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Summary
The eastern cape east london industrial development zone corporation (elidz) seeks to appoint a legal service provider to deliver administrative law services, including procurement advice, legislative interpretation, contract drafting, litigation, and dispute resolution, for a three-year period. The tender is open to established law firms with a proven track record in administrative law, and prioritizes b-bbee compliance, local presence, and technical expertise.
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technical scope
6 sourced criteria
financial capacity
14 sourced criteria
pricing
1 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
24 sourced criteria
evaluation
7 sourced criteria
experience
1 sourced criteria
personnel
2 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Scope of Services:
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Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
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Important Dates
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Document download available from 9 March 2026 12:00 (noon) at www.elidz.co.za → Opportunities.
Question‑and‑answer period closes at 16:00 on 27 March 2026; answers will be issued by 14:00 on 31 March 2026.
Closing date for electronic submission: 6 April 2026 12:00 (noon).
Commencement of services: 1 May 2026 (after signing of the Service Level Agreement).
Start date indicated in the RFP: 9 March 2026 (reference only).
Price validity: 120 days after the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Tender portal for submission: https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za
Submission Guidelines
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Submit two separate PDFs via the ELIDZ online portal https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za – Envelope A (Technical Proposal) and Envelope B (Financial Proposal) before 12:00 on 6 April 2026.
All documents must be in PDF format, max 30 MB each; e‑mail, fax or hard‑copy submissions are not accepted.
Envelope A must contain ONLY technical information – no price details. Inclusion of price in Envelope A will lead to disqualification.
Envelope B must contain the completed “Form of Offer”, price schedule and any supporting financial documents. The Form of Offer must be signed; an unsigned form results in disqualification.
Required technical returnables (to be included in Envelope A):
Original cancelled cheque or bank‑stamped letter (including trust‑account cheque).
Company profile and organogram with CVs of proposed team.
Valid CSD registration certificate and CIPC registration copy.
Certified copies of ID documents and share certificate.
Valid SARS tax clearance (or PIN code for online verification).
Valid B‑BBEE certificate (accredited) or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE as applicable.
Proof of office location (lease, municipal statement, etc.).
Three reference letters (Annexure 2) and completed track‑record form (Annexure 3).
Fidelity Fund certificates of all directors.
Letter(s) of good standing from the Legal Practice Council.
Professional indemnity insurance cover of at least R5 million.
JV participation documentation where applicable.
Completed ELIDZ Procurement Handbook (Annexure 1) with all supporting documents.
All signatures must be by an authorised person; a copy of the board resolution authorising the signatory must be attached.
Late, incomplete or non‑conforming submissions will be rejected.
Queries must be submitted in writing to the Project Manager only, no later than one week after the briefing (see contact information).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Functional Evaluation Matrix (total 100 points):
Years in existence (30 points): >5 years = 30, 2‑5 years = 20, <2 years = 5.
References (30 points): up to 10 points per reference letter (minimum 3 letters). Highest three scores used.
Track record in Administrative Law (40 points): 10+ relevant projects = 40, 6‑9 = 30, 3‑5 = 20.
Minimum score to proceed to the next phase: 70/100.
Price competitiveness accounts for 80 % of the total score (price points calculated using the ELIDZ 80/20 formula). Specific transformation goals (BBBEE, Eastern Cape, SMME, youth, women, disability, etc.) provide up to 20 % additional points as per the specific‑goals conversion table.
Failure to submit a valid B‑BBEE certificate/affidavit may result in zero preference points.
The highest overall point total (price + specific goals) determines the award, subject to compliance with all mandatory requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Scope of Services:
Provide administrative law advice on demand, including public procurement, PAIA, PAJA, PFMA, drafting/negotiating state agreements, litigation and dispute resolution, and general advisory services.
Deliverables are on‑demand; no fixed quantity, but monthly management report (by the 25th of each month) and ad‑hoc reports as required.
Services to be performed at ELIDZ head office (Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge, East London) or any other location directed by ELIDZ.
Required team: qualified attorneys with experience in administrative law; key persons to be identified and approved by ELIDZ.
Substitution of key resources only with ELIDZ consent.
Professional indemnity insurance minimum R5 million cover.
Compliance with ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 18001 (OHS) standards.
Service Level Agreement will define detailed service levels, milestones and penalties (e.g., 1/14 % of contract value per day for late completion).
Financial Requirements
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Pricing must be in South African Rand, VAT‑inclusive.
Price schedule to be submitted in Envelope B only; any price detail in Envelope A leads to disqualification.
Monthly payment milestones for the three‑year term, as per the Service Level Agreement.
Payment terms: invoices payable within 30 days of receipt, provided the invoice complies with the format outlined (original VAT‑compliant invoice, correct supporting letters, etc.).
Price validity: 120 days after the closing date.
No performance bond or guarantee is explicitly required in the document.
Late invoice submission or non‑compliant invoices will be returned for correction; payment may be delayed.
Penalty for delayed service delivery: 1/14 % of contract value per day after the agreed completion date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: V1 - RFP Envelope A Administrative Law 2026 03032026.pdf
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and valid MAAA number required.
Certified copy of CIPC registration and share certificate.
Certified copies of directors’ ID documents.
Valid B‑BBEE certificate (accredited) for generic suppliers; sworn affidavit for EME/QSE as applicable. Minimum level 4 for firms with turnover < R10 million; higher levels for larger firms.
Professional indemnity insurance cover of at least R5 million.
Proof of office location (lease, municipal statement, etc.).
Fidelity Fund certificates for all directors.
Letter of good standing from the Legal Practice Council.
Compliance with applicable SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements as per Section 14 (risk assessments, PPE, work‑men’s compensation, etc.).
All documents must be original or certified copies.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Provide administrative law advice on demand, including public procurement, PAIA, PAJA, PFMA, drafting/negotiating state agreements, litigation and dispute resolution, and general advisory services.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
7Mandatory requirement
Submit two separate PDF envelopes (Technical and Financial) via https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za by 6 April 2026, 12:00. Envelope A must contain no pricing details; Envelope B must include signed Form of Offer and price schedule. Late or non-compliant submissions will be rejected.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
8Mandatory requirement
Submit two separate PDFs via the ELIDZ online portal https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za – Envelope A (Technical Proposal) and Envelope B (Financial Proposal) before 12:00 on 6 April 2026. • All documents must be in PDF format, max 30 MB each; e‑mail, fax or hard‑copy submissions are not accepted. • Envelope A must contain ONLY technical information – no price details. Inclusion of price in Envelope A will lead to disqualification. • Envelope B must contain the completed “Form of Offer”, price schedule and any supporting financial documents. The Form of Offer must be signed; an unsigned form results in disqualification. • Required technical returnables (to be included in Envelope A):
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
15Inferred operational need
Payment terms: invoices payable within 30 days of receipt, provided the invoice complies with the format outlined (original VAT‑compliant invoice, correct supporting letters, etc.).
Threshold: 30 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
20Inferred operational need
Valid B‑BBEE certificate (accredited) for generic suppliers; sworn affidavit for EME/QSE as applicable. Minimum level 4 for firms with turnover < R10 million; higher levels for larger firms.
Threshold: Minimum level 4 for firms with turnover < R10 million
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
21Inferred operational need
Contract starts 1 May 2026, with prices valid for 120 days post-closing. Payment terms: 30-day processing period for compliant invoices. Penalties apply for late delivery (1/14% of contract value per day).
Threshold: 120 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
22Mandatory requirement
Compliance with ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 18001 (OHS) standards, as well as SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements, is mandatory.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
23Inferred operational need
See attached bid document.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
24Inferred operational need
Valid CSD registration certificate and CIPC registration copy.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
54Mandatory requirement
Services must be delivered on-demand at ELIDZ offices (East London) or as directed, with monthly reports due by the 25th of each month. Key personnel require ELIDZ approval, and substitutions are subject to consent.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
55Inferred operational need
Company profile and organogram with CVs of proposed team.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records SMITH TABATA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 20000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
56Mandatory requirement
Mandatory documents: Valid B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE), CSD registration, SARS tax clearance, CIPC registration, professional indemnity insurance (min R5M), Fidelity Fund certificates, Legal Practice Council good standing letters, and proof of office location.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
57Inferred operational need
Functional evaluation (100 points): 30 for years in existence, 30 for references (min 3), 40 for administrative law track record (min 70 points to qualify). Price accounts for 80% of total score; B-BBEE and transformation goals contribute 20%.
Threshold: 100 points
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for SMITH TABATA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
58Scored criterion
Price competitiveness accounts for 80 % of the total score (price points calculated using the ELIDZ 80/20 formula). Specific transformation goals (BBBEE, Eastern Cape, SMME, youth, women, disability, etc.) provide up to 20 % additional points as per the specific‑goals conversion table.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.