Supply and installation of firearm safes.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is purchasing the supply, delivery, installation, and off-loading of firearm safes. Any eligible company or individual can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility requirements stated.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and off-loading of various firearm safes, including rifle, wall-mounted, and vehicle-specific safes. This contract will run for a period of 36 months. The work involves providing corrosion-resistant steel safes that meet specific SANS and ISO quality standards. Successful bidders must handle all logistics, including off-loading and secure mounting of the units. The project requires proof of previous experience, specifically regarding the installation of long-weapon vehicle safes. All work must be completed according to the technical specifications provided for each safe type. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system to evaluate bids.
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 ISO 9001 and SANS 953-1:2008/2018 certification
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Public Liability (R20 million) and Motor Vehicle Liability insurance
- PSiRA registration for security personnel
- Legally binding JV or subcontracting agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: City of Cape Town
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit physical documents in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Electronic submissions are not permitted.
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