# – APPOINTMENT OF THE PANEL OF LAW FIRMS TO RENDER LEGAL SERVICES TO THE ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED (IDFC) FOR THE PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS -Bid doc-09-06-2026

> This tender closed on 2026-07-02.

- **Reference:** RFP03-26
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-02 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a panel of law firms to render legal services to Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited (IDFC) for 36 months.** The open tender seeks qualified law firms to form a panel across seven categories (Conveyancing/Property, Corporate, Construction & Engineering, Labour, Maritime, Litigation, Administrative & Procurement Law). The panel is capped at six firms per category. A compulsory online briefing is scheduled, with closing date 02 July 2026 (11:00). Documents are available online (RFP03-26-APPOINTMENT-OF-THE-PANEL-OF-LAW-FIRMS-TO-RENDER-LEGAL-SERVICES-TO-THE-ITHALA-DEVELOPMENT-FINANCE-CORPORATION-LIMITED-IDFC-FOR-THE-PERIOD-OF-THIRTY-SIX-.pdf).

#### Requirements
- For each category, lead attorneys must meet: high court admission, KZN Legal Practice Council registration, 8+ years post-admission experience, and a postgraduate qualification with relevant specialization; CVs and certified qualifications must be provided.
- Provide three reference letters per category (last five years); proof from clients may be verified.
- Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be in good SARS standing; provide SBD 1 and SBD 4 with supporting information; Fidelity Fund certificate for 2026; proof of KZN LPC registration.
- Bidders may submit proposals for multiple categories; the panel per category is limited to six firms.
- Pricing must use the required Pricing Schedule; bids valid for 120 days; IDFC reserves rights to negotiate and award discretion.
- Confidentiality, IP ownership by IDFC, SLA-based contract, and compliance with SARS and VAT rules.

#### How to Apply
- Obtain bid documents online from Ithala website or National Treasury etenders (RFP03/26). (RFP03-26-APPOINTMENT-OF-THE-PANEL-OF-LAW-FIRMS-TO-RENDER-LEGAL-SERVICES-TO-THE-ITHALA-DEVELOPMENT-FINANCE-CORPORATION-LIMITED-IDFC-FOR-THE-PERIOD-OF-THIRTY-SIX-.pdf)
- Submit in sealed envelopes at Ithala Trade Centre, 29 Canal Quay Road, Point Waterfront, Durban; include one original and one electronic copy (USB). Telephonic or late tenders will not be accepted.
- Compulsory online briefing: 17 June 2026 at 10:00 (register by emailing tenders@ithala.co.za; meeting link sent after registration).
- Submit questions by 18 June 2026 (16:00); responses by 22 June 2026 (16:00).
- Prepare and submit all required forms: SARS tax status, CSD number, SBD 1, SBD 4, Declaration of Interest, Authority to Sign, and the Pricing Schedule. Attach CVs and qualifications for lead attorneys per chosen category.
- If engaging in a joint venture/consortium, include a joint venture agreement and ensure compliance for each category.

## Description

– APPOINTMENT OF THE PANEL OF LAW FIRMS TO RENDER LEGAL SERVICES TO THE ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED (IDFC) FOR THE PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS -Bid doc-09-06-2026

## Documents

- RFP03-26-APPOINTMENT-OF-THE-PANEL-OF-LAW-FIRMS-TO-RENDER-LEGAL-SERVICES-TO-THE-ITHALA-DEVELOPMENT-FINANCE-CORPORATION-LIMITED-IDFC-FOR-THE-PERIOD-OF-THIRTY-SIX-.pdf

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## Published on

- [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://ithala.co.za)

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