BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORK OF PHILIPPI SWITCHING STATION AND BUILDING ALTERATIONSClosed

Overview

Procurement of building construction work for the Philippi Switching Station and related building alterations. Eligible bidders are construction contractors, ideally with CIDB 7GB or higher, capable of electrical/utility-scale works and registered on the City of Cape Town supplier database. The process also emphasizes adherence to SCM policies and HDI/RDP goals. (33Q CIDB.pdf)

Requirements

• CIDB contractor grading designation of 7GB or higher. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Must be registered on the City of Cape Town Supplier Database; if not, registration will be requested in writing. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Compliance with the Employer’s SCM Policy; anti-abuse provisions apply. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Tender documents include Environmental Management Plan, Health & Safety specs, and technical specifications across volumes. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Complete and submit the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Pricing Data (C2.2), and Returnable documents (C5). (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Non-compulsory but strongly recommended clarification meeting and site visit; both are optional but advised. (33Q CIDB.pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 03 September 2026 at 10:00; submissions to Tender Box 209, Civic Centre, Cape Town. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Submission method: sealed envelope with tender details; if the tender is too large, follow alternative instructions at the Tender Distribution Office. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Documents to complete/submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) and Pricing Schedule (C2.2); Returnable documents (C5); Pricing data and BOQ where applicable. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications: must be registered on Supplier Databases (see above). (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Briefing/clarification: Clarification meeting on 12 August 2026 at 12:00 via Teams; non-compulsory but strongly recommended. (33Q CIDB.pdf)
• Site information and documents: Tender documents available from 31 July 2026; non-refundable tender fee of R300 on collection. Collection at Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre; enquiries to scm.tenders20@capetown.gov.za; data protection inquiries to Popia@capetown.gov.za. (33Q CIDB.pdf)