Event Ticketing Administration and Related Services.
Pamela Govender
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 September 2026 at 14:00 · Mandela Bay Development Agency offices, Corner Lower Valley Road & South Union Street, Gqeberha
In plain English
Event ticketing administration and related services for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, managed by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, is seeking a service provider for event ticketing and related administration. The contract covers a 12-month period with options for two annual renewals. The scope includes digital ticketing platforms, on-site event support, crowd management, and national distribution services. The system must handle at least 1,000 spectators per hour and include secure, anti-fraud electronic ticketing. Bidders must demonstrate an international footprint and provide evidence of relevant experience over the last decade. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 07 September 2026. The project aims to modernize stadium access and reporting through integrated technology and professional support services.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and MBDA E-tender system
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Valid Municipal Billing Clearance or proof of lease
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified CIPC registration documents
- Valid COIDA registration certificate
- Proof of international operational footprint
- Three contactable client reference letters
- Portfolio of relevant work completed in the last 10 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pamela Govender
Email: publictenders@mbda.co.za
Phone: 041-811-8200
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy to the MBDA Tender Box at the Tramways Building, Gqeberha, and upload one electronic copy to the MBDA Vendor Portal at https://remote.mbda.co.za/ by 28 September 2026. If the portal is unavailable, include a USB drive with the hard copy.
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