Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam Concentrate.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is purchasing various types of firefighting foam concentrate. 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 service provider for the supply and delivery of five types of firefighting foam concentrate. This is a term tender covering a period of 36 months starting from 1 July 2028. Key deliverables include the provision of specific foam concentrates, such as AFFF alcohol-resistant and synthetic high-expansion foams, packaged in 25-liter drums. Successful bidders must ensure delivery within eight weeks of receiving a purchase order. Additionally, bidders may be required to provide 5-liter samples for testing. The work will be performed within the City of Cape Town jurisdiction.
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 City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- Relevant product safety and quality certifications (SANS, EN, UL, or NFPA)
- Valid Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- PSiRA registration for all security personnel
- Audited financial statements for the past 3 years if value exceeds R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-800-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number, description, box number, and bidder details. The envelope must be deposited into Tender Box Number 197 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 19 October 2026.
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