Inspection and Repair of Fire Protection Systems at Generation Sites
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring inspection, service, and repair of waterborne fire protection systems at generation sites. Any eligible supplier can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider for the inspection, service, and repair of waterborne fire protection systems at various generation sites. This project involves maintaining critical fire safety infrastructure to ensure operational readiness and compliance. The work will take place at designated generation facilities managed by the City. A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held online via MS Teams on 23 October 2026. Interested parties may request site visits following this meeting. The tender was officially advertised on 09 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 company registration documents
- Proof of valid tax compliance
- Industry certification for fire protection system maintenance
- Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tender Office
Email: SCM.Tenders23@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit your sealed tender document in the designated tender box located at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
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