Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance of HVAC Systems.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring mechanical and electrical maintenance and full operation of existing air-conditioning installations. Eligible bidders are those who can provide the specified services within the City of Cape Town.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the mechanical and electrical maintenance and operation of air-conditioning systems. This work covers the Cape Town Civic Centre, Transport Management Centre, and the Strand Street Concourse. The contract will run for 36 months. Key tasks include maintaining electrical distribution boards, generators, and fire pumps, as well as managing HVAC systems, chillers, and the Building Management System. The contractor must provide full-time, site-based technical staff and submit monthly performance reports. The project requires specialized expertise in industrial refrigeration and building automation systems.
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.
- 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
- Valid SAQCC Gas Registration for refrigeration practitioners
- Proof of good standing with MEIBC or NBCEI Bargaining Councils
- Key personnel must hold NQF 6 and relevant trade certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: City of Cape Town
Email: SCM.tenders5@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope to Tender Box Number 220, located at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 23 July 2026. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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