Replacement of Single-Phase Electrical Meters in Cape Town
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring the replacement of single-phase electrical meters and associated equipment. Eligible bidders must be registered entities capable of fulfilling the contract requirements.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider to replace single-phase electrical meters and associated equipment. The project involves installing prepayment meters, managing street furniture, performing tamper inspections, and providing 24/7 first-line response services. The work will take place in Cape Town over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include master data verification, updating SAP systems, laboratory processing of removed meters, and ensuring all installations meet safety standards. The city intends to appoint two tenderers to handle these tasks. The project requires professional engineering oversight and adherence to strict response times for fault reporting.
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/IEC/SANS 9001 Quality Assurance Certification
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- ECSA registration for Professional Engineer or Technologist
- Valid NRS040 certification for at least two responsible persons
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R20 million and Motor Vehicle Liability
- COID Act registration or Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: CCT Rep
Email: SCM.Tenders12@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-400-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number. Place the envelope in Tender Box Number 245 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Email or facsimile submissions are not accepted.
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