Supply of Fire-Fighting Hoses for Cape Town.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring various types and sizes of fire-fighting hoses. Any eligible supplier can bid; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a supplier for various fire-fighting hoses and vulcanizing patches. This is a term tender for a period of 36 months starting July 2028. The work involves supplying specific sizes of red rubber-lined and canvas hoses that must be compatible with the city's existing fire-fighting equipment. Deliveries must be completed within 12 weeks of receiving a purchase order. Bidders must provide product samples upon request. The contract will be awarded based on a basket-based allocation system, and prices must remain fixed for the duration of the agreement.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- Valid Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability insurance
- Registered with COID Act
- Products must meet BS 6391 Type 3 and EN 1924 class 4
- Security personnel must have PSiRA registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-800-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed, signed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with tender number 110G/2026/27 and the description. Deposit it into Tender Box 244 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 1 December 2026. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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