OUTSOURCED STAFF TRANSPORT FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS, FROM CENTRAL PICK-UP POINTS TO THEIR WORK PLACE AT GLEN AND BACKClosed

Overview

Procurement of outsourced staff transport services for 36 months, from centralized pick-up points to Glen and back. Bids may cover one or more routes (Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Hoffman Square Bloemfontein). Target bidders: transport providers with suitable bus fleets (32–36 seat and 60–65 seat options) and relevant compliance credentials. Document references in attached file: 2026-03 TENDER STAFF TRANSPORT two routes thirty six months 20260915 final1.pdf.

Requirements

• Returnable documents: SBD1, SBD3.2, SBD4, SBD6.1; A1–A3 forms; B1 (CSD registration), B2 (Tax Clearance PIN); SBD7.2 contract on award; and Annexures for route pricing.
• Fleet and vehicle specs: minimum 32-36 seater buses; one 60-65 seater for Hoffman Square; age not older than 48 months (or provide proof of major overhaul); odometer not >250,000 km at start; all buses licensed with valid Certificate of Fitness; seats, seatbelts, AC, doors, ramps for disabled, fire extinguishers; adherence to depot and fleet inspection criteria (site within Mangaung).
• Personnel: drivers with valid licenses and PDP.
• Insurance: public liability insurance covering passengers, third-party, and related claims; proof required from day one.
• Compliance and governance: tax compliance status (PIN or CSD number), BBBEE points (80/20 or 90/10 as applicable) with documentary proof; declarations to avoid disqualification.
• Evaluations: depot and fleet inspections form part of functionality scoring; depot must be in Mangaung service area.
• Special Conditions: adherence to Special and General Conditions of Contract; route-specific annexures govern pricing.

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-mandatory, 30 September 2026 at 10:00, Glen Agricultural College Chemistry Building, Gielie Joubert Street, Bloemfontein.
• Submission deadline: 20 October 2026 at 11:00; bids in sealed envelopes or bid box at Admin Building, Glen.
• Submission method: deliver to Free State Department of Agriculture SCM or via the official bid box as directed on the e-tender portal.
• Documents to submit: completed SBD forms (1, 3.2, 4, 6.1), A1–A3, B1, B2, F1–F8 (as applicable), contract form (SBD7.2) on award; route Annexures A/B pricing; proof of authority to sign; tax compliance; CSD registration.
• Additional: route pricing must align with Annexures A/B; compliance with vehicle and driver requirements; pricing valid for 120 days from closing.
• Where to obtain documents: via the e-tender portal (addenda published there); attached document: 2026-03 TENDER STAFF TRANSPORT two routes thirty six months 20260915 final1.pdf.