Provision of Office Accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years in respect of George Local OfficeClosed

Overview

Provision of office accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years for the George Local Office, secured via an operational lease to Legal Aid SA. Bidders are landlords/property owners in George who can meet Legal Aid SA’s workspace norms and extensive tenancy requirements (refurbishment by landlord, CIDB considerations, water back-up, OHS compliance, accessibility). Optional briefing session: 02 September 2026; Closing: 15 September 2026, 11:00; Submit to Legal Aid House, Braamfontein (see attached documents for details) (Request for Proposals George.pdf; RFP - Property Leasing George.pdf).

Requirements

• Active registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliance; provide evidence (CSD/TCS as applicable).
• Tax clearance: original SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC 001) with bid; separate TCS/PIN for consortia; use eFiling or SARS certificate (SBD 2; SBD 1) (RFP documents).
• B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; JV/consortium must provide consolidated B-BBEE status (SBD 6.1).
• Completion of required bid documents: SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, plus Annexure B and detailed pricing (Annexure B).
• Landlord must prove property ownership (title deed) or provide signed relationship/agency letter dated within last 12 months (Annexure B Phase 2).
• Local documents: municipal/electricity accounts not older than 2 months; building compliance documents (occupancy, zoning, fire safety, electrical, pest control); building maintenance plan (Phase 3 criteria) (Property Specification George LO).
• Lease terms: minimum five-year operational lease, no deposit, landlord to provide Tenant Installation Allowance and undertake refurbishments per CIDB; right of first refusal clause; use Legal Aid SA standard lease agreement.
• Location and accessibility criteria: within 2 km walking distance to magistrate court; proximity to public transport; accessible entrance for people with disabilities; parking provisions (minimum 7 bays) (Property Specification – Annexure A).

How to Apply

• Optional briefing: 02 September 2026, 12:00–13:00, Tommy Joubert Building (George) (Request for Proposals George.pdf).
• Closing: 15 September 2026, 11:00; submit in a sealed bid to Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein (Request for Proposals George.pdf).
• Submit completed documents: SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1; pricing schedule; Annexure B; original Tax Clearance; CSD proof; title deed/agency letter; municipal accounts; B-BBEE documentation (Annexure B; SBDs; Property Specification).
• Pricing: firm prices for 150-day validity; include all taxes in Rand; provide detailed breakdown (SBD3.1).
• Evaluation: 80/20 price vs. B-BBEE contribution; references and empowerment evidence; compliance with CBD/contractual terms (SBD6.1).
• Where to obtain/determine documents: the tender documents themselves and contact details are in the attached RFPs (Request for Proposals George.pdf; RFP - Property Leasing George.pdf).