Supply and delivery of pontoon connectors.
Transnet
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Transnet is procuring goods and services as specified in its Bid Document. Any respondent can bid as there are no specific eligibility requirements stated.
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Transnet National Ports Authority is inviting bids for the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors to the Port of Richards Bay. The project involves the manufacturing, inspection, testing, and delivery of 65 pontoon connectors along with associated hardware, including lock nuts, retainer nuts, flat washers, end plates, and rubber bearings. The work is required to replace damaged connectors to ensure vessel safety in the entrance channel. The contract duration is six months. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 04 September 2026 at the Port of Richards Bay. Bidders must provide a project schedule, lab load test results, quality assurance certificates, a warranty certificate, and an installation manual as part of the deliverables.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Attended compulsory briefing session
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- ECSA registration for Mechanical Engineer or Technologist
- Three references for structural steel projects completed within 10 years
- Valid B-BBEE status proof
- Signed Joint Venture or consortium agreement if applicable
- Compliance with Employment Equity Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lincoln Mazibuko
Email: TNPATENDERENQUIRIESRB@TRANSNET.NET
Phone: 035-905-3100
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/, log their intent to respond, and upload all required bid documents. Pricing must be completed electronically within the portal before the closing date of 21 September 2026 at 16:00.
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