MV Switchgear, Transformer, and Minisubstation Maintenance and Training
City of Cape Town
This tender closed on 15 July 2026
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In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring maintenance and training services for MV switchgear, transformers, and minisubstations. Eligible bidders are not specified in the text.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking contractors for the maintenance of medium voltage switchgear, transformers, and mini-substations. The project includes performing inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and functionality testing, alongside providing on-the-job training for city staff. Work will take place in Cape Town over a 36-month period. Contractors must be able to respond to emergency faults within four hours. The city plans to appoint two contractors per work category. Key deliverables include technical maintenance reports, training manuals, and video documentation for staff development.
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 CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Public Liability (R20m), Motor Vehicle Liability, and COID registration
- Workshop facilities within 70km of Bloemhof Electricity Headquarters
- Calibration certificates for all test equipment
- Documented access to spare parts
- Trade tested Electrician or NQF Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification
- Documented experience and references for specific switchgear models
Contact & how to apply
Name: CCT Rep
Email: SCM.Tenders2@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-000-0000
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box Number 195 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 15 July 2026.
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