Outsourced staff transport services for 36 months.
Mr S. Thulo
In plain English
The Free State Department of Agriculture is procuring outsourced staff transport services for 36 months. Companies can bid for one or more routes and must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs is seeking a service provider for staff transport services. The contract will run for 36 months. The work involves transporting employees from Thaba Nchu, Botshabelo, Mangaung, and Bloemfontein to the Glen workplace. The service requires a fleet of 32 to 65-seater buses equipped with seatbelts, air conditioning, and safety features. Vehicles must be relatively new or have low mileage. The provider must manage daily routes and maintain accurate log sheets. The department may appoint multiple providers to cover different routes. Pricing will be based on a monthly retainer plus a rate per kilometer, with annual adjustments linked to the Consumer Price Index and fuel price changes.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Valid operating permits for Free State routes
- Proof of comprehensive public liability insurance
- Proof of financial capacity via bank statements or credit letters
- Established office or depot in the Mangaung Metro area
- Signed CVs for management and drivers
- Valid Professional Driving Permits (PDP) for all drivers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr S. Thulo
Email: scmdard2@gmail.com
Phone: 082-040-4027
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the tender number DARDEA/RFB 03/2026/2027. Deliver to the Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Administration Building, Ground Floor, SCM Component, Gielie Joubert Street, Glen, 9360, by 11:00 on 20 October 2026.
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