# Appointment of an events organiser for the Drakenstein Festival

> This tender closed on 2026-09-10.

- **Reference:** EDT 1/2026
- **Issuer:** [Drakenstein Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/drakenstein-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-27 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of an events organiser for the Drakenstein Festival of Lights 2026 series.** Bidders with festival/event-management experience, strong delivery capability for multi-site events, and compliance with municipal SCM requirements should consider bidding. The process uses a minimum 80% functionality threshold and an 80/20 preferential points system, with a mandatory clarification briefing and a 120-day bid validity.

#### Requirements
- Compliance with GCC and municipality-specific bidding conditions
- Adherence to relevant specifications
- Registration on Drakenstein Municipality’s supplier database
- Tax status compliant (MBD 1 Part B)
- Sealed bid submitted in a clearly marked envelope to Tender Box 1 by closing
- Functionality minimum of 80% to be considered for evaluation
- Bid must remain valid for at least 120 days after closing
- Compulsory clarification meeting attendance (mandatory)

#### How to Apply
- Obtain bid documents from Ms Silwie Swartz (2nd Floor, 1 Market Street, Paarl). Non-refundable collection fee: R450; no fee if documents requested electronically. (EDT1.2026 - Advert.pdf)
- Attend the compulsory clarification meeting on 27 August 2026 at 10:00, Engineering Conference Room 2, Municipal Building, Paarl; non-attendance leads to disqualification; only one representative per tenderer.
- Submit bids in the tender box 1 at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl; hours 08:00–16:45 (Mon–Thu) and 08:00–15:30 (Fri); no late submissions.
- Bids must be on the municipality’s bid documentation and include the bid number; bids must be valid for 120 days after closing.
- Be prepared to complete and sign a written contract if successful.
- Ensure compliance with supplier database registration and tax status requirements. If you need any clarifications, contact Chrismaré Carse (021-807-7744) or Silwie Swartz (email as listed). (EDT1.2026 - Advert.pdf)

## Description

Appointment of an events organiser for the Drakenstein Festival

Appointment of an events organiser for the Drakenstein Festival of Lights 2026 series

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Engineering Conference Room 2, 3rd Market Street, Municipal Building, c/o Market Str and Main Rd

## Documents

- EDT1.2026 - Advert.pdf..pdf
- EDT1.2026 - Advert.pdf

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## Published on

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