Air Quality Monitoring Services at Richards Bay Facility
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is procuring dust monitoring and management services for Richards Bay Port Terminal for four months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet Port Terminals invites bids for dust monitoring and management services at the Richards Bay facility. The project involves dust fallout monitoring, particulate matter monitoring, and stack testing. This contract will run for a period of four months. The service provider must ensure all monitoring activities meet environmental standards. The project requires a qualified project manager with an MSc degree and professional registration in environmental or atmospheric sciences. Bidders must also provide three traceable references for similar work completed within the last five years. The tender is issued by Transnet and closes on 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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- SANAS accredited laboratory certificate for chemical analysis
- Signed agreement with a SANAS accredited laboratory
- COIDA Letter of Good Standing for Air Quality Management
- Relevant ISO certification
- SACNASP professional registration for the project leader
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mbuso Mlba
Email: Mbuso.Mlaba@transnet.net
Phone: 0359052108
How to apply: Submit your bid electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Ensure you log your intent and upload all documents before the 12:00 PM deadline on 29 September 2026.
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