Tender for the restoration and management of public art and heritage objects.

Overview

Tender for the Restoration and Management of Public Art and Heritage Objects. Open tender by City of Cape Town (Department: Community, Arts and Culture Development) for a 36-month contract to restore, conserve, rehabilitate and manage public art, movable heritage objects, memorials and heritage structures, and to develop/implement public artwork. Suitable for firms with heritage conservation, conservation/remediation, memorials and public-art experience, and strong project management capabilities. Proposals must meet stringent SCM, health and safety, and tax/compliance requirements. (See 82S-2026-27 - Final tender document -.pdf)

Requirements

• Compliance with the City’s SCM Policy; declare conflicts of interest; no abuse of process.
• Eligibility: complete Schedule F13 A–D; senior project manager with at least a Bachelor’s (NQF7) in a relevant field; evidence of 10+ projects in heritage/art restoration or public artwork; client references.
• Functionality: minimum score of 60/100 across three areas (art restoration/movable heritage, memorials/heritage structures, public artwork); provide full evidence per project.
• Experience evidence: for each project include title, scope, client contact, dates, contract value, key personnel; provide one of specified supporting documents.
• Compliance documents: Tax Compliance Status PIN; registration on CCT Supplier Database and on National Treasury CSD; certificates such as Independent Bid Determination; authorization for deductions; and respect for competition/anti-corruption rules.
• Health and safety: comply with OHSA 1993; provide a Health and Safety Plan if requested.
• Samples: acceptable samples may be required.
• Other: two-envelope system not used; price scheduling, and adherence to returnable documents; extension/appeal provisions apply. (See 82S-2026/27 - Final tender document -.pdf)

How to Apply

• Clarification and site visit: 8 October 2026, 1 hour; Arts & Culture Development Branch boardroom or via Teams (non-mandatory but strongly recommended). (see 82S-2026/27 - Final tender document -.pdf)
• Submission: sealed tender envelope with tenderer name, description, box number, and closing date; place in Tender Box at Civic Centre, 2nd Floor Concourse; alternatives if the box is full. Tender document fee: R200 for hard copy; not required for website downloads. (see 82S-2026/27 - Final tender document -.pdf)
• Closing: 29 October 2026, near 10:00 (Submit before closing time; late tenders not considered). If notices extend closing time, same conditions apply.
• Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance; all returnable schedules (including F13.A–D), List of Other Documents Attached by Tenderer, Price Schedule, and supporting evidence; proof of samples if requested. Include Tax Clearance Status PIN; CSD and Supplier Database registrations; and any other documents listed in Schedule F. (see 82S-2026/27 - Final tender document -.pdf)
• Where to obtain docs: via CCT Tender Distribution Office or official portal. Fees apply for hard copies. CCT contact: scm.tenders6@capetown.gov.za

Notes: The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked tenderer (with an optional alternate). A two-stage or standby-bidder process is described; include all required evidence to remain responsive. (see 82S-2026-27 - Final tender document -.pdf)