Panel for Learner Transport Services in KwaZulu-Natal.
KZN Department of Transport
In plain English
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is forming a panel for dedicated learner transport services for 5 years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is seeking service providers to join a panel for providing dedicated learner transport services. This project covers rural areas across the province, focusing on transporting students to and from school on gravel roads. The contract will run for a period of 5 years. Key requirements include using vehicles that meet specific age limits and safety standards, such as tracking devices and two-way radios. Operators are responsible for their own parking and depot facilities. The department will allocate specific routes based on district preferences and educational needs. The closing date for this tender is 24 November 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid public transport operating license
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered with the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (SARPBAC)
- Valid SARS tax compliance PIN
- Minimum bank balance of R300,000
- Proof of vehicle availability via logbooks or lease agreements
- Commitment to R10 million Professional Indemnity and R500,000 passenger liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zama Sibisi
Email: Zama.sibisi@kzntransport.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-8659
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in both hard copy and on a memory stick. They must be deposited into the bid box at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201.
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