Supply and testing of mineral oil and lubricants.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the supply, delivery, and testing of new and regenerated mineral insulating oil and lubricants for power stations. Eligible bidders must comply with the City of Cape Town's Supply Chain Management Policy.
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This tender is issued by the City of Cape Town for the supply, delivery, and testing of mineral insulating oil and various lubricants for power stations. The contract will run for 36 months. Key deliverables include providing new uninhibited Naphthenic mineral oil, regenerating used oil collected from city infrastructure, and supplying specialized lubricants for hydro-turbine systems. The work requires the contractor to have access to a SANAS-accredited laboratory and maintain logistics systems for hazardous materials. All products must meet specific SANS and ISO quality standards. The project involves both a main contractor and a standby contractor to ensure continuous supply for the city's generating stations.
What you need to qualify
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Access to a SANAS-accredited laboratory
- Official manufacturer-issued Approved Distributor certificate
- Valid retail license under the Petroleum Products Amendment Act
- Audited annual financial statements for the past three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: CCT Rep
Email: SCM.Tenders12@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Physical submissions must be placed in Tender Box Number 192 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 05 August 2026. Electronic submissions are not permitted.
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