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 at the East London International Convention Centre on 19-20 August 2026. The service provider will manage end-to-end event coordination, including project management, exhibition stand recruitment, technical production, delegate registration, and marketing support. The project requires a team with specific expertise in event management and B2B matchmaking. The contract requires a firm project plan and professional delivery of all event logistics.
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
- Proof of Eastern Cape business locality
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khanya France
Email: kfrance@ecdc.co.za
Phone: 043-704-5721
How to apply: Submit bids via email to quotations@ecdc.co.za, kfrance@ecdc.co.za, and bfukweni@ecdc.co.za in non-editable PDF format. Alternatively, deliver sealed envelopes to ECDC House, Ocean Terrace Park, Moore Street, Quigney, East London.
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