Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has issued an open tender (JCPZ/ECD02/2026) for the appointment of a reliable service provider to supply bus hire services. This strategic procurement initiative aims to secure safe, efficient, and compliant passenger transport solutions to support the operational, administrative, and community outreach activities of the entity across the Gauteng province.
Scope of Services
The appointed service providers will be responsible for:
- Transporting learners from schools within the City of Johannesburg to JCPZ facilities.
- Providing 65-seater buses with a seat for every learner (no standing allowed).
- Ensuring no shuttling (transporting one group and returning for another).
- Using safe and secure pick-up and drop-off points.
- No sub-contracting allowed.
- All documentation must be valid and certified.
Mandatory Requirements for Bidders
To qualify for consideration, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:
- Valid operating licenses for each bus issued by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (minimum of 10 buses).
- Failure to comply will lead to elimination.
Functionality Evaluation Criteria
Bidders who meet the mandatory requirements will be evaluated on functionality. The minimum qualifying score is 85 out of 100. The criteria include:
- Experience and qualifications of bus drivers (certified licenses and professional permits).
- Number of years of driving experience.
- Company experience with signed reference letters.
- Number of years the company has been providing bus transportation services.
- Capacity to deliver the service (proof of ownership and roadworthy certificates for at least 10 buses plus backup).
- Back-up plan for unforeseen circumstances.
- Risk management plan.
- Detailed operational plan.
- Physical inspection of bus depot and buses by JCPZ officials.
Administrative Requirements and Compliance
Bidders must submit the following administrative documents:
- Valid company proof of address and/or director’s proof of residence.
- Valid COIDA Certificate (Letter of Good Standing).
- Valid Passenger Liability Insurance (minimum of R5 million).
- Proof of registration with the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Valid Joint Venture agreement (if applicable).
- Completed and signed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs).
- Authority of Signatory to sign tender documents.
- Proof of company registration with CIPC.
- Valid SARS-issued tax pin code.
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Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous two-stage evaluation process. Bidders must first achieve a minimum functionality threshold to demonstrate fleet capacity, relevant industry experience, and operational reliability. Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the 80/20 preferential procurement system, allocating 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific transformation goals, such as B-BBEE contribution and local enterprise development.
Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Completed bid documents must be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number (JCPZ/ECD02/2026) and the description “Bus Hire Services”. Envelopes must be deposited in the designated tender box at the JCPZ head office, located at 40 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000. The strict closing time is 12:00 on Tuesday, 03 November 2026. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. For technical enquiries, contact Sinah Magolo at 079-898-1761 or smagolo@jcpzcityparks.com.
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
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