Printing and installation of museum display materials.
Kagiso Themba
In plain English
The tender is for printing text onto glass panels and Alupanels for outdoor and milestone displays. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide B-BBEE status documentation.
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Iziko Museums of South Africa invites bids for the printing and installation of display materials. The work involves printing text and graphics onto glass panels, Alupanels, acrylic, and wallpaper for the Nelson Mandela Prison House Museum and the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. Key deliverables include pre-flight artwork checks, high-quality UV-resistant printing, lamination, secure transport, and professional on-site installation. The project timeline spans from November 2026 to February 2027, starting with sample production followed by full-scale printing and installation. Bidders must provide a detailed cost breakdown for all materials and services. The project requires precise colour management and strict adherence to installation schedules.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Portfolio of ten comparable projects completed within the last five years
- Insurance for glass panels (minimum R250,000) or signed financial undertaking
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kagiso Themba
Email: kthemba@iziko.org.za
Phone: 021-481-3917
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their quotes and all required documentation via email to kthemba@iziko.org.za, scm@iziko.org.za, and asephton@iziko.org.za before 11:00 am on 23 November 2026.
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