Teta panel of attorneys legal services tender (2026-2030)

Purpose: TETA invites bids for the appointment of a panel of legal practitioners to provide specialised legal services until 31 March 2030. Objectives: Render required services per Terms of Reference, comply with relevant legislation, and sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with TETA. Evaluation follows PPPFA 80/20 preferential points system. Queries must be directed in writing to the SCM Specialist at [email protected] or 011 577 7027. TETA reserves the right to place responses to queries on its website.

Closing date: 28 July 2026 at 11:00. Non-compulsory briefing session: 10 July 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (link provided in document). Cut-off date for queries: 23 July 2026 (end of business day). Bid validity period: 90 days after closing date.

SCM Specialist. Telephone: 011 577 7027. Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Bid box at 344 Pretoria Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194.

Submit bids by 28 July 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at 344 Pretoria Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, etc.) and not re-typed. Only one (1) original signed copy and one (1) electronic copy (virus-free USB) are required. Bids sent by post or courier must arrive at least 36 hours before the closing date. Bids must be sealed in an envelope and deposited in the bid box. Failure to comply with submission requirements will result in disqualification.

TETA seeks to appoint a panel of legal practitioners to provide specialised legal services until 31 March 2030. Scope includes: Performance and other guarantees, Legislative/Regulatory/Statutory Interpretation, Constitutional/Public/Administrative Law, IT Law, Commercial Contracts, Employment/Labour Law, Procurement/SCM Law, Corporate Law/Governance, Legal Advisory, Debt Collection, Dispute Resolution/Litigation, Data Protection/Privacy Law, Banking/Finance Law, and other relevant specialist fields. Firms must complete Annexure A to confirm areas of specialisation. Services are assigned via RFQs; panel inclusion does not guarantee work. Firms must sign confidentiality/indemnity agreements, declare conflicts of interest, and comply with governance/ethical requirements. All intellectual property rights from work performed will belong to TETA.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and VAT inclusive. Firm prices are preferred; if non-firm, General Conditions of Contract apply. Bidders must clearly state if prices will remain firm for the contract duration. Pricing must follow the cost breakdown in the Pricing Schedule. Payment terms and guarantees are subject to TETA’s internal processes and the signed SLA.

Mandatory compliance requirements: Completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest). SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD Supplier Number (if no PIN). Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with proof. Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate. Proof of registration or letter of good standing for Director(s) with the Legal Practice Council. Completed Annexure A (Firm Area of Specialisation). Minimum 3 years’ experience for the law firm. Certified copies of CIPC registration documents (CoR 39). B-BBEE Status Level Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). Employment Equity (EE) Compliance Certificate or Declaration. Joint Venture Agreements (if applicable) with signed work split and Rand value. Bank-stamped confirmation of business banking details and valid trust account. Company profile including HDI status. Letter of Authority for signatory. All documents must be submitted as per the Compliance Checklist (Schedule 19).

Two-stage evaluation: Stage 1 (Pre-Compliance) checks mandatory and administrative requirements. Failure to meet any mandatory requirement (e.g., SBD 1, SBD 4, SARS Pin/CSD, CSD registration, Fidelity Fund Certificate, Annexure A, 3+ years experience) results in disqualification. Stage 2 (Quality/Technical) evaluates Firm Track Record (40 points) and Director Experience (30 points) using a 1-5 scale (1=Poor, 5=Excellent). Final scoring follows PPPFA 80/20 system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals).