Supply and Services for High Voltage Switchgear.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The tender is for goods or services with a preference point system of 80/20. Eligible bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
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The City of Cape Town has issued tender 49S/2026/27 for the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and refurbishment of High Voltage Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS). This is a term tender, meaning work will be performed on an as-needed basis. The project will take place in Cape Town. A non-compulsory but recommended online clarification meeting is scheduled for 04 September 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must note that Notice No. 1, issued on 27 August 2026, has updated the preference returnable schedules and the criteria for Skills Development, which is now calculated based on total expenditure rather than total profit. The tender closing date is 20 October 2026. Bidders must ensure they account for all technical specifications and pricing schedules provided in the full tender documentation to ensure their submission is complete and compliant with the city's requirements.
What you need to qualify
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide proof of compliance with specific socio-economic development goals
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tender Office
Email: SCM.Tenders23@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit the tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number, description, and box number. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box Number 195 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by the closing date of 20 October 2026.
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