PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDER SPECIALIZING IN INTER ALIA COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE LAW TO INITIATE ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF MMSEZ SOC FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS.Closed

Overview

Procurement of a commercial legal service provider specializing in commercial and corporate law to initiate arbitration proceedings on behalf of MMSEZ SOC for a period of twelve (12) months. MMSEZ SOC seeks an experienced firm to initiate and manage arbitration against DPE, including legal representation, advice, document drafting, and coordination with external counsel.

Requirements

• Demonstrable arbitration experience: 5+ matters in arbitration in the last 10 years (highest scoring), with leading attorney and junior support personnel CVs and qualifications.
• Lead Legal Professional: admitted attorney, LLB (certified copies), and a brief CV showing 10 years’ post-admission arbitration experience.
• Two key support personnel: LLB or BCom Law, ≥3 years’ experience; CVs and certified qualifications.
• Client references: ≥3 relevant reference letters from entities for similar services (client letterhead, not older than 5 years).
• Implementable arbitration plan: a written measures document (max 8 pages) outlining risk analysis, in-house skills transfer, drafting/regulatory controls.
• Administrative/compliance: tax-compliant, CSD registration or SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN; SBD forms signed; returnable documents completed.
• Special conditions: willingness to sign an SLA; potential interviews; supplier due diligence; registration on CSD if not already.
• Preference points: 80/20 system; specific goals with evidence (e.g., Limpopo location, Black ownership, Women, Youth, etc.).

(Details drawn from the Bid Document attached to the tender text.)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 10 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Submission method: email bid response to supplychain@mmsez.co.za with a copy to k.marole@mmsez.co.za. (Bid Document- Bid invitation).
• Documents to submit: official SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.3 pricing schedule, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), company profile, list of qualified professionals with CVs, LPC/professional certificates, declaration of interest, client references, implementation plan, and any required professional body certificates.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: tax compliant (PIN via SARS or CSD number); register on CSD if not already; proof may be required.
• Briefing: briefing address at 93 Biccard Street, Polokwane (venue/date not clearly labeled as mandatory).
• Documents from attached bid docs: prices and schedules (Pricing Schedule), SBDs, disclosure form, and evaluation criteria are provided within the attached Bid Document.
• Bid documents: available in the attached bid file (Bid Document- Service provider to initiate Arbitration processding on behalf on MMSEZ.pdf).

Notes: The bid is governed by PPPFA 80/20 rules; interviews and due diligence may occur for shortlisted bidders; ensure all forms and authorizations are completed and signed.