Supply and Management of Steel Shipping Containers.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the supply, delivery, placement, and moving of 3m and 6m steel shipping containers. Any eligible supplier can bid; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is issued by the City of Cape Town for the supply, delivery, placement, and relocation of 3-meter and 6-meter steel shipping containers. The work will take place within the City of Cape Town municipal boundaries over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include providing cargo-worthy containers that are wind and watertight, fitted with valid safety plates, and painted to specific standards. The contractor must also handle the installation of concrete support pads and the ad-hoc movement of these units as required. The project requires the use of specialized crane vehicles to ensure safe transport and precise placement of the containers at designated sites.
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
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Public liability insurance of at least R20 million
- Motor vehicle liability insurance
- Proof of ownership or lease for two 8-ton crane vehicles
- Documented 10-year experience in container supply and transportation
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-800-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed and signed tender document in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number, description, box number, and bidder details. Deliver the package to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before the closing date.
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