Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality has issued an open tender (TN035/2026) for the appointment of attorneys to render legal services on an ad-hoc basis. This strategic 36-month contract targets qualified legal professionals to support the municipality’s debt collection and legal compliance operations in Upington, Northern Cape.
Scope of Work and Debt Collection
The appointed legal practitioners will provide essential legal services, primarily focusing on debt recovery, summons issuance, judgments, warrant of executions, and Section 65 proceedings. This mandate is critical for enforcing the municipality’s Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy, ensuring that outstanding municipal debts are recovered efficiently through the appropriate legal channels to sustain service delivery.
Functionality Evaluation and Criteria
Proposals will undergo a strict functionality evaluation before price and preference points are considered. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in municipal debt collection, High and Magistrate Court representations, and a deep understanding of local government by-laws. Only firms that meet the minimum functionality threshold will qualify for further evaluation under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
Required Documents Checklist
Bidders must ensure the following documents are completed and submitted with their bid offer:
Phase 1: Administrative and Legislative Requirements
- MBD 1: Invitation to Bid (completed and signed)
- Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution for the capacity under which the bid is signed)
- MBD 4: Declaration of Interest
- MBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim Form (in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulation)
- MBD 7.2: Contract Form for Rendering of Services
- MBD 8: Declaration of Bidders
- MBD 9: Past SCM Practices Certification / Independent Bid Declaration
- Full updated CSD report (not summarized)
Phase 2: Mandatory Requirements
- Submission of Admission Certificates (Court Order)
- Valid Certificate of Good Standing from the South African Legal Practice Council
- Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate as per Section 87 and 34(2)(b) of the Legal Practice Act
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Submission Guidelines and Venue
Sealed bid proposals must be deposited in the official municipal tender box before the strict closing deadline. Late or unmarked submissions will be automatically disqualified from the evaluation process.
- Closing Date: Friday, 07 August 2026
- Closing Time: 14:00
- Venue: Mutual Street, Upington, 8801
Enquiries and Document Access
For technical and supply chain queries, contact Judith Louw at judith.louw@dkm.gov.za or 054-338-7094. No briefing session is scheduled. Download TN035/2026 Tender Document
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