# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE A LEGAL OPINION ON PFMA COMPLIANCE REGARDING VARIATION ORDERS AND ADDITION OF NEW SCOPE OF WORK IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS THROUGH GCC FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) MONTH.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-14.

- **Reference:** RFQ1224032
- **Issuer:** [Limpopo - Economic Development Agency](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/limpopo-economic-development-agency.md)
- **Region:** Limpopo
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-06-30
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-14 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to provide a legal opinion on PFMA compliance regarding variation orders and addition of new scope of work in construction contracts through GCC for a period of one month.** This RFQ seeks a commercial/legal firm with public procurement and construction-law expertise to assess PFMA/National Treasury compliance, GCC provisions, and related risk around variation orders in MMSEZ-supported construction projects.

#### Requirements
- Proven expertise in PFMA compliance, public procurement law, construction contracts, and GCC.
- Lead Legal Professional: post‑admission experience of 10+ years in procurement/construction law; clear CV and relevant complex matter summaries.
- Two supporting legal professionals: LLB/BCom Law with ≥3 years’ experience; CVs and qualifications.
- Demonstrable track record: minimum of multiple relevant matters (scoring criteria detail in the TOR).
- Administrative/compliance: tax compliance, SARS PIN, CSD registration; SBD documents completed and signed; Fedility Fund and declarations of interest; EAAB or relevant professional body certificates.
- Client references: multiple (per TOR scoring; letters on client letterhead within 5 years).
- Delivery capability: inception report, draft legal opinion, final legal opinion, and a management/Board presentation deliverables.
- Compliance with bid process rules (registered on CSD; no service of the state conflicts; etc.).

#### How to Apply
- Submission: email bid response to Supplychain@mmsez.co.za with a copy to a.kutama@mmsez.co.za; closing 14 July 2026 at 11:00 (TOR- Legal firms for Procurement and Construction variation orders (003).pdf).
- Documents to submit (returnable): signed bid forms; company profile; list and CVs of assigned professionals; Fidelity Fund/EAAB or professional certificates; declaration of interest; client references; comprehensive implementation plan; any required professional body certificates.
- Registrations: tax compliance PIN (SARS), CSD registration; proof if applicable.
- Clarifications: cut‑off 10 July 2026 at 12:00; responses within 1–2 business days.
- Evaluation: 80/20 PPPFA; three-stage process (administrative compliance, functionality with up to 100 points, price and specific goals); minimum 70/100 functionality to proceed (details in TOR).
- Deliverables: Inception report (within 5 days), Draft legal opinion (within 15 days), Final legal opinion (within 20 days), presentation to MMSEZ management/Board.
- Document source: TOR- Legal firms for Procurement and Construction variation orders (003).pdf.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE A LEGAL OPINION ON PFMA COMPLIANCE REGARDING VARIATION ORDERS AND ADDITION OF NEW SCOPE OF WORK IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS THROUGH GCC FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) MONTH.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE A LEGAL OPINION ON PFMA COMPLIANCE REGARDING VARIATION ORDERS AND ADDITION OF NEW SCOPE OF WORK IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS THROUGH GCC FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) MONTH.

Delivery Location: 93 Biccard Street - Polokwane - Polokwane - 0699

## Documents

- TOR- Legal firms for Procurement and Construction variation orders (003).pdf

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