Closed tender · South Africa · Services
RIM-RFP02/2026/27 Request for Proposals (RFP): to Fit-Out, Operate, Maintain and Manage A Coffee Shop on Robben Island World Heritage Site
Robben Island Museum in South Africa invited bids for “RIM-RFP02/2026/27 Request for Proposals (RFP): to Fit-Out, Operate, Maintain and Manage A Coffee Shop on Robben Island World Heritage Site”. Bids closed on 9 October 2026, 11:00 SAST. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, Food safety management certification and Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. Reference: RIM-RFP02/2026/27.
The work
Fit-out, operate, maintain and manage a coffee shop on Robben Island World Heritage Site
- Facility size is 88m2 including office and store
- No water point, only existing water line
- Three available plug points
- Compliance with heritage requirements
- International hospitality standards
- Environmental sustainability requirements
- Local employment preference
Key facts
- Estimated value
- Not disclosed by the buyer
- Evaluation
- Quality and cost based (QCBS)
- Published
- 13 Sep 2026
- Reference
- RIM-RFP02/2026/27
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- Clause 1.16: Bidders shall undertake to limit the n...
- Clause 3.5: The Entity reserves the right to: • Accept or reject all or individual items of this bid; • Accept one or more bids submissions reject individual items; • Request clarification or further information regarding any item in the Proposal; • Request further information from any bidder af...
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Operating a coffee shop in a high traffic environment
- Experience in commercial catering
- Compliance with food safety legislation
- At least 5 years in business
- Proof needed: client references and completion certificates
Financial capacity
- Audited financial statements for 3 years
Certifications and registrations
Food safety management certificationCompliance with food safety legislation
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PINClause 2.2: Bidders must submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (optional)Clause 2.6: Where no TCS PIN is available, a CSD number must be provided
Policy conditions
No reservation, preference or local-content restriction.
Documents to submit
- Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificateClause 2.2-2.4: Must submit PIN or TCS certificate
- Audited Financial StatementsClause 6.3.1: Previous three financial years
- Company profileClause 6.3.1: To demonstrate experience and qualifications
- Technical proposalClause 6.3.2: Must include coffee shop concept, menu philosophy, etc.
- Financial proposalClause 6.3.3: Must include capital investment, operating costs, etc.
- Implementation programmeClause 6.3.4: Detailed schedule for mobilisation to operational commencement
- Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust agreementClause 1.7.i: Required if bidding as part of joint venture/consortium
- Consolidated B-BBEE certificateClause 1.7.iv: Required for joint ventures/consortiums