REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE CONSERVATION CONSULATNCY SERVICES AT IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA SITESClosed

Overview

RFQ to appoint a service provider to provide conservation consultancy services for the Iziko Museums Materiality exhibition, including approximately 110 artwork condition assessments and related guidance. Bidders should be qualified museum conservators with proven conservation experience, capable of cross-SA work, and able to travel.

Requirements

• Professional conservation qualifications and registration; CV of the proposed conservator; evidence of relevant certifications.
• Portfolio or demonstrable conservation experience; two contactable references for similar work.
• Compliance documents: CSD report, Tax Compliance Status verification, completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, RFQ document, and pricing schedule.
• Valid tax certificate/pin and BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Ability to travel and include travel/accommodation/local transport costs as separate line items in pricing.
• All costs inclusive of VAT, with offer valid for 90 days; formal quotation to accompany pricing schedule.
• Stage/gate process: Administrative Compliance, Mandatory Technical Requirements (CV, qualifications, portfolio, references), then evaluation (price 80%, specific goals 20%). (IZIKO-RFQ-RE Conservator.pdf)

How to Apply

• Closing date: 14 July 2026 at 11:00. (IZIKO-RFQ-RE Conservator.pdf)
• Submit quotes/proposals by email to Kagiso Themba (kthemba@izko.org.za; scm@iziko.org.za). Technical enquiries: Andrea Lewis (alewis@iziko.org.za).
• Site visit/briefing is at Iziko facilities; briefing address: 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 8001. Site Visit: Iziko South African National Gallery. (IZIKO-RFQ-RE Conservator.pdf)
• Required documents: CSD, Tax Status Verification, completed SBD 4, SBD 6.1, RFQ, and Detailed Pricing Schedule; CV, qualifications, portfolio, and two references; BBBEE status. Pricing: include monthly conservator service rate (incl. labour), VAT, and fees; specify validity (90 days). (IZIKO-RFQ-RE Conservator.pdf)