Manufacture and Supply of High Voltage Fuse-Links.
City of Cape Town
This tender closed on 6 October 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open electrical & plumbing tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of high voltage (12kV) current limiting fuse-links. Eligible bidders include registered companies, close corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, consortiums, or sole proprietors.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of High Voltage (12kV) current limiting fuse-links. The work will be performed for the City of Cape Town. The contract will last for a period of up to thirty-six months. Key deliverables include the supply and offloading of equipment to the purchaser’s electricity stores, with a preferred delivery time of twelve weeks from the date of a purchase order. The equipment must meet specific national safety and quality standards for high voltage fuses. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system for evaluation.
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.
- 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 or equivalent quality management certification
- OEM Letter of Authorisation for non-manufacturers
- Public Liability Insurance (minimum R20 million) and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tender Office
Email: SCM.Tenders23@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed and signed tender documents in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. The envelope must be deposited into Tender Box No. 210 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before the closing time.
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