International Exhibition Stand Design and Build Services.
South African Tourism
This tender closed on 2 October 2026
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In plain English
South African Tourism is seeking a service provider for international exhibition stand design and build. Eligible bidders must meet technical and administrative requirements as outlined in the tender document.
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South African Tourism has issued a Request for Proposal (SAT 349/26) to appoint a panel of up to three service providers for the design, construction, and management of international exhibition stands. The contract duration is 36 months. The scope includes end-to-end exhibition services such as stand design, manufacturing, logistics, on-site technical support, and the provision of audio-visual equipment for major international tourism events. These events include the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, IBTM World in Barcelona, IMEX America in Las Vegas, IMEX Frankfurt, ITB Berlin, and the World Travel Market in London. Bidders must provide a modular, sustainable, and cost-effective solution that aligns with South African Tourism’s corporate identity. The project requires a detailed pricing schedule and a draft Service Level Agreement. All work must be completed to a high professional standard, with ongoing performance evaluations throughout the contract period.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Centralized Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered on South African Tourism e-procurement portal
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Active insurance for exhibition structures and equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Boitumelo Dibetle
Email: tenders@southafrica.net
Phone: 011-895-3089
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via the South African Tourism e-procurement portal at https://e-procurement.southafrica.net. Physical, email, or faxed submissions will not be accepted. Technical enquiries should be directed to Tenders@southafrica.net.
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