Maintenance of Bus Bodies for 36 Months
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
Maintenance of coach bus bodies for a period of thirty-six months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the maintenance of bus bodies for the Durban Transport and People Mover fleet, consisting of approximately 550 buses. The contract will run for 36 months. The successful bidder must provide maintenance services, including safety inspections, routine repairs, and minor accident repairs at four municipal depots: Central, Ntuzuma, Umlazi, and Rossburgh. Key deliverables include performing running repairs within one day, preparing vehicles for Certificates of Roadworthiness within three days, and completing minor coach repairs within five days. The service provider must maintain a local presence within the eThekwini municipal boundary 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Manufacturer/Importer/Builder (MIB) Certificate
- NRCS registration letter for MIB/M3 category on NaTIS
- Accreditation from Original Bus Body or Chassis Manufacturer
- Proven experience: minimum 50 repairs annually for past 3 years
- Proof of workshop equipment and site compliance
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of municipal fee payment or debt acknowledgement
- Proof of comprehensive insurance
- Proof of compliance with Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
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 a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, an electronic submission must be uploaded via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the official version.
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