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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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 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
- 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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