Supply and Service of Breathing Apparatus for Cape Town.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the supply, servicing, repairs, testing, and certification of breathing apparatus equipment and cylinders. 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 a 36-month contract to supply, service, repair, test, and certify breathing apparatus equipment and cylinders. The project involves three main service baskets covering steel and composite cylinders, Drager and MSA breathing apparatus, gas detectors, and respirators, as well as the supply of compressors and safety equipment. Work will be performed within the City of Cape Town. The contract requires fixed pricing for the duration of the term. The tender is issued by the City of Cape Town, and the closing date for submissions is 15 July 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.
- 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 CSD and City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- SANAS accreditation or SLA with accredited entity for cylinder testing
- Valid OEM authorization for equipment servicing and repairs
- Proof of Public Liability and Motor Vehicle insurance
- Registration with the Compensation Commissioner (COID Act)
- PSiRA registration for security personnel
- Audited financial statements for the past 3 years if exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Team
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-800-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number (238). Deliver it to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 15 July 2026. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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