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Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance Services in KZN

Transnet

In plain English

Transnet is procuring pest control and grounds maintenance services on an 'as and when' required basis for Northern KZN, Empangeni, Richards Bay, and surrounding areas for 60 months. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.

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Closing date
25 November 2026
Location
Northern KZN - Empangeni, Richards Bay - Empangeni, Richards Bay - 3900
Estimated value
R 15 000 000
Published
28 October 2026
Tender no.
TP-2026-09-0182-12250-RFP

Description

Transnet Property invites bids for the provision of pest control and grounds maintenance services in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, including Empangeni, Richards Bay, and surrounding areas. This is a 60-month contract awarded on an 'as and when' required basis. The scope includes vegetation management such as grass cutting, weed control, and tree pruning, as well as pest control services like fumigation and the eradication of rodents, insects, and other pests. Bidders must demonstrate experience in managing commercial or industrial contracts and provide a detailed Health and Safety Plan and Method Statement. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant railway safety regulations. Pricing must be submitted electronically via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS). The contract requires the successful bidder to maintain high service levels, with annual price reviews and potential rebates if performance targets are not met.

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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Registered Pest Control Operator with Department of Agriculture
  • Public liability insurance with minimum R2,000,000 cover
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Proven experience via reference letters or signed contracts

Contact & how to apply

Name: Jennifer Manikam

Email: Jennifer.Manikam@transnet.net

Phone: 0110122542

How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/, log an intent to bid for tender TP/2026/09/0182/12250/RFP, and upload all required documentation electronically before the closing date.

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