Service provider for exhibition display installation.
Kagiso Themba
In plain English
The tender is for the manufacturing, fabrication, and installation of 30 glass planes and display infrastructure for the Nelson Mandela Prison House Exhibition. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a B-BBEE status level of contribution.
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Iziko Museums of South Africa invites bids for the manufacturing, fabrication, and installation of display infrastructure at the Nelson Mandela Prison House Exhibition in Paarl. The project includes producing 30 glass display units, 6 Corten steel panels, 15 milestone panels, and 4 specialized display cases. The successful service provider must complete all fabrication and supply within 10 weeks, with final installation scheduled for week 11. The work requires professional fabrication expertise and the ability to manage on-site installations. Bidders must provide a detailed pricing breakdown and maintain quote validity for 90 days.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with tax-compliant status
- Must hold valid Contract Works Insurance with minimum R5 million cover
- Must demonstrate proven fabrication and installation experience
- Must provide portfolio of three completed projects with verifiable references
- Must provide CV of a Senior Project Lead
- Must hold valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kagiso Themba
Email: kthemba@iziko.org.za
Phone: 021-481-3917
How to apply: Submit your quotes and all required documentation via email to scm@iziko.org.za and kthemba@iziko.org.za before the closing date of 02 November 2026 at 11:00 am.
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