Construction Services for Art Gallery Improvements
William Humphreys Art Gallery
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 22 July 2025 at 11:00 · William Humphreys Art Gallery, 1 Cullinan Crescent, Civic Centre, Kimberley. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The William Humphreys Art Gallery is procuring multiple construction services for storage and protection of artworks. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in the General Building class with a minimum grading of 1GB and provide various documents including reference letters and a project plan.
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The William Humphreys Art Gallery is seeking contractors for construction services to improve artwork storage and facility infrastructure. The project includes general building works, steel engineering, plumbing, and alterations at their Kimberley location. Key tasks involve installing sliding track systems, acoustic panels, shelving, and performing demolition and tiling. The contract will last for six months. Bidders must attend a mandatory site briefing on 22 July 2026. The project is managed by the William Humphreys Art Gallery, and all work must be completed according to the provided bills of quantities by the closing date of 14 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 General Building (1GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1GB
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum five years of relevant construction experience
- Proof of valid Compensation Fund registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: William Humphreys Art Gallery
Email: tumelo@whag.co.za
Phone: 053-831-1724
How to apply: Submit your application via email to tumelo@whag.co.za or deliver a hard copy to 1 Cullinan Crescent, Civic Centre, Kimberley, 8301, for the attention of Tumelo Semosa.
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