The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality invites bids (35350-1J) for the supply and delivery of new tyres for its fleet of 8,500 vehicles. This 36-month contract targets suppliers capable of supporting diverse operational needs across passenger cars, trucks, and buses.
Scope of Supply and Fleet Requirements
The appointed provider will supply new, first-grade tyres manufactured within the last 12 months. Key requirements include:
- Maintaining consignment stock within the eThekwini boundary.
- Guaranteeing a 24-hour turnaround time for deliveries.
- Providing technical support, including failure analysis reports.
Mandatory Submission Requirements (Stage 1)
Bidders must meet ALL the following to proceed to the preference point evaluation:
For Section A (Locally Manufactured Tyres):
- Offers only from Original Tyre Manufacturers (OEMs) with production facilities in South Africa
- Proof of plant address
- Certificate confirming OEM status
For Section B (Imported Tyres):
- Offers only from authorized distributors/accredited agents of the OEM, or the OEM directly
- Accreditation/distribution agreement or letter from the OEM
All Bidders:
- ISO 9001 certification (quality management system)
- ISO 10191 compliance (laboratory test methods for passenger car tyres)
- Proof of CSD registration (MAAA number on Section 1 table)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Completed Declaration of Municipal Fees (no arrears >3 months)
- Signed MBD 4, MBD 5 (if applicable), MBD 6.1, MBD 8, and MBD 9
- Authority of Signatory document with board resolution (companies) or power of attorney (JVs)
- Occupational Health and Safety Act declaration
Compulsory Virtual Briefing Session
Attendance at the mandatory clarification meeting is strictly required. Bidders must email Nonkululeko.Gama@durban.gov.za by 16:00 on 15 June 2026 to receive the Microsoft Teams link.
- Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
- Time: 10:00
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Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
Bidders must submit a sealed hard copy to the Tender Box at the Municipal Buildings and an electronic submission via the eThekwini JDE System.
- Closing Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
- Closing Time: 11:00
- Venue: 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban
Enquiries and Document Access
For queries, contact Nonkululeko Gama at Nonkululeko.gama@durban.gov.za or 031-322-5064.
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