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Supply and Repair of 12 kV Indoor Switchgear.

City of Cape Town

In plain English

The City of Cape Town is procuring the supply, installation, commissioning, and repair of 12 kV indoor switchgear and ancillary equipment. Any eligible supplier can bid; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.

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Closing date
12 August 2026
Location
12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 2nd Floor ( Concourse Level) Civic Centre-Cape Town-City of Cape Town-8000
Estimated value
R 60 000 000
Published
10 July 2026
Briefing
21 July 2026 at 11:00 · Ms Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37170782994201?p=euW21oACd6tisPV9he
Tender no.
15G-2026-27

Description

The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the supply, installation, commissioning, and repair of 12 kV indoor switchgear and related equipment. This project covers five specific categories of switchgear, including Air Insulated, Gas Insulated, and Solid-Dielectric Insulated systems. The work will take place within the Cape Town metropolitan area. The contract will run for a period of up to thirty-six months from the start date. Key deliverables include the design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation of equipment, as well as providing training and performing repairs on damaged or vandalized units. The tender is divided into five baskets, and the city intends to appoint both a main and an alternative contractor for each basket. Bidders must be prepared to provide ongoing maintenance and support for the duration of the contract period.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental certifications
  • Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
  • OEM authorization letter for non-OEM bidders
  • Proof of NRS 040 certified Responsible Persons
  • PSiRA registration for security staff
  • Audited financial statements for the past three years for values over R10 million
  • Evidence of qualified personnel and OEM-accredited installation teams

Contact & how to apply

Name: Algero Martin

Email: SCM.Tenders12@capetown.gov.za

Phone: 000-000-0000

How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, box number 199, and the bidder's details. Deliver the envelope to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 12 August 2026.

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