Credit rating and second party opinion for the city of cape townClosed

Overview

Credit rating and second party opinion services for the City of Cape Town. The City seeks a credit rating agency to provide Section 1 credit ratings and Section 2 second party opinions for a 36-month contract, with bidders allowed to tender for one or both sections. Eligible bidders are registered credit rating agencies under the Credit Rating Services Act 2012, recognized by the SARB as an eligible rating agency, with documented experience publishing ratings (minimum five reviews) across SA/African government entities and related areas, plus demonstrated second party opinion experience. Other prerequisites include SARS tax compliance, CSD and CCT Supplier Database registration. Site clarification via Teams is on 17 July 2026 (not compulsory). Closing date/time: 6 August 2026 at 10:00. Tender Box: Civic Centre, Cape Town. Tender documents and addenda are available from the City’s tender process (Final Tender Document 004S 2026 27.pdf).

Requirements

• Eligibility: registered credit rating agency under CRA Act 2012; SARB-listed as an eligible CCAI; minimum five evidenced reviews (local/ provincial/ national government and international) across specified categories.
• Second Party Opinion: proven prior experience with published second party opinions.
• Compliance: SARS Tax Compliance PIN and separate PINs for each JV; CSD and CCT Supplier Database registrations (and National Treasury CSD where applicable).
• Documentation: complete returnable documents (Details of Tenderer, Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/JVs/Consortiums, Declarations (Interest, Conflict, Independent Tender Determination), Authorisation for deductions, etc.) and evidence required in Schedule F.13.
• Other: adherence to SCM Policy, confidentiality, anti-corruption, and cooperation with due diligence processes (as applicable).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 6 August 2026, 10:00 (closing time). (Final Tender Document 004S 2026 27.pdf)
• Submission method: sealed envelope/tender box submission at Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town; if too large, follow alternative instructions at the public counter.
• Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Returnable Documents (Schedule F.13 evidence), pricing schedule, and all compliance declarations; separate JV documentation if applicable; Tax Compliance PINs; CSD and Supplier Database references.
• Pre-qualifications: CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD registrations; SARS tax clearance status.
• Briefing/site clarification: not mandatory but strongly recommended; 17 July 2026, 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (Join link in tender info) (Final Tender Document 004S 2026 27.pdf).
• Where to obtain documents: via City of Cape Town tender process (Final Tender Document 004S 2026 27.pdf). Tender fee: R200 for hard copy (not applicable to website downloads). Contact: Finance.Tenders@capetown.gov.za.