Engineering and Construction of Witbank Depot Fire System
Transnet
In plain English
The tender involves the installation and upgrade of fire water systems, including boosters, valves, and signage. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Transnet Pipelines (TPL) is issuing a tender for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a new fire protection system at the Witbank Depot. The project involves the design and installation of fire water reservoirs, foam suppression systems, pump house infrastructure, and associated electrical and instrumentation systems. Key deliverables include civil works, structural steelwork, mechanical piping, and system commissioning. The project is located at the Witbank Depot in Mpumalanga. The contract duration is 24 months, starting 1 November 2026. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 22 September 2026 at 11h00 at the Witbank Depot. The tender closing date is 21 October 2026 at 16h00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 9 Mechanical Engineering (9ME)) — 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 9ME or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (Workmen Compensation Fund)
- Proof of professional qualifications for Project Manager, Engineers, and H&S Officer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rory Torr
Email: rory.torr@transnet.net
Phone: 031-816-9770
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier Portal and log an 'Intent to Respond' for tender TPL/2026/07/0460/8583/RFP.
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