This tender is for the manufacture, supply, delivery, and full maintenance of new single-deck electric buses, along with the supply and installation of renewable charging infrastructure, for metrobus and the rea vaya bus rapid transit system. The contract is for a 36-month period on an 'as and when required' basis.
Key Requirements
Closing date: 18 August 2026 at 11:00.
Mandatory compulsory briefing session on 29 July 2026 at 11:00; late entry not permitted.
Separate 90/10 (buses) and 80/20 (infrastructure) scoring systems apply with specific goals for points.
Bus body must have a minimum of 80% local content.
Mandatory registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and submission of Tax Compliance Status.
Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
Submit at least two hard copies (one original) plus a soft copy, with all mandatory returnable documents completed.
TENDER DESCRIPTION: MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NEW SINGLE DECK ELECTRIC
BUSES ON BEHALF OF METROBUS AND REA VAYA BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT)
SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS ON AS AND REQUIRED BASIS INCLUDINGFULLMAINTENANCE.
AND
SUPPLY AND INTALLATION OF RENEWABLE CHARGING INFRASTUCTURE INCLUDING AND SERVICE
PLAN ON BEHALF OF METROBUS AND REA VAYA BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT)
SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS ON AS AND REQUIRED BASIS
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Tender description: manufacture, supply and delivery of new single deck electric buses on behalf of metrobus and rea vaya bus rapid transit (brt) system for a period of 36 months on as and required basis includingfullmaintenance. And supply and intallation of renewable charging infrastucture including and service plan on behalf of metrobus and rea vaya bus rapid transit (brt) system for a period of 36 months on as and required basis
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Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf
The City of Johannesburg - Metrobus invites bids for the manufacture, supply, delivery, and full maintenance of new single-deck electric buses, plus the supply and installation of renewable charging infrastructure for the Metrobus and Rea Vaya BRT systems. The contract is for 36 months on an 'as and when required' basis. This is a re-advertised tender (Bid No: TSD23-2024/2025).
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Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf
Tender covers two concurrent lots:
Lot 1: Manufacture, supply, delivery, and full maintenance of new single deck electric buses for Metrobus and Rea Vaya BRT system for 36 months on an 'as and when required' basis.
Lot 2: Supply and installation of renewable charging infrastructure including a service plan for the same 36-month period on an 'as and required' basis.
Important Dates
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date and time: 18 August 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory briefing session: 29 July 2026 at 11:00 at Milpark Workshop Depot, 5 Raikes Road, Braamfontein. Bidders more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed entry.
Deadline for technical enquiries: 12 August 2026 at 16:00. Only written enquiries to [email protected] will be attended.
Only written enquiries will be attended. Include the project number on the email subject line.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf (TENDER)
Submission deadline: 18 August 2026 at 11:00.
Submit sealed, individually marked documents with Bid No. RE-ADVERT BID NO: TSD23-2024/2025 and service description.
Deposit in the tender box at Ground Floor (left hand side just before security desk), Metrobus Main Building, No. 1 Raikes Road, Braamfontein.
The bid box is open 24/7. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submit at least two copies: one original, one copy, plus a soft copy on disk/USB with company name and tender number.
Complete all mandatory returnable documents: MBD 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, GCC, and others as per checklist.
For joint ventures/consortiums, submit a signed agreement and separate TCS/PIN/CSD proof for each party.
All alterations in the bid document must be initialed/signed by authorized signatory.
Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session (if applicable) will result in disqualification.
The bid is valid for 120 days from closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf (TENDER)
Bidders must have a proven track record. Must not be in the service of the state. Must attend the compulsory briefing session (failure results in disqualification). Must comply with all mandatory document submissions listed in the Bid Documents Checklist. Must meet specific goals for preference points: For buses - enterprise with assembling plant in SA (5 pts) and community upliftment in SA (5 pts). For infrastructure - enterprise based in Gauteng (10 pts) and 100% black-owned enterprise (10 pts). Must not be listed on the National Treasury's prohibited database or Register for Tender Defaulters. Must have no convictions for fraud/corruption in past 5 years. Must have no overdue municipal accounts (>3 months).
Technical Specifications
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Manufacture, supply, delivery, and full maintenance of new single deck electric buses for Metrobus and Rea Vaya BRT system for 36 months on an 'as and when required' basis.
Concurrent scope: Supply and installation of renewable charging infrastructure including a service plan for the same 36-month period on an 'as and required' basis.
Local production requirement: Bus body must have a minimum of 80% local content, as per SATS 1286:2011.
Bidders must demonstrate capability to provide the specified goods/services (functionality).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf
The invitation is for prospective bidders with a proven track record.
Bidders must demonstrate the ability (functionality) to provide the goods/services as per specifications.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf
A dedicated pricing schedule (Section 14) is part of the tender document.
Bidders must provide separate total prices inclusive of VAT for electric buses and for charging infrastructure.
Ensure no municipal rates/taxes are in arrears for more than three months.
Financial Requirements
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf (TENDER)
Submit separate total tender prices inclusive of VAT for:
Electric buses.
Renewable charging infrastructure.
Provide total bid price in words on MBD1; this supersedes any other price offer in case of inconsistency.
For tenders exceeding R10 million, if required by law, submit audited annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if newer).
Bidders must not have undisputed municipal service commitments overdue by more than three months or other payments overdue by more than 30 days.
Pricing must align with the specification/scope; failure may lead to disqualification.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax Compliance: Submit Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete a pre-award questionnaire.
B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
No bids accepted from persons 'in the service of the state' as defined.
For joint ventures, each party must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD proof and a consolidated BBBEE certificate.
Local content declaration (MBD 6.2 and Annex C) is mandatory; bus body requires 80% local production.
Provide ID copies of shareholders/directors, share certificates not older than three months.
Provide rates and taxes account (not older than 3 months, not more than 90 days in arrears) or lease agreement/affidavit for company and all directors.
Contractual Terms
Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf
Contract duration: 36 months for both buses and charging infrastructure.
The organ of state reserves the right to award to more than one bidder, a panel, not award, or award only a portion.
Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date, extendable if requested by Metrobus.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions of Contract apply.
The purchaser may cancel the contract and claim damages for fraudulent claims or non-fulfillment.
Personal information will be processed in compliance with POPIA for purposes including reporting to National Treasury and verification.
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Source: Procurement of new Electric buses including charging infrastructure V14 Final.pdf
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Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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