BCMDA Annual Report Services.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
In plain English
Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency is procuring services for the design, layout, printing, and photography of its annual report. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database and meet specific compliance and mandatory requirements.
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The Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA) invites bids for the production of its Annual Report. The project involves professional design, layout, and editing of a 172-page report, high-resolution photography of five tourist sites in Buffalo City, and the printing of 30 bound copies. Work will take place within the Buffalo City Metropolitan area. Key deliverables include both electronic files and printed hard copies. The project requires a team with specific expertise in graphic design and editorial services. All work must be completed to a high standard and will become the property of the BCMDA.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Provide two reference letters as proof of previous project experience
- Graphic Designer and Editor must hold certified relevant qualifications
- Must provide valid B-BBEE status or ownership documentation
- Must provide proof of municipal debt compliance for company and directors
Contact & how to apply
Name: ZISANDA
Email: zisanda@bcmda.org.za
Phone: 043-492-2106
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the notice number and project name, to the Quotations Box at 69 Frere Road, Vincent, East London. Submissions must be received by 12:00 on 21 August 2026. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
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