Graphic Design for Nelson Mandela Prison House Exhibition
Kagiso Themba
In plain English
The tender is for the graphic design and layout of the exhibition for the Nelson Mandela Prison House. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a B-BBEE certificate.
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Iziko Museums invites service providers to tender for the graphic design and layout of the Nelson Mandela Prison House exhibition. The project involves creating print-ready designs for indoor glass panels, outdoor Corten steel displays, and object labels. Key tasks include image retouching, site visits, and managing the design process from the kick-off meeting to final file handover. The work must be completed within 12 weeks of appointment. The project requires professional design execution for museum-grade exhibition materials. The work will take place in Cape Town and on-site in Paarl. The tender is issued by Iziko Museums and closes on 31 August 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with valid tax status
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide four verifiable reference letters from previous clients
- Must provide CV of senior team member with project management experience
- Must provide portfolio with seven examples of relevant design work
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kagiso Themba
Email: kthemba@iziko.org.za
Phone: 021-481-3917
How to apply: Proposals and all required documentation must be submitted via email to kthemba@iziko.org.za, scm@iziko.org.za, and asephton@iziko.org.za before the closing date.
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