Packing and Transport of Artworks for Exhibitions
Andrea Lewis
In plain English
The tender involves the professional wrapping and packaging of various artworks using acid-free protective materials. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned for bidders.
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Iziko Museums of South Africa invites bids for the professional packing and transport of artworks for the 'Matereality' and 'A Long Live: Steven Cohen' exhibitions. The work involves deinstallation, specialized packing using museum-standard materials, and secure transport across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Gqeberha. Key deliverables include the safe movement of over 150 artworks, custom crating, and the relocation of display cases to Paarl. The project requires strict adherence to conservation standards and specific delivery timelines, with all Steven Cohen items to be returned by 24 July 2026 and Matereality items delivered by 27 July 2026. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in handling high-value museum collections and provide a detailed cost breakdown for all logistics services.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Must have completed three comparable art handling projects in the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Andrea Lewis
Email: alewis@iziko.org.za
Phone: 021-481-3800
How to apply: Submit your formal quotation and all required documentation via email to scm@iziko.org.za, alewis@iziko.org.za, and asephton@iziko.org.za before 11:00 on 30 June 2026.
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