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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
68 Cape Road, Millpark - Port Elizabeth - Port Elizabeth - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-168714
Mandela bay theatre complex requires supply and delivery of an extensive list of props, costumes, furniture, and consumables for the production "the importance of being tshepo" running 23–26 september 2026 in gqeberha. The single most consequential requirement is delivery of all items to 68 cape road, mill park, central, gqeberha by 11 september 2026, with prices vat-inclusive, broken down per item, and valid for 90 days.
Closing date and time: 7 September 2026 at 11h00; submit by email to [email protected] and [email protected] or hand-deliver to 68 Cape Road, Gqeberha (Attention Ms. Lutho Daweti).
CSD registration is compulsory; provide CSD supplier number (MAAA___________).
Mandatory returnable documents: completed MBTC RFQ special conditions forms, valid quotation on company letterhead with prices broken down, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
Quotation must be VAT-inclusive, include delivery to 68 Cape Road, Mill Park, Central, Gqeberha 6001, and remain valid for 90 days; no prepayment will be made.
All props, costumes, furniture, and consumables listed in the specification must be supplied and delivered by 11 September 2026.
Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system; specific goals points for youth, women, Black ownership, disability, and locality (Nelson Mandela Bay Metro = 4 points, Eastern Cape = 3, neighbouring provinces = 2, other provinces = 1, outside RSA = 0); proof of claims may be required.
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Monday, 07 September 2026 - 11:00
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Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf02 Sept
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Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf
Mandela Bay Theatre Complex requests quotations for the supply and delivery of props and costumes for the production 'The Importance of Being Tshepo', running 23–26 September 2026 in Gqeberha. Items include electronics, luxury food and beverage props, personal effects, set dressing, and furniture across three acts set in Houghton and a Mpumalanga luxury lodge.
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The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (MBTC) will host the production "The Importance of Being Tshepo" from 23 to 26 September 2026 at the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex, Central, Gqeberha. This RFQ seeks quotations for the supply and delivery of specific props and costumes to support the artistic and production requirements. Delivery address: 68 Cape Road, Mill Park, Central, Gqeberha, 6001. Required delivery date: 11 September 2026.
Important Dates
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Opening date: 2 September 2026. Closing date and time: 7 September 2026 at 11h00. Required delivery date for props and costumes: 11 September 2026. Production dates: 23 to 26 September 2026 at Mandela Bay Theatre Complex, Central, Gqeberha. No compulsory briefing or site visit is stated.
Contact Information
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Lutho Daweti. Telephone: 069 831 8200. Email: [email protected]. Submission emails: [email protected] and [email protected]. Hand-delivery address: 68 Cape Road, Gqeberha, Attention Ms. Lutho Daweti.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: Email quotations to [email protected] and [email protected], or hand-deliver to 68 Cape Road, Gqeberha, Attention Ms. Lutho Daweti. Closing date and time: 7 September 2026 at 11h00. Mandatory returnable documents: completed MBTC RFQ special conditions forms, valid quotation on company letterhead with prices broken down, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and CSD supplier number (MAAA___________). Quotation must be VAT inclusive, include delivery, and remain valid for 90 days. No prepayment or upfront payment will be made. Failure to comply with any special condition results in immediate disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents: (1) Completed MBTC RFQ special conditions forms. (2) Valid quotation on company letterhead with prices broken down. (3) SBD 4 — Declaration of Interest (discloses state employment and relationships with procuring institution personnel). (4) SBD 6.1 — Preference Points Claim Form (claims specific goals points for youth, women, Black ownership, disability, and locality). (5) CSD supplier number (MAAA___________).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Specific goals and points: Youth ownership (100% = 4, 61-99% = 3, 31-60% = 2, 1-30% = 1, 0% = 0); Women ownership (100% = 4, 61-99% = 3, 31-60% = 2, 1-30% = 1, 0% = 0); Black ownership (100% = 4, 61-99% = 3, 31-60% = 2, 1-30% = 1, 0% = 0); People living with disabilities (4 points); Locality: Based in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (4), Eastern Cape (3), neighbouring provinces (2), other provinces (1), outside RSA (0). Failure to submit proof for claimed specific goals means zero points for those goals. The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim at any time.
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of props and costumes for the production "The Importance of Being Tshepo" (23-26 September 2026). Delivery address: 68 Cape Road, Mill Park, Central, Gqeberha, 6001. Required delivery date: 11 September 2026. Props list by category: Electronics & Modern Technology — smartphones (multiple, for QR codes, NameDrop, bank notifications, TikTok, WhatsApp), ring-light and tripod, laptops and MacBook Pro, iPad and Apple Pencil, Apple Newton MessagePad 2000 (charcoal-grey, dented corner, with stylus), Gibson Les Paul guitar with wah-wah pedal. Food & Beverage — luxury snack bowls (truffle fries, wagyu beef sliders, tuna sushi, oysters on ice, artisanal biltong), alcohol and glassware (Veuve Clicquot Rich, Johnny Walker, Macallan single-malt, Castle Lite, Woolworths sparkling water), tea service (luxury porcelain set for rooibos, sugar tongs, sugar lumps, white tablecloth), baked goods (sourdough bread, Death by Chocolate cake, croissants), extra-large KFC bucket. Personal Effects & Documents — black leather vintage ostrich-skin Hermès Birkin 35 handbag, Jack's wallet with business cards (Principal Wealth Architect), multiple Rimowa suitcases, stationery (notebook, pencil, silver tray, velvet cloth), official papers (Home Affairs documents, baptism certificates, vaccination records), jewelry and accessories (designer sunglasses, gold bangle with true lover's knot, diamond ring, heavy gold pocket watch), branded box with letters tied with silk ribbon. Set Dressing & Miscellaneous — floral elements (pink Barberton Daisies, Spekboom cuttings, Strelitzia), textbooks (Afrikaans, Corporate Governance, Setswana Traditional Customs), squash racket, cleaning cloths. Furniture items: Act I (Houghton Crib) — sofa, table, serving table; Act II (Lodge Garden Deck) — table, glass table, plush outdoor sofa; Act III (Lodge Lounge) — plush velvet sofa, luxury patio chair, lounge stairs, wardrobe. Items are grouped by act and location (Houghton, Johannesburg; Dwaleni/Mbombela, Mpumalanga).
Methodology
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Props and costumes are detailed by category and by act/location. Categories: Electronics & Modern Technology, Food & Beverage, Personal Effects & Documents, Set Dressing & Miscellaneous. Act I (Houghton, Johannesburg — Lebohang's Crib): musical equipment, luxury catering, bar & beverage service, personal effects, household management. Act II (Dwaleni/Mbombela, Mpumalanga — Luxury Lifestyle Lodge): influencer & study setup, personal accessories, writing & keepsakes, high tea service. Act III (Lodge Lounge): clerical & official items, big reveal props (Hermès Birkin 35, Apple Newton MessagePad 2000). Furniture items specified per act. Locations described as urban institutional wealth (Houghton) vs ultra-modern glass-and-steel luxury lodge near Kruger (Mpumalanga) with infinity pool, garden deck, chapel, guest wing.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Pricing requirements: VAT inclusive, includes delivery, valid for 90 days, prices broken down per item. Quotation form fields: Total Price, VAT (only if VAT registered), Total Price incl/excl VAT. Confirmation questions: (1) Is the Price Firm? (Yes/No), (2) Is the Delivery Firm? (Yes/No), (3) Is the offer strictly to specification? (If No, state deviation). No prepayment or upfront payment.
Financial Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Price must be VAT inclusive and include delivery. Quotation must be valid for 90 days. Prices must be broken down per item. Quotation form requires confirmation: (1) Is the price firm? (Yes/No), (2) Is the delivery firm? (Yes/No), (3) Is the offer strictly to specification? (If no, state deviation). Total price, VAT (only if VAT registered), and total price inclusive/exclusive of VAT must be shown. No prepayment or upfront payment will be made by Mandela Bay Theatre Complex.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration is compulsory (supplier number MAAA___________). Must complete and submit SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). Quotation must be on company letterhead. Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Specific goals points are claimed for youth, women, Black ownership, disability, and locality as detailed in the evaluation criteria. Proof of claims may be required. No CIDB grading, professional registration, or local content thresholds are stated.
Special Conditions
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)Special conditions (non-compliance results in immediate disqualification): (a) Complete the MBTC RFQ special conditions forms and attach a valid quotation on company letterhead. (b) Price must be VAT inclusive. (c) Price must include delivery. (d) Adhere to the closing date and time. (e) Quotation must be valid for 90 days. (f) Break down prices when quoting. (g) Complete and submit SBD 4 and SBD 6.1. (h) Evaluation criteria: 80/20. (i) No prepayment or upfront payment will be made. (j) CSD registration is compulsory.
Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration is compulsory. Complete and submit SBD 4 and SBD 6.1. Adhere to closing date and time. No prepayment or upfront payment. Quotation on company letterhead with price breakdown. Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for ownership, disability, and locality.
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Source: Request for Quotation 142.2026. Supply & Delivery of Props and Costumes.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Specific goals and allocated points: Youth ownership (100% = 4, 61-99% = 3, 31-60% = 2, 1-30% = 1, 0% = 0); Women ownership (100% = 4, 61-99% = 3, 31-60% = 2, 1-30% = 1, 0% = 0); Black ownership (100% = 4, 61-99% = 3, 31-60% = 2, 1-30% = 1, 0% = 0); People living with disabilities (4 points); Locality: Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (4), Eastern Cape (3), neighbouring provinces (2), other provinces (1), outside RSA (0). Tenderers must submit proof to claim points; failure to do so results in zero points for specific goals.
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Corner John Kani, and, Winston Ntshona St, Central, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
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