Supply and Overhaul of Bus Engines for Metrobus.
City of Johannesburg
In plain English
Metrobus is procuring the supply, delivery, and complete overhaul of engines for a period of 36 months on an as-needed basis. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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Metrobus invites bids for the supply, delivery, and complete overhaul of bus engines for Mercedes Benz and Volvo models. The work will take place at the Milpark, Village Main, and Roodepoort depots in Johannesburg over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include engine removal, replacement, and full component overhauls, followed by mandatory dynamometer and smoke emission testing. All repairs must meet OEM standards, and the contractor must ensure a turnaround time of 21 working days per unit. The project requires skilled mechanical artisans to perform the work and provide detailed damage reports.
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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid RMI workshop accreditation
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of municipal rates or valid lease agreement
- Police Clearance Certificate for new engine blocks
- Audited annual financial statements for the past three years
- Signed Joint Venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rainer Abrahams
Email: rabrahams@mbus.joburg.org.za
Phone: 083-395-5629
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and a soft copy (USB/Disk) in a sealed envelope marked with the Bid Number and Service Description to the tender box at the Metrobus Main Building, No. 1 Raikes Road, Braamfontein, by 11:00 on 02 September 2026.
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