Supply and delivery of protective clothing for firefighters.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring various articles of protective clothing for use in structural fires by the Fire and Rescue Service. Eligible bidders are those who can provide equivalent products as specified.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the supply and delivery of protective clothing for the Fire and Rescue Service. The contract will run for 36 months. Required items include structural firefighting tunics, trousers, helmets, gloves, rechargeable torches, and various accessories like boots and sleeping bags. All items must meet strict international safety standards and include specific branding. Deliveries must be completed within 8 weeks of receiving a purchase order. Samples may be requested for quality testing. This is an as-and-when-required contract, meaning no specific volume is guaranteed. The work will take place in 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- SABS Manufacturing Capability Report for local manufacturers
- PSiRA registration for all security personnel
- Protective gear must meet NFPA, EN, or UL safety standards
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years if exceeding R10 million
- Joint Venture or Consortium agreement and Certificate of Authority if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Marius Kelder
Email: Marthinus.Kelder@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and tender box number. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 188 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 04 August 2026. Email or fax submissions are not accepted.
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