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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor, Concourse Floor, Civic Centre - Cape Town - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157495
The city of cape town invites bids for a 36-month contract to provide maintenance and training services for medium voltage (mv) switchgear, transformers, and minisubstations. The tender is divided into three work categories (oil insulated, air insulated, and GIS switchgear), with suppliers required to demonstrate technical expertise, staff qualifications, and compliance with b-bbee and regulatory requirements.
Submit a sealed envelope containing the completed and signed tender document (including Form of Offer and Acceptance) and all required supporting documents. The envelope must be clearly marked with: Tender No. 253S/2025/26, Tender Description (MV SWITCHGEAR, TRANSFORMER AND MINISUBSTATION MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING), tender box number (195), and the closing date. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 195 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town before 10:00 on 15 July 2026. If the box is full or the tender is too large, follow alternative instructions from the public counter (Tender Distribution Office). Ensure the tender is placed in the original box or as instructed. Required returnable documents include: Schedule F.5 (Declaration of Interest – State Employees), Schedule F.7 (Declaration of Tenderer’s Past SCM Practices), Schedule F.10 (Proposed Deviations and Qualifications), and all other schedules listed in Annexure F. Non-compliance with submission format or missing documents may result in disqualification.
Clarification meeting time: 10:00 on date: 12 june 2026 (not compulsory, but strongly recommended) microsoft teams meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/380220897139514?p=DOTAeS2O4C5cv0bnSC Meeting ID: 380 220 897 139 514 passcode: lw6j7mv2
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor, Concourse Floor, Civic Centre - Cape Town - 8000
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SCM 542 V10_NT_Goods and Services updated07102025 SCM Vetted2 - FINAL 253S_2025_26.pdf
The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the maintenance and training of MV Switchgear, Transformers, and Minisubstations over a 36-month contract period. The tender is divided into three work categories: Oil Insulated Switchgear, Air Insulated Switchgear, and GIS Switchgear. Applicants must demonstrate technical expertise, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and submit detailed proof of experience, staff qualifications, and maintenance task lists.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/380220897139514?p=DOTAeS2O4C5cv0bnSC
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 880 000
Range
Based on SITA benchmarks. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Contract period: 36 months from commencement date. Scope: Maintenance and training for MV Switchgear, Transformers, and Minisubstations. Work is divided into three categories: 1) Oil Insulated Switchgear, 2) Air Insulated Switchgear, 3) GIS Switchgear. Tenderers may bid for one or more categories but must allocate unique staff per category (no duplicate staff across categories). Deliverables include maintenance reports, task lists, and proof of experience for specified switchgear/transformer makes and models (e.g., ABB, Reyrolle, GEC Alstom, Hawker Siddeley). Training must cover maintenance of minimum switchgear types per category (8 for Oil, 3 for Air, 6 for GIS). Key personnel must have trade test/NQF Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years MV experience, and accredited training certificates.
Non-refundable tender fee: R200 (hard copy only; not applicable for website downloads). Pricing must comply with the Price Schedule (C.4). Payment terms and guarantees: Pro forma Performance Security/Guarantee (Annexure C), Advance Payment Guarantee (Annexure D). Contract Price Adjustment provisions (Schedule F.1). Financial capacity and pricing must be clearly detailed in the tender submission.
Mandatory registrations: City of Cape Town Supplier Database (register at Supplier Management Unit or www.capetown.gov.za) and National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) via https://secure.csd.gov.za. Tax compliance: Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS must be submitted with the tender and recorded on the Details of Tenderer pages. Each party in a Joint Venture/Consortium must submit a separate PIN. B-BBEE: Minimum Level 3 certificate required. Additional documents: Company registration certification, CSD report, B-BBEE certificate, Proof of Disability (if applicable), Financial Statements, sworn affidavits for preference claims. Conflict of Interest: Completed Declaration of Interest – State Employees (Schedule F.5) and Conflict of Interest Declaration (Schedule F.6). Past SCM Practices: Completed Declaration of Tenderer’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (Schedule F.7). Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (Schedule F.9) required. Non-compliance with any of these may result in disqualification.
Point Allocation Breakdown
Closing date: 15 July 2026 at 10:00. Optional site visit/clarification meeting: 12 June 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/380220897139514?p=DOTAeS2O4C5cv0bnSC, Meeting ID: 380 220 897 139 514, Passcode: LW6j7mV2).
SCM Tender Representative Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender Box 195, 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: [email protected]. POPIA queries: City Manager - C/o Information Officer, 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001, Private Bag X9181, Cape Town 8000, Email: [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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
City of Cape TownContact Person
CCT Rep
Phone
021-444-3196
[email protected]
Address
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor, Concourse Floor, Civic Centre - Cape Town - 8000
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
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.
Key Personnel
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
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