Awarded Tender: Defence western cape request for bid: hire 14 luxury buses
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to OPEN WINDOW TRADING for R 2 805 000 00.
Awarded
Award Information
Award Value
R 2 805 000 00
Winning Supplier
OPEN WINDOW TRADING
Type: EME
Telecommunications
Travel Agency, Tour Operator, Reservation Service and Related Activities
The hiring of four (4) x 60 seater luxury buses over the period 31 january 2026 to 23 february 2026 and ten (10) x 60 seater luxury buses over the period 13 february 2026 until 23 february 2026 for armed forces 2026 proc plan dod proc plan 25-26 / SA NAVY/2150
The hiring of four (4) x 60 seater luxury buses over the period 31 january 2026 to 23 february 2026 and ten (10) x 60 seater luxury buses over the period 13 february 2026 until 23 february 2026 for armed forces 2026 proc plan dod proc plan 25-26 / SA NAVY/2150
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The department of defence is seeking a supplier to provide four 60‑seater luxury buses from 31 january to 23 february 2026 and ten additional 60‑seater luxury buses from 13 february to 23 february 2026 for use by the south african armed forces. The contract is open to all qualified bidders and closing date is 27 january 2026.
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compliance returnables
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Supply four 60‑seater luxury buses for 31 Jan 2026‑23 Feb 2026 and ten 60‑seater luxury buses for 13 Feb 2026‑23 Feb 2026.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records OPEN WINDOW TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2805000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
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Bid-ready summary
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Mandatory requirement
Buses must meet the Department of Defence’s luxury and safety specifications.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records OPEN WINDOW TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2805000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Mandatory requirement
Offer must be submitted before the closing date of 27 January 2026 at 09:00 UTC.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records OPEN WINDOW TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2805000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
4Mandatory requirement
Supplier must be able to provide full insurance, maintenance and driver support during the hire period.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records OPEN WINDOW TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2805000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
5Mandatory requirement
Bidders must submit all required returnable documents as per the submission guidelines.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records OPEN WINDOW TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2805000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
6Inferred operational need
Compliance with all applicable DOD procurement and regulatory requirements.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records OPEN WINDOW TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2805000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
7Inferred operational need
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Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.