NEW RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLE
Solicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF • STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: Pretoria, Gauteng • South Africa. Response deadline: Jan 26, 2026. Industry: NAICS 4411 • PSC 2310.
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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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The Department of State is seeking to procure a right-hand drive 10-seater crew bus (Toyota Quantum 2.8 SLWB GL BUS AT or equivalent). This procurement will include specific performance specifications and pricing components, including maintenance and road permitting requirements.
To acquire a right-hand drive passenger vehicle that meets specific performance and safety standards for transport needs at the US Embassy in Pretoria.
- Identify and evaluate potential vehicle suppliers who can provide the specified vehicle
- Prepare pricing that includes all mandatory components such as roadworthiness and permitting
- Submit a proposal by the deadline that meets all specifications and compliance criteria.
- Completed proposal form addressing all specifications
- Detailed pricing breakdown following submission requirements
- Documentation of previous contracts similar in scope
- Evidence of compliance with South African vehicle regulations.
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- Detailed specifications for the warranty and maintenance plan
- Information about the approval process and timeline
- Clarification on any additional requirements for bidding.
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