Event Management for Mbombela Council Meeting.
Mbombela Municipality
In plain English
The City of Mbombela is procuring an event management service provider for its inaugural council meeting. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The City of Mbombela invites experienced service providers to tender for the event management of the inaugural Council Meeting. The event is scheduled for 20 November 2026 at the Mbombela Stadium. The successful bidder will be responsible for full event coordination, including catering for 300 guests, professional sound and lighting equipment, stage setup, and comprehensive audio-visual services such as live streaming and video recording. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience in catering and event management, specifically providing services for groups of 200 or more. The project requires a dedicated culinary leader with appropriate food handling certifications. All services must be delivered to a high standard, with pricing inclusive of all labor, transport, and equipment costs. The tender closes on 13 November 2026 at 11:00.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Full Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) for food handling
- Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience with proof
- Project or Culinary Leader must hold relevant qualifications and CV
Contact & how to apply
Name: Veronica Mbatha
Email: veronica.mbatha@mbombela.gov.za
Phone: 013-759-9184
How to apply: Download the bid documents from www.mbombela.gov.za or www.etenders.gov.za. Submit the completed, sealed documents in the tender box located at the Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, by the closing date. Submissions via email, fax, or telegram are not accepted.
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