Supply and repair services for MAN buses.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of original parts and provision of repair services to MAN buses for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the supply of original parts and the provision of repair services for MAN buses over a thirty-six-month period. The work involves maintenance, breakdown support, and repairs to various bus models at municipal depots in Alice Street, Ntuzuma, Umlazi, and Rossburgh. Key deliverables include maintaining original parts inventory, providing diagnostic software, and training two apprentices. The contractor must provide four fully equipped breakdown vehicles and submit regular maintenance and performance reports. The project requires a local presence within the eThekwini boundary and adherence to strict OEM standards for all mechanical and electrical repairs.
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 National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Municipality database
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Minimum insurance cover of R10,000,000
- Compliance with OHS Act and COIDA
- Relevant ISO and SANS quality management certifications
- Valid OEM accreditation letter or certificate
- Proof of local business presence within eThekwini
- Possess required onsite facilities and diagnostic tools
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nonkululeko Gama
Email: Nonkululeko.Gama@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-5064
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in the tender box at the ground floor foyer of the Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, submit electronically via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the official ruling version.
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