Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
The Richards Bay Industrial Development ZoneLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
14 Dec 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
4 Harbour Arterial - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177757
The richards bay industrial development zone company soc ltd (rbidz) invites experienced attorneys and law firms to apply for appointment to a panel providing legal services over a 36-month period, covering various categories including property law, conveyancing and notarial services. Proposals are evaluated in two stages: functionality (minimum 65%) then price and preference on an 80/20 system. Bidders must meet strict b-bbee pre-qualification levels by category and submit a sealed tender by 14 december 2026 at 12h00.
B-BBEE pre-qualification: For Property Law, Conveyancing and Notarial Services categories, bidders must be B-BBEE Level 1 or 2. For all other categories in scope, bidders must be B-BBEE Level 1 to 3. Failure to meet these levels results in immediate disqualification.
Functionality threshold: Proposals must score at least 65% on functionality to be considered further for price and preference evaluation on the 80/20 system.
Tender document purchase: A non-refundable charge of R500 (cash) must be paid into RBIDZ's Absa account (Branch Code 632005, Account No 4072219190) before the document is emailed. Requests must be sent to [email protected] with company details and the tender number in the subject line, between 16 and 30 November 2026.
Closing date and submission: Sealed and endorsed tenders must be deposited in the official tender box at the RBIDZ Office Complex, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, before 12h00 on 14 December 2026. Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, electronic, or emailed tenders will not be accepted.
No briefing session: No briefing session will be held for this tender.
Queries: All queries must be sent via email to [email protected]. For payment submission difficulties only, telephone 035 797 2664 or 035 797 2600.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 December 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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IT is a condition of tender that, only tenderers that are b-bbee level 1 to 2 for categories for property law, conveyancing and notarial services, and b-bbee level 1 – 3 for categories set out in the scope other than property law, conveyancing and notarial services shall be eligible to tender. Tenderers that do not meet the pre-qualification criteria for preferential procurement shall be immediately disqualified.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
4 Harbour Arterial - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
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Important Dates
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)12 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Dec
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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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MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company SOC Ltd (RBIDZ) invites experienced attorneys or law firms to submit proposals for appointment to a panel for the provision of legal services over a period of thirty-six (36) months, covering various categories of legal work.
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Organization
The Richards Bay Industrial Development ZoneMatched by category & region
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Document availability: 16 November 2026 to 30 November 2026
Closing: 14 December 2026 at 12h00
Public opening: 14 December 2026 at 12h00
Briefing session: none held
Contact Information
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)Enquiries and document requests:
Submission address:
RBIDZ Office Complex
4 Harbour Arterial
Alton, Richards Bay
GPS: 28°46'50.3"S 32°00'54.0"E
Submission Guidelines
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)Documents available from 16 November 2026 to 30 November 2026, on request via email with proof of payment. A non-refundable tender charge of R500 must be paid into RBIDZ's Absa account (Branch Code 632005, Account No 4072219190) before the documents are emailed. Proposals must be completed per the RFP conditions, sealed, endorsed with the contract number, and deposited in the official tender box at the RBIDZ Office Complex, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay. Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, electronic, or emailed tenders will not be accepted. No briefing session will be held.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)Evaluation is in two stages: first functionality (minimum qualifying score 65%), then price and preference on the 80/20 system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and RBIDZ policy. Only bidders meeting the B-BBEE pre-qualification levels are eligible; others are immediately disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company SOC Ltd (RBIDZ) is appointing a panel of attorneys/law firms to provide legal services to RBIDZ for a period of 36 months. The panel covers various categories, including Property Law, Conveyancing and Notarial Services.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdfSuitable and experienced attorneys or law firms may apply. No specific number of years or qualifications are stated in the tender notice.
Financial Requirements
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)Non-refundable tender document charge: R500 (cash) paid into Absa account 4072219190, Branch Code 632005.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdf (RFP)B-BBEE pre-qualification (mandatory):
Tenderers who do not meet these levels are immediately disqualified.
Section
Source: MO-ADM-557-26 TENDER ADVERT.pdfFunctionality is evaluated first, with a minimum score of 65% required to proceed. Thereafter price and preference are considered on the 80/20 system.
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Address
RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
12 Nov 2026
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RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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