uMzinyathi District Municipality seeks a panel of qualified legal practitioners for a 36-month period. Bidders must have a director holding an LLB (NQF 8+) admitted to the High Court, and prior local government contracts. Evaluated on functionality with an 80-point threshold.
uMzinyathi District Municipality, based in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, invites suitably qualified and professional service providers to apply for appointment onto a panel of legal practitioners for a period of 36 months. The panel will provide legal services to the municipality on an as-needed basis. The tender was re-advertised under reference T2027-12, with a closing date of 26 November 2026 at 12:00. Tender documents are available on the eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za) and the municipal website (www.umzinyathi.gov.za). No briefing session will be held.
Bids will be evaluated on functionality out of 100 points, and only bidders scoring a minimum of 80 points will be shortlisted. The evaluation criteria are: (1) Qualifications, worth 20 points, requiring at least one director holding a Bachelor of Law (NQF Level 8 or higher) who is admitted to the High Court, with certified copies of qualifications; (2) Capacity, worth 60 points, requiring proof of previous contracts with local government institutions, supported by appointment letters and stamped reference letters from the relevant institutions; and (3) Key personnel, worth 20 points. Bidders should ensure all tender conditions are met and that completed documents are sealed and clearly marked with the tender reference and title.
Completed bids must be deposited in the official tender box at the reception area, Princess Magogo Building, 39 Victoria Street, Dundee 3000, by the closing date and time, followed by a public opening. Courier deliveries must be placed in the tender box and not handed to staff. Late bids, and bids submitted by post, fax or email, will not be considered. The municipality is not obliged to accept the lowest bid and reserves the right to cancel or partially accept bids. Persons in the service of the state may not submit proposals. Enquiries may be directed to Ms. ZR Ntuli (034 219 1500, ntulizr@umzinyathi.gov.za), and supply chain management queries to Mr. Kwanda Ngubane (034 219 1500, kwanda@umzinyathi.gov.za).
Law firms and sole practitioners whose directors hold an LLB (NQF Level 8 or higher) and are admitted to the High Court of South Africa, and that have previously completed contracts for local government institutions with verifiable appointment and reference letters. Particularly suited to firms with municipal law, litigation, labour, or administrative law expertise and capacity to serve a KwaZulu-Natal district municipality. Persons in the service of the state are not eligible to apply.
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