Construction and Landscaping at Nelson Mandela Prison House.
Kagiso Themba
In plain English
The tender is for soft and hard landscaping, civil and external works at Nelson Mandela Prison House in Paarl. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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The Iziko Museums of South Africa invites tenders for the construction of external works and hard and soft landscaping at the Nelson Mandela Prison House in Paarl. The project involves site clearance, earthworks, soil improvement, planting, and the installation of paving, irrigation, and site amenities like drinking fountains and seating. As a Grade I National Heritage Site, all work must strictly follow the National Heritage Resources Act and SAHRA permit conditions. The project is divided into internal and external works, requiring precise civil engineering, concrete paving, and steel fabrication. The work must be completed by 22 January 2027. Bidders must attend a briefing session on 22 September 2026 and a site visit on 29 September 2026. The tender follows an 80/20 preference point system.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration with compliant tax status
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- CIDB grading of 3CE and/or 3SH or higher
- Public liability insurance of at least R5 Million
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Professional landscaping membership
- Project reference letters from the last 5 years
- Qualified Landscaper and Construction Manager with detailed CVs
- Compliance with National Heritage Resources Act and SAHRA permit requirements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kagiso Themba
Email: kthemba@iziko.org.za
Phone: 021-481-3917
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed tender box at the Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001. Submissions must include one original document, two copies, and one soft copy on a USB. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
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