Provision of National Linehaul Transportation Services.
Ntando Mathaba
In plain English
The South African Post Office Limited is procuring Linehaul Transportation Services nationally for four months. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Post Office invites bids for the provision of national Linehaul Transportation services for a period of four months. The work involves moving consignments and parcels across various routes using different vehicle types, ranging from 1-ton vehicles to 18m trailers. The service provider must manage fuel, tolls, maintenance, and driver costs. The Post Office does not guarantee return loads, and vehicle usage will depend on actual daily volumes and operational needs. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in Linehaul transportation and must have served at least three different clients during this period. The successful bidder is expected to focus on continuous improvement to achieve cost-efficiencies. All pricing must be submitted as a cost per kilometer per vehicle type and route, inclusive of all operational expenses. The contract is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 31 July 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD MAAA number
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Public Liability insurance minimum R100,000 and Goods in Transit insurance minimum R20,000
- Proof of fleet capacity via vehicle registration, lease, or subcontracting agreements
- Valid B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntando Mathaba
Email: ntando.mathaba@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-407-7563
How to apply: Proposals must be emailed to SAPORFQ@postoffice.co.za or hand-delivered to SAPO Supply Chain Management, Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must be sealed, clearly marked with the RFQ number and bidder details, and provided in an arch lever file.
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