Framework for Underground Services Detection and Surveying
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for the ad-hoc detection and location of underground services and ad-hoc surveying. Any eligible company or consortium can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a framework contract for the ad-hoc detection and location of underground services and surveying. The work involves using ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic locators, and manual excavation to identify underground infrastructure. The scope includes obtaining necessary permits, site surveying, and reinstating excavation areas. The contract will last for 36 months. The City plans to appoint three service providers to perform this work on an as-needed basis. Key deliverables include accurate site mapping, service detection reports, and site safety management. The project requires professional surveying expertise and adherence to strict health and safety standards throughout the three-year 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on City of Cape Town and National Treasury CSD databases
- Key personnel must hold current South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) registration
- Proven experience in two completed GPR and electromagnetic service detection projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders 8
Email: SCM.Tenders8@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-345-6789
How to apply: Submit a completed hard copy tender document in a sealed envelope to Tender Box 192, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 21 September 2026 at 10:00 am. Including a USB with the electronic pricing schedule is preferred.
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