Procurement of two 1.5-ton electric aisle (order picker) forklifts with a 36-month maintenance plan for the Department of Defence's Main Ordnance Depot in Lyttelton, Pretoria. Closes 26 November 2026. Suitable for suppliers of materials handling equipment and forklift servicing.
The Department of Defence (Logistics Division) is seeking a service provider to supply and deliver two 1.5-ton electric aisle picker forklifts to the Main Ordnance Depot in Lyttelton, Pretoria. The tender also requires a maintenance plan covering a period of 36 months, so the successful bidder is responsible for both the equipment and its ongoing upkeep. The tender is classified under General Supplies and is currently listed as a draft, with a published date of 5 November 2026 and a closing date of 26 November 2026. The supporting document (CPSC-B-394-2026) could not be extracted, so the detailed technical specifications, delivery timelines, warranty terms, service response times, and evaluation criteria should be confirmed directly from the tender pack before bidding.
The scope centres on warehouse and depot materials handling. Electric order pickers are used to move stock between racking levels in aisles, which makes them suited to ordnance and general stores environments where safe, low-emission, indoor operation matters. The 36-month maintenance plan is expected to cover preventive servicing, corrective repairs, and support for the duration of the contract. Bidders should be ready to demonstrate their capacity to deliver the units, provide trained technicians, supply genuine or manufacturer-approved spare parts, and respond to breakdowns within agreed timeframes. Because the depot is a defence facility, bidders should also expect security clearance, access control, and handling requirements that may apply to personnel and equipment entering the site.
For the Department, the benefit of a combined supply and maintenance contract is predictable total cost of ownership and reduced operational risk, since equipment downtime can disrupt depot logistics. For suppliers, the tender offers a multi-year service relationship with a government buyer and an opportunity to establish a track record in public-sector equipment supply. Prospective bidders should verify their statutory compliance before submitting, which typically includes valid tax clearance, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, B-BBEE documentation, and completion of all required standard bidding forms. Early engagement with the issuing office to clarify any ambiguities in the tender reference numbering is advisable.
This tender suits forklift and materials handling equipment dealers, authorised agents or distributors of electric order pickers, and industrial equipment suppliers with after-sales service capability. Companies offering long-term maintenance and repair contracts for warehouse equipment, particularly those with technicians based in or near Pretoria, are also well placed. Bidders must be able to supply the equipment, sustain a 36-month service commitment, and meet South African government compliance requirements, including CSD registration, tax compliance, and B-BBEE status. Businesses without these capabilities, or without access to genuine spare parts and service support, should consider partnering with an OEM or a qualified service provider before bidding.
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