Supply and Delivery of Copper Overhead Cables.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring insulated hard-drawn copper overhead cables, conductors, and anti-theft earthing conductors. Eligible bidders must comply with the City of Cape Town's Supply Chain Management Policy.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the manufacture, testing, supply, delivery, and offloading of various copper overhead cables and anti-theft earthing conductors. The contract will run for a period of up to 36 months. The successful bidder must ensure all products meet specific SANS and NRS quality standards and are marked with the required identification details. Deliveries must be made on standard wooden drums, and the contractor is required to maintain a facility within the municipal area for the return of empty drums. This project is essential for maintaining the city's electrical infrastructure.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Public Liability insurance of at least R20 million
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Manufacturer authorization letter if bidder is not the manufacturer
- ISO 9001 or SANS 9001 quality management certification
- SABS/SATAS marks or independent laboratory type test certificates
- Audited financial statements for the past 3 years if exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tender Office
Email: SCM.Tenders23@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed and signed tender document in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box Number 184 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 15 September 2026. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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