Maintenance and Repair of City of Cape Town Fleet.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for servicing, diagnostic testing, fault finding, and repairs of various fleet equipment including aerial platforms, cranes, and forklifts. Any eligible supplier can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria mentioned.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking service providers for the maintenance and repair of its fleet, including aerial platforms, cranes, forklifts, waste compactors, and hydraulic truck systems. The work involves diagnostic testing, routine servicing, and structural repairs, which may be conducted at the provider's workshop or on-site. This contract will span 72 months. The tender is divided into four specific categories based on equipment type, and bidders may apply for one or more categories. The project aims to ensure the operational efficiency of municipal assets. The closing date for submissions is 30 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered with relevant Bargaining Councils (MEIBC, RMI, or MIBCO)
- LME registration and ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspectors
- Registered waste generator with approved disposal agreements
- Public Liability (R20m) and Motor Vehicle Liability insurance
- Workshop facility located within City of Cape Town boundaries
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM REP
Email: SCM.Tenders12@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit a hard copy of the completed tender document in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 233 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 30 November 2026.
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