# Repairs, Purchase & Installing of Engine for Tractor Loader Backhoe

> This tender closed on 2026-10-13.

- **Reference:** 27 2026 2027 T
- **Issuer:** [Senqu Local Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/senqu-local-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-13 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Motor vehicles trade](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/G45.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Repairs, Purchase & Installing of Engine for Tractor Loader Backhoe.** Senqu Local Municipality invites bids from service providers with diesel/heavy equipment mechanic skills, hydraulics knowledge, and relevant certifications to repair, purchase and install a new engine for a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB); the contract is a one-off fixed-price arrangement with a 120-day bid validity.

#### Requirements
- Pre-qualification: CV with certified qualifications, Trade Test (diesel/heavy equipment), minimum 3 years diesel-mechanic experience on TLBs, hydraulics knowledge.
- Compliance documents: Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, Certificate of Authority for JV/consortium, JV agreement (where applicable), Declarations of Conflict of Interest and past SCM practices, Declaration of Interest – State Employees, Municipal Accounts status, and related schedules (as per the tender documents).
- Regulatory/registry: Registration on Senqu Supplier Database (SM) and on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD); ongoing updates required.
- Responsible procurement: Observance of SCM Policy, no conflicts of interest, tax matters in order, and adherence to bid procedures and pricing instructions.
- Preferences: 80/20 price-preference with specific goals for locality and disadvantaged groups; local/domicile points apply where relevant.

Notes: Local production and content is marked as not applicable in this tender, but general compliance with the designated procurement framework remains in scope. Documentation and deadlines are detailed in the attached contract documents (Approved-Bid-Doc-27_-2026-2027T-Engine-TLB.pdf) and tender notice (Advert-Bid-27_2026-2027T.pdf).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 13 October 2026 at 12:00; bids must be in a sealed envelope to the Senqu Tender Box (19 Murray Street, Lady Grey).
- Submission method: Original tender document with Form of Offer and Acceptance and all returnable schedules; place in sealed envelope as instructed.
- Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Price Schedule Part 2, and all returnable schedules (Schedules 1–16) and supporting documents referenced in the tender (see Approved-Bid-Doc-27_-2026-2027T-Engine-TLB.pdf).
- Registrations pre-reqs: Register on Senqu Supplier Database and on CSD; ensure details are current (see tender documents for process and contacts).
- Briefing/site visit: Briefing address indicated as 19 Murray Street, Lady Grey; exact date/time not specified in the material (refer to Tender Notice).
- Where to obtain documents: Tender documents available on Senqu’s website; see Advert-Bid-27_2026-2027T.pdf and Approved-Bid-Doc-27_-2026-2027T-Engine-TLB.pdf for specifics.

## Description

Conditions: See tender document

## Documents

- Approved-Bid-Doc-27\_-2026-2027T-Engine-TLB.pdf..pdf
- Advert-Bid-27\_2026-2027T.pdf..pdf
- Approved-Bid-Doc-27\_-2026-2027T-Engine-TLB.pdf
- Advert-Bid-27\_2026-2027T.pdf

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