Vehicle Tyres and Spares: Fleet Maintenance Supply

Government manages gigantic fleets of vehicles. Keeping them on the road requires a constant stream of tyres, batteries, and service parts.

1. RT Contracts (National)

The National Treasury manages huge contracts (like RT15) for vehicle maintenance. However, smaller municipalities often issue their own tenders for local supply.

2. Tyres

• Specs: Must meet SABS/E-Mark standards.
• Services: Supply usually includes fitment and balancing. You need a workshop or a partner with a workshop.
• Waste: Managing waste tyres (REDISA/Waste Tyre Bureau) is a compliance requirement. You can't just dump old tyres.

3. Batteries and Spares

• OEM vs Aftermarket: Tender specs will clarify if they want "Genuine OEM Parts" (from the dealer) or "Approved Aftermarket" (Midas/AutoZone equivalent).
• Batteries: High turnover item. SABS approval required. Handling exchange units (scrap lead) is part of the pricing model.

4. Yellow Plant Spares

Graders, bulldozers, and waste compactors.

• Niche Market: Parts for CAT, Bell, or Komatsu machines are expensive and specialized.
• Availability: Downtime on a landfill compactor costs the municipality thousands. Speed of supply is critical.

Conclusion

Partnering with established fitment centers (SupaQuick, Hi-Q, etc.) or major parts wholesalers is the key to having the stock depth required for fleet tenders.