Term tender for underground cable systems.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, erection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of 11 and 33 KV underground cables and accessories. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation ranging from 1EP to 7EP depending on the project value.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town is seeking a contractor for a 36-month framework agreement. The project involves the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of 11 kV and 33 kV underground electrical cables and related accessories. This work will be performed within the City of Cape Town jurisdiction. The contract follows a winner-takes-all model, where the highest-ranked bidder is assigned tasks based on specific project values. The tender is open to various CIDB grading levels, ranging from 1EP to 7EP, depending on the specific project scale.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading designation (1EP to 7EP)
- Registered on the City of Cape Town Supplier Database
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Rep
Email: SCM.Tenders20@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope to Tender Box 193, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 on 02 December 2026.
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