Hire of Buses for City of Cape Town.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is hiring various buses for a 36-month contract. Any eligible company or individual can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria mentioned.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking service providers for the hire of various buses on an as-and-when-required basis. This contract will run for a period of thirty-six months. The service includes providing buses with licensed drivers, fuel, insurance, and maintenance. Vehicles must meet specific age requirements, with smaller buses limited to seven years and larger coaches to fifteen years. All vehicles must be owned by the service provider, as subcontracting is not allowed. The work will take place across various locations as specified by the City. Service providers must ensure vehicles are roadworthy and arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
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 CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Proof of vehicle ownership and valid operating licenses for all buses
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance of at least R20 million
- Audited annual financial statements for the past 3 years if exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Project Manager
Email: SCM.Tenders4@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed and signed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 216 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 20 August 2026.
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