Site Contamination Assessment for Transnet Pipelines in KZN.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet Pipelines is procuring services for asset assessments at pipelines and pump stations during emergencies for three years on an as-required basis. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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Transnet SOC Ltd invites tenders for a three-year service contract to conduct site contamination assessments at pipelines, depots, and pump stations in KwaZulu-Natal. The work is required on an 'as and when needed' basis following emergency spills. Key deliverables include risk-based contamination assessments, groundwater and soil sampling, remediation planning, and specialist environmental studies. The contractor must respond to site visits within 36 hours of notification. The project involves managing environmental risks to human health and the surrounding ecosystem. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 18 September 2026 at the Transnet Queens Warehouse in Durban. The contract follows an NEC3 Term Service model, and all work must be performed in accordance with Transnet’s safety and environmental standards. The tender is open for 180 business days after the closing date of 29 September 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
- Must attend compulsory clarification meeting
- Must be registered on National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold SACNASP professional registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntombikayise Virginia Mashaba
Email: ntombikayise.mashaba2@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-1394
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. No email, fax, or physical submissions will be accepted.
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