Supply and Installation of Line Array Speaker System.
Liam Cookson
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
3 November 2026 at 11:00 · Artscape, Stage door
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and installation of a line array speaker system for the Artscape Opera venue. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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Artscape is inviting bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of a new line array speaker system for the Opera House in Cape Town. The project involves replacing existing speaker clusters with a high-performance system that integrates with current Meyer Sound equipment. Key deliverables include 18 line array units, rigging hardware, and a digital processor, all meeting specific technical standards for sound pressure and frequency range. The successful bidder must provide 24/7 technical support, maintain a stock of spare parts, offer a 48-hour turnaround for loaner equipment, and conduct training for Artscape sound technicians. The project requires a high level of technical expertise to ensure seamless system operation. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 03 November 2026 at the Artscape stage door. The final deadline for all submissions is 23 November 2026.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate (Level 3 or better)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Liam Cookson
Email: scm@artscape.co.za
Phone: 021-410-9800
How to apply: Submit two hard copies and one soft copy on a flash drive in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at Artscape Building, 1-10 D.F. Malan Street, Stage Door, Cape Town, before the closing date.
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