Mnquma Local Municipality is inviting qualified service providers to bid for a three-year contract covering the design, editing, translation from English to Xhosa, printing and distribution of the municipality’s external newsletter.
The opportunity, issued under Tender Number MNQ/SCM/32/26-27, is a Request for Bid (Open-Tender) published on 7 August 2026. The contract presents an opportunity for businesses with capabilities across graphic design, editorial services, translation, printing and distribution.
Tender Details
The municipality requires an integrated service that covers the newsletter production process from content preparation through to distribution.
Key details include:
- Tender number: MNQ/SCM/32/26-27
- Tender type: Request for Bid (Open-Tender)
- Province: Eastern Cape
- Contract period: Three years
- Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 at 12:00
- Service location: No. 61 Blyth Street, Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Scope of Services
The appointed service provider will be expected to deliver several interconnected services for the municipality’s external newsletter. These include:
- Newsletter design
- Editing
- Translation from English to Xhosa
- Printing
- Distribution
This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to businesses or partnerships with expertise in communications, publishing, graphic design, language services and print production.
Mandatory Documents
Bidders should carefully review the tender document and ensure that all required returnable documents are completed and submitted. Key mandatory requirements include:
- Completed and signed bid documentation.
- Completed pricing schedules.
- Required Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs).
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration details.
- Proof of tax compliance.
- Company registration documents.
- Required B-BBEE documentation or a valid sworn affidavit, where applicable.
- Additional returnable schedules and supporting documents specified in the tender document.
Bidders should use the official tender document as the definitive checklist because failure to submit mandatory documentation may result in disqualification.
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Enquiries and Submission Information
There is no briefing session for this tender. Enquiries can be directed to S Qwaka on 047-050-1155 or via zotsho1994@gmail.com.
The tender documents are available through the official eTender portal and the municipality’s website.
Tender Documents
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