# Appointment of an additional two (2) attorneys firms to the panel for rendering legal services as and when required for a period of 36 months

- **Reference:** BS 01/10/2026
- **Issuer:** [Steve Tshwete Local Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/steve-tshwete-local-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-12-02 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-11-16 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md)

## Summary

**Appointment of an additional two attorney firms to the panel for rendering legal services as and when required for a period of 36 months.** This tender invites established law firms to join Steve Tshwete Local Municipality’s panel to provide legal services on an as-needed basis for 36 months. Suitable bidders are South Africa-registered law firms with LPC Good Standing, Fidelity Fund registration, tax compliance, and the ability to supply required legal services to a municipality.

Requirements
- Compulsory documentary requirements: company registration/sole proprietor proof, tax compliance status, audited annual financial statements (past 3 years), Fidelity Fund Certificate for all directors/partners, LPC Good Standing, CSD details for joint ventures if any, and completed Annexure A.
- Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Joint Ventures must be registered on CSD and, if applicable, provide a Joint Venture Agreement.
- Complete all forms in full; non-submission risks disqualification.
- Clarification meeting mandatory; attend details below.

How to Apply
- Clarification/Briefing: 16/11/2026 at 09:00, Library Auditorium, Middelburg (mandatory).
- Tender documents obtainable from 03/11/2026 from Legal & Administration Department (BS01/10/2026.pdf) with non-refundable fee of R880.
- Submission: sealed envelope, clearly marked Tender No. BS01/10/2026, name of bidder, and closing date; placed in the tender box on the 1st floor, Room B207, Civic Centre, Middelburg, by 12:00 on 02/12/2026.
- Evaluation: 70 points for functionality; 80 points for price and 20 points for Specific Goals under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPF Act) and LM policy (MBD 6.1).
- Late or non-compliant bids will not be considered; the Municipality may withdraw or re-advertise tender as needed.
- Contacts for technical enquiries: Mr Lucky Baloyi (013 249 7359/7316).

Documents to submit (Annexure A): compulsory items include company registration, tax compliance status, current municipal account, CSD/JV details, Fidelity Fund Certificate, LPC Good Standing letters, and audited financial statements (see BS 01_10_2026.pdf).

## Description

Appointment of an additional two (2) attorneys firms to the panel for rendering legal services as and when required for a period of 36 months. Tender documents available from 03/11/2026; Compulsory clarification meeting on 16/11/2026; Closing time 12:00 on 02/12/2026. Evaluation will be on functionality (70 points) and a preferential procurement scoring (80 price, 20 specific goals). Suppliers must meet compulsory documentary requirements (company registration, tax compliance, financials, Fidelity Fund, LPC Good Standing, etc.).

## Documents

- BS 01\_10\_2026

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## Published on

- [Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Tenders](https://stlm.gov.za/tenders/)

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