Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Service Vehicles.
Makgoba Letebele
In plain English
Servicing, repairs, and maintenance of fire and disaster management services vehicles are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
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The Capricorn District Municipality invites tenders for the servicing, repairs, and maintenance of fire and disaster management vehicles. The work includes routine maintenance, major component overhauls, emergency repairs, and towing services for fire and rescue vehicles. The service provider must ensure a maximum turnaround time of five days for repairs and provide 24-hour breakdown support. The project will take place in Polokwane, and the workshop must be located within the Capricorn District Municipality area. The contract duration is three years. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 15 October 2026. The tender is issued by the Capricorn District Municipality, and all work must be performed by qualified personnel, including a diesel mechanic, auto electrician, and pump technician. The closing date for submissions is 10 November 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Mandatory attendance at the compulsory site inspection
- Valid business license for a vehicle repair shop
- Registration with Manufacture Builder of Fire Engines and RMI
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of qualified Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician, and Pump Technician
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makgoba Letebele
Email: makgobal@cdm.org.za
Phone: 015-294-1261
How to apply: Submit completed, sealed bid documents in the tender box at the Capricorn District Municipality, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane. Ensure the envelope is clearly marked with the bid number and project name. No email, fax, or telegraphic submissions will be accepted.
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