Provision of Cleaning Services for Nelson Mandela Museum
Akhona Mashologu
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 September 2026 at 10:00 · Nelson Mandela Museum, Corner Owen Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
In plain English
Cleaning services for the Nelson Mandela Museum's three sites are being procured. Suitably qualified, professional, experienced, and competent service providers can bid.
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The Nelson Mandela Museum invites bids for comprehensive cleaning, hygiene, and pest control services across three locations: the Bhunga Building in Mthatha, and the Youth and Heritage Centre and Information Centre in Qunu. The contract will span a period of 36 months. The successful service provider must manage all cleaning operations, including deep cleaning, routine maintenance, and quarterly pest control. The provider is responsible for supplying all necessary industrial equipment, hygiene consumables, and staff uniforms. A minimum of 19 staff members, including relievers, must be deployed across the sites. Bidders must demonstrate significant experience by providing proof of previous contracts valued at R3 million each within the last five years. Supervisors assigned to the project must hold a Grade 12 qualification and possess at least five years of relevant experience.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid NCCA or SAPCA industry certifications
- Valid UIF, COIDA, and Provident Fund registrations
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance PIN
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R5,000,000
- Three years of audited financial statements
- Documented Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance
- Proof of three years relevant project experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Akhona Mashologu
Email: akhona@nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za
Phone: 047-501-9504
How to apply: Submit one original and one copy of the bid in a sealed, clearly labeled package to the tender box at the Nelson Mandela Museum, Corner Owen Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5099. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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