Transportation House, Corner Enoch Sontonga & Raikes Road - Braamfontein - City of Johannesburg - 2001
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GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Aug 2026
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ocds-9t57fa-164686
Summary
This tender by city of johannesburg's metrobus seeks an independent service provider to supply, maintain, repair, and provide training for the certificate of competency (coc) on euro 5 and merc 1725 dual fuel buses. The contract is for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Bidders must have a proven track record in similar services.
Key Requirements
Submit one original, one copy, and a soft copy on disk/USB in a sealed envelope to the tender box at Metrobus, No. 1 Raikes Road, Braamfontein, by 07 September 2026 at 11:00.
Complete and sign all required MBD forms (1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9) and the General Conditions of Contract.
Provide a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number, and a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Submit rates and taxes account not older than three months and not more than 90 days in arrears, or lease agreement/affidavit for company and all directors.
Include ID copies of shareholders/directors and share certificates not older than three months.
For joint ventures, include a signed JV agreement and separate CSD/TCS for each party.
The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (51% black ownership and Gauteng-based enterprise).
The provision for the appointment of an independent service provider to supply, maintenance, repairs and training for the certificate of competency (coc) on euro five (05) & merc 1725 dual fuel buses for a period of thirty-six (36) months on as and when required basis.
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The City of Johannesburg - Metro Bus is seeking an independent service provider to supply, maintain, repair, and train for the Certificate of Competency (COC) on Euro Five (05) & Merc 1725 dual fuel buses for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis.
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The tender is for the appointment of an independent service provider to supply, maintain, repair, and provide training for the Certificate of Competency (COC) on Euro Five (05) and Merc 1725 dual fuel buses.
Contract duration: 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis.
Important Dates
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 07 September 2026 at 11:00.
Clarification deadline for written enquiries: 25 August 2026 at 16:00.
Tender documents available for download from 05 August 2026.
Submit one original and one copy of the tender document, plus a soft copy on a disk or USB clearly marked with company name and tender number.
Sealed documents must be placed in the tender box at Ground Floor, Metrobus Main Building, No. 1 Raikes Road, Braamfontein, before the closing date and time.
The bid box is open 24/7, but late submissions will not be accepted.
No faxed or emailed bids accepted.
All alterations in the bid document must be initialed/signed by the authorized signatory or accompanied by a letter on company letterhead.
The bid must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed) and completed in ink in full.
Submit the bid document in the same order as issued, with all sections attached.
For joint ventures, include a signed JV agreement and separate CSD/TCS/PIN for each party.
The bid must be valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Failure to price according to the scope of work may lead to disqualification.
In case of pricing inconsistency, the amount in words on MBD1 supersedes.
Returnable Documents
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Invitation to bid mbd 1 3. Declaration of interest mbd 4 4. Declaration for procument above r10 million mbd 5 5. Preference points claims mbd 6.1 6. Declaration certificate for local production mbd 6.2
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
80/20 preference point system applies (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals).
Specific goals: 10 points for at least 51% black ownership (verified via CSD), 10 points for enterprises located within Gauteng Province (verified via CSD).
Bidders must submit proof of specific goals with the bid; failure to do so means no preference points claimed.
The municipality reserves the right to appoint more than one bidder or a panel, not to award, or to award only a portion.
Bidders must not be in the service of the state, must have good tax compliance, and must not have been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years.
No outstanding undisputed municipal rates and taxes arrears for more than three months.
Bidders must complete and submit MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9, and the declaration of interest.
Technical Specifications
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Supply, maintenance, repairs, and training for Certificate of Competency (COC) on Euro Five (05) and Merc 1725 dual fuel buses.
Contract period: 36 months, as and when required.
Bidders must have a proven track record in similar services.
The service provider must be independent.
Training on COC is included.
Methodology
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf
Bidders must not engage in collusive bidding or bid rigging.
The bid must be determined independently without consultation with competitors.
Any suspicious bidding practices will be reported to the Competition Commission.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf
Bidders must have a proven track record in supplying, maintaining, and training for COC on dual fuel buses.
Key personnel qualifications are not specified in the document.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf
Pricing must be submitted on MBD 1 and related forms.
The 80/20 preference point system applies; price carries 80 points.
For tenders above R10 million, audited financial statements for the past three years are required.
Bidders must declare any outstanding municipal arrears or overdue payments.
Rates and taxes account or lease agreement (or affidavit) must be submitted.
Financial Requirements
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing must be submitted on the official MBD forms.
The 80/20 preference point system applies; price carries 80 points.
For tenders exceeding R10 million (all taxes included), bidders must submit audited annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment).
Bidders must declare any outstanding undisputed municipal services arrears for more than three months or overdue payments to other service providers for more than 30 days.
Rates and taxes account not older than three months and not more than 90 days in arrears, or lease agreement for the company and all directors (or an affidavit if no property).
The bid must be valid for 120 days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submit a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number.
Submit a B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
CIDB registration required where applicable.
Submit ID copies of shareholders/directors and share certificates (not older than three months).
For joint ventures: signed JV agreement, separate CSD/TCS for each party, and consolidated B-BBEE certificate.
Declaration of interest (MBD 4) must be completed.
Declaration of past SCM practices (MBD 8) and certificate of independent bid determination (MBD 9) required.
POPIA consent and acknowledgment form must be signed.
Authority for signatory: attach a resolution of the board/members authorizing the signatory.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
Specific goals: 10 points for at least 51% black ownership (verified via CSD), 10 points for enterprises located in Gauteng Province (verified via CSD).
Contractual Terms
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf
The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions.
The bid must be valid for 120 days from closing date.
Metrobus reserves the right to award to more than one bidder or a panel, not to award, or to award only a portion.
The Consumer Protection Act does not apply to state supply contracts, but section 61 (product liability) still applies.
The contract is governed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, MFMA, and B-BBEE Act.
Any fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, cancellation, damages recovery, and restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years.
Special Conditions
Source: TSD18-2025-2026 COC Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Metrobus reserves the right to award to more than one bidder or a panel of service providers.
Metrobus may also decide not to award the bid or to award only a portion.
No Metrobus employee is permitted to request or accept any payment, gift, or favor in relation to this tender.
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