Maintenance of Building and Marine Depot, Port of Durban.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 September 2026 at 10:00 · 223 Maydon Road (Maydon Wharf), Durban
In plain English
Maintenance services for building and marine depot in the Port of Durban for six months. Open to registered suppliers on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is inviting bids for the maintenance of the Building and Marine Depot located at 223 Maydon Road, Port of Durban. This project involves comprehensive interior and exterior renovations, including roofing repairs, paving, painting, structural building works, steelwork, and the installation of temporary ablution facilities. The contract is set for a duration of six months, commencing on 16 November 2026 and concluding on 15 May 2027. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 08 September 2026. Bidders must manage all health and safety requirements, including site-specific risk assessments and the appointment of a registered safety officer. The work requires strict adherence to port access protocols and environmental standards for waste disposal, particularly regarding asbestos removal. All activities must be completed in accordance with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract standards.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 6CE, 6GB or higher
- Registered asbestos contractor with Department of Employment and Labour
- Safety Officer must be registered with SACPCMP
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Three years of audited financial statements required
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hlengiwe Dlamini
Email: TNPAtenderenquiriesdbn@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-8735
How to apply: Interested bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. After registering, log an 'Intent to Bid' for the specific tender, upload all required documents (max 30MB per file), and submit the bid at least 24 hours before the 22 September 2026 closing date.
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