EOI for Community and Public Radio Stations Panel.
Knysna Municipality
In plain English
Knysna Municipality is seeking community and public radio stations to provide radio communication services for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide valid B-BBEE certificates.
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The Knysna Local Municipality is seeking expressions of interest from community and public radio stations to join a panel of service providers. The selected stations will provide radio communication and broadcasting services for 36 months on an as-and-when-needed basis. Key deliverables include broadcasting municipal advertisements, public notices, awareness campaigns, and emergency information. Stations must also facilitate interviews, host talk shows, and provide live coverage of municipal events. Services must be provided in English, Afrikaans, or isiXhosa. Applicants must have a broadcast footprint that covers the Greater Knysna Municipal area. This tender aims to improve public participation and communication between the municipality and its residents.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid ICASA broadcasting license or Annual Compliance Report
- Proof of membership with SAMPRA or SAMRO
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and Municipal Supplier Database
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Municipal accounts not in arrears for over three months
- Compliance with Electronic Communications and Broadcasting Acts
Contact & how to apply
Name: M Mato
Email: mmato@knysna.gov.za
Phone: Written Enquiries Only
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. Deposit the envelope into the Tender Box at the Knysna Municipality, Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna, 6570. A scanned copy of the bid must also be provided on a USB.
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