Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
12 Hertzog Boulevard, - Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157472
This tender invites suppliers to provide bluetooth mobile printers and mobile device accessories for field officers in the city of cape townβs safety and security department. The contract spans 36 months, with a focus on compatibility with the cityβs software and proven supplier experience.
Submit a sealed envelope with the tendererβs name, address, tender number (248G/2025/26), description, tender box number (228), and closing date. Deposit in Tender Box 228 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town before 10:00 on 3 July 2026. If the box is full or the tender is too large, enquire at the public counter for alternative instructions. Tenders submitted by facsimile or email will be rejected. Include all returnable documents (e.g., Schedules F.5, F.7, F.10, tax compliance proof, and others listed in Annexure F). Ensure the Form of Offer is completed, signed, and submitted with all supporting documents. Late tenders will not be considered. Tender fee: R200 (non-refundable for hard copies; not applicable for website downloads).
A non compulsory clarification but strongly recommended meeting with representatives of the employer will be held on 15 june 2026 at 12:00 β 13:00 venue for site visit/clarification meeting : meeting ID: 346 320 906 900 8 passcode: og6pc6tx https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3463209069008?p=qzgVzbQFj7KMGOeDha
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
12 Hertzog Boulevard, - Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
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248G_202526 - Supply and delivery of bluetooth mobile printers and mobile device accessories - Final for advert.pdf
The City of Cape Town (CCT) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Bluetooth mobile printers and mobile device accessories for field officers within its Safety and Security department. The contract duration is 36 months, with a closing date of 3 July 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC). The tender fee is R200 (non-refundable for hard copies). The CCT will appoint two tenderers: a primary winner and an alternative, with a 'winner-takes-all' allocation approach. Tenderers must meet strict functionality criteria (minimum 60/100 points) based on experience, track record, and units supplied. Compliance with SCM policies, tax regulations, and registration on the CCT and National Treasury Supplier Databases is mandatory.
Date & Time
Friday, 03 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/346320906900 8?p=qzgVzbQFj7KMGOeDha Meeting ID: 346 320 906 900 8
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
RΒ 71Β 995
Range
Based on 5 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Supply and delivery of Bluetooth mobile printers and mobile device accessories for field officers within the City of Cape Townβs Safety and Security department. Contract period: 36 months from commencement date. Printers must be compatible with the Cityβs software. Samples may be requested for testing and must meet tender specifications. Provide reference letters on company letterhead confirming product supplied and number of units.
Submit a completed Price Schedule (C.4) with all pricing instructions followed. No two-envelope system required. Tender validity period: 120 days after closing date, extendable to 12 months + potential 6-month extension by mutual agreement. Payment terms and guarantees (e.g., performance security, advance payment) are outlined in Annexures C and D. No liability for bidderβs tendering costs.
Mandatory: Registration on the City of Cape Town (CCT) Supplier Database and National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) (https://secure.csd.gov.za). Submit valid Tax Compliance Status PIN (SARS) with tender and record it on the Details of Tenderer pages. Each party in a Joint Venture/Consortium must submit separate CSD and tax compliance proof. Required returnable documents: Declaration of Interest β State Employees (Schedule F.5), Declaration of Tendererβs Past SCM Practices (Schedule F.7), Proposed Deviations and Qualifications (Schedule F.10), Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (Schedule F.9), and others listed in Annexure F. B-BBEE: Submit verifiable proof for preference points (if applicable). Conflict of interest declarations and past SCM practice disclosures are mandatory. Foreign suppliers must confirm non-applicability of local tax/registration requirements.
Point Allocation Breakdown
Closing date: 3 July 2026 at 10:00. Optional site visit/clarification meeting: 15 June 2026, 12:00β13:00 via MS Teams (Meeting ID: 346 320 906 900 8, Passcode: og6Pc6Tx). Tender advertised: 29 May 2026.
SCM Tender Representative: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Appeals/legal queries: City Manager, c/o Manager: Legal Compliance Unit, 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001, Private Bag X918, Cape Town 8000, [email protected]. Access to Information: [email protected]. POPIA queries: [email protected]. Supplier Database Registration: Supplier Management Unit, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, Tel: 021 400 9242/3/4/5.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
City of Cape TownContact Person
SCM Tenders
Phone
021-444-3196
[email protected]
Address
12 Hertzog Boulevard, - Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Not enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality oversees local government for Cape Town and the surrounding peninsula.
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Data conflicts
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