Legal Services - Litigation Defence

This tender seeks a suitably qualified and experienced legal practitioner or law firm, based within the Cape Town Metropolitan Area, to defend an ex parte application for a mandament van spolie brought against the Castle Control Board. The appointed provider will assess the legal and factual merits of the matter, advise on the appropriate course of action, and protect the board's legal interests throughout the proceedings. Preference is given to bidders based in the Cape Town Metropolitan Area.

The scope of work covers the full litigation lifecycle. It includes client consultations, legal research, and review of documentation; drafting and reviewing affidavits, notices, pleadings, and heads of argument; preparing and filing court documents; representing the client in Magistrate's Court proceedings, including case management and court appearances; and corresponding with clients and opposing representatives. Litigation management continues until the matter is finalised, followed by a closure report. Where necessary, the provider may also brief an advocate. Pricing is expected on an hourly basis for consultations, document preparation, court attendance, and after-hours work, with a global figure for telephone and email communication, and bidders must provide a separate, comprehensive list of all possible charges for the service level agreement.

Bidders must pass a prequalification stage (Gate 0) before price and specific goals are evaluated under an 80/20 preference point system. Mandatory requirements include a Legal Practice Council registration or certificate of good standing, practising certificates, CVs of the attorneys or advocates who will perform the work, professional indemnity insurance, a valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, a tax compliance status, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, three references of previous performance, and a list of legal matters handled in the last 36 months. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy, in a sealed envelope marked with the reference CCB2026/10/01, by the closing date of 9 November 2026 at 10:00. Offers remain valid for 90 days. Bidders are advised to read the full bid document carefully and direct any queries in writing to the nominated procurement contacts.