Professional Services for Washaway Design and Monitoring
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet Pipelines is procuring professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways on an 'as and when' required basis for three years. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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Transnet Pipelines invites bids for professional services regarding the design and construction monitoring of washaways for the South Region network. This is a three-year, time-based contract. The scope includes geotechnical, structural, and hydraulic investigations, design of earth retaining and flood control structures, and site monitoring. Bidders must maintain an operational office in KwaZulu-Natal. The project requires a team of qualified engineers, including structural, civil, geotechnical, and water specialists, plus a quantity surveyor. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 points based on experience, staff qualifications, and technical methodology.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Key engineering staff must hold ECSA professional registration
- Submit audited financial statements for the last three years
- Maintain or commit to establishing a KwaZulu-Natal operational branch
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khulakahle Buyisiwe Mthethwa
Email: Khulakahle.mthethwa@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-1594
How to apply: Submit bids electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register on the portal, log an intent to respond, and upload documents at least one day before the closing date of 17 September 2026. Maximum file size is 30MB per upload.
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