APPOINTMENT OF A LAW FIRM TO PROVIDE A LEGAL OPINION ON THE LEGAL EFFECT OF THE LAPSE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UNDER A GCC 2015 BULK SEWER CONTRACTClosed

Overview

Appointment of a law firm to provide a legal opinion on the legal effect of the lapse of a performance guarantee under GCC 2015 Bulk Sewer Contract. The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) invites South African law firms with construction/engineering law expertise to assess the implications of ABSA’s performance guarantee lapsing. Deliverables include a written opinion, an executive summary, and a presentation; the assignment is to be completed within 15 working days, with a 180-day validity. Closing is 2026-07-09 at 11:00. Submissions may be delivered to MMSEZ at 93 Biccard Street, Polokwane, or emailed to Supplychain@mmsez.co.za with a copy to A.Kutama@mmsez.co.za (see TOR pdf).

Requirements

• South African registered legal practice; registered with the Legal Practice Council.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction/engineering law; demonstrated GCC 2015 contract experience.
• Provide CVs of key personnel and relevant experience letters/references.
• Compliance: tax (PIN/CSD as applicable), Central Supplier Database, and B-BBEE documentation.
• Ability to deliver within 15 working days; maintain confidentiality; disclose conflicts of interest.
• Proposals evaluated under PPPFA 80/20; administrative compliance and minimum functionality as a prerequisite (70/100).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 9 July 2026, 11:00 (180-day validity; 15-day delivery timeline).
• Submission method: official bid forms; physical bids to MMSEZ Bid Box; electronic copies to supplychain@mmsez.co.za with cc to a.kutama@mmsez.co.za (see TOR pdf).
• Documents to submit: company profile; proof of Legal Practice Council registration; CSD registration; valid tax status; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CVs of proposed personnel; relevant experience letters; technical and financial proposals.
• Briefing/session details: not specified in the excerpt.
• Where to obtain documents: MMSEZ tender TOR (see TOR- Legal firms for second legal opinion on lapse of perfomance guaranttee in Bulk Sewer contract.pdf).