Provision of National Linehaul Transportation Services.
Ntando Mathaba
In plain English
The South African Post Office is procuring Linehaul Transportation services for the movement of consignments and parcels. Bidders must comply with regulatory and operational requirements; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) invites tenders for national Linehaul Transportation services for the movement of parcels and consignments. The contract duration is four months on a month-to-month basis. The scope includes regular scheduled routes and ad-hoc special trips. Successful bidders must provide vehicles ranging from 1-ton to 18-meter trailers, all equipped with GPS tracking. Services must be operational within 14 days of the award. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in logistics and provide three client references. The service requires a 95% performance standard. Pricing must be submitted on a Cost per Kilometre basis, inclusive of all operational costs like fuel, tolls, and maintenance. The closing date for submissions is 10 July 2026 at 11:00.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Public Liability insurance (min R100,000) and Goods in Transit insurance (min R20,000)
- Proof of fleet capacity via registration, lease, or sub-contractor agreements
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum 5 years experience in Linehaul services with three client reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntando Mathaba
Email: ntando.mathaba@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-407-7563
How to apply: Proposals can be emailed to SAPORFQ@postoffice.co.za or hand-delivered to SAPO Supply Chain Management, Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must be in an arch lever file, clearly labeled with the RFQ number and bidder details.
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