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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Harrower road - North end - PE - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163808
The nelson mandela bay municipality is procuring tourism marketing and development services, covering marketing strategies, promotional campaigns and related development work for the municipality. The single most consequential requirement is the compulsory clarification meeting on 18 august 2026 at 09:00 at kwantu towers, gqeberha — bidders who do not attend will be disqualified. Bidders must also be registered on the nmbm supplier database and submit on the original stamped bid documentation.
Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 18 August 2026 at 09:00, 7th Floor Boardroom, Kwantu Towers, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha is mandatory; non-attendance disqualifies the bid and tenderers arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted.
Registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality supplier database is required; non-registered tenderers may not be considered (registration enquiries: 041-5063274 / 041-5063266).
Bids must be submitted on the original stamped bid documentation provided by the Municipality — not re-typed or copied — and the sealed envelope must state contract number SCM/1307/S/2025-2026 and the description.
The non-refundable tender fee of R 869.02 must be paid by cash/cheque (Vote 00154776) or bank transfer (ABSA account 4079533826, reference Vote 00154776), with proof of payment submitted.
Bids must reach the tender box at either SCM Office (Harrower Road North End, Gqeberha) or SCM Purchase Office (17 Sellick Street, Kariega) by 11:00 on 03 September 2026; late tenders will not be accepted.
Preference may be given to previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors as per the Municipality's SCM Policy, with details of the preference formula available from the Director: Supply Chain Management.
The validity period for the tender is 90 days.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 03 September 2026 - 09:00
Venue
7th Floor Boardroom, Kwantu Towers, Govan Mbeki Avenue, GQEBERHA
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Tender fee r869.02 Tenderers arriving 10 minutes late will not be allowed into a clarification meeting.
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Description
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf29 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Advert 29-07-2026.pdf
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality invites tenders for Tourism Marketing and Development Services (SCM/1307/S/20) with a closing date of 03 September 2026. The tender requires attendance at a compulsory clarification meeting and submission of bids on official forms provided by the municipality.
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This tender (SCM/1307/S/2025-2026) is for tourism marketing and development services. The tender fee is R 869.02. The validity period is 90 days.
Other tenders in the same notice: SCM/1329/S/2025-2026 – leasing of office space/accommodation, archives and parking bays in Port Elizabeth CBD (fee R 1,739.19); SCM/1372/C/2025-2026 – framework agreement for construction of civil engineering services, CIDB grading 6CE or higher, human settlements (fee R 1,739.19); SCM/1290/S/2024-2025 – professional engineering services for civil engineering installation in Vastrap, Bloemendaal 377 sites (fee R 608.89).
Important Dates
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 18 August 2026 at 09:00 am, 7th Floor Boardroom, Kwantu Towers, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha. Attendance is mandatory.
Closing date: 03 September 2026 at 11:00 am (tender submission deadline).
Tender fee payment must be made before obtaining documents; no specific deadline stated.
Briefing Session
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting for this tender: 18 August 2026 at 09:00 am, 7th Floor Boardroom, Kwantu Towers, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha. Attendance is mandatory; late arrival (more than 10 minutes) will not be admitted.
Other tenders in the same notice have separate meetings: SCM/1329/S/2025-2026 (non-compulsory) on 12 August 2026 at 10:00 am, Woolboard Exchange Council Chamber, C/O Military Road and Baakens Street, Gqeberha; SCM/1290/S/2024-2025 (compulsory) on 26 August 2026 at 10:00 am, Piet Rademeyer Hall, Algoa Park, Gqeberha.
Contact Information
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)SCM Tender Office: Harrower Road North End, Gqeberha 6001. Tel: 041 506 7531, Fax: 041 5061969.
Kariega SCM Office: 17 Sellick Street, Uitenhage. Tel: 087 121 3032 or 087 121 3031.
NMBM supplier database registration: 041-5063274 / 041-5063266.
Payment cashiers: Gqeberha – Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue; Uitenhage – Treasury Office, Market Street.
No email addresses are provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)Obtain the official tender documents after paying the non-refundable fee of R 869.02 at the SCM Tender Office, Harrower Road North End, Gqeberha, or the Kariega SCM Office, 17 Sellick Street, Uitenhage. Payment can be made by cash/cheque (Vote 00154776) or bank transfer (ABSA account 4079533826, reference Vote 00154776); proof of payment must accompany the submission.
Submit the bid on the original stamped bid documentation provided by the Municipality – do not re-type or copy. The sealed envelope must clearly state the contract number SCM/1307/S/2025-2026 and the description, and be placed in the tender box at either SCM Office (Harrower Road North End) or SCM Purchase Office (17 Sellick Street, Kariega) between 08:00 and 16:00 on weekdays.
Deadline: 03 September 2026 at 11:00 am. Late tenders will not be accepted.
Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 18 August 2026 at 09:00 am is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid. Tenderers arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted.
All bidders must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality supplier database (phone 041-5063274/3266 to register).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the NMBM supplier database; non-registration may result in the tender not being considered.
Compliance with SCM Policy Section 22(1)(b)(ii)-(iv) is required, including attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.
Preference may be given to previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors as per the Municipality's SCM Policy; details of the preference formula are available from the Director: Supply Chain Management.
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)The scope is tourism marketing and development services for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Detailed specifications, deliverables, and service levels are contained in the official tender documents obtainable after payment of the tender fee. Bidders should be prepared to provide marketing strategies, promotional campaigns, and related development services.
Financial Requirements
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)Tender fee: R 869.02 (non-refundable), payable by cash/cheque (Vote 00154776) or bank transfer (ABSA Bank account 4079533826, reference Vote 00154776). Proof of payment must be submitted with the tender.
No other financial guarantees or bonds are mentioned in the notice.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)Register on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality supplier database (phone 041-5063274/3266).
Use only the official bid forms supplied by the Municipality; do not re-type or copy.
Attend the compulsory clarification meeting; non-attendance leads to disqualification.
Provide proof of tender fee payment.
Preference points for previously disadvantaged SMEs apply as per the Municipality's SCM Policy.
No specific CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, or professional registration requirements are stated for this tender.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)The Council promotes the use of previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors. The preference formula is detailed in the Municipality's Supply Chain Management Policy, obtainable from the Director: Supply Chain Management, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha.
Special Conditions
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)A separate tender, SCM/1134/S/2023-2024 (assessment, supply, service, maintenance, repair, replacement and calibration contract for the ambient air monitoring network), has been cancelled as per City Manager resolution 5323, in accordance with section 28(12)(c) of the NMBM SCM Policy (no acceptable bids received).
Requirements
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)All tenderers must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality supplier database; the Municipality may not consider tenders from unregistered bidders. To register, phone 041-5063274/3266.
Bids must be submitted on the original stamped bid documentation provided by the NMBM – not re-typed or copied.
Attendance at any compulsory site meeting or briefing session is required; bids from bidders who did not attend a prescribed compulsory meeting will not be considered.
Section
Source: Advert 29-07-2026.pdf (TENDER)SCM Tender Office: Harrower Road North End, Gqeberha 6001. Tel: 041 506 7531, Fax: 041 5061969.
Kariega SCM Office: 17 Sellick Street, Uitenhage. Tel: 087 121 3032 or 087 121 3031.
Payment cashiers: Gqeberha – Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue; Uitenhage – Treasury Office, Market Street.
Payment details: Vote 00154776; bank account 4079533826, code 632005; account name N.M.B.M. – Deposit Account/Primary Deposit account; ABSA Bank, P.E.; reference Vote 00154776. Proof of payment must be provided.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 71 of 2008
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Act 38 of 2001
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Address
Harrower road - North end - PE - 6001
Source confidence
High source confidence
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