Employee Transportation Services for Transnet Port Terminals
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 August 2026 at 10:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
Transnet is seeking proposals for employee transportation services at the Port of Ngqura and Port of Port Elizabeth for two years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is seeking a service provider for employee transportation services at the Port of Ngqura and the Port of Port Elizabeth. This contract will run for a period of two years. The service provider must transport employees between their homes and the ports during times when public transport is unavailable, including weekends and public holidays. The fleet must consist of 22-seater and 15-seater vehicles that are no older than four years. Key deliverables include maintaining daily trip registers, providing weekly shift rosters, and ensuring all drivers hold valid Code C1 licenses and Professional Driver’s Permits. The provider must also ensure vehicles are equipped with speed-tracking data loggers and maintain a functional office within the Nelson Mandela Bay area. The tender process includes a mandatory briefing session on 17 August 2026, with the final submission deadline set for 28 August 2026.
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.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate
- Letter of authorization from local Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Taxi Association
- Certified copies of valid vehicle operating licenses or permits
- Proof of functional business premises in Nelson Mandela Bay
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour
- Compliance with Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact
- Proof of adequate public liability and transport insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ezekhaya Sojezi
Email: ezekhaya.sojezi@transnet.net
Phone: 043-700-2130
How to apply: Interested bidders must register or sign in to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. After locating the tender, bidders must click 'Log an Intent' and upload all required documentation. Submissions should be completed at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues.
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