Provision of Archival Arrangement Services in Qonce.
MKULULI MAQUBELA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 October 2026 at 10:00 · Microsoft Teams meeting
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture is procuring services for the arrangement and description of archival records in Qonce archives for 24 months. Eligible bidders are prospective service providers with relevant experience.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture invites bids for the arrangement and description of archival records at the Qonce archives. This project will run for twenty-four months. The successful service provider will assess, sort, classify, and prepare archival collections for future digitisation. Key tasks include creating inventory templates, indexing records, removing duplicates, and providing advisory support on digitisation workflows. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience through contactable references and provide details on the project manager's qualifications. The work will take place in Qonce, Eastern Cape.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of company registration and director details
- Evidence of relevant trade experience and contactable references
- Detailed project management team qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: MKULULI MAQUBELA
Email: mkululi.maqubela@ecsrac.gov.za
Phone: 043-492-0232
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description. Deliver to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi building, No.5 Eales Street, King Williams Town, before the closing date.
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