PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES PANEL FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.Closed

Overview

Mintek seeks to establish a panel of external legal service providers to supply legal services over a three-year period (36 months). The panel covers areas across Corporate Governance, Commercial Contracts, IP/Technology Transfer, Employment/Labour, Litigation, and related advisory work. Eligible bidders are law firms registered under the Legal Practice Act, with admitted and in-good-standing attorneys, current Fidelity Fund Certificate, and capacity to handle Patents prosecutions; Registrations with CSD and SARS tax compliance are also required.

Requirements

• Registered legal practice under the Legal Practice Act; proof of registration with the Legal Practice Council
• Admitted legal practitioners in good standing; valid Fidelity Fund Certificates
• Evidence of patent attorney registration for Patents prosecution
• Compulsory site briefing attendance (certificate of attendance to be attached)
• Tax compliance status (PIN or TCS); where applicable, CSD registration numbers
• If a JV/consortium, each party must meet requirements and JV must be CSD-listed
• Submit all tender documents (MTF 01–04, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD report, JV agreements if applicable)
• Bidder must bid for at least two categories
• Responsiveness and minimum functionality thresholds (Phase 2/3; minimum 70 points per category; overall 80/20 weighting)
• Compliance with PPPFA, VAT, and related regulations

How to Apply

• Queries/clarifications: by 01 October 2026 at 15:00; via online tender box (dedicated submit query) (MTK 14/2026 Tender Document)
• Submission deadline: 20 October 2026 at 12:00; no late submissions
• Submission method: online via the Mintek online tender box (link in tender document)
• Documents to submit (zip files): Zip File 1 – Compliance documents; Zip File 2 – Tender submission with supporting docs; Zip File 3 – Financial offer
• Required forms: MTF 01–04, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; CSD report; Joint Venture agreements (if applicable)
• Registrations: provide CSD number; tax PIN/TCS; ensure tax compliance
• Briefing: non-compulsory briefing session on 28 September 2026 at 11:00, online via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID 346 838 409 990 580; Passcode ef9PB2Au) (MTK 14/2026 Tender Document)
• Where to obtain documents: online tender box page; documents and addenda listed in the tender
• Contact: tenders@mintek.co.za; Procurement Specialist; physical briefing address listed in attached docs (MTK 14/2026 Tender Document)