Engine Repair and Installation for Tractor Loader Backhoe

Description

The Senqu Local Municipality invites tenders for the repair, purchase, and installation of a new engine for a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB). The specific equipment is a BULL HD-96 model located in Bloemfontein. The successful bidder must collect the unit, install a Kirloskar or equivalent engine, ensure the machine is in perfect working order, and handle the NATIS registration for the new engine. The project requires the return of the old engine to the municipality and includes a mandatory one-year warranty on all work and parts. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience in heavy earthmoving equipment and provide proof of qualified diesel mechanics. The work must be completed according to a fixed-price schedule covering labor, parts, and logistics. The tender follows an 80/20 preference point system and is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 13 October 2026.

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.
• Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
• Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

• Registered on CSD and municipal supplier database
• Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
• Municipal accounts not in arrears for over three months
• Trade Test certification for diesel or heavy equipment mechanics
• Valid Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, and COIDA insurance
• Minimum three years experience in heavy earthmoving and hydraulic systems
• Joint Venture agreement and Certificate of Authority if applicable

Contact & how to apply