Supply and Maintenance of High Voltage GIS.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring maintenance, repair, upgrade, and refurbishment services for high voltage gas insulated switchgear. Any eligible supplier can bid, but no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and refurbishment of High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). This 36-month contract covers various brands including Siemens, ABB, Hitachi, Areva, and Xi’an XD, and includes online partial discharge testing. The work will be performed at City of Cape Town facilities. Bidders must provide OEM-approved service kits and specialized technical services. The project requires a team of experienced GIS specialists and technicians. The tender closes on 17 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Key personnel must hold OEM competency certificates and CVs
- Audited financial statements required for values exceeding R10 million
- Proof of access to OEM-approved spares
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM REP
Email: SCM.Tenders12@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number, description, and tender box number. Deliver it to Tender Box Number 238, Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
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