The Nelson Mandela National Museum invites qualified branding and promotional merchandise suppliers to submit quotations for the supply and delivery of branded merchandise for Youth Imbizo 2026 under tender reference RFQ 84/2026. This Request for Quotation supports the museum’s youth engagement initiatives and national heritage promotion efforts across the Eastern Cape.
Tender Overview and Scope
This once-off procurement covers the supply of high-quality branded items for the Youth Imbizo event at Bhunga Building, Mthatha. The scope includes custom-designed promotional merchandise featuring the Nelson Mandela Museum logo and partner branding to enhance participant experience and event visibility.
Key Items and Specifications Required
Bidders must supply:
- 150 x Bright alpha soft touch pens with stylus (black, green, blue, yellow) featuring NMM logo, contact details, and physical address in full-colour branding
- 200 x A4 spiral-bound notebooks with 60 lined pages (black, green, burgundy, yellow) branded with NMM, NYDA, Steve Biko Foundation, DSAC, Fort Hare, WSU, and NMU logos
- 200 x Branded gift paper bags featuring multi-partner logos with full contact information
Mandatory Submission Requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with proof
- Completed SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule and SBD 7.2 Contract Form
- Firm, VAT-inclusive pricing valid for standard procurement periods
- Proof of relevant experience in branded merchandise supply to public sector clients
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Key Dates and Submission Details
- Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
- Closing: Thursday, 04 June 2026 at 12:00
- Submission Email: supplychain@nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za (exclusively)
- Delivery Location: Bhunga Building, Corner of Owen Street & Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha CBD, 5099
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
Document Access and Enquiries
Download complete tender documentation via the National Treasury eTender Portal:
For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Nozodwa Matikinca at sibulele@nelsonmandelamuseum.co.za or 047-501-3512. Submit compliant, competitive quotations before the 04 June deadline to support South Africa’s heritage preservation and youth development mission.
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