Provision of Tripper Car Drive Assembly at Richards Bay.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 July 2026 at 11:00 · Transnet Port Terminal (Harbour) Umhlathuze Building, Port of Richards Bay, 3900
In plain English
Transnet is seeking repairs for the J02 conveyor tripper car assembly at the Richards Bay Port Terminal. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3SL or higher and attend the compulsory briefing session.
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Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting bids for the repair of the J02 Conveyor Tripper Car Assembly at the Richards Bay Port Terminal. The project requires the contractor to remove, modify, and reinstall drive units, including the supply of new gear units, bearings, and sprockets. The work involves sandblasting, painting to marine standards, and installing safety guards. The project must be completed at the Richards Bay facility. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 9 July 2026. The contract follows an activity-based pricing structure, and all work must be commissioned and handed over by the appointed service provider.
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 — 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 3SL or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund
- Proof of authorized distributorship for conveyor drive products
Contact & how to apply
Name: Leslie Themba Thabede
Email: Leslie.thabede@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3465
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically through the official Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders. Submissions via email, fax, or post will not be accepted.
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