Supply and delivery of lifeguard equipment and uniforms.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is purchasing lifeguard equipment and uniforms. Any registered entity can bid, with no specific eligibility requirements stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the supply and delivery of lifeguard equipment and uniforms for beaches and swimming pools. This is a 36-month term tender covering ten categories, including rescue craft, medical equipment, marine radios, and apparel. The work will take place across various City of Cape Town facilities. Deliverables include the supply of items within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving a purchase order, depending on the category. Bidders must attend a compulsory site meeting at Athlone Stadium on 08 September 2026. The contract follows an 80/20 preference point system.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on CSD and City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability insurance
- Valid COID Act registration
- Audited financial statements for contracts exceeding R10 million
- Municipal clearance certificate for contracts exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Official
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with Tender Number 45G/2026/27 and Box Number 190. Deposit it into the official tender box at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 22 September 2026.
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