The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) invites qualified legal firms to bid for appointment to a panel of legal service providers for a period of five years. This open tender (RFB019/2026) operates on an as-and-when-required basis, serving SAFCOL and its subsidiaries.
Tender Overview and Scope
SAFCOL requires external legal expertise across eleven areas of law, including Competition Law, Corporate Law and Compliance, Administrative Law, Project Finance Law, Labour Law, and Mozambique Law. Bidders must select a minimum of one and a maximum of three categories. Bidders selecting more than three categories will be disqualified.
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must submit the following documents to avoid disqualification:
- Completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms
- Proof of registration with the Legal Practice Council (LPC)
- Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and Letter of Good Standing
- Professional Liability Insurance proof from a registered FSP
- Tax Compliance Status PIN and CSD registration
- Certified CIPC company registration documents
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Technical Evaluation
Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 80 points out of 100. Scoring criteria include company experience with reference letters (40 points), lead personnel experience (40 points), and methodology with demonstrated experience in the selected area of law (20 points). Reference letters must be on client letterhead, signed and dated, and include verifiable contact details.
Pricing and Preference Points
No price evaluation will be conducted during panel appointment. Pricing will be obtained through Requests for Quotations (RFQs) issued to panel members during the contract period. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with points awarded for black women ownership (5 points), black ownership (8 points), youth ownership (5 points), and disability ownership (2 points).
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Submission Details and Deadline
Bids close on Monday, 26 October 2026, at 12:00. Submissions must be deposited in the bid box at SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, ABSA Square, 3rd Floor Reception, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela. A compulsory briefing session will be held virtually on Thursday, 08 October 2026, at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams.
Contact Information
For enquiries, contact Lungile Moeketsi at Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za or 012-436-6300.
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