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Repair and Maintenance of Railway Sidings in Cape Town.

City of Cape Town

Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid

6 October 2026 at 12:00 · Foyer Boardroom, 2-bay side, 17th Floor, Tower Building, Cape Town Civic Centre

In plain English

The City of Cape Town is seeking services for the repair and maintenance of railway sidings in six areas. Eligible bidders must comply with the City of Cape Town's Supply Chain Management Policy.

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Closing date
28 October 2026
Location
Various--Cape Town-8000
Estimated value
R 15 000 000
Published
18 September 2026
Tender no.
71S-2026-27

Description

The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the repair and maintenance of railway sidings at six locations, including Athlone, Atlantis, Epping, N’Dabeni, Sacks Circle, and Vissershok. This contract spans 36 months. The scope includes vegetation control, track infrastructure maintenance, ballast management, and drainage repairs. Contractors must follow SANS 1200 and Transnet standards. Key deliverables include monthly project labour reports, inspection reports, and health and safety documentation. Bidders must provide qualified personnel, including a Contracts Manager, a certified Track Master, and a qualified Track Welder. The project will be evaluated based on a functionality score of at least 60/100 and an 80/20 preference point system.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.

Full requirements

  • Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • Certified Track Master and Track Welder qualifications
  • Documented experience in similar projects
  • Proof of authority for partnerships or joint ventures

Contact & how to apply

Name: SCM Tenders 8

Email: SCM.Tenders8@capetown.gov.za

Phone: 021-345-6789

How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number. Deposit it into Tender Box Number 212 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 28 October 2026.

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