T 15/2026/27 AdvertClosed

Overview

Expression of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and bona fide community and public radio stations to be included on a panel of approved service providers for the provision of radio communication services for Knysna Municipality for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Bidders should be community/public radio stations legally registered to operate a broadcasting service in SA, hold or be able to obtain ICASA licences, have a footprint in the Greater Knysna area, be able to broadcast in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, and comply with applicable regulatory and procurement requirements.

Requirements

• Legally registered and authorised to operate as a radio broadcasting service in South Africa with a valid ICASA licence where applicable.
• Established broadcast footprint reaching communities within the Greater Knysna Municipal area.
• Ability to broadcast content in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.
• Compliance with the Electronic Communications Act and Broadcasting Act; provide proof (ICASA licence/annual compliance, and, where applicable, SAMPRA or SAMRO membership).
• Registration on the municipality’s Accredited Supplier Database and CSD; tax clearance status; BBBEE status with valid certificate; CIDB not applicable; bid validity typically 180 days.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 12:00 on 02 September 2026 (closing time per the tender documents).
• Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the Knysna Municipality Bid Box (Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna); bids opened publicly after closing; use official bid documents and forms (not re-typed). (see T15 of 2026/27 documents: T-Advert.pdf, T-Document.pdf)
• Documents to submit: official MBD forms (e.g., MBD1, MBD4, MBD8, MBD9, MBD15), CSD registration, tax clearance, BBBEE certificate, and POEs for ICASA/SAMPRA/SAMRO where applicable. Provide ICASA licence proof and broadcasting compliance evidence.
• Registrations: Accredited Supplier Database and CSD; CIDB not applicable; bid validity 180 days.
• Briefing/session: none indicated. Enquiries due by 21 August 2026. Documents are available on the Knysna website (www.knysna.gov.za) and via the advert (T-Advert.pdf).