporations with members who are state employees.
Bidders must declare any relationships with state employees and disclose any interest in other related enterprises.
Contractual Terms
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
General conditions of contract apply, covering definitions, standards, use of contract documents, patent rights, performance security, inspections, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, incidental services, spare parts, warranty, payment, and prices.
Warranty: Goods supplied must be new, unused, and free from defects for 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment, whichever is earlier. The supplier must repair or replace defective goods promptly at no cost.
Payment: Terms specified in special conditions; payments made within 30 days after invoice submission, in Rand unless otherwise stated.
Prices cannot vary from the bid price except as authorised in special conditions.
Performance security may be required in the form of a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or certified cheque.
Section
Source: BID DOCUMENT FOR 1263.2026 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS.pdf
The preference point system uses formulae to calculate price points: For goods and services, points are awarded based on the lowest acceptable tender. For disposal or leasing of state assets, points are based on the highest acceptable tender.
Points for specific goals are allocated based on claims supported by documentary proof (e.g., equity ownership by HDPs).
Detailed criteria govern equity ownership calculations, including requirements for active involvement in management and control.
Fraudulent claims can lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, recovery of damages, restriction from doing business with the state, and criminal prosecution.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
145 Chief Albert Luthuli St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Document-Backed
Source Snapshot Available
AI Enhanced
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
03 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Get deep intelligence on Other professional, scientific and technical activities. Unlock full pricing strategies, bid frequency, and historical win rates.