Marine and Coastal Water Quality Monitoring Services.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
Marine and coastal water quality monitoring services for the City of Cape Town. Open to all eligible bidders; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for marine and coastal water quality monitoring services. The project involves routine testing at 107 sites, ad hoc environmental studies, and monitoring of contaminants of emerging concern. The contract will run for 36 months. Key deliverables include quarterly and annual reports, data management, and professional environmental assessments. Bidders must have a local office within 60 km of the Cape Town Civic Centre or establish one within a month. The project requires a team of qualified marine and environmental scientists. The closing date for submissions is 3 November 2026.
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
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of SANAS laboratory accreditation
- Professional Indemnity (R5m) and Public Liability insurance (R20m)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Key personnel must hold NQF Level 8 qualifications
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years (if exceeding R10 million)
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreements where applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders 26
Email: scm.tenders26@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed, signed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with Tender Number 87C/2026/27 and Tender Box Number 209. Deliver to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Email or fax submissions are not accepted.
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