Elsies River Infill Housing Project Construction.
City of Cape Town
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 August 2026 at 10:00 · Ravensmead Community Centre 181 Christiaans Road, Ravensmead, Elsies River
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring construction services for 376 top structures, electrical infrastructure, landscaping, and sidewalks for the Elsies River Infill Housing Project. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 8GB or higher and be registered with NHBRC and BIBC.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town is inviting tenders for the Elsies River Infill Housing Project located in Goodwood. The project involves the construction of 376 top structures and the installation of associated electrical infrastructure, including streetlights. The scope of work also covers landscaping, the construction of sidewalks, and the testing and commissioning of all electrical installations. Successful bidders will be responsible for providing operation and maintenance manuals and training for the client. The work is scheduled to take place at Erven 36706, 37031, and 34159. Interested parties must attend a compulsory site visit on 13 August 2026. The final deadline for all tender submissions is 04 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 General Building (8GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 8 GB or higher
- Active NHBRC registration
- Proof of registration with the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC)
- Registered on the City of Cape Town Supplier Database
Contact & how to apply
Name: Neil Neville Williams
Email: SCM.Tenders14@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit your tender in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and title into Tender Box 181 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 on 04 September 2026.
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