Provision of Marshaling Services at Richards Bay Port.
Transnet
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Transnet Port Terminals is seeking quotations for marshal services at Richards Bay for a four-month contract. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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Transnet Port Terminals is seeking a service provider to supply Marshal Services at the Richards Bay Port. This contract will run for a period of four months on an as-needed basis. The work involves managing traffic and security operations to ensure smooth terminal activities. Bidders must provide 48 marshals with Grade D certification and 4 supervisors with Grade B certification. All operations must be based within a 50km radius of the Port of Richards Bay. The tender is issued by Transnet, and all proposals must be submitted by 27 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid PSIRA company registration certificate
- Personnel must hold valid PSIRA Grade D (marshals) and Grade B (supervisors) certificates
- Three traceable reference letters for similar services
- Business address within 50km of Port of Richards Bay
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamaswazi Mthiyane
Email: Zamaswazi.Mthiyane@transnet.net
Phone: 0359053073
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register on the portal, log their intent to respond, and upload all required documents before the closing date.
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