Steel Trailer Units Including Licensing and Registration 2026
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: FWPQ 239 (2025/26)
- Municipality: Setsoto Local Municipality
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Location: Ficksburg
- Closing Date: 09 June 2026 at 16:30
Purpose of the Tender
The objective of this RFQ is to appoint a qualified supplier to manufacture, supply, license, register (NATIS), and deliver steel trailer units to the Ficksburg Unit of Setsoto Local Municipality.
The successful bidder must provide roadworthy trailers that comply with the required technical specifications and legal registration requirements.
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will be responsible for:
Supply of Steel Trailer Units
- Manufacturing and supplying steel trailers according to municipal specifications.
- Ensuring trailers are suitable for municipal operational use.
- Providing high-quality workmanship and materials.
Licensing and Registration
- Registering trailers through the National Traffic Information System (NATIS).
- Obtaining all necessary licensing documentation before delivery.
- Ensuring legal compliance for road use.
Delivery
- Delivering completed and registered trailers to the municipal facility in Ficksburg.
- Meeting the required delivery timeframe.
- Providing all supporting documentation upon delivery.
Technical Specifications
The trailers must include the following minimum specifications:
Trailer Structure
- Steel trailer construction.
- Square tube framework.
- Open channel frame measuring approximately:
- 100 mm × 50 mm × 6 mm.
Axles and Capacity
- 1 × 1.6-ton axle.
- 1.5-ton Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM).
Wheels
- 14-inch wheel units.
Safety Features
- Braking system installed and fully functional.
- Roadworthy configuration compliant with transport regulations.
Structural Features
- Three cross beams.
- Trailer dimensions as specified in the tender documentation.
- High-quality Duco paint finish.
Supplier Responsibilities
The successful bidder must:
- Manufacture or source trailers according to specifications.
- Ensure quality control throughout production.
- Complete NATIS licensing and registration.
- Deliver within the required municipal timelines.
- Provide supporting registration and compliance documents.
Minimum Requirements
Business Requirements
- Registered company.
- Tax compliant.
- Ability to supply and deliver trailers.
- Compliance with municipal procurement requirements.
Experience
- Experience manufacturing or supplying:
- Trailers
- Vehicle bodies
- Municipal equipment
- Transport equipment
Compliance Documentation
- B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
- CSD Registration.
- Company Registration Documents.
- Tax Compliance Status documentation.
- Relevant supporting documentation requested by the municipality.
Skills and Competencies Required
Technical Skills
- Trailer Manufacturing
- Steel Fabrication
- Vehicle Assembly
- Welding and Fabrication
- Mechanical Quality Control
Administrative Skills
- NATIS Registration
- Licensing Administration
- Contract Compliance
- Procurement Documentation
Operational Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Delivery Management
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
Evaluation Considerations
Bidders should demonstrate:
- Ability to meet technical specifications.
- Previous experience with trailer supply contracts.
- Capacity to meet delivery deadlines.
- Compliance with registration and licensing requirements.
- Competitive pricing.
- Quality assurance systems.