Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, Cape Town - 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166410
The city of cape town is seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of electricity meters over a contract period of up to 24 months. Two tenderers will be appointed per main item (primary and alternative), with a non-refundable tender fee of r200 for hard copies mourned. The most consequential requirement is that bids must provide a valid tax clearance and be submitted with the completed cct standard returnable documents, while the appointment will be on the 80/20 preference point system.
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/329282343131130?p=BbREyFAu1s7bxAhyTy
Tender fee r200 please note the full tender document will be downloaded on the city portal: https://cityapps06.capetown.gov.za/TenderPortal/ Microsoft teams clarification meeting : https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/329282343131130?p=BbREyFAu1s7bxAhyTy Meeting ID: 329 282 343 131 130 passcode: pg7az3hv
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Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, Cape Town - 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
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21 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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28 Sept
2026
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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)
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.050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf
The City of Cape Town is procuring the supply and delivery of electricity meters under a 24-month contract, with the intention of appointing two tenderers (a main and an alternative) for each main item. The tender is open to suppliers who can deliver the specified meters and comply with the City's supply chain management requirements.
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R 1 650 000
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Supply and delivery of electricity meters. Contract period not exceeding 24 months. The CCT intends to appoint two tenderers per main item (primary and alternative). Delivery is on a call-off basis.
Important Dates
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing: 28 September 2026 at 10:00. Non-compulsory online clarification meeting: 04 September 2026 at 09h00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 329 282 343 131 130, Passcode: PG7aZ3HV). Strongly recommended but not compulsory. Tender advertised: 21 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)CCT Tender Representative: [email protected]. For appeals: [email protected]; for access to information: [email protected]; for POPIA: [email protected]. Physical submission address: Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
Submission Guidelines
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)Submit a sealed envelope marked with the tender number (050G/2026/27), tender description, tender box number, and closing date, placed in Tender Box 200 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 on 28 September 2026. If the envelope is too large or the box is full, ask at the public counter for alternative instructions. The tender document (including the Form of Offer and Acceptance) must be completed and signed in all respects, with all required supporting documents. Returnable documents include: Schedule F.1 (Contract Price Adjustment), F.2 (Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/JVs/Consortia), F.3 (Declaration for Procurement above R10 million), F.4 (Preference Points Claim Form), F.5 (Declaration of Interest State Employees), F.6 (Conflict of Interest Declaration), F.8 (Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts), F.9 (Certificate of Independent Tender Determination), F.10 (Proposed Deviations and Qualifications), F.11 (List of Other Documents), F.12 (Record of Addenda), F.13 (Information to be Provided), and F.14 (Appeal Application). A non-refundable tender fee of R200 applies for hard copies; website downloads are free.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)The tender will be evaluated in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Bidders must complete Schedule F.4 (Preference Points Claim Form) to claim preference points. The CCT intends to appoint two tenderers per main item (one primary, one alternative) based on ranking; if insufficient responsive bids, fewer or no appointments may be made. Bidders must be responsive to the returnable documents and conditions of tender. No specific scoring split or minimum qualifying threshold is stated in the available text.
Technical Specifications
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)Supply and delivery of electricity meters. Contract period not exceeding 24 months from commencement. The CCT will appoint two tenderers per main item (primary and alternative); delivery is on a call-off basis. Detailed specifications are in Section C.5 of the tender document, but the available text does not list meter types, quantities, or technical standards.
Pricing Schedule
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdfPricing must be submitted in the Price Schedule (C.4). The CCT may cancel the tender if it cannot negotiate market-related pricing. Price adjustment is addressed in Schedule F.1. Performance security and advance payment guarantees are covered by pro forma annexures (Annexure C and D), but specific amounts are not stated.
Financial Requirements
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)Non-refundable tender fee of R200 for hard copy documents. Pricing must be submitted in the Price Schedule (C.4). The contract may be subject to price adjustment per Schedule F.1. Performance security and advance payment guarantees are covered by pro forma annexures (Annexure C and D), but specific amounts or percentages are not stated in the available text. The CCT may cancel the tender if funds are unavailable or if market-related pricing cannot be negotiated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the CCT Supplier Database and the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) when requested; applies individually to each JV partner. Returnable forms include: Schedule F.5 (Declaration of Interest State Employees – MBD 4 amended), Schedule F.6 (Conflict of Interest Declaration), Schedule F.9 (Certificate of Independent Tender Determination), Schedule F.3 (Declaration for Procurement above R10 million), Schedule F.4 (Preference Points Claim Form), and Schedule F.2 (Certificate of Authority for JVs/Consortia). Bidders must complete the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C.2.1).
Health & Safety
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdfAn Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C.3) is part of the contract documents. No specific OHS plan requirements are detailed in the available text.
Contractual Terms
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdfContract period up to 24 months. The CCT may appoint a standby bidder if the contract is terminated. Disputes and objections must be lodged in writing within 14 days of the decision; appeals under Section 62 of the Municipal Systems Act must be lodged within 21 days. Appeals require a R300 administration fee (payable at municipal offices or via EFT to CCT NEDBANK account, reference 198158966) and must include reasons and the remedy sought. Vexatious appeals may incur a surcharge. The CCT may cancel the tender before contract formation for changed circumstances, lack of funds, no acceptable tenders, material irregularity, or failure to negotiate market-related pricing.
Special Conditions
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)The CCT intends to appoint two tenderers per main item (primary and alternative). If the primary supplier fails to deliver, the CCT may call upon the next highest ranked alternative. The contract period is up to 24 months.
Requirements
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the CCT Supplier Database and the National Treasury CSD when requested; applies individually to each JV partner. Bidders must complete and sign the Form of Offer and Acceptance and all returnable documents. Joint ventures/consortia must provide a Certificate of Authority (Schedule F.2).
Section
Source: .050G_2026_27 The supply and delivery of electricity meters Final Tender Document Advert2026.pdfEvaluation will consider responsiveness to returnable documents and the preference points claimed. The CCT intends to appoint two tenderers per main item (primary and alternative) based on ranking. No scoring split or minimum threshold is stated.
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 46 of 2000
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Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, Cape Town - 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
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