Manufacture and Supply of Medium Voltage Cable Accessories
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the manufacture, supply, delivery, and off-loading of accessories for medium voltage power cables. Eligible bidders must comply with the City of Cape Town's Supply Chain Management Policy.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the manufacture, supply, delivery, and off-loading of medium voltage power cable accessories. This includes various jointing and termination kits for 11 kV paper-insulated and XLPE underground cables, along with mechanical connectors. The contract will run for a period of up to 36 months. Successful bidders are also required to provide technical training for City staff at designated facilities. All equipment must meet specific SANS and IEC quality standards. Deliveries will be made to the City of Cape Town’s Electricity Stores. The tender is open to manufacturers and authorized distributors who can demonstrate proven reliability and technical capability. The closing date for submissions is 10 December 2026.
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 CSD and CCT Supplier Database
- OEM Letter of Authorization for non-manufacturers
- Proof of Type Test results and equipment certification
- Valid Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- PSiRA registration for security personnel
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: SCM.Tenders23@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed, signed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and tender box number. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box Number 236 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 10 December 2026.
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