Water Quality Sampling Services at Port of Durban
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking proposals for water quality sampling services at the Port of Durban on an 'as and when required' basis for 60 months. Bidders must have a valid SANAS accreditation for chemical analysis in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a service provider for water quality sampling at the Port of Durban. The project involves testing water quality to ensure it meets SANS 241:2015 standards for employees and vessels. Work will occur at various locations, including berths and docks, over a 60-month period. The service provider must perform approximately 100 tests annually, providing detailed reports with GPS coordinates and photographic evidence for each site. A work program must be submitted one week before testing begins. The contract is based on an as-and-when-required basis.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid SANAS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation certificate
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nozipho Khumalo
Email: TNPAtenderenquiriesdbn@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-8589
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After logging an intent for tender TNPA/2026/03/0528/3062/RFP, all bid documents must be uploaded directly to the portal before the closing date of 29 September 2026.
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