Provision of public transport services in Northern Cape.
Desmond Mqhum
In plain English
Provision of public transport services in Concordia, Okiep, and Springbok areas for 18 months. No specific eligibility criteria stated.
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The Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison is seeking a service provider to operate public transport services in the Concordia, Okiep, and Springbok areas. The contract will last for eighteen months. The successful bidder must provide four standard buses, with one kept as a standby vehicle. These buses must be under 15 years old and equipped with tracking systems. Services will run from Monday to Saturday across two specific routes connecting these towns. The operator is responsible for managing daily scheduled trips and ensuring all vehicles remain roadworthy throughout the contract period.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin.
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Must provide a valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
- Must hold valid vehicle roadworthy certificates and Certificates of Fitness.
- Must hold Public Liability Insurance of at least R1,000,000.
- Must provide proof of a bank-confirmed credit facility of at least R1,000,000.
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Desmond Mqhum
Email: dmqhum@gmail.com
Phone: 067-801-5310
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the Department of Transport, Safety & Liaison, Kimberley Provincial Traffic Station (Padkamp), 45 Schmidtsdrift Road, Carters Glen, Kimberley 8301, by 11:00 am on 31 August 2026.
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