Management of Eastern Cape Export Symposium 2026.
Khanya France
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation is seeking professional services to manage and host the 7th Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition in August 2026. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) invites bids for the management and hosting of the 7th Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition. The event will take place from 19 to 20 August 2026 at the East London International Convention Centre. The successful bidder will provide end-to-end event coordination, including project planning, technical production, venue management, delegate registration, and marketing services. Key deliverables include managing VIP protocols, coordinating catering and security, and providing comprehensive progress reports. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in managing large-scale conferences and exhibitions involving government and international stakeholders. The project requires a specialized team with expertise in technical production, B2B matchmaking, and event safety.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Active registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of Professional Indemnity insurance
- Minimum of two contactable reference letters for similar projects
- Proof of Eastern Cape business location
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khanya France
Email: kfrance@ecdc.co.za
Phone: 043-704-5721
How to apply: Submit proposals via email to quotations@ecdc.co.za, copying kfrance@ecdc.co.za and bfukweni@ecdc.co.za. Alternatively, deliver a sealed envelope containing one original hardcopy and a soft copy (flash drive) to the ECDC Head Office, ECDC House, Ocean Terrace Park, Moore Street, Quigney, East London.
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