Semi-Luxury Bus Transport Services

The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM), a Schedule 3A public entity in Paarl, is requesting quotations from professional transport providers to supply semi-luxury bus services for a period of two years. The service will transport ATM staff, guests and visitors to and from events, workshops, cultural programmes and other destinations across the Western Cape. The ATM expects punctual, safe and professionally managed transport, with flexible scheduling to support its programmes and activities.

The scope covers scheduled and on-demand transport, including weekends and public holidays. Vehicles must be semi-luxury, air-conditioned, clean, well maintained and fitted with seatbelts, and must be supplied in the following capacities as required: minibus (10-16 seats), midi bus (22-30 seats), large midi bus (30-40 seats) and coach (44-60 seats). Drivers must hold valid Code EC/EB licences, have clean driving records and be trained in customer service, safety and first aid. Shuttle services between Cape Town International Airport, Stellenbosch and Paarl are also required, either directly or through an approved subcontractor. Providers must keep daily logbooks of vehicle use and fuel consumption, maintain up-to-date vehicle insurance and roadworthy certificates, and submit monthly statements covering services, distances travelled and operating hours, along with incident reports where required.

Mandatory requirements include a valid original SARS tax clearance certificate, a valid original B-BBEE certificate, CSD registration, certified company registration documents, proof of valid Public Passenger Transport Permits for every vehicle, vehicle registration and roadworthy certificates, public liability and passenger liability insurance, and at least two years' experience in semi-luxury bus services supported by references. Pricing must be fully VAT-inclusive and cover hourly or daily rates, fuel, tolls, driver costs and any additional charges such as overtime or waiting time. Quotations must remain valid for 60 days. Evaluation is based on 80% price and 20% B-BBEE preference points, and the ATM is not obliged to accept the lowest quote. The closing date is 27 November 2026 at 11:00. The contract value is not stated in the document, and the cover page incorrectly refers to catering services; the scope, requirements and file name confirm this is a bus transport tender.