Supply and installation of diesel storage tank.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 October 2026 at 10:00 · Transnet National Ports Authority, Port of Durban, 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse
In plain English
Transnet National Ports Authority is procuring the supply and installation of a diesel storage tank for the Tug Jetty in the Port of Durban for four months. Bidders can be persons, companies, close corporations, joint ventures, or consortia.
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The Transnet National Ports Authority invites contractors to supply and install a 75,000L diesel storage tank at the Tug Jetty in the Port of Durban. This four-month project includes civil, mechanical, and electrical works, such as site excavation, concrete plinth construction, stainless steel pipework installation, and electrical infrastructure setup. The contractor must also provide a mobile refueling point and firefighting equipment, followed by testing and commissioning. The work will take place between the Bat Centre and R-Berth. The project requires a compulsory site briefing on 07 October 2026. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction standard.
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 5 Mechanical Engineering (5ME)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading of 5ME
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN required
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Three years of audited financial statements
- Proven experience in tank and electrical installations via reference letters
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional qualifications and registrations
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mphoyakaomphile Botopela
Email: Mphoyakaomphile.Botopela@transnet.net
Phone: 011-012-2702
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net, log their intent to respond, and upload their bid proposals. Submissions should be completed at least one day before the 20 October 2026 closing date.
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