# Expression of interest in appointing a panel of attorneys for a period of 36 months

> This tender closed on 2026-07-20.

- **Reference:** MKRIEOI/2026/2027
- **Issuer:** [Moses Kotane Institute](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/moses-kotane-institute.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-20 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**This Expression of Interest seeks to appoint a panel of attorneys for a 36-month term to provide external legal services to the Moses Kotane Research Institute, focusing on civil and labour litigation.** The panel targets law firms with LLB or equivalent, Legal Practice Council registration, right of appearance in the High Court, and based in KwaZulu-Natal. The arrangement includes a fixed rate of R1380.00 per hour (incl VAT, excl disbursements and expert fees) and requires service level agreements per assignment.

#### Requirements
- Human resources
  - LLB or equivalent
  - Right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa
  - 2026 valid letter of good standing with Legal Practice Council
  - Based in KwaZulu-Natal; right of appearance and 5+ years post-admission experience; corporate law experience advantageous
- Company/compliance
  - Proof of current LPC registration
  - Right of appearance in the High Court
  - Fidelity Fund certificate (valid and current)
- Administrative/compliance
  - Central Supplier Database full report
  - BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  - Tax clearance certificate
- Commercial
  - Fixed rate: R1380.00/hour (incl VAT), disbursements and counsel/expert fees excluded
  - 36-month appointment; possible rotation for engagements
  - Service Level Agreement for each assignment; direct reporting to MKRI Manager Legal Services

(EOI for Legal Panel.pdf..pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Deadline and subject: Submit by 20 July 2026 at 11:00; reference MKRIEOI01/2026/2027 in the email subject line (EOI for Legal Panel.pdf..pdf).
- Method: Email submissions to quotations@moseskotane.com (EOI file path indicates electronic submission).
- Documents to submit: Stage 1 admin forms and Stage 1 Part B mandatory requirements (LLB, LPC, good standing, etc.); evidence for tax clearance; Central Supplier Database report; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; reference letters and CVs for key personnel (Annexures A and B in the attached document).
- Pre-qualifications: CSD report, tax clearance, BBBEE status; proof of legal practice registrations.
- Enquiries: Legal and SCM contacts provided in the EOI (see attached document for emails).

Note: Specific briefing session details are not stated in the attached text. For clarifications, use the contacts above.

## Description

Expression of interest in appointing a panel of attorneys for a period of 36 months

Expression of interest in appointing a panel of attorneys for a period of 36 months

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- EOI for Legal Panel.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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