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    GNT Tender: Subcontracting Bus Services in Limpopo

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    Great North Transport (GNT), a public passenger transport operator providing scheduled bus services in Limpopo Province, has issued an open tender GNT/SUBCONTRACTING/10/2026-2027 for the subcontracting of passenger transport services to local operators. This initiative is part of GNT’s obligation to subcontract 30% of its contracted passenger transport services to qualifying local operators.

    Overview of GNT Subcontracting Tender

    This open tender is published on the National Treasury eTender Portal. The subcontracting initiative is intended to support the participation and development of small and local public transport operators, including qualifying operators contemplated in section 41(1)(b) of the National Land Transport Act, 2009 (Act 5 of 2009). GNT intends to identify and appoint suitably qualified local operators in various areas of Limpopo Province.

    Scope of Work: Passenger Transport Services

    The appointed subcontractor(s) will be required to provide passenger transport services on routes and according to timetables allocated by GNT. Key responsibilities include:

    • Operating the passenger transport routes and scheduled services allocated by GNT.
    • Providing sufficient compliant buses for the allocated services.
    • Providing suitably qualified and appropriately licensed drivers and other operational personnel.
    • Ensuring the availability, roadworthiness, and proper maintenance of all buses deployed.
    • Providing fuel and other operational inputs required for service delivery.
    • Complying with applicable ticketing, electronic fare verification (EFVE), monitoring, and reporting systems.
    • Maintaining accurate operational, passenger, vehicle, trip, and other records required by GNT.
    • Complying with GNT’s safety, operational, and service standards.

    Areas of Operation and Bus Requirements

    The services will be provided in the following areas of Limpopo Province:

    • Capricorn 2 (Matlala, Mashashane, Bochum and Moletjie): Up to 21 buses.
    • Mopani 1 (Giyani): Up to 4 buses.
    • Mopani 2 (Hoedspruit): Up to 10 buses.
    • Sekhukhune District: Up to 20 buses.

    The requirement for buses is an initial operational requirement and does not constitute the full or fixed measure of GNT’s 30% subcontracting obligation. The 90% collective and 10% independent allocation applies to the estimated value of the subcontracted services.

    Eligibility and Mandatory Requirements

    Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

    • Be an existing public transport operator or demonstrate lawful and adequate capacity to provide the proposed services.
    • Operate within or have an established operational presence in the relevant area.
    • Hold valid operating licenses applicable to the services/routes for which the operator is proposed.
    • Have access to sufficient compliant buses for the services to be allocated.
    • Have adequate operational and management capacity.
    • Comply with applicable transport, safety, and regulatory requirements.
    • Submit proof of legal status, valid operating licences, proof of residence/business address, resolution/authorisation, signed JV/consortium agreement (if applicable), completed bid forms, fleet schedule, and signed acceptance of the remuneration schedule.

    Evaluation Process and Functionality Criteria

    The bid will be evaluated in three stages:

    • Stage 1: Pre-qualification Criteria: Bidders must submit all mandatory returnable documents.
    • Stage 2: Technical Criteria (Functionality): Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 points out of 100 to proceed. Criteria include relevant passenger transport experience (20 points), fleet capacity and availability (25 points), fleet condition and maintenance (20 points), operational capacity and personnel (20 points), and safety and regulatory compliance (15 points).
    • Stage 3: Local and Empowerment Considerations: Bidders will be evaluated on local and empowerment considerations.

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    Submission Details and Contact Information

    Bids must be submitted as follows:

    • One original hard copy.
    • One duplicate hard copy.
    • One electronic copy in PDF format on USB.

    The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description and deposited in the bid box at Great North Transport (SOC) Ltd, 130A Marshall Street, Polokwane, 0699. The closing date is Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be considered.

    For administrative enquiries, contact Ms. Brigitte Mokgabudi at 083-279-1061 or email mokgabudib@gntpassenger.co.za. For technical enquiries, contact Ms. LK Molewa at 083-279-1041 or email molewal@gntpassenger.co.za.

    The full tender documents are available for download here: GNT Subcontracting 2026.zip.

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