Legal Service of the CCB

Overview

Procurement of legal services for the Castle Control Board (CCB) to provide legal advice and representation in defending an ex parte application for a mandament van spolie, plus ongoing legal support, including document preparation, court filings and case management. Suitable bidders are Cape Town Metropolitan Area–based legal practitioners or law firms with capacity for litigation, advisory work and SLA engagement; must meet professional and regulatory requirements (Legal Practice Council registration, practicing certificates) and be able to operate within the public-sector procurement framework.

Requirements

• Based in the Cape Town Metropolitan Area with capacity to advise and represent in court proceedings and provide ongoing legal support.
• Tax compliant (SARS) and in good standing; agreement to ongoing tax status disclosures; tax clearance verification via CSD if applicable.
• Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD); if JV/subcontractors, each party must be registered and compliant.
• Submit pre-qualification documents: SBD 1, Tax Clearance, Pricing Schedule, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9, CSD report, company registration, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, three reference letters, banking details, Legal Practice Council registration or certificate, practicing certificates, CVs for attorneys/advocates, professional indemnity/insurance, and a list of legal matters handled in the last 36 months.
• Pricing: complete Pricing Schedule and provide a separate detailed cost list for all potential charges.
• Duration: once-off contract; bid validity 90 days.

How to Apply

• Access bid documents from the Castle Control Board website (published 26 Oct 2026); closing date 09 Nov 2026 at 10:00.
• Submission method: hardcopy in a sealed envelope or courier to The Castle of Good Hope, Corner Castle & Darling Street, Cape Town 8001, or via postal address provided; tender box at reception during submission hours (09:30–16:00).
• File structure: submit File 1 Technical (prequalification documents) and File 2 Price and Preference Points (Pricing Schedule plus detailed quotation).
• Include all pre-qualification documents listed in Table 1 (SBDs, tax, CSD, company and PBBE documents, references, practicing certificates, etc.).
• Include a comprehensive proposal demonstrating understanding of the brief, ability to meet scope, and evidence of competency and deliverables.
• No compulsory briefing session is planned; questions must be directed in writing to the designated CCB contacts (Deidre Hartzenberg, procurement; Derek Williams, finance).
• Ensure compliance with 80/20 evaluation (price and specific goals) and that all documents are provided before closing to avoid disqualification.
• If awarded, expect a Service Level Agreement; the bid is subject to CCB general conditions and national public procurement rules.