Fabrication and Installation of Steel Structure at Richards Bay.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
29 October 2026 at 11:00 · Transnet Port Terminal (Harbour) Umhlathuze Building, Port of Richards Bay, 3900
In plain English
Transnet is procuring the fabrication and installation of an S07 steel structure for its port terminals in Richards Bay. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3SL or higher.
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Transnet Port Terminals invites bids for the fabrication and installation of the S07 steel structure at the Port of Richards Bay. The project involves off-site fabrication of steel components and on-site removal of old structural members, including idler brackets and cross conveyors. The contractor will install new I-beam supports, head chutes, and grating walkways, and manage electrical cable routing. All work must be completed within a 20-day shutdown period. The contractor is responsible for submitting as-built drawings in PDF and DWG formats upon completion. This project is essential for maintaining heavy material handling infrastructure. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session to qualify for the tender process.
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 (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — 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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of four coded welder performance qualifications
- Minimum R5,000,000 Professional Indemnity and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session with signed certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: Leslie Thabede
Email: Leslie.Thabede@transnet.net
Phone: 0359053465
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the 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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