Panel Beating Services for Municipal Vehicles.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of panel beating services for light motor and commercial vehicles for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The eThekwini Municipality is establishing a panel of service providers to perform panel beating and vehicle restoration services for municipal light, commercial, and plant vehicles. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. Successful bidders will be responsible for structural and non-structural body repairs, rust treatment, spray painting, and vehicle logistics including collection and delivery. All repairs must adhere to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards. Service providers must maintain a local presence within the eThekwini area and provide daily progress reports. The work requires a qualified team of panel beaters and spray painters. The project aims to ensure all municipal vehicles are restored to a safe and functional condition.
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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of up-to-date municipal accounts or debt agreement
- Comprehensive business insurance covering liability, fire, theft, fidelity, motor, and workmanship
- Valid Compensation Commissioner (COIDA) registration
- Valid business licenses and operational authorities
- Successful onsite inspection of premises and equipment
- Minimum two years industry experience with reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nondumiso Khumalo
Email: Nondumiso.Khumalo@Durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-5093
How to apply: Bidders must submit a hard copy in the tender box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and complete an electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the mandatory version for a valid bid.
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