Supply and delivery of a major pumper fire engine.
OR Tambo District Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 August 2026 at 10:00 · G17 Boardroom, O.R. Tambo District Municipality Boardroom, Myezo Park, Mthatha
In plain English
The O.R. Tambo District Municipality is procuring a major pumper fire engine. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and have tax compliance status.
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The O.R. Tambo District Municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of one major pumper fire engine. The vehicle must feature a 3000 LPM pump, a 5000-litre water tank, and a 300-litre foam tank, suitable for both on and off-road use. The scope includes providing auxiliary rescue equipment, vehicle branding, and staff training. The project must be completed within ten months of appointment. Delivery will take place at the O.R. Tambo District Municipality House in Mthatha. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in supplying fire and rescue vehicles to qualify.
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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid MIB, SABS homologation, and NRCS technical certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. M.M. Mbimbi (Technical) and Mr. Sakhiwo Hopa (Supply Chain Management)
Email: mazibukom@ortambodm.gov.za (Technical) and sakhiwoh@ortambodm.gov.za (SCM)
Phone: 047 505 6400/1730 (Technical) and 047 501 6448 / 6449 (SCM)
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. Deposit the envelope into the Tender Box at the Ground Floor, O. R. Tambo District Municipality Building, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Mthatha. Include a soft copy of the bid on a USB flash drive.
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