Issuing Organization
Public Works
Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
09 Apr 2026
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
LOWER HEERENGRACHT - CAPETOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Mar 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-151467
Western cape government seeks a service provider for 36-month electrical maintenance of low-voltage reticulation and security/street lighting in state buildings. Work covers area 1; cidb-registered electrical contractors with valid BBBEE certificates should apply.
Median Estimate
RÂ 4Â 125Â 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.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
LOWER HEERENGRACHT - CAPETOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Date & Time
Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 11:00
Venue
3rd FLOOR DOME , CUSTOMS HOUSE, FORESHORE, CAPE TOWN
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Please note: this is CIDB grading 6eb or 6ep or higher
19 Mar
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Apr
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
CPTYT17-25 AREA1.pdf
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