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    Mandela Bay Theatre Complex Seeks Coffee, Snacks and Refreshments Bar Tenant

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    Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (MBTC) has issued an open tender (MBTC-SCM/153/2026) for the appointment of a suitably experienced service provider to occupy and operate the Coffee, Snacks and Refreshments Bar facilities at its premises. This three-year contract aims to provide convenient access to refreshments and light meals for patrons attending performances and events.

    Project Scope and Service Requirements

    The successful bidder will:

    • Occupy and operate the MBTC Coffee and Snacks Bars from Monday to Saturday during facility operating hours
    • Remain open for all scheduled performances, productions, and events
    • Provide catering services for MBTC meetings, workshops, programme launches, and stakeholder engagements
    • Be available for Sunday and after-hours events as required
    • Provide professional, trained staff and maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service
    • Operate independently from MBTC’s Liquor Bar and Sweet Counter
    • Conduct periodic customer satisfaction assessments

    Mandatory Requirements

    Bidders must meet strict mandatory criteria or face disqualification:

    • Valid proof of public liability cover/policy
    • Certificate of Acceptability (COA) issued to food handling premises as per Regulations R638: 2018
    • Registration with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
    • Company profile with reference letters demonstrating relevant experience
    • B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
    • Completed SBD 4 form

    No Briefing Session

    There will be no briefing session for this tender. All enquiries must be directed to Ms. Lutho Daweti via email at lutho@mandelabaytheatre.co.za or (069) 831 8200.

    Submission Details

    Proposals must be emailed to scm@mandelabaytheatre.co.za before 11:00 on Friday, 23 October 2026. Bids must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.

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    Evaluation Criteria

    The evaluation follows a two-stage process:

    • Stage 1: Mandatory requirements
    • Stage 2: Technical evaluation (minimum 40/70 threshold) – Company profile and experience (25 points), Menu pricing (market-related within 10km radius)
    • Stage 3: Price and specific goals (80/20 preference point system)

    Specific goals allocation includes youth, women, and black ownership (up to 4 points each), people living with disabilities (4 points), and locality (4 points for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro).

    Lease and Financial Terms

    The tenant will sign a three-year contract subject to annual review. MBTC will grant a 40% rental concession for the first three months. A security deposit equivalent to two months’ rental is required. Monthly rental is 10% of gross sales, payable in advance by the 7th of each month.

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