Calibration and Maintenance of Electrical Systems
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for the calibration, maintenance, and upgrade of electrical measurement systems. Any eligible entity can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria mentioned.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the calibration, maintenance, and upgrade of electrical measurement systems. The project involves servicing handheld instruments, laboratory test equipment, and integrating systems with SAP and MDUS workflows. The contract will run for 36 months. Key deliverables include providing calibration reports, conducting operator training, and ensuring environmentally responsible disposal of electronic waste. Work must comply with SANS and IEC standards. The service provider is responsible for the collection and delivery of equipment to the City’s electricity offices. This tender is issued by the City of Cape Town.
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
- Valid OEM authorization letter from Applied Precision PLC s.r.o.
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Public Liability (R20m), Motor Vehicle, and Professional Indemnity (R5m) insurance
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- PSiRA registration for security personnel
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years if value exceeds R10m
- Valid electronic waste disposal agreement
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tender Office
Email: SCM.Tenders23@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed, signed tender document in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be clearly labeled with the tender number, description, and bidder details. Physically deposit the envelope into Tender Box Number 241 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
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