Lease of Water Tankers for Transnet Port Terminals.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is acquiring water tankers for a three-month service lease agreement. Bidders must be registered on the Transnet e-tender submission portal.
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Transnet SOC Ltd is seeking to lease four water tankers for a period of three months. The work will take place at the Transnet Port Terminals in Richards Bay. The successful bidder must provide the water tankers, ensure they are reliable, and supply qualified operators to run the equipment. All bidders must be located within a 50 km radius of the Richards Bay terminal. The tender was issued on 05 October 2026 and closes on 08 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Business location within 50 km of Richards Bay
- Valid B-BBEE status documentation
- Ownership or lease agreements for four water tankers
- Equipment service records not older than three years
- Valid driver licenses and specialized equipment operator certificates
- Three previous purchase orders and reference letters
- Letter of good standing for industrial plant hire
- Compliance with Employment Equity Act and security clearance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ndumiso Dlamini
Email: Ndumiso.Dlamini@transnet.net
Phone: 035 905 2092
How to apply: Bidders must register and submit their proposals through the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/ by the closing date.
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