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Panel for Event Management Services for 36 Months.

MKULULI MAQUBELA

Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid

17 September 2026 at 10:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams

In plain English

The Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture is seeking a panel of service providers for events management services for 36 months. Eligible bidders must complete and sign all required forms, including SBD forms.

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Closing date
2 October 2026
Location
SPORT RECREATION ARTS AND CULTURE, NO. 05 EALES TREET, BUFALLLO ROAD, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601-KING WILLIAMS TOWN CENTRAL-KING WILLIAMS TOWN-5601
Estimated value
R 15 000 000
Published
4 September 2026
Tender no.
SCMU14-26-27-0008

Description

The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture is seeking a panel of service providers for event management services. The contract will run for thirty-six months. The work involves end-to-end event planning, including logistics, technical support, catering, and safety management. Services will be provided on an as-and-when-required basis across the Eastern Cape. Key deliverables include detailed project plans, risk registers, and event close-out reports. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience and have a dedicated professional team. The closing date for this tender is 02 October 2026.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
  • Must hold valid public liability insurance
  • Must hold Certificate of Acceptability for food premises if catering

Contact & how to apply

Name: MKULULI MAQUBELA

Email: mkululi.maqubela@ecsrac.gov.za

Phone: 043-492-0232

How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number and description. These must be deposited into the bid box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Wilton Mkwayi building, No.5 Eales Street, Buffalo Road, King William’s Town.

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