Expression of Interest for the Rental of Two TrucksClosed

Overview

The State Trading Corporation seeks to rent two trucks for distribution of essential commodities to retail shops across Mauritius. Prospective service providers with at least two years’ proven food-distribution experience in Mauritius, valid driver licenses, and appropriate fleet and insurance arrangements should consider bidding (EOI/STC/2026/19).

Requirements

• Personnel
  • Options for crew: Truck only; Truck with driver; Truck with a full team (Driver/Salesman/Helper)
  • Driver and helpers must hold valid driving licenses and Certificate of Character; drivers must know the Mauritian road network and retail locations.
• Contractor qualifications
  • Minimum of two years’ proven experience in distribution of food products in Mauritius.
• Vehicles
  • Closed-body truck, 3.5–5 MT capacity; two goods carrier vehicles not older than 10 years.
  • Vehicles dedicated to STC during operating hours; no unapproved redeployments.
  • Certificate of fitness for all trucks; replacements provided promptly on breakdown.
  • Comprehensive documents (e.g., carrier’s license) to be submitted.
• Distribution operations
  • Daily distance per truck: ~45–190 km; products include rice, flour, milk powder, pulses, edible oil in packs ≤25 kg.
  • Deliveries six days a week (Mon–Sat); check-in ~07:00, check-out ~15:00.
• Insurance and responsibilities
  • Maintain motor vehicle insurance and other legally required coverage; STC insures its officers and goods in transit.
  • Option 3 (full team) contractors bear insurance for vehicles, crew, and cash in transit.
• Duration
  • Initial contract for three months, renewable month-to-month subject to performance.

How to Apply

• Clarifications: by 28 July 2026 to a.shewraj@stcmu.com (Procurement notices mention this deadline).
• Submission deadline: 3 August 2026, 14:00 local time; submissions in a sealed envelope to the Bid box A or by email to tender-services@stcmu.com, referencing EOI/STC/2026/19.
• Documents: No financial offer at EOI stage; further bidding will follow (see Bidding Document and Procurement Notice).
• Availability: Documented from 21 July 2026 (Procurement Notice) via STC website; use (Bidding Document) for detailed requirements.