Manufacture and Supply of LV Wiring Cables and Cords
City of Cape Town
This tender closed on 5 October 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open electrical & plumbing tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of LV wiring cable and flexible cords. Any eligible supplier can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town is inviting tenders for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of low voltage wiring cables and flexible cords. The contract will run for a period of up to 36 months. Key deliverables include various cable types such as house wire, cabtyre, and panel flex, which must meet specific SANS 1507 and SANS 1574 quality standards. All products must be clearly marked with the tender number and manufacturer details. The work will be performed within the City of Cape Town jurisdiction. Bidders are expected to provide technical datasheets and maintain strict quality assurance throughout the supply period.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- ISO 9001 quality management certification
- OEM Letter of Authorization for non-manufacturers
- PSiRA registration for security personnel
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years if exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: CCT Rep
Email: SCM.Tenders12@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit your bid in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number 199. The envelope must be physically deposited into the tender box located at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 05 October 2026.
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