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
Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, - 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158137
This tender invites bids for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of pole-mounted service distribution, streetlight control, and meter boxes for the city of cape town. The contract will run for up to 36 months, and suppliers must comply with technical, financial, and compliance requirements as outlined in the tender document.
Important Dates
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 10:00. Optional site visit/clarification meeting: 24 June 2026 at 09:00 via Microsoft Teams. Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/353405338144646?p=UHkpEQV2LmtBs7JXDb. Meeting ID: 353 405 338 144 646. Passcode: Jp9xk9GL. Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended.
Tender fee r200 venue for site visit/clarification meeting: ms teams https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/353405338144646?p=UHkpEQV2LmtBs7JXDb Meeting ID: 353 405 338 144 646 passcode: jp9xk9gl kindly follow the link to download the full tender document: tender portal https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/tenderportal/Tender , Alternatively you may purchase and collect the tender document on the 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, - 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
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Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf
The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of pole-mounted service distribution, streetlight control, and meter boxes. The contract period will not exceed 36 months from the commencement date. The tender closes on 10 July 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC, with a non-refundable tender fee of R200 for hard copies (not applicable for digital downloads). A site visit/clarification meeting is scheduled for 24 June 2026 via MS Teams.
Date & Time
Friday, 10 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/353405338144646?p=UHkpEQV2LmtBs7JXDb
05 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 1 650 000
Range
Based on CIDB grading. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Tender representative email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Tender Box Number: 197.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Submit the completed and signed Tender Document (including Form of Offer and Acceptance) and all required supporting documents in a sealed envelope. The envelope must display: the tenderer’s name and address, Tender No. 268G/2025/26, Tender Description (Manufacture, Testing, Supply and Delivery of Pole Mounted Service Distribution, Streetlight Control and Meter Boxes), Tender Box Number 197, and the closing date. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 197 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town before 10:00 on 10 July 2026. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, seek alternative instructions at the public counter (Tender Distribution Office). Required returnable documents include: Schedule F.5 (Declaration of Interest for State Employees - MBD 4 amended), Schedule F.10 (Proposed Deviations and Qualifications by Tenderer), and any additional documents listed in Schedule F.13 (Information to Be Provided With the Tender).
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Required documents: Completed and signed Tender Document (including Form of Offer and Acceptance), Schedule F.5 (Declaration of Interest for State Employees), Schedule F.10 (Proposed Deviations and Qualifications), and any additional documents listed in Schedule F.13. All documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the tenderer’s details, tender number, description, box number, and closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Registration
Tenderer must be a registered company, close corporation, partnership, joint venture, consortium, sole proprietor, or individual.
Legal Compliance
Must comply with all South African laws, including procurement regulations and labor laws.
Financial Standing
Must demonstrate financial capability to fulfill the contract (e.g., through guarantees or securities).
Technical Capability
Must meet technical specifications and have the capacity to manufacture, test, and deliver the required products.
Bbbee
Preference may be given to tenders with favorable B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) status (as per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022).
No Conflicts
Must declare any conflicts of interest or relationships with City of Cape Town officials.
Outstanding Debts
Must authorize the deduction of any outstanding amounts owed to the City of Cape Town (Schedule F.8).
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of pole-mounted service distribution, streetlight control, and meter boxes. The contract period will not exceed thirty-six (36) months from the date of commencement. Technical specifications and standards are detailed in Section C.5 of the tender document. Bidders must adhere to all specified manufacturing, testing, and delivery requirements.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)A non-refundable tender fee of R200 is payable to the City of Cape Town (CCT) for a hard copy of the tender document. This fee does not apply to downloads from the website. Financial requirements include the submission of a completed Price Schedule (Section C.4). Bidders may need to provide performance security/guarantee (Annexure C) and/or advance payment guarantee (Annexure D) as per contract conditions. Payment terms and contract price adjustments are outlined in Schedule F.1.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory compliance documents include: Schedule F.2 (Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/Joint Ventures/Consortiums), Schedule F.3 (Declaration for Procurement above R10 million), Schedule F.5 (Declaration of Interest for State Employees - MBD 4 amended), Schedule F.6 (Conflict of Interest Declaration), Schedule F.8 (Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to CCT), Schedule F.9 (Certificate of Independent Tender Determination), and Schedule F.14 (Appeal Application). Bidders must also comply with B-BBEE requirements as per Schedule F.4 (Preference Points Claim Form). Additional documents may be required as per Schedule F.13.
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdfContract period: Not exceeding thirty-six (36) months from the date of commencement. The contract includes general and special conditions, Occupational Health and Safety Agreement, Price Schedule, Specifications, and Annexures (A-D).
Special Conditions
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdf (TENDER)Tender Box Number: 197. Submission must be placed in the official tender box at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. If the tender is too large or the box is full, alternative submission instructions are available at the public counter (Tender Distribution Office).
Section
Source: Tender Document_268G_2025_26.pdfPreference points are awarded as per the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Bidders must submit Schedule F.4 (Preference Points Claim Form) to claim applicable points. Evaluation includes compliance with tender conditions, technical specifications, and financial requirements.
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.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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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.
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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
SCM Office
Phone
021-444-3196
[email protected]
Address
Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, - 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 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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