Conservator services for iziko museums' 'materiality' exhibition (10-Month contract)

Submit quotes/proposals and all accompanying documentation via email to: Kagiso Themba ([email protected], [email protected]) or Andrea Lewis ([email protected]). Include: Name of Company, CSD Supplier Number (MA Number), B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution, and Quote Price (Incl. VAT). Signed Request for Quotation Document must be returned. Bid documents must be complete and received by the closing date/time (08 June 2026, 11h00). Alterations to the tender document (other than filling in details and price) will disqualify the bidder. Emailed submissions are accepted, but the onus is on the bidder to confirm receipt. Failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification.

Scope: Provide conservator services for the 'Materiality' exhibition at Iziko Museums of South Africa. Key deliverables: (1) Assist at Iziko South African National Gallery between 13 July 2026 and 14 August 2026 (part-time, schedule confirmed in early July). (2) Assess ~110 artworks (paintings, textiles, sculptures) and complete detailed condition reports using Iziko’s template. Some artworks may already have lender-supplied reports. (3) Assist with minor conservation interventions and provide professional guidance for concerns arising with artworks, including treatment recommendations. (4) Provide guidance on best practices for hanging and installation of artworks. All reports must meet professional museum standards within the project timeline.

Pricing must include all costs for conservator services (monthly rate, inclusive of labour). Submit a formal detailed quotation with a cost schedule on company letterhead, including full cost breakdown, VAT @15%, disbursements, and escalations (if applicable). Payment terms: (1) Based on deliverables for services rendered. (2) Only for work completed satisfactorily, with approved invoices from the project manager. (3) Offer valid for 60 days from bid closing date. No price variations allowed after award.

Mandatory documents: (1) Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report with supplier number and company details (www.csd.gov.za) and Tax Status Verification PIN with tax registration number. (2) Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit. (3) Signed Request for Quotation Document. (4) Valid Tax Certificate and/or Tax PIN. (5) SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed. Disqualification risks: Incomplete or incorrect bid documents, late submission, non-registration on CSD, non-compliant tax status, or listing on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Collusive bidding or false declarations may lead to disqualification, penalties, or criminal investigation.

Closing date and time: 08 June 2026 at 11h00. Advert date: 01 June 2026. Service period: 13 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (part-time, schedule confirmed in early July). Exhibition period: 15 August 2026 to end of June 2027.

Submission contacts: Kagiso Themba ([email protected], 021 481 3917) and [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Andrea Lewis ([email protected]). Submission address: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001, Attention: Kagiso Themba.