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The atlantis special economic zone company is appointing a gmr2.1 — The competent person required under the general machinery regulations — to take responsibility for machinery safety at the zone. The appointment is procured by quotation under RFQ 048 2026 and closes on 17 november 2026 at 14:00. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and, to transact with the western cape government through the electronic procurement solution, on the western cape supplier evidence bank. The decisive submission item is the wcbd 4 declaration of interests, past supply chain practices and independent bid determination, which must be sworn before a commissioner of oaths and is checked against the national treasury's tender defaulter and restricted supplier registers.
Submission method: email to [email protected] Before closing date and time. Late submissions will not be considered. Required on all quotations: company name, address, contact details (email and telephone), VAT registration number, and maaa csd number. Returnable forms and documents: - quotation in the prescribed format (section 5). - Csd report or maaa number. - Proof of t3 or n5 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering. - WCBD-4 form completed, stamped, signed and dated by a commissioner of oaths, within 12 months validity. - Preference point claim form (wcbd 6.1) And b-bbee certificate or affidavit. - Joint venture/consortium: signed agreement and power of attorney for lead partner; each party must provide WCBD-4. disqualification risks: - failure to meet any minimum requirement. - Late or incomplete quotations. - Failure to comply with product specifications or delivery times.
The city of cape town requires a manufacturer to supply, deliver and off-load accessories for medium voltage power cables, with a contract not exceeding 36 months. The tender fee is r200 for a hard copy; the closing time is 10:00 on 10 december 2026. Bidders must register on the cct supplier database and the national treasury central supplier database (csd), complete all returnable documents in schedule f, and declare any conflict of interest. Two contractors may be appointed per category, with work allocation falling first to the main contractor.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the official tender box. Tender box: tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. Tender box number: 236. Envelope marking: tenderer's name and address, tender number 123G/2026/27, tender description, tender box number and closing date. Closing time: 10:00. If the offer is too large for the box or the box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office for alternative instructions. Returnable documents (schedule f): - f.1 Contract price adjustment: pricing adjustment mechanism. - F.2 Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums: authorises the signatory. - F.3 Declaration for procurement above r10 million: declares the bidder's status. - F.4 Preference points claim form: claims preference points under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - F.5 Declaration of interest state employees (mbd 4 amended): discloses state employment links. - F.6 Conflict of interest declaration: discloses any conflict. - F.8 Authorisation for deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the cct: authorises deductions. - F.9 Certificate of independent tender determination: certifies independent pricing. - F.10 Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer: lists any deviations. - F.11 List of other documents attached by tenderer: lists attachments. - F.12 Record of addenda to tender documents: records addenda received. - F.13 Information to be provided with the tender: provides required information. - F.14 Appeal application: used only if appealing. Also required: completed and signed form of offer and acceptance (c.2.1) And any additional supporting documents.
The city of cape town's energy directorate requires professional quality assurance inspection services across seven separately awarded items: electrical cables, high-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, ancillary equipment, distribution transformers, power transformers and reactors, and design review of power transformers and reactors. Bidders may tender for one or more items, but each item is scored on its own and needs a named lead specialist with verifiable inspection or design review experience. The decisive hurdle is functionality: each item is scored out of 15 and a bid scoring below 9 is non-responsive, so the cvs and experience records of the proposed key personnel must be complete and verifiable. Bids must also carry professional indemnity cover of at least r5 000 000 per claim and be lodged in hard copy at the civic centre by 10:00 on 7 december 2026.
Submission method - hard-copy tender only; electronic submissions are not accepted. - Place the completed tender document, including the signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), And all supporting documents in a sealed envelope. - Mark the envelope with the tenderer's name and address, the tender number and title, the tender box number and the closing date. - Deposit the envelope in tender box 237 at the tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town, before the closing time. - If the offer is too large for the box or the box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office counter for alternative instructions; the tenderer remains responsible for ensuring the offer is lodged. - Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex and facsimile tenders will not be accepted. - Tenders must be submitted on the issued hard-copy documentation; printed activity schedules in the same format as those issued electronically may be used. - Alternative offers must be submitted separately, in a separate sealed envelope and on a separate form of offer, clearly marked "alternative tender". Returnable documents - compulsory enterprise questionnaire. - Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums, plus a copy of the joint venture or consortium agreement. - Declaration of interest – state employees. - Declaration – conflict of interest and declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Certificate of independent bid determination. - Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the city of cape town. - Key personnel schedule (schedule 12), with cvs, experience records and professional registration numbers. - Professional indemnity insurance schedule, with proof of cover or broker confirmation. - Schedules 12 and 19 for functionality scoring. - Deviations and qualifications schedule, if any. - Form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), Signed. - Table 1: tender preference claim form. Disqualification risks - any returnable form omitted, incomplete or unsigned. - Failure to submit a clear and unambiguous offer identifying the bidder and the offer. - Submission after the closing time. - Electronic submission. - Failure to meet the minimum quality score for the item tendered.
Servicing and maintenance of four standby diesel generators at the south african astronomical observatory sites in cape town and sutherland is required for a 36-month appointment of a suitably qualified service provider. The scope covers inspection, repair, installation, maintenance, servicing, testing, genuine oem parts, 24-hour emergency support and reporting. The main consequence for bidders is that mandatory eligibility, documentation and firm-price submission requirements must be met before the closing deadline.
Submission method: email to [email protected] Closing time: 16:00 on 20 november 2026 returnable documents (all marked mandatory): - sbd 1: signed invitation to bid. - Sbd 3.1: Completed firm-price pricing schedule (labour rates for year 1). - Sbd 4: declaration of interest. - Sbd 6.1: Preference points claim for b-bbee. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (optional; required to earn preference points). - CIDB grading of 2 eb or 2 me. - Company profile showing specialisation in generator servicing, maintenance and repair. - Proof of at least five years' experience in generator maintenance or repair. - Valid coida certificate. - Three written reference letters for similar standby generator servicing and maintenance, dated 2023 or later, on client letterhead and signed. - Qualifications of representatives: red seal trade test for an artisan electrician and a diesel mechanic or millwright. - Current public liability insurance cover of at least r2,000,000. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory returnable document missing or unsigned. - Late submission. - Non-firm pricing. - Failure to meet the CIDB, coida, insurance or experience thresholds.
The city of cape town's electricity generation and distribution department is establishing a winner-takes-all framework contract for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, erection, testing, commissioning and maintenance of 11 kv and 33 kv underground cable and accessories. The contract runs for 36 months and covers works projects valued from r1 up to r40 million, with one contractor appointed per CIDB grading category (1ep to 7ep). Bidders must hold the relevant CIDB grading, be registered on the csd, and submit a valid b-bbee certificate or affidavit. The most consequential consideration is that the framework is winner-takes-all: the highest-ranked bidder in each category receives all work in that category unless they decline, so a competitive price and full compliance are critical.
Submission method: sealed envelope; NO telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, email or late tenders accepted. Address all tenders to tender box 193 at the tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, request alternative instructions from the tender distribution office; the tenderer remains responsible for ensuring the tender is placed correctly. Each sealed envelope must show the tenderer's name and address, the tender number and title, the tender box number, and the closing date. Tenders must be submitted only on the tender documentation issued, and only in the format provided. Printed schedules of rates may be submitted in the same format as those issued electronically by the employer upon request. Direct any queries on the tender documents to [email protected]. Returnable documents — complete, sign, and include: - form of offer and acceptance (c1.1): The signed offer cover page, committing the bidder to the stated terms. - Tender preference claim form (table 1): claim preference points under the 90/10 or 80/20 system. - Returnable schedules (part c5) as listed: completed pricing and other schedules. - Standard national treasury forms (e.g., Sbd 4 declaration of interest, sbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination): disclose any conflict of interest or state employment of directors/shareholders, and certify the bid was prepared independently. - Proof of csd registration or commitment to register on request. - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit as applicable. - CIDB contractor grading designation certificate for the category bid. Disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned returnable documents. - Failure to meet the applicable CIDB grading or b-bbee requirements. - Abuse of the supply chain management system (as defined in the SCM policy), which may result in rejection, contract cancellation, supplier restriction, or other remedies. - Submitting late or by any disallowed method. - Being an alternative offer that does not meet the tender conditions.
Hessequa municipality requires suitably qualified electrical contractors to provide maintenance, repair, refurbishment, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical distribution infrastructure and associated systems across the hessequa municipal area. The contract is a rates-based framework for three years, appointing two contractors (one per geographical area) on an as-and-when-required basis with NO guaranteed volumes. Bidders must hold an active CIDB grading of 6ep or higher, attend a compulsory briefing, and pass a functionality threshold of 75 out of 100 points before price and preference are considered.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at hessequa municipality, absa building, corner of dickson and church streets, riversdale, 6670. Envelope must be clearly marked "hes-tech 28/2627 - electrical rates for a period of three (3) years". Late, emailed, faxed or other electronically submitted offers will not be accepted. Only offers from bidders who have formally obtained and paid for the tender documents will be considered. Proof of payment must accompany the tender offer. Returnable documents: as listed in the tender data and standard forms (sbd/mbd) — complete, signed, and returned with the bid. Compulsory briefing attendance and signed attendance register are also part of responsiveness.
Armscor is inviting bids from service providers to supply, install, and commission eight 11 kv and two 6.6 Kv vacuum circuit breakers at the armscor dockyard substations in simonstown, western cape. A compulsory briefing session will be held at the dockyard. Interested contractors should have relevant electrical experience and attend the briefing to be considered.
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This tender invites bids for the construction of a new 66/11kV substation at still street in hermanus, western cape. The project falls under electrical services and requires a compulsory briefing session at the electrical department office, 17 molteno street, onrustriver. Interested contractors should have relevant experience in electrical substation construction and comply with all tender conditions.
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Airports company south africa (acsa) requires a contractor to perform power quality analysis, reporting, and implementation of the best-suited solutions to improve power quality at the power and lighting, sub01, and sub19 substations at cape town international airport. The contract covers the full scope from analysis through design and installation of mitigation equipment. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 3ep (electrical engineering (in)) or higher, attend a compulsory briefing and site inspection, and achieve a minimum functionality score of 73 out of 100 to proceed to price and preference evaluation under the 80/20 system.
Returnable documents: - completed and signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), Including the offered total of the prices (excl. And incl. VAT) and the tenderer's CIDB registration number if applicable. - Completed contract data provided by the contractor (c1.2B), Including the offered total of the prices. - Completed price list (c2.2) With all rates and totals. - Comprehensive cvs and supporting documentation for the project manager, design/electrical engineer and electrician, including certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months from tender submission). - Proof of aviation liability insurance cover (indemnity limit not less than r300 000) to be submitted before work starts. - Proof of csd registration and a valid tax clearance status pin. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit as applicable. Submission method: not explicitly stated in the document. The closing date and time are 18 november 2026 at 14:00 (from the tender record). Disqualification risks: - failure to complete and sign any returnable document. - Failure to provide the required insurance proof. - Failure to provide the required key personnel cvs and certified qualifications.
Mossel bay municipality requires an ecb-registered electrical contractor with a CIDB grading of 2 eb or higher to install and replace damaged electrical works across various municipal properties over a three-year period from 1 july 2027 to 30 june 2030. The contractor must maintain a maintenance team within the mossel bay municipal area and respond to emergency repairs the same day and normal repairs within 48 hours. Bids are evaluated first on functionality (minimum 48 out of 60 points) before preference points are applied, making the experience and reference evidence critical to being considered responsive.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at the entrance of the mossel bay town hall, 101 marsh street, mossel bay, or posted to reach the tender box, mossel bay municipality, mossel bay before the closing date and time. Closing time: 12:00 on 27 november 2026. Envelopes must be endorsed clearly with the tender number, title, and closing date. Tenders must be submitted on the original documents and remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. Late tenders, or tenders submitted by e-mail or fax, will not be accepted under any circumstances. Returnable documents: fully completed tender documents (all required forms and schedules) must be submitted; NO specific sbd/mbd forms are listed in the advertisement. Disqualification risks: late submission, submission by e-mail or fax, incomplete or unsigned documents, failure to endorse the envelope correctly.
This open tender requests inspection, servicing, and repair of waterborne fire protection systems at generation sites in the western cape. IT is a services procurement in the electrical category, suitable for qualified fire protection, electrical, or related maintenance service providers. A briefing is scheduled via microsoft teams, so interested bidders should attend for clarification before submitting a response.
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Supply and delivery of indoor electrical maintenance services at cape town international airport for a five-year period, using the nec3 term service contract. The contract requires a CIDB contractor grading of 4eb or higher, compulsory attendance at the site briefing, and a functionality score of at least 63 out of 100 to proceed to price and preference evaluation. Bidders must submit a hard copy and electronic bid by 13 november 2026 at 12:00.
Submission method: physical delivery only — emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. Closing time: 13 november 2026 at 12:00. Tenders must be submitted on the documentation issued by the employer; NO other format is accepted. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the tender data. Returnable forms and documents: - form of offer and acceptance (c1.1): Found in the nec3 tsc contract document; must be fully completed and signed. - All sbd returnables: mandatory submission of standard national treasury forms. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee preference points under the applicable PPPFA system. - Sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): certifies local content compliance. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses previous procurement misconduct. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies independent price-setting with NO collusion. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. Disqualification risks: - emailed or late submissions. - Incomplete or unsigned returnable forms. - Failure to attend the compulsory site briefing.
The city of cape town requires a 36-month term contract for the maintenance, repair, upgrade and refurbishment of high voltage gas insulated switchgear (GIS), covering six sections by oem brand: siemens, abb, hitachi, areva, xi'an xd, and online partial discharge testing. Bidders may be awarded one or more sections, with a winner and an alternative tenderer appointed per section. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 70-out-of-100 minimum functionality score, which depends on key personnel with specific oem certifications and years of experience.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in tender box 238 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town, before closing time. Envelope must show tenderer name and address, the endorsement "tender NO. 74S/2026/27: term tender for the supply and delivery of maintenance, repair, upgrade and refurbishment services for high voltage gas insulated switchgear (GIS)", the tender box number, and the closing date. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, ask at the public counter (tender distribution office) for alternative instructions. Late tenders are not considered. Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed): - schedule f.1: Contract price adjustment - schedule f.2: Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums (authorises the signatory to bind the entity) - schedule f.3: Declaration for procurement above r10 million - schedule f.4: Preference points claim form (claims preference points under the 80/20 system) - schedule f.5: Declaration of interest – state employees (mbd 4 amended) (discloses whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state) - schedule f.6: Conflict of interest declaration - schedule f.7: Declaration of tenderer's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8) - schedule f.8: Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the cct - schedule f.9: Certificate of independent tender determination (certifies NO collusion) - schedule f.10: Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer - schedule f.11: List of other documents attached by tenderer - schedule f.12: Record of addenda to tender documents - schedule f.13: Information to be provided with the tender (includes key personnel schedules) - schedule f.14: Appeal application also required: completed details of tenderer, copy of partnership/jv/consortium agreement (if applicable), documentary proof for preference claims (company registration, csd report, b-bbee certificate, financial statements, sworn affidavits), and a valid tax compliance status pin. Disqualification risks: any returnable form omitted or unsigned, late submission, material deviation or qualification, false declarations, or failure to provide requested information within 7 days.
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