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Panel for learner transport services in Eastern Cape.

Koko

In plain English

The Department of Transport is seeking service providers for transport services for learners in the Eastern Cape until December 2029. Eligible bidders must be registered on the eTender Publication Portal.

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Closing date
26 October 2026
Location
O.R.Tambo-Mthatha-Mthatha-5099
Estimated value
R 50 000 000
Published
28 September 2026
Briefing
2 October 2026 at 10:00 · Nangoza Jobe, New Brighton, Gqeberha
Tender no.
-SCMU10-26-27-0017--E

Description

The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is seeking to appoint a panel of service providers to supply learner transport services. This project involves transporting approved learners to and from schools across various districts in the Eastern Cape Province. The contract period for these services will run until December 2029. Interested parties must attend mandatory briefing sessions at designated locations across the province to qualify for consideration. The final deadline for all bid submissions is 26 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.

Full requirements

  • Must demonstrate operational capacity to provide learner transport services

Contact & how to apply

Name: Koko

Email: ntomboxolo.koko@ectranspoprt.gov.za

Phone: 072-481-7882

How to apply: Bidders must submit their completed documents electronically via the eTender Publication Portal (eSubmission) before 11:00 AM on 26 October 2026. Detailed instructions for the electronic submission process can be found at https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM.

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