Sewer Vacuum Truck Supply and Operator Training NEW

Mossel Bay Municipality invites tenders for the supply, delivery, registration, testing and operator training of one new sewer vacuum truck with a minimum usable capacity of 9,000 litres. The vehicle will be used for the extraction, collection, transportation and disposal of sewage, septic waste, sludge, grit and other liquid waste. It must be supplied complete, fully operational and ready for service on delivery. The municipality has indicated that bids will be evaluated on responsiveness to the technical specification, so bidders should carefully review the compliance requirements before pricing.

The key technical requirements are as follows. The chassis must be a new OEM-manufactured truck in a 4×2 or better configuration, with a minimum engine output of 180 kW, minimum torque of 850 Nm and diesel fuel. A fully automatic torque converter transmission is preferred, while an Automated Manual Transmission is acceptable only if no fully automatic option is available and no clutch pedal is fitted. The cab must be white and air-conditioned, with seating for the driver and at least two passengers, and the vehicle must include power steering, full air brakes with ABS, heavy-duty suspension and a rear differential lock. The stainless steel tank must have manufacturer-certified structural design, a white anti-corrosion coating, a sight-glass level indicator calibrated at 1,000 L intervals, overflow protection, a vacuum relief valve and a 150 mm discharge valve. No hydraulic tipping mechanism is permitted; discharge and cleaning must be achieved through rear access and gravity assistance. The vacuum pump must be a JUROP PNR 142 or approved equivalent, delivering at least 850 m³/h free air capacity, reaching at least 95% maximum vacuum and operating continuously at a minimum of 70% vacuum. The vehicle must also carry at least 30 m of 100 mm suction hose in a heavy-duty rack, along with a range of safety equipment including a reverse alarm, amber beacon, DCP fire extinguisher, wheel chocks, emergency stop and lockable battery isolator. Certified axle load and GVM calculations must be provided to confirm the vehicle can carry 9,000 L without exceeding manufacturer ratings.

The contract includes on-site operator training covering vehicle operation, vacuum system operation, daily inspections, preventative maintenance and health and safety, with all training costs included in the tendered price. Minimum warranty requirements are 24 months for chassis and drivetrain, 24 months for the tank and body, and 12 months for the vacuum pump, plus a 3-year or 150,000 km maintenance plan. Bidders must demonstrate local service support, spare parts availability and technical support arrangements. Mandatory returnables include technical brochures, vehicle mass and axle load calculations, vacuum pump performance data, general arrangement drawings and tank construction details. Failure to submit these may result in disqualification. Optional extras, including seat covers, suction hose, a handwash tank, a lockable toolbox, a high-pressure wash-down system and a reverse camera, must be priced separately and may be accepted or rejected without affecting the base vehicle award. Bidders should note that the pricing schedule specifies a 50-litre handwash tank while the technical specification states 30 litres, so clarification with the contact person is advisable.

Bids must be submitted on the original documents in a sealed envelope to the tender box at the Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, by 12:00 on Friday, 27 November 2026, and remain valid for 120 days. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database, provide a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN, a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner and a Joint Venture agreement where applicable. Evaluation uses the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, with specific goal points for B-BBEE status and locality, including points for businesses within the Mossel Bay municipal area and the Garden Route District. Enquiries on the specification can be directed to Mr Vuyisile Tshantshana at (044) 606-5275, and enquiries on documentation to Ms Nicole Saunders at (044) 606-5194.