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NEW RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLE
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The contract involves the procurement of a single right-hand drive, 10-seater crew bus MPV with automatic transmission and a diesel engine, specifically a Toyota Quantum 2.8 SLWB GL BUS AT or an equivalent vehicle. Key vehicle specifications include a 4-cylinder engine with a capacity between 2.0 and 3.0 liters, producing at least 80 kW of power, rear-wheel drive, and a fuel tank capacity of no less than 70 liters. The vehicle will be equipped with essential interior features such as cloth seating for ten passengers, rubber flooring, air conditioning in both the driver's cabin and passenger compartment, a factory-installed audio system, and a navigation system. Externally, the vehicle will be white with steel wheels including a full-size spare, a towbar, but no bull bar. Important safety elements consist of a reverse camera with an integrated display, factory-fitted rear park distance sensors, window tinting with smash and grab film, and automatic door locks. The contract also mandates a maintenance plan of at least 5 years or 100,000 km and a warranty of at least 2 years or 100,000 km. The quoted price is required to be all-inclusive, covering roadworthiness certification, a 21-day South African road permit for vehicle transport without full registration, Microdot security marking, delivery fees, CO2 emissions tax, anticipated vehicle price increases, and applicable duties and taxes—although customs duties are exempted under a certificate provided by the US Embassy. The solicitation is issued by the US Embassy in Pretoria, with responses due by January 26, 2026.
General Info
NAICS
Place of Performance
PRETORIA, ZA-GT, ZAFSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Vehicle Description: 1 MPV: Crew Bus 10 Seater, Automatic Transmission, Diesel, Toyota Quantum 2.8 SLWB GL BUS AT, OR EQUIVALENT
Quantity: 1
• Right Hand Drive
• Platform Type: MPV (High Roof)
Engine and Transmission
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Cylinders: 4
• Minimum Engine Capacity: 2.0 Liter
• Maximum Engine Capacity: 3.0 Liter
• Minimum Engine Power: 80kW, or more
• Minimum Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 Liter, or more
• Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
• Transmission: Automatic
Interior Features
• Minimum Seating Capacity: 10 Pax
• Seat Trim: Cloth
• Floor Carpet: Rubber
• Air Conditioning: Yes, Driver Cab and Passenger Compartment
• Audio System: Factory fitted radio and speakers
• Navigation System: Yes
Exterior Features
• Color: White
• Wheels: Steel, with full size spare wheel
• Towbar: Yes
• Bull bar: No
Safety Features
• Reverse Camera with display on either Center Console or Rear-View Mirror
• Factory fitted rear Park Distance Sensors
• Smash & Grab film fitted on all windows with maximum tint of 35%, or similar
• Automatic Door Locks
General
• Maintenance Plan: 5 years / 100 000km, or better
• Warranty: 2 years / 100 000km, or better
• Quoted price should include Road Worthiness Certificate / on-the-road costs
• Quoted price should include 21 Day South African Road Permit (permit allows the
vehicle to be transported from Dealership to Embassy without registration documents)
prior to the full Diplomatic registration and licensing that is done by the Embassy via
Foreign Affairs (DIRCO).
• Quoted price should include Microdot (DataDot).
• Quoted price should include delivery costs
• Quoted price should include CO2 emissions tax
• Quoted price should include anticipated vehicle increases
• Quoted price should include MIDP duty and Ad Valorem (diplomatic vehicle, US
Embassy will provide a Certificate A for custom duties exemption)
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