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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
22 Dorothy Nyembe Street - - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163346
Legal aid south africa is tendering for the lease of office accommodation for its durban local office for a period of up to five years. This tender is for landlords or property owners who can provide suitable premises and manage the associated property maintenance and services. The bid requires detailed property information, a five-year financial schedule, and clear delineation of landlord and tenant responsibilities.
Bidders must provide the full physical address and erf number of the proposed leased premises.
A detailed five-year pricing schedule is required, covering office space, parking bays, and other charges, with monthly totals including VAT.
The bidder must specify all landlord responsibilities, including internal and external maintenance, garden upkeep, air conditioning, lifts, insurance, and municipal rates.
Complete bank account details for rental payments, including VAT registration number, must be supplied.
Three contactable references and full domicilia (contact) details for the landlord are mandatory.
The annual compounded rental escalation rate and the basic monthly rental excluding VAT must be stated.
The bidder must declare who will sign the contract on behalf of the service provider and their capacity.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
The Marine Building, Ground Floor, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street (formerly known as
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Description
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)24 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf
Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf
RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf
Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf
Legal Aid South Africa is seeking office accommodation in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal for up to 5 years. The tender requires a landlord to provide leased premises including office space, parking bays, and possibly other facilities. The lease will include annual rental escalations, and responsibilities for maintenance and utilities are divided between landlord and tenant as specified.
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No. Contents Specification evaluation criteria for procurement of office accommodation 2
2 Comparison of existing facilities at current office with Legal Aid SA Space Norms 5
3 Legal Aid SA - Workspace Norms 6
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Legal aid SA specification: evaluation criteria for procurement of office
Important Dates
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Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents: the period of the lease on the costs to be/incurred;
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)The bid will be evaluated in five (5) phases as outlined below:
2.1. Phase 1: Responsiveness
Bidders must ensure that they complete and sign documents as indicated below, and the documents must
be submitted as part of the bid document by the closing date and time:
i. Signed SBD 1: Invitation to Bid.
ii. Signed SBD 3.1: Pricing schedule – firm prices (Purchases).
iii. Signed SBD 4: Bidder's Declaration.
iv. Signed SBD 6.1: Preference Points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations
2.1.1.
v. Original or certified valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. JV must submit a consolidated B-BBEE
certificate. The bidder must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD): The bidder must ensure
that their company is registered on CSD (attach the CSD report with the bid document or provide bidder
CSD registration number).
vi. Municipal Account Statement and/or electricity account of not older than two (2) months from the tender
closing date.
vii. The bid must be submitted with the latest CSD reports of all parties (agent, landlord/JV partners etc.)
2.2. Phase 2: Disqualification Criteria
i) A bidder must submit a copy of the title deed as proof of property ownership together with the bid
response.
ii) An agent/entity of the landlord must provide a signed letter or relationship agreement with detailed
2.2.1
responsibilities that the owner of the building has granted to the agent/entity for the leasing of the office
building. Bidder must submit a signed confirmation letter/ relationship agreement together with a title deed.
The letter must be in the company’s letterhead signed by a delegated authority of all parties.
NB: Failure to comply with the above will result in the bid not being evaluated for Phase 3, 4 and 5.
2.3.
Functionality Evaluation Criteria
Points
Building Documentation 30
i. Building inspection conducted by Legal Aid SA officials and the bidder within five (5) working days upon
written/email request by Legal Aid SA. (2 points) Proof of EMAIL must be retained.
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ii. A bidder must submit copies of actual building compliance documents: (28 points)
a) Set of approved floor or proposed floor plans. (4 points)
b)approved building plan (including all alterations and elevations) or structural integrity report from a
structural engineer or letter of undertaking stating that it will be provided within 6 months from date of
occupation (4 points);
b) Occupancy Certificate or letter of undertaking stating that it will be provided within 6 months from date
of occupation (7 points)
2.3.1.
c) Zoning Certificate or letter of undertaking stating that it will be provided within 6 months from the date
of occupation (5 points)
d) Fire Protection Plan/Fire Safety Inspection report/Evacuation Plan or letter of undertaking stating that it
will be provided within 6 months from the date of occupation (2 points)
e) Electrical Compliance Certificate (2 points):
f) Pests Control Certificate (valid in the last 12 months from the date of tender closure) or letter of
undertaking stating that it will be provided before the date of occupation (2 points) and
g) Building Maintenance plan (indicating an annual programme schedule of activities/areas to be
maintained, also outlining tenant and landlord responsibilities) (2 points).
NB Zero points will be allocated for criteria/subcriteria not met or substantiated.
Building location and accessibility: (Targeted area is Durban) 30
i. Bidder is required to submit proof of locational map indicating kilometres from the property to the
court. - NB: If the map is not submitted the Legal Aid SA's official will verify the radius during site
inspection.
a) Building must be located in the target area and must be within 2km walking distance to magistrate
court; (10 points)
b) Building be located in the target area more than 2km up to 2.25km walking distance to magistrate court;
(7.5 points)
c) Building be located in the target area more than 2.25km up to 2.5km walking distance to magistrate
court; (5 points)
d) Building be located in the target area more than 2.5km up to 3km walking distance to magistrate court;
(2.5 points)
e) Building be located in the target area and are more than 3km walking distance to magistrate court; (0
points)
ii. Bidder is required to submit proof of locational map indicating kilometres from the property to
the public transport. - NB: If the map is not submitted the Legal Aid SA's official will verify the
2.3.2. radius during site inspection.
a) Building must be located in the target area and must be within 2km walking distance from public
transport route; (10 points)
b) Building be located in the target area more than 2km up to 2.25km walking distance from public
transport route (7.5 points)
c) Building be located in the target area more than 2.25km up to 2.5km walking distance from public
transport route (5 points)
d) Building be located in the target area more than 2.5km up to 3km walking distance from public transport
route; (2.5 points)
e) Building be located in the target area and are more than 3km walking distance from public transport
route; (0 points)
iii. The poposed building entrance must be accessible to people living with disabilities. NB: Site
Inspection will be conducated by Legal Aid SA's official to verify.
a) Building entrance on ground floor, with a ramp (if required), that is fully accesible to people with
disabilities ( 8 points).
b)Building entrace not on ground floor but with a lift with braille buttons. ( 8 points)
c) Disability parking with signage. (2 points)
A grace period of 6 months will be allowed for the bidder who in writing undertakes to have these changes
implemented.
Building requirements: 30
i. Office space (20 points)
Office building must have the following functioning: [Local Office to test/verify the below]:
a) Existing air-conditioners or commitment letter to install at bidder's cost before occupation = 5 points;
b) electrical plugs per office = 5 points ;
c) ablution facilities as per space norm = 5 points;
d) fire escape routes/emergency exits = 5 points.
NB Zero point will be allocated for criteria/subcriteria not met or substantiated.
2.3.3
ii. Parking Space (10 points)
A building with:
a) availability minimum of 11 covered parking bays in an access controlled premises; (8 points)
b) availability minimum of 11 parking bays behind a access controlled gate on the premises; (6 points);
c) additional free open parking bay for Legal Aid SA's employees, visitors and clients within the premises.
(2 points).
d) No information or insufficient parking provided (0 points)
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Building Conditions and Availability:
i. The premises must be within a safe and secure office environment zoned for office or business use, as
deemed acceptable as Land Use Management Scheme/Town Planning Scheme. The buildings (including
the office offered to the Legal Aid SA) comprising the bidder’s proposal and that of neighboring properties
2.3.4 must have acceptable look, promote Legal Aid SA image and its business objectives. (8 points) 10
ii. The premises must be made available for occupation by the 01 April 2027 (2 points)
NB Zero point will be allocated for criteria/subcriteria not met or substantiated.
Total 100
Only Bids that score 70 points or more on functionality will be evaluated further.
Phase 4: Compliance Criteria
Qualifying bidders from Phase 3 are subjected to confirmation/verification of the following occupational
and building compliance documents as per below. Failure to submit the documents required as part of the
due diligence process, within 7 working days from request, the bidder may be disqualified from further
i) Set of approved floor or proposed floor plans [including all alterations];
ii) Approved building plan or structural integrity report from a duly qualified built environment professional
[including all alterations and/or elevations];
2.4.1
iii) Occupancy Certificate or letter of undertaking stating that it will be provided within 6 months from the
date of occupation;
iv) Zoning Certificate or letter of undertaking stating that it will be provided before the date of occupation
v) Fire Protection Plan/Fire Safety Inspection report/Evacuation Plan;
vi) Electrical Compliance Certificate;
vii) Pests Control Certificate[(valid in the last 12 months from the date of tender closure] and
viii) Building Maintenance plan [indicating an annual programme schedule of activities/areas to be
maintained, also outlining tenant and landlord responsibilities].
NB: Bidder agrees to provide the following certificates on completion of Tenant Installation. a)
Occupancy Certificate and b) Electrical Certificate of Compliance
Phase 5: Price and B-BBEE
ii. PPPFA Points Scoring
Qualifying bidders will be evaluated in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA), Procurement Regulations 2022. The value of this bid is estimated not to exceed R50 000 000
(all applicable taxes included), the 80/20 points system will apply, where:
Price = 80 points, and
B-BBEE level of contribution = 20 points
Pricing - must include VAT, if registered as a VAT Vendor or application made to SARS to register
as a VAT Vendor (Proof must be attached)
2.4.2 - Bidder must provide the total costs of accommodation for the proposed duration, with the following
details: -
Rental rate per square metre for the proposed office space;
Rate per parking bay;
Annual escalation rate of not greater than CPI, with a motivation if this exceeds CPI;
Tenant installation amount offered by the bidder must be included together with the rental amount over
the period of the lease on the costs to be/incurred;
Tenant's share of proportionate costs with details, if applicable.
Tenant Estimated Installation Cost: Tenant installation costs as per Legal Aid SA space norm will be
applied on price evaluation to determine the best value for money.
Upon occupation, a snag list shall be drawn within 30 days and be submitted to the service provider, who
3.1
will attend to the defects within 30 days upon receipt thereof.
4 Additional Requirements are as follows.
4.1. Partitioning as per Legal Aid SA's specification
4.2. Air-conditioning (preferably split units)
4.3. Painting - with corporate colours
4.4. Floor covering - with corporate colours
4.5. Power skirtings - with two power plugs per work station - one being specifically for computers
4.6. Network and telephone points
4.7. Blinds - with corporate colours
4.8. Space plan
4.9. UPS facility integrated into specific power points.
Branding requirements: Landlord willing to allow Legal Aid SA sign-board of Size: 1200mm (width) x
4.10.
800mm (height), Weight/thickness 10mm mounted on the outside of the building
Information Technology requirements - Power skirtings accommodating computer and telephone network.
4.11. Two plug points per desk. Between 5 and 6 Network points. UPS facility integrated into specific power
points.
4.12. An emergency generator as a backup to electricity supply;
4.13. The building must have natural ventilation and natural light.
4.14. The building must be accesible to disabled persons and include, ramps and/or lifts where necessay.
4.15. Energy saving building will be an additional advantage.
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Required facilities at Durban Local Office with Legal Aid Space Norms
A b c d e f
Toilet
Specifications No. Parking Bays
No.
Office m2 (Toilets No. Offices including facilities (Parking Bays not
Employees
included in included in Column D)
Column D)
Per work space 817 7 Toilets (3 28 offices, 27 cubicles and 19 72 11 parking bay for fleet
norms/ requirements cubicles and 3 facility rooms and 1 designated vehicle & parking for
basins for open area which serves as Head of office based in
females and 3 reception including waiting area. Durban LO
cubicles, 3 basins
and 3 urinals for
males
1 toilet for clients
that accomodates
for disabled
people)
Legal Aid SA - Workspace Norms Durban Local Office
Space
Number of Offices Cubicles Open Allocation Total
Position Comments
Employees Required Required Area per space m2
employee
Space allocation based on
employees
Admin Manager 1 1 10 10 Office
Admin Supervisor 1 1 9 9 Office
Admin Officer, Legal Secretary,
8 8 10 80 Open Plan cubicle recommended - Height 1.5 m
Secretary
CLPs cubicles reduced from 17 to 10. CLPs to
Candidate Attorney 17 10 4 40 share cubicles
Head of Office 1 1 12 12 Office
Paralegal - General Advice 2 2 9 18 Office
HCU Paralegal and ATP Paralegal to share
Paralegals - HCU and ATPs 2 1 9 9 cubicle.
Legal Practitioners - RC and DC Six Cubicles to be shared by 12 RC - LPs and
17 9 4 36
LPs three cubicles to be shared by 5 DC - LPs
Legal Practitioners - High Court 6 6 9 54 Office
HCU Manager,PLPs, SLPs 7 7 10 70 Office
Civil LPs 9 9 9 81 Office
Receptionist & Waiting Area 1 1 30 30 Reception counter
Total Space based on
72 28 27 1 125 449
employees
Space allocation based on
facilities
Satellite Office Staff 0
Filing Room 2 9 18
Board room can be dual purpose i.e. temporary
Boardroom 1 60 60 partitions to convert into additional consultation
rooms when not used for meetings.
Consultation room 4 9 36
Storeroom and Stationery room 1 60 60 Safe storage room
Kitchen 2 4.5 9.0
7 Toilets (3 cubicles and 3 basins for females and
3 cubicles, 3 basins and 3 urinals for males
Toilet 7 6 42 1 toilet for clients that accomodates for disabled
people)
Server/Network room 1 4 4 Ventilated
Custodial Room 1 3 3 Storage of cleaning material and equipments
Total Space based on
19 0 0 153 232
facilities
Total Area Offices and Facilities 681
Walkways, stairs and hallways 136
TOTAL 72 47 27 1 278 817 Minimum required workspace
Note: Only bids with space that fall within the prescribed minimum and maximum space parameters will be 837 Maximum space required
considered for evaluation.
Total Number of Employees 72
Total Number of Offices,
Cubicles and Toilets 74
Technical Specifications
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) requirements. The refurbishments will form part of
the signed lease agreement.
1.6. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to negotiation for rental and refurbishment costs.
A separate water and electricity meter must be in place which is managed and controlled by the local
1.7.
municipality or Eskom. No other meter system will be accepted.
The Landlord must ensure proper and adequate maintenance
Compliance Requirements
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)CSD report with the bid document or provide bidder
CSD registration number)
CSD reports of all parties (agent, landlord/JV partners etc
Central Supplier Database (CSD): The bidder must ensure
i. Signed SBD 1: Invitation to Bid.
ii. Signed SBD 3.1: Pricing schedule – firm prices (Purchases).
iii. Signed SBD 4: Bidder's Declaration.
iv. Signed SBD 6.1: Preference Points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations
certificate. The bidder must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD): The bidder must ensure
that their company is registered on CSD (attach the CSD report with the bid document or provide bidder
CSD registration number).
vii. The bid must be submitted with the latest CSD reports of all parties (agent, landlord/JV partners etc.)
2.2. Phase 2: Disqualification Criteria
1 operational lease requirements
1.1. The properties should be offered on an operational lease, for a minimum period of five (5) years.
1.2. No deposit shall be paid for rental of the leased office accommodation.
The lease proposal must include an estimate of the costs of refurbishment and the Tenant Installation
1.5. Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) requirements. The refurbishments will form part of
the signed lease agreement.
The Landlord must ensure proper and adequate maintenance of the exterior of leased premises together
The Landlord must be willing to include a clause in the lease agreement regarding right of first refusal
Standard Lease Agreement used by Legal Aid SA shall form part of the tender document . By submitting
the Landlord from using their own lease agreement.
the period of the lease on the costs to be/incurred;
B-BBEE Details: re occupation.
2 Evaluation Criteria
The bid will be evaluated in five (5) phases as outlined below:
2.1. Phase 1: Responsiveness
Bidders must ensure that they complete and sign documents as indicated below, and the documents must
be submitted as part of the bid document by the closing date and time:
i. Signed SBD 1: Invitation to Bid.
ii. Signed SBD 3.1: Pricing schedule – firm prices (Purchases).
iii. Signed SBD 4: Bidder's Declaration.
iv. Signed SBD 6.1: Preference Points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations
2.1.1.
v. Original or certified valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. JV must submit a consolidated B-BBEE
certificate. The bidder must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD): The bidder must ensure
that their company is registered on CSD (attach the CSD report with the bid document or provide bidder
CSD registration number).
vi. Municipal Account Statement and/or electricity account of not older than two (2) months from the tender
closing date.
vii. The bid must be submitted with the latest CSD reports of all parties (agent, landlord/JV partners etc.)
2.2. Phase 2: Disqualification Criteria
i) A bidder must submit a copy of the title deed as proof of property ownership together with the bid
response.
ii) An agent/entity of the landlord must provide a signed letter or relationship agreement with detailed
2.2.1
responsibilities that the owner of the building has granted to the agent/entity for the leasing of the office
building. Bidder must submit a signed confirmation letter/ relationship agreement together with a title deed.
The letter must be in the company’s letterhead signed by a delegated authority of all parties.
NB: Failure to comply with the above will result in the bid not bein
Contractual Terms
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)1.8.
with common areas for the duration of the agreement.
Requirements
Source: Property Specification Durban LO JUNE 2026 Approval.pdf (TENDER)1.11.
that may have been incurred in the preparation and the submission of proposals.
Description
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Provision of office accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years
Important Dates
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Contact Information
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Returnable Documents
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)tender document and bidders will indicate in the space provided whether the items
offered are to specification or not.
bidders will insert the words "as specified".
specifications will be indicated.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)18.2 Evaluation criteria and references ........................................................................... 9
80/20 price scoring system for further reductions in rental and refurbishment
18.2 Evaluation criteria and references
as per tender) the 80/20 system will be applicable.
v Preferential Points System Evaluation on Specific Goals: 80/20: Price = 80
points and B-BBEE status level of contribution = 20 points.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)1.1 Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA) is an autonomous statutory body established in
terms of the Legal Aid South Africa Act to deliver legal aid in South Africa.
The Board is the Accounting Authority of Legal Aid South Africa in terms of the Public
Finance Management Act (Act as amended). The Board is responsible for
providing strategic direction and leadership, ensuring good corporate governance and
ethics, managing risk and materiality limits, financial sustainability and determining
policy. Legal Aid SA is established to ensure the separation between the prosecuting
arm of government and the defence of those requiring state funded legal assistance.
In terms of the Legal Aid South Africa Act (Act ) and the Public Finance
Management Act (Act as amended), Legal Aid SA is accountable to the
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services as its Executive Authority, as well as to
Parliament. This accountability relates to overall strategy and policy matters as well as
finances. On operational matters and individual legal matters, Legal Aid SA operates
autonomously in line with approved policy. This governance framework ensures the
independence of the organisation as well as its accountability.
1.2 Legal Aid SA has evolved into a high performing organisation, which has delivered
more than 90% of its Business Plan annually and has received 22 consecutive
unqualified audit opinions. The organisation consistently delivers on its mandate of
ensuring access to justice for the indigent and vulnerable.
2.1 Legal Aid SA is a high performing public entity that champions the rights of all persons
to access justice through the provision of independent, accessible and quality legal aid
services in criminal and civil legal matters. We service the public through a national
network of 128 offices, strategically positioned near justice points (such as courts),
ensuring we are accessible to as many people as possible.
2.2 Legal Aid SA is the biggest law firm on the African continent. It boasts a unique
pedigree of socially conscious legal professionals, who in their everyday work, defend
and protect the rights of the country’s most vulnerable groups. We pride ourselves on
our strong governance, having received 22 unqualified audit opinions from the Auditor-
General South Africa and being named a Top Employer South Africa for 16 consecutive
years as well as being an Industry Leader in the Public Sector for six successive years
and ensuring that all accounts are paid within 30 days of invoice date.
2.3 It is crucial that our network of offices cohesively presents an image of professionalism
and integrity to our clients, thereby assisting them to access justice. Property owners
are thus valued stakeholders for the organisation, and we strive to establish and
sustain fruitful relationships with each property owner we work with. A key
organisational strategy is expanding and capacitating our national footprint to increase
points of access to legal aid services, especially in rural and remote areas. Property
owners play a crucial role in ensuring that we achieve this.
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3.1 Vision – A dynamic South Africa in which constitutional rights are realised to ensure a
just society for all.
3.2 Mission - To remain a leader in the provision of equal access to justice to indigent and
vulnerable persons by rendering quality legal services.
3.3 Legal Aid SA Values are listed below:
Legal Aid SA intends to achieve the two outcomes listed below:
Outcome 1: Equal access to justice for all, focusing on indigent and vulnerable
persons, thus contributing to building a just society.
Outcome 2: Respected, high performing and sustainable organisation providing
accessible, quality legal services that impact positively on society, the economy and
the environment.
The eleven related objectives in achieving the outcomes are listed below:
Objective 1: Empowered clients and communities making informed choices about their
legal matters, rights and responsibilities.
Objective 2: All indigent and vulnerable members of society have equal access to
public-funded legal services to protect and defend their rights.
Objective 3: A fair, efficient and effective justice system that ensures equal access to
justice for all.
Objective 4: Delivering on our constitutional and statutory mandate thereby ensuring
equal access to justice for all, in an independent, accountable and sustainable manner.
Objective 5: An organisation re-inventing and embedding sustainable and agile
practices in every segment to positively impact on society, the economy and the
environment.
Objective 6: Sustaining good governance, best practices and maintaining high ethical
standards and integrity, high performance and accountability.
Objective 7: Legal Aid South Africa's regulatory framework is responsive to the
changing legal, social and economic environment.
Objective 8: An effective, efficient, economic and environmentally responsive supply
chain management system supporting client services delivery and internal business
processes.
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Objective 9: An appropriately resourced national footprint that is adaptable to changing
technological and environmental factors to ensure improved access to our clients,
communities, stakeholders and employees.
Objective 10: Knowledgeable, informed, self-directed and committed employees
competently delivering the organisation’s constitutional mandate and strategies in a
sustainable manner.
Objective 11: Embracing emerging technologies including the Fourth Industrial
Revolution to optimise its impact on business and the provision of client services
through a responsive and adaptive IT environment.
Venue: The Marine Building, Ground Floor, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street (formerly
known as Gardiner Street), Durban, 4001
Date: 05 August 2026
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The closing date for the submission of proposals is 11h00 on 25 August 2026. All
proposals should be submitted on or before the time and date specified and placed in
the Legal Aid SA tender box, which is located to Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street,
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001.
All information documents, records and books provided by Legal Aid SA to any bidder,
in connection with the request for proposals or otherwise, are strictly private and
confidential. Any bidder will not disclose these to any third party, except with the
express consent of Legal Aid SA, which will be granted in writing prior to such
disclosure. Legal Aid SA, however, reserves the right to disclose any information
provided by any bidder to any of the employees of Legal Aid SA.
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All annexures must be completed in full, using the given numbering format. All
attachments or references to attachments must be clearly marked and be specific to
information required. Any deviations may be ignored.
NB: Companies failing to adhere to the above requirements risk being
disqualified from the evaluation process.
Tenders, completed as described, will be sealed in an envelope marked:
Tender Number: No. 27/2026
Closing Date: 25 August 2026, Time: 11h00
Name of Company: ________________________________________ (Bidder)
and deposited in the locked tender box in the foyer in the reception area at:
Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. 2001.
Tender Numbering Format must be adhered to. Compliance or Non-compliance with
detailed information must be indicated per paragraph as per Numbering Format. If
there are additional and/or Alternative Product options, every option/alternative
proposal to an item, must be separately bid for in the form of a separate proposal, with
a complete schedule and description. Deviations from specifications and technical
brochures must be submitted where applicable. All documents submitted in response
to this request for proposals will become the property of Legal Aid SA.
The proposal must remain valid for a period of 150 days.
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The bidder must complete all documents in full and submit these with the proposal.
The bidder must provide proof of registration on National Treasury’s Central
Supplier Database (CSD) which should reflect that the bidder is an active
supplier, is tax compliant and is not a restricted supplier.
After awarding the Tender, this proposal together with its Tender terms, Conditions and
Specifications will constitute a binding contract between Legal Aid SA and the
successful bidder. The successful bidder will assume total responsibility, regardless of
any third party or subcontracting agreements it may enter into. Legal SA has the right
not to award the tender.
Legal Aid SA will approve all project plans and projected project activity costs. No
project activity will be delivered to Legal Aid SA before an official order has been issued
to the supplier and delivery will be within the specified time scale after the receipt of
the official order.
Quality Management
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdfAny defects, patent or latent, which are attributable to poor workmanship, will be
rectified by the bidder at own cost and time and all costs relating to the correction of
defects will be expressly and separately noted on billing documentation.
Copyright, patent rights and other similar rights in any works or products created as a
result of the performance of this proposal and its assignments will vest in and are
hereby transferred to Legal Aid SA, unless specifically agreed otherwise, in the form of
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individual written Agreement signed by both parties. For this purpose, only, all works
created in terms of this proposal and the assignments thereof will be deemed to have
been created under the control and direction of Legal Aid SA.
No bidder will be refunded any cost or disbursements incurred in respect of the project,
save where the prior written approval of Legal Aid SA has been obtained in respect of
such expenditure.
Any authorised disbursements will be refunded at the reasonable and actual cost
determined by Legal Aid SA.
Any expenditure incurred by the successful bidder in respect of authorised travel for
the project will be refunded in accordance with the Legal Aid SA travel policy as
applicable from time to time. The rates payable for the use of private vehicles will be
the prevailing rates quoted by the Automobile Association of South Africa
All claims in respect of authorised disbursements (travel and subsistence costs) must
be substantiated by documentary evidence such as receipts and logs of kilometers
traveled.
All expenses incurred by the bidder for the proposal and presentations are the
responsibility of the bidder and will not be reimbursed by Legal Aid SA.
18.1 Awarding of contract:
Proven relevant experience and success, as well as the ability to deliver a reliable,
efficient and effective service will be important considerations.
By the submission of a proposal, each bidder warrants that he/she/it is highly skilled,
professional, competent and experienced in the area for which he/she/it has tendered.
Any work performed by a successful bidder will be evaluated against these criteria.
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The bidder also warrants that the service provided will be of a superior standard, and
is unlikely to cause undue difficulties.
The tender may be awarded, in part or in full, at the sole discretion of Legal Aid SA, to
one or more concerns on a non-exclusive basis.
Proposals / tenders that are qualified by a bidder’s own conditions may be rejected as
being invalid, and failure of the bidder to renounce such conditions when called upon
to do so may invalidate the proposal.
Legal Aid SA may request clarification or additional information regarding any aspect
of the proposal. The bidder must supply the requested information within 24 hours after
the request has been made, otherwise the bidder may be disqualified. Legal Aid SA
may also request a demonstration, and bidders must comply with such a request within
24 hours.
Legal Aid SA will enter into further negotiations with the highest scoring bidder per the
80/20 price scoring system for further reductions in rental and refurbishment
allowances. Failure of the bidder to participate in this process within five days of a
request being made will result in Legal Aid SA setting aside the bid and negotiating
with other qualifying bidders.
18.2 Evaluation criteria and references
The bidding companies will be evaluated on the criteria listed in the tender document
and must take into account the information listed below:
i Provide the names of reference sites that may be contacted by Legal Aid SA to
carry out reference checks, and to substantiate claims contained in their
proposal. (In the case of newly established property businesses, other
references will be accepted).
ii Demonstrate they are applying affirmative action employment practices and
procurement programmes that promote contribution to B-BBEE.
iii Provide an ORIGINAL valid tax clearance certificate or registration with the
Csd.
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iv Support for empowerment as specified by government (refer to form SBD 6.1
as per tender) the 80/20 system will be applicable.
v Preferential Points System Evaluation on Specific Goals: 80/20: Price = 80
points and B-BBEE status level of contribution = 20 points.
vi All properties must be made available for inspection within five days of request.
Failure to do so will result in your bid being disqualified.
vii A site inspection certificate will be completed and signed by the Legal Aid SA
representative and the Landlord or his representative in respect of such site
inspection conducted.
18.3 Bidder’s company/business information/details
Please complete all the questions below in as much detail as possible.
i. Company Name/Business Name:
ii. Contact Names and Numbers:
iii. Address:
iv. Indicate if the above company is the primary contractor or joint venture/alliance
partner:
v. Number of personnel:
vi. Turnover in the last three financial years:
vii. Percentage growth in the last three years:
viii. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate/Proof of registration on CSD
18.4 Detailed breakdown of total charges, implementation and
Support services
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Please supply a detailed breakdown of costs / charges and related charges as
well as a total bid amount
Important conditions:
I. Failure on the part of the bidder to sign/mark this tender form and thus to
acknowledge and accept the conditions in writing or to complete the attached
forms, questionnaires and specifications in all respects, may invalidate the tender
II. Tenders should be submitted in the format and numbering sequence similar to the
tender document and should preferably not be qualified by the bidder's own
conditions of tender. Failure to comply with these requirements or to renounce
specifically the bidder's own conditions of tender when called upon to do so, may
invalidate the tender
III. If any of the conditions on this tender form are in conflict with any general
conditions, stipulations or provisions incorporated in the tender, such general
conditions, stipulations or provisions will apply
IV. Tender forms are not to be filled in by means of mechanical devices, e.g.
Typewriters. All tender forms must be handwritten in BLACK ink.
V. Bidders will check the numbers of the pages and satisfy themselves that none are
missing or duplicated. No liability will be accepted with regard to claims arising
from the fact that pages are missing or duplicated.
VI. In terms of Legal Aid SA’s procurement policies, firm tender prices and delivery
periods are preferred. Consequently bidders will clearly state whether prices and
delivery periods will remain firm for the duration of the contract or not.
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VII. Where items are specified in detail, the specifications form an integral part of the
tender document and bidders will indicate in the space provided whether the items
offered are to specification or not.
VIII. In respect of the paragraphs where the items offered are strictly to specification,
bidders will insert the words "as specified".
IX. In cases where the items are not to specification, the deviations from the
specifications will be indicated.
X. The tender prices will be quoted in South African currency, rand, unless otherwise
specified.
XI. Unless specifically provided for in the tender document, no tenders transmitted by
telegram, telex, facsimile, E-mail or similar apparatus will be considered
These conditions form part of the tender and failure to comply therewith may invalidate a
tender.
I. Legal Aid South Africa requires office accommodation for its Durban Local Office.
II. The office accommodation required should be in the proximity to the local court(s),
allowing relatively quick and easy access to the courts by both staff members and
clients and should be close to public transport interchange facilities, such as taxi
ranks, train stations and/or bus terminals. A standalone building in Durban will be
most desirable.
III. The office space required should be a minimum of 817m2 and a maximum of
837m2 with eleven (11) parking bays (Failure to meet the minimum required
space will be disqualified). Note: Only bids with space that fall within the
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prescribed minimum and maximum space parameters will be considered for
evaluation. The office currently has 72 employees. 7 Toilets (3 cubicles and 3
basins for females and 3 cubicles, 3 basins and 3 urinals for males 1 toilet for
clients that accommodates for disabled people). Working space for all staff
including management and extra space for public waiting area, consultation rooms
and reception area.
IV. The building should preferably be on the ground floor (or a building with functional
lifts), and have secured safe lockable parking for Legal Aid SA’ vehicles.
V. The building should be user friendly for disabled persons.
VI. Compliance with all building laws, regulations and bylaws including Health and
safety compliance.
VII. The building must be zoned by the local authority for office, business or commercial
purposes. The bidder must provide Legal Aid SA with title deed and zoning
certificate might be required on or before awards.
VIII. Legal Aid SA branding compliant and allow for the display of Legal Aid SA
signboard.
IX. Telephone and computer network points and emergency generator as back up.
X. Refurbishment: The bidder should submit the following documents:
a) Floorplans of the building or space being offered.
b) Commitment letter to refurbish the building as per the tenant specification with a
Tenant Installation amount.
c) Partitioning as per Legal Aid SA's specification
d) Air-conditioning (preferably split units)
e) Painting - with corporate colours
f) Floor covering - with corporate colours
g) Power skirtings - with two power plugs per work station
h) Network and telephone points.
i) Blinds - with corporate colours.
j) Space plan.
k) UPS facility integrated into specific plug points (Legal Aid SA responsible for
UPS Unit)
Refer Annexure A
Refer to Annexure B
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project activity will be delivered to Legal Aid SA before an official order has been issued
to the supplier and delivery will be within the specified time scale after the receipt of
the official order.
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iv Support for empowerment as specified by government (refer to form SBD 6.1
as per tender) the 80/20 system will be applicable.
v Preferential Points System Evaluation on Specific Goals: 80/20: Price = 80
points and B-BBEE status level of contribution = 20 points.
vi All properties must be made available for inspection within five days of request.
vii A site inspection certificate will be completed and signed by the Legal Aid SA
representative and the Landlord or his representative in respect of such site
inspection conducted.
18.3 Bidder’s company/business information/details
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdffinances. On operational matters and individual legal matters, Legal Aid SA operates
autonomously in line with approved policy. This governance framework ensures the
independence of the organisation as well as its accountability.
1.2 Legal Aid SA has evolved into a high performing organisation, which has delivered
more than 90% of its Business Plan annually and has received 22 consecutive
unqualified audit opinions. The organisation consistently delivers on its mandate of
ensuring access to justice for the indigent and vulnerable.
the project will be refunded in accordance with the Legal Aid SA travel policy as
applicable from time to time. The rates payable for the use of private vehicles will be
the prevailing rates quoted by the Automobile Association of South Africa
All claims in respect of authorised disbursements (travel and subsistence costs) must
be substantiated by documentary evidence such as receipts and logs of kilometers
traveled.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)valid tax clearance certificate or registration with the
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate/Proof of registration on CSD
Central Supplier Database (CSD) which should reflect that the bidder is an active
Supplier Database (CSD) which should reflect that the bidder is an active
iii Provide an ORIGINAL valid tax clearance certificate or registration with the
iv Support for empowerment as specified by government (refer to form SBD 6.1
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: ifying bidders.
18.2 Evaluation criteria and references
The bidding companies will be evaluated on the criteria listed in the tender document
and must take into account the information listed below:
i Provide the names of reference sites that may be contacted by Legal Aid SA to
carry out reference checks, and to substantiate claims contained in their
proposal. (In the case of newly established property businesses, other
references will be accepted).
ii Demonstrate they are applying affirmative action employment practices and
procurement programmes that promote contribution to B-BBEE.
iii Provide an ORIGINAL valid tax clearance certificate or registration with the
Csd.
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iv Support for empowerment as specified by government (refer to form SBD 6.1
as per tender) the 80/20 system will be applicable.
v Preferential Points System Evaluation on Specific Goals: 80/20: Price = 80
points and B-BBEE status level of contribution = 20 points.
vi All properties must be made available for inspection within five days of request.
Failure to do so will result in your bid being disqualified.
vii A site inspection certificate will be completed and signed by the Legal Aid SA
representative and the Landlord or his representative in respect of such site
inspection conducted.
18.3 Bidder’s company/business information/details
Please complete all the questions below in as much detail as possible.
i. Company Name/Business Name:
ii. Contact Names and Numbers:
iii. Address:
iv. Indicate if the above company is the primary contractor or joint venture/alliance
pa
Health & Safety
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdfFinance Management Act (Act as amended). The Board is responsible for
providing strategic direction and leadership, ensuring good corporate governance and
ethics, managing risk and materiality limits, financial sustainability and determining
policy. Legal Aid SA is established to ensure the separation between the prosecuting
arm of government and the defence of those requiring state funded legal assistance.
In terms of the Legal Aid South Africa Act (Act ) and the Public Finance
Management Act (Act as amended), Legal Aid SA is accountable to the
professional, competent and experienced in the area for which he/she/it has tendered.
and must take into account the information listed below:
i Provide the names of reference sites that may be contacted by Legal Aid SA to
carry out reference checks, and to substantiate claims contained in their
proposal. (In the case of newly established property businesses, other
references will be accepted).
ii Demonstrate they are applying affirmative action employment practices and
procurement programmes that promote contribution to B-BBEE.
iii Provide an ORIGINAL valid tax clearance certificate or registration with the
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdfIntroduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
Organisational profile ............................................................................................................ 3
Vision, mission and values ....................................................................................................... 4
Outcomes and objectives: ...................................................................................................... 4
Briefing session ............................................................................................................................. 5
Closing date .................................................................................................................................... 5
Security and integrity clearance .................................................................................... 5
Proposal/tender submission ................................................................................................ 6
Tender documents marking ................................................................................................... 6
Tender format ................................................................................................................................ 6
Validity period ................................................................................................................................ 6
Completeness of the solution ............................................................................................ 7
Contractual implications: ..................................................................................................... 7
Conditions of payment .............................................................................................................. 7
Quality assurance ....................................................................................................................... 7
Intellectual property rights ............................................................................................. 7
Disbursements, travel and subsistence ....................................................................... 8
Contractual details .................................................................................................................. 8
18.1 Awarding of contract: ......................................................................................................... 8
18.2 Evaluation criteria and references ........................................................................... 9
18.3 Bidder’s company/business information/details ............................................... 10
18.4 Detailed breakdown of total charges, implementation and support
Services .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Important conditions: ............................................................................................................. 11
Summary of specifications ................................................................................................... 12
Property management specifications and evaluation ..................................... 13
Completion of documents relating to RFP, schedule 1, standard bid
Documentation and conditions of contract ........................................................... 13
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1.1 Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA) is an autonomous statutory body established in
terms of the Legal Aid South Africa Act to deliver legal aid in South Africa.
missing or duplicated. No liability will be accepted with regard to claims arising
from the fact that pages are missing or duplicated.
VI. In terms of Legal Aid SA’s procurement policies, firm tender prices and delivery
periods are preferred. Consequently bidders will clearly state whether prices and
delivery periods will remain firm for the duration of the contract or not.
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Section
Source: RFP - Property Leasing Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Bid Enquiries: Theophelus Shange
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (031) 304 0100
Technical Enquiries: Gerhard Volschenk
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (031) 304 0100
Description
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Legal Aid South Africa (abbreviated “Legal Aid SA” is national public entity established in terms of section 2 of the Legal Aid South Africa Act (“Act”) read together with its Legal Aid Manual and Regulations. The objective of Legal Aid South Africa is to render or make available legal aid and legal advice, provide legal representation to persons at state expense and provide education and information concerning legal rights and obligations as envisaged in the Constitution and this Act. Legal Aid SA is funded by the Government and ensures access to justice and the realisation of the right to have legal representation.
Important Dates
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP){"closingDate":"25 August 2026","closingTime":"11H00","briefingSession":"{"date":"05 August 2026","time":"11:00 AM","venue":"e: 05 August 2026","is_compulsory":false}"}
Briefing Session
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Optional Briefing Session Date: 05 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: The Marine Building, Ground Floor, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street (formerly known as Gardiner Street), Durban, 4001
Contact Information
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP){"name":"Mr. Theophelus","email":null,"phone":null,"department":"ies making informed choices about their legal","address":"Tender No.: 27/2026"}
Returnable Documents
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)The closing date for the submission of proposals is 11h00 AM on 25 August 2026. All proposals should be submitted on or before the time and date specified and placed in the Legal Aid SA tender box, which is located in the foyer of Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)4.7 Quality Assurance----------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.7
persons by rendering quality legal services
tender) the 80/20 system will be applicable.
B-BBEE Level of Contribution status (20 points).
3.1. Points awarded for price
3.1.1 The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis
80/20 or 90/10
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
3.2.1. Points awarded for price
Regulations, preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender.
For the purposes of this tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals
states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20 or
90/10 preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender
will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point
the applicable preference point system,
then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the
90/10 and 80/20 preference point system.
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdfwill be refunded in accordance with the Legal Aid SA travel policy as applicable from time to
time. The rates payable for the use of private vehicles will be the prevailing rates quoted by
the Automobile Association of South Africa
All claims in respect of authorised disbursements (travel and subsistence costs) must be
substantiated by documentary evidence such as receipts and logs of kilometers traveled.
this provision, taxpayers will need to register with SARS as eFilers through the website
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Pricing schedule – firm prices (purchases)
Note: only firm prices will be accepted. Non-firm prices (including
Prices subject to rates of exchange variations) will not be
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
valid Tax Clearance Certificate will result in the invalidation of the bid
Tax compliance or central supplier
Tax compliance status
Tax compliance requirements
Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing
Csd number
Csd number must be provided
Central Supplier Database (CSD) which should reflect that the bidder is an active supplier, is tax
Central supplier database (csd), a csd number must be provided
The bidder must provide proof of registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier
Database (CSD) which should reflect that the bidder is an active supplier, is tax
Please complete all the questions below in as much detail as possible.
Points Allocation: 20 points
B-BBEE Details: they are applying affirmative action employment practices and
procurement programmes that promote empowerment of SMMEs and historically
disadvantaged groups.
Database (CSD) which should reflect that the bidder is an active supplier, is tax
compliant and is not a restricted supplier.
tender) the 80/20 system will be applicable.
B-BBEE Level of Contribution status (20 points).
7 company information:
7.1 Bidder’s company details
Please complete all the questions below in as much detail as possible.
i. Company Name:
ii. Contact Names and Numbers:
iii. Company Address:
iv. Indicate if the above company is the primary contractor or joint venture/
alliance partner:
v. Number of personnel:
vi. Turnover in the last three financial years:
vii. Percentage growth in the last three years:
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viii. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate:
8 detailed breakdown of total charges, implementation and support services
Please
Health & Safety
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdfServices------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pg.9
SBD 1 Invitation to Bid------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.11
SBD 2 Tax Clearance Requirements-----------------------------------------------Pg.14
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SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule--------------------------------------------------------------Pg.15
SBD 4 Bidder's Declaration ---------------------------------------------------------- Pg.16
SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form--------------------------------------------Pg.19
General Conditions of the Contract ------------------------------------------------ Pg.24
Special Conditions ------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 38
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1 introduction:
Legal Aid South Africa (abbreviated “Legal Aid SA” is national public entity established in terms
of section 2 of the Legal Aid South Africa Act (“Act”) read together with its Legal Aid
professional, competent and experienced in the area for which he/she/it has bid. Any work
performed by a successful bidder will be evaluated against these criteria.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3
(a) “Closing time” means the date and hour specified in the bidding documents for the receipt of
bids.
(b) “Contract” means the written agreement entered into between the purchaser and the supplier,
as recorded in the contract form signed by the parties, including all attachments and
appendices thereto and all documents incorporated by reference therein.
(c) “Contract price” means the price payable to the supplier under the contract for the full and
proper performance of his contractual obligations.
(d) “Corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value to
influence the action of a public official in the procurement process or in contract execution.
(e) "Countervailing duties" are imposed in cases where an enterprise abroad is subsidized by its
government and encouraged to market its products internationally.
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(f) “Country of origin” means the place where the goods were mined, grown or produced or from
which the services are supplied. Goods are produced when, through manufacturing,
processing or substantial and major assembly of components, a commercially recognized new
product results that is substantially different in basic characteristics or in purpose or utility from
its components.
(g) “Day” means calendar day
(h) “Delivery” means delivery in compliance of the conditions of the contract or order.
(i) “Delivery ex stock” means immediate delivery directly from stock actually on hand.
(j) “Delivery into consignees store or to his site” means delivered and unloaded in the specified
store or depot or on the specified site incompliance with the conditions of the contract or order,
the supplier bearing all risks and charges involved until the supplies are so delivered and a
valid receipt is obtained.
(k) "Dumping" occurs when a private enterprise abroad market its goods on own initiative in the
Contractual Terms
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf1.1 Vision-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.4
1.2 Mission-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.4
1.3 Legal Aid SA Values -----------------------------------------------------------------Pg.4
1.4 Outcomes and Objectives-----------------------------------------------------------Pg.4
Closing Date----------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.5
Security and Integrity Clearance---------------------------------------------------Pg.5
Proposal/Tender Submission ----------------------------------------------------- Pg.5
4.1 Tender Documents Marking---------------------------------------------------------Pg.6
4.2 Tender Format -------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.6
4.3 Validity Period---------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.6
4.4 Completeness of the solution-------------------------------------------------------Pg.6
4.5 Contractual implications--------------------------------------------------------------Pg.6
4.6 Conditions of Payment----------------------------------------------------------------Pg.6
4.7 Quality Assurance----------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.7
4.8 Intellectual Property Rights----------------------------------------------------------Pg.7
4.9 Disbursements, travel and subsistence------------------------------------------Pg.7
5.1 Awarding of contract-------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.7
Evaluation Criteria and References ------------------------------------------------Pg.8
Company Information-------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.8
7.1 Bidder’s company details--------------------------------------------------------------Pg.8
the bidder at own cost and time and all costs relating to the correction of defects will be
expressly and separately noted on billing documentation.
4.8 Intellectual property rights:
or duplicated. No liability will be accepted with regard to claims arising from the fact that
pages are missing or duplicated.
preferred. `Consequently, bidders will clearly state whether prices and delivery periods will
remain firm for the duration of the contract or not.
NO. ** (all applicable taxes included)
Required by: ..............................................................................
At: ...........................................................................................
Does the offer comply with the specification(s)? *YES/NO: ..................
If not to specification, indicate deviation(s): .........................................
Period required for delivery: ..............................................................
*Delivery: Firm/not firm: ...................................................................
Note: All delivery costs must be included in the bid price, for delivery at the prescribed destination.
** “all applicable taxes” includes value- added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment
insurance fund contributions and skills development levies.
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Sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
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One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify
that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies
the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof
to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of
the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition
to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as
a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any
organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi
alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
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14.1 Definitions
14.2 Application
14.3 General
14.4 Standards
14.5 Use of contract documents and information; inspection
14.6 Patent rights
14.7 Performance security
14.8 Inspections, tests and analysis
14.9 Packing
14.10 Delivery and documents
14.11 Insurance
14.12 Transportation
14.13 Incidental services
14.14 Spare parts
14.15 Warranty
14.16 Payment
14.17 Prices
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14.18 Contract amendments
14.19 Assignment
14.20 Subcontracts
14.21 Delays in the supplier’s performance
14.22 Penalties
14.23 Termination for default
14.24 Dumping and countervailing duties
14.25 Force Majeure
14.26 Termination for insolvency
14.27 Settlement of disputes
14.28 Limitation of liability
14.29 Governing language
14.30 Applicable law
14.31 Notices
14.32 Taxes and duties
14.33 National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP)
14.1 Definitions
local industries in the RSA.
(l) “Force majeure” means an event beyond the control of the supplier and not involving the
supplier’s fault or negligence and not foreseeable. Such events may include, but is not
restricted to, acts of the purchaser in its sovereign capacity, wars or revolutions, fires, floods,
epidemics, quarantine restrictions and freight embargoes.
(m) “Fraudulent practice” means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a procurement
process or the execution of a contract to the detriment of any bidder, and includes collusive
practice among bidders (prior to or after bid submission) designed to establish bid prices at
artificial non-competitive levels and to deprive the bidder of the benefits of free and open
competition.
(n) “GCC” means the General Conditions of Contract.
(o) “Goods” means all of the equipment, machinery, and/or other materials that the supplier is
required to supply to the purchaser under the contract.
(p) “Imported content” means that portion of the bidding price represented by the cost of
components, parts or materials which have been or are still to be imported (whether by the
supplier or his subcontractors) and which costs are inclusive of the costs abroad, plus freight
and other direct importation costs such as landing costs, dock dues, import duty, sales duty
or other similar tax or duty at the South African place of entry as well as transportation and
handling charges to the factory in the Republic where the supplies covered by the bid will be
manufactured.
(q) “Local content” means that portion of the bidding price which is not included in the imported
content provided that local manufacture does take place.
(r) “Manufacture” means the production of products in a factory using labour, materials,
components and machinery and includes other related value-adding activities.
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(s) “Order” means an official written order issued for the supply of goods or works or the rendering
of a service.
(t) “Project site,” where applicable, means the place indicated in bidding documents.
(u) “Purchaser” means the organization purchasing the goods.
(v) “Republic” means the Republic of South Africa.
(w) “SCC” means the Special Conditions of Contract.
(x) “Services” means those functional services ancillaries to the supply of the goods, such as
transportation and any other incidental services, such as installation, commissioning,
provision of technical assistance, training, catering, gardening, security, maintenance and
other such obligations of the supplier covered under the contract.
(y) “Written” or “in writing” means handwritten in ink or any form of electronic or mechanical
writing.
14.2 Application
(a) These general conditions are applicable to all bids, contracts and orders including bids for
functional and professional services, sales, hiring, letting and the granting or acquiring of rights,
but excluding immovable property, unless otherwise indicated in the bidding documents.
(b) Where applicable, special conditions of contract are also laid down to cover specific supplies,
services or works.
(c) Where such special conditions of contract are in conflict with these general conditions, the
special conditions shall apply.
14.3 General
(a) Unless otherwise indicated in the bidding documents, the purchaser shall not be liable for any
expense incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid. Where applicable a non-
refundable fee for documents may be charged.
(b) With certain exceptions, invitations to bid are only published in the government Tender Bulletin.
Private Bag X85, Johannesburg 0001, or accessed electronically from www.treasury.gov.za
14.4 Standards
(a) The goods supplied shall conform to the standards mentioned in the bidding documents and
specifications.
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14.5 Use of contract documents and information; inspection
(a) The supplier shall not, without the purchaser’s prior written consent, disclose the contract, or
any provision thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample, or information
furnished by or on behalf of the purchaser in connection therewith, to any person other than a
person employed by the supplier in the performance of the contract. Disclosure to any such
employed person shall be made in confidence and shall extend only so far as may be
necessary for purposes of such performance.
(b) The supplier shall not, without the purchaser’s prior written consent, make use of any document
or information mentioned in GCC clause5.1 except for purposes of performing the contract.
(c) Any document, other than the contract itself mentioned in GCC clause 5.1shall remain the
property of the purchaser and shall be returned (all copies) to the purchaser on completion of
the supplier’s performance under the contract if so required by the purchaser.
(d) The supplier shall permit the purchaser to inspect the supplier’s records relating to the
performance of the supplier and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the purchaser,
if so required by the purchaser.
14.6 Patent rights
(a) The supplier shall indemnify the purchaser against all third-party claims of infringement of
patent, trademark, or industrial design rights arising from use of the goods or any part thereof
by the purchaser.
14.7 Performance security
(a) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notification of contract award, the successful bidder
shall furnish to the purchaser the performance security of the amount specified in SCC.6
(b) The proceeds of the performance security shall be payable to the purchaser as compensation
for any loss resulting from the supplier’s failure to complete his obligations under the contract.
(c) The performance security shall be denominated in the currency of the contract, or in a freely
convertible currency acceptable to the purchaser and shall be in one of the following forms:
(d) a bank guarantee or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a reputable bank located in the
purchaser’s country or abroad, acceptable to the purchaser, in the form provided in the bidding
documents or another form acceptable to the purchaser; or
(e) a cashier’s or certified cheque
(f) The performance security will be discharged by the purchaser and returned to the supplier not
later than thirty (30) days following the date of completion of the supplier’s performance
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obligations under the contract, including any warranty obligations, unless otherwise specified
in SCC.
14.8 Inspections, tests and analyses
(a) All pre-bidding testing will be for the account of the bidder.
(b) If it is a bid condition that supplies to be produced or services to be rendered should at any
stage during production or execution or on completion be subject to inspection, the premises
of the bidder or contractor shall be open, at all reasonable hours, for inspection by are
representative of the Department or an organization acting on behalf of the Department.
(c) If there are no inspection requirements indicated in the bidding documents and no mention is
made in the contract, but during the contract period it is decided that inspections shall be
carried out, the purchaser shall itself make the necessary arrangements, including payment
arrangements with the testing authority concerned.
(d) If the inspections, tests and analyses referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 show the supplies to
be in accordance with the contract requirements, the cost of the inspections, tests and
analyses shall be defrayed by the purchaser.
(e) Where the supplies or services referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 do not comply with the
contract requirements, irrespective of whether such supplies or services are accepted or not,
the cost in connection with these inspections, tests or analyses shall be defrayed by the
supplier.
(f) Supplies and services which are referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 and which do not comply
with the contract requirements may be rejected.
(g) Any contract supplies may on or after delivery be inspected, tested or analyzed and may be
rejected if found not to comply with the requirements of the contract. Such rejected supplies
shall be held at the cost and risk of the supplier who shall, when called upon, remove them
immediately at his own cost and forthwith substitute them with supplies which do comply with
the requirements of the contract. Failing such removal the rejected supplies shall be returned
at the suppliers cost and risk. Should the supplier fail to provide the substitute supplies
forthwith, the purchaser may, without giving the supplier further opportunity to substitute the
rejected supplies, purchase such supplies as may be necessary at the expense of the supplier.
(h) The provisions of clauses 8.4 to 8.7 shall not prejudice the right of the purchaser to cancel the
contract on account of a breach of the conditions thereof, or to act in terms of Clause 23 of
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14.9 Packing
(a) The supplier shall provide such packing of the goods as is required to prevent their damage or
deterioration during transit to their final destination, as indicated in the contract. The packing
shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling during transit and exposure
to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation during transit, and open storage. Packing, case
size and weights shall take into consideration, where appropriate, the remoteness of the goods’
final destination and the absence of heavy handling facilities at all points in transit.
(b) The packing, marking, and documentation within and outside the packages shall comply strictly
with such special requirements as shall be expressly provided for in the contract, including
additional requirements, if any, specified in SCC, and in any subsequent instructions ordered
by the purchaser.
14.10 Delivery and documents
(a) Delivery of the goods shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the terms specified in
the contract. The details of shipping and/or other documents to be furnished by the supplier
are specified in SCC.
(b) Documents to be submitted by the supplier are specified in SCC.
14.11 Insurance
(a) The goods supplied under the contract shall be fully insured in a freely convertible currency
against loss or damage incidental to manufacturer acquisition, transportation, storage and
delivery in the manner specified in the SCC.
14.12 Transportation
(a) Should a price other than an all-inclusive delivered price be required, this shall be specified in
the SCC.
14.13 Incidental services
(a) The supplier may be required to provide any or all of the following services, including additional
services, if any, specified in SCC:
(b) performance or supervision of on-site assembly and/or commissioning of the supplied goods;
(c) furnishing of tools required for assembly and/or maintenance of the supplied goods;
(d) furnishing of a detailed operations and maintenance manual for each appropriate unit of the
supplied goods;
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(e) performance or supervision or maintenance and/or repair of the supplied goods, for a period
of time agreed by the parties, provided that this service shall not relieve the supplier of any
warranty obligations under this contract; and
(f) training of the purchaser’s personnel, at the supplier’s plant and/or on-site, in assembly, start-
up, operation, maintenance, and/or repair of the supplied goods.
(g) Prices charged by the supplier for incidental services, if not included in the contract price for
the goods, shall be agreed upon in advance by the parties and shall not exceed the prevailing
rates charged to other parties by the supplier for similar services.
14.14 Spare parts
(a) As specified in SCC, the supplier may be required to provide any or all of the following
materials, notifications, and information pertaining to spare parts manufactured or distributed
by the supplier:
(b) such spare parts as the purchaser may elect to purchase from the supplier, provided that this
election shall not relieve the supplier of any warranty obligations under the contract; and
(c) in the event of termination of production of the spare parts:
(i) Advance notification to the purchaser of the pending termination, in sufficient time to permit
the purchaser to procure needed requirements; and
(ii) following such termination, furnishing at no cost to the purchaser, the blueprints, drawings, and
specifications of the spare parts, if requested.
14.15 Warranty
(a) The supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most
recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and
materials unless provided otherwise in the contract. The supplier further warrants that all goods
supplied under this contract shall have no defect, arising from design, materials, or
workmanship (except when the design and/or material is required by the purchaser’s
specifications) or from any actor omission of the supplier, that may develop under normal use
of the supplied goods in the conditions prevailing in the country of final destination.
(b) This warranty shall remain valid for twelve (12) months after the goods, or any portion thereof
as the case may be, have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination indicated in
the contract, or for eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment from the port or place
loading in the source country, whichever period concludes earlier unless specified otherwise
in SCC.
(c) The purchaser shall promptly notify the supplier in writing of any claims arising under this
warranty.
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Requirements
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Important conditions:
Failure on the part of the bidder to sign/mark this tender form and thus to acknowledge and accept the conditions in writing or to complete the attached forms, questionnaires and specifications in all respects, may invalidate the tender.
Tenders should be submitted in the format and numbering sequence similar to the tender document and should preferably not be qualified by the bidder's own conditions of tender. Failure to comply with these requirements or to renounce specifically the bidder's own conditions of tender when called upon to do so, may invalidate the tender.
If any of the conditions on this tender form are in conflict with any special conditions, stipulations or provisions incorporated in the tender, such special conditions, stipulations or provisions will apply.
Tender forms are not to be filled in by means of mechanical devices, e.g. Typewriters. All tender forms must be handwritten in BLACK ink.
Bidders will check the numbers of the pages and satisfy themselves that none are missing or duplicated. No liability will be accepted with regard to claims arising from the fact that pages are missing or duplicated.
In terms of Legal Aid SA’s procurement policies, firm tender prices and delivery periods are preferred. `Consequently, bidders will clearly state whether prices and delivery periods will remain firm for the duration of the contract or not.
Where items are specified in detail, the specifications form an integral part of the tender document and bidders will indicate in the space provided whether the items offered are to specification or not.
In respect of the paragraphs where the items offered are strictly to specification, bidders will insert the words "as specified".
In cases where the items are not to specification, the deviations from the specifications will be indicated.
The tender prices will be quoted in South African currency, Rand, unless otherwise specified.
Unless specifically provided for in the tender document, no tenders transmitted by telegram, telex, facsimile, E-mail or similar apparatus will be considered.
These conditions form part of the tender and failure to comply therewith may invalidate a tender.
Section
Source: Request for Proposals Durban Local Office.pdf (RFP)Bid Enquiries: Mr. Theophelus Shange
Technical Enquiries: Mr. Gerhard Volschenk
Tel: (031) 304 0100
Description
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdfSchedule 1 requires the bidder to specify:
Contact Information
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)Tenant (Legal Aid SA) contact details:
Landlord (bidder) must provide:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)The bidder must provide:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)Complete the pricing schedule:
Financial Requirements
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)Pricing requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)The bidder (landlord) must declare duties and responsibilities, which include:
Legal Aid SA's duties include:
Bidder must specify who will sign the contract on behalf of the service provider and their capacity.
Contractual Terms
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdfLandlord's (service provider's) duties and responsibilities:
Legal Aid SA's (tenant's) duties and responsibilities:
Bidder must specify the person signing the contract on behalf of the service provider and their capacity.
Section
Source: Annexure B Request For Proposal Completion of Documents.pdf (RFP)Bidder must provide:
Legal Aid SA (tenant) contact details:
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.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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