Supply of firefighting and rescue vehicles.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring specialised firefighting, rescue, aerial, and special operations vehicles and associated equipment. Eligible bidders are not specified in terms of registrations or certifications.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the supply and delivery of specialised firefighting, rescue, and aerial vehicles. The contract runs from July 2028 to June 2035 on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include the provision of various heavy-duty water tankers, hydraulic platforms, and rescue vehicles, alongside mandatory training for fire instructors and fleet artisans. Successful bidders must maintain OEM-approved repair facilities within Cape Town and provide long-term warranties on chassis, bodywork, and tanks. Technical documentation and drawings for all vehicle types are required. The tender is subject to a 90/10 preference point system.
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 CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- OEM-approved maintenance and repair facilities in Cape Town
- Registered vehicle builder or manufacturer under National Road Traffic Act
- Valid Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner (COID)
- Audited annual financial statements for the past three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders
Email: SCM.Tenders25@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed and signed tender document in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, into Tender Box 226 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 23 November 2026 at 10:00 am.
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