Service Provider for Nelson Mandela Exhibition Displays.
Kagiso Themba
In plain English
The tender is for the manufacturing, fabrication, and installation of 30 glass planes and display infrastructure for the Nelson Mandela Prison House Exhibition. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a B-BBEE status level.
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Iziko Museums of South Africa invites service providers to manufacture, fabricate, and install display infrastructure for the Nelson Mandela Prison House Exhibition in Paarl. The project includes creating 30 indoor glass display units, 6 large Corten steel outdoor panels, 15 milestone display panels, and 5 specialized display cases. The successful bidder must manage the procurement of materials, including safety glass and steel, and handle the onsite installation. All fabrication must be completed within 10 weeks of appointment, with final delivery and installation scheduled for the 11th week. The provider is also responsible for insuring the glass panels during the installation phase until the final handover.
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 Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Contract Works Insurance with minimum R5 million cover
- Proven experience in fabrication and installation
- Minimum 70 points in functionality assessment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kagiso Themba
Email: kthemba@iziko.org.za
Phone: 021-481-3917
How to apply: Submit your signed quotation and all required documentation via email to scm@iziko.org.za and kthemba@iziko.org.za before 11:00 am on 19 October 2026.
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