Street and Perimeter Lights Afb Ysterplaat

YPLT/FAC/PQ/313/26A1

2026-10-15 13:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-10-26 08:00

Department of Defence

1 EP

Electrical Services

Cape Town, Western Cape

Department of Defence

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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender
STREET AND PERIMETER LIGHTS AFB YSTERPLAAT
Employer Tender Number: YPLT/FAC/PQ/313/26A1
cidb Reference Number: 100122919
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE INVITES TENDERS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF CARENT
PERIMETER AND STREET LIGHTS AT AFB YSTERPLAAT
It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 1EP or higher.
Preferences are offered to tenderers who MUST BE CSD REGISTERD AND APPROVE STATUS
N/A
Queries relating to the issues of these documents may be addressed to:
WO1 N. Brandt
Tel No. 0215086163
E-mail. [email protected]
or
SGT E.M. ZWENI
Tel No. 0215086633
E-mail. [email protected]
A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at Air Force Base Ysterplaat, Piet Grobler Street,
Facility Section on 15 October 2026 starting at 13h00.
The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 08h00 on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Late Tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data.



Additional Information:
Employer Name: Department of Defence
Province: Western Cape
Municipality: City of Cape Town Metropolitan
Closing Date: 2026-10-26 08:00
Site Meeting: Yes
Briefing Date: 2026-10-15 13:00
CIDB Class: 1 EP
Subcategory:
Documents Available from: 19 October 2026

Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified contractor for the electrical installation and refurbishment of perimeter and street lighting systems at Air Force Base Ysterplaat. The project aims to restore, upgrade, and maintain critical lighting infrastructure to ensure operational safety, security, and compliance with defence facility standards.

Scope of Work

The scope covers the complete electrical installation and refurbishment of perimeter and street lighting across the specified military base. Detailed specifications, quantities, site conditions, and performance benchmarks are contained within the official tender documentation. Contractors will be responsible for executing all works in accordance with the issued tender package and applicable defence infrastructure guidelines.

Technical Requirements

  • Minimum contractor grading of 1EP or higher as per the national construction industry classification system.
  • Compliance with all electrical installation standards and defence facility regulatory requirements.
  • Strict adherence to submission protocols, including proper sealing, addressing, and timely delivery of tender documentation.
  • All technical drawings, material specifications, testing procedures, and quality assurance criteria are detailed within the official tender package.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

  • Mandatory registration and approved status in the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
  • Proven capability and financial capacity to execute electrical infrastructure projects commensurate with the required grading level.
  • Ability to attend the compulsory clarification meeting and submit fully compliant documentation by the stipulated deadline.
  • Demonstrated experience in similar electrical installation and refurbishment projects within controlled or military environments.

Explanation of Key Terms

CIDB Grading (1EP): The Construction Industry Development Board contractor grading system classifies firms by financial turnover and project experience. A 1EP grade specifically denotes contractors qualified to undertake electrical engineering projects up to a defined monetary threshold, requiring verified track records in medium-scale electrical installations.

CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database is the official South African government procurement registry. Approved status confirms that a supplier meets mandatory compliance criteria, including tax clearance, labour law adherence, and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements, which are factored into tender evaluation preferences.

Tender Timeline & Submission Rules: A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 15 October 2026 at 13h00. The submission deadline is 08h00 on 26 October 2026. Late submissions will not be considered, and only officially issued tender documentation may be used for bids.

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