Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
96 MARINE DRIVE, PHASE 2 BUILDING, OLSO BEACH - PORT SHEPSTONE - PORT SHEPSTONE - 4240
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157016
Ugu district municipality invites proposals from qualifying law firms and legal practitioners to join its municipal panel of attorneys for a 36-month service level agreement. The tender is open to bids evaluated on functionality, price, and preference points under the PPPFA 2022 regulations.
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96 MARINE DRIVE, PHASE 2 BUILDING, OLSO BEACH - PORT SHEPSTONE - PORT SHEPSTONE - 4240
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25 May
2026
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19 Jun
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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UGU-09-1723-2026.docx
The Ugu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is requesting proposals from qualifying law firms and/or legal practitioners to be placed on its municipal panel of attorneys for a 36-month period. The tender (Contract No.: UGU-09-1723-2026) involves a service level agreement, with bids evaluated on functionality (60% minimum threshold), price, and preference (80/20 system). Bid documents are available for purchase (R1000) or free download from the municipality’s website/e-tender portal. Submissions must be sealed, hand-delivered by 12:00 on 19 June 2026, and valid for 90 days.
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R 224 825
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Important Dates
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxBid documents available: 19 May 2026. Bid closing and public opening: 19 June 2026 at 12h00. No briefing session scheduled.
Contact Information
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxBid enquiries: Manager: Legal Services, Ms Ntombi Mbambo. Email: [email protected]. Document collection: Ugu District Municipality office, No. 28 Connor Street, Port Shepstone. Submission address: Official tender box at Ugu District Municipality, 96 Marine Drive, Phase 2 Building, Oslo Beach.
Submission Guidelines
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxObtain bid documents: From 19 May 2026 at Ugu District Municipality office (No. 28 Connor Street, Port Shepstone) for R1000.00 (cash only; no cheques). Free download available from the municipality’s website and e-tender portal. Submission requirements: Bids must be sealed, endorsed with contract number UGU-09-1723-2026, and deposited in the official tender box at 96 Marine Drive, Phase 2 Building, Oslo Beach by 12h00 on 19 June 2026. Bids must be completed in black ink and remain valid for 90 days. Disqualification risks: Late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed, emailed, or couriered bids will be rejected. No briefing session will be held.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxGeneral: Open to qualifying law firms and/or legal practitioners. Must score at least 60% in functionality to proceed. Must comply with Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 (PPPFA). No awards to persons in the service of the state (Regulation 44). Functionality (100 points total, min 60% required): Bidder’s Experience (Public Sector) – 15 points; Performance Rating – 20 points; Experience in Legal Drafting (Public Sector) – 40 points; Experience of Senior Legal Practitioner – 25 points. Preference Points (80/20 system): 80 points for price, 20 points for Specific Goals. Specific Goals (20 points): Ownership (60% weight): EME/QSE 100% black-owned – 12 points (CIPC Shareholders Certificate + Sworn Affidavit); EME/QSE 51% black-owned – 8 points (same documents). Local Business (30% weight): Enterprise in District Municipality - Rural – 6 points (CSD & Utilities POR + SAPS Affidavit); Urban – 4 points (same documents); Province – 2 points (same documents). Other Specific Goals (10% weight): 100% owned by Youth/Women/Disabled – 2 points (CIPC Shareholders Certificate + Directors ID).
Technical Specifications
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxScope: Placement on the Municipal Panel of Attorneys for a 36-month Service Level Agreement. Target respondents: Qualifying law firms and/or legal practitioners. Deliverables, standards, and service levels are detailed in the Terms of Reference (included in bid documents).
Financial Requirements
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxBid document cost: R1000.00 (non-refundable, cash only). Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Pricing format and payment terms are specified in the Terms of Reference. No additional financial guarantees or bonds are explicitly required.
Compliance Requirements
Source: UGU-09-1723-2026.docxMandatory for EME/QSE status: CIPC Shareholders Certificate + Sworn Affidavit. For local business preference: CSD & Utilities Proof of Residence (POR) or SAPS Affidavit. For Youth/Women/Disabled ownership: CIPC Shareholders Certificate + Directors ID. PPPFA 2022 compliance required for preference points. Regulation 44 of Municipal SCM Regulations: No awards to persons in the service of the state.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 2 of 2000
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96 MARINE DRIVE, PHASE 2 BUILDING, OLSO BEACH - PORT SHEPSTONE - PORT SHEPSTONE - 4240
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