Maintenance of standby power generators in Western Cape.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
11 June 2026 at 11:00 · Customs House Building 3rd Floor Dome, Cape Town
In plain English
The tender is for the service, repairs, and maintenance of standby power generators in state buildings in the Western Cape for 36 months. Bidders must comply with the 80/20 preference point scoring system and meet functionality criteria.
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The Department of Public Works is seeking a service provider for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of standby power generators. This project covers state buildings located in the Western Cape (Area 1). The contract will run for a period of 36 months. Interested parties must attend a compulsory site inspection to be eligible for the project. The tender follows an 80/20 preference point system for evaluation.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must attend the compulsory site inspection
- Must achieve the minimum functionality score
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nonqaba Mdingi-Dlodlo (Bid information) / Chumani Mzimkhulu (General Enquiries)
Phone: 021-402 2096 / 067 416 7435
How to apply: Submit physical bids in the tender box located at the Main Entrance, Ground Floor, Customs House, Cape Town, marked for the attention of the Tender Office.
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