Fire Protection Systems Maintenance at Transnet Port Terminals
Transnet
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 28 July 2025 at 10:00 · Umhlathuze Building. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Transnet Port Terminals is procuring services for servicing and maintaining fire protection systems, including deluge, sprinkler, fire alarm, and fire main line for 4 months. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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Transnet Port Terminals Richards Bay is seeking a service provider for the maintenance and servicing of fire protection systems. The scope includes fire alarms, deluge systems, sprinkler systems, and fire main lines. The work will take place at the Richards Bay facility over a period of four months. Key deliverables involve regular inspections, repairs, system programming, and pipe fabrication for fire ring feeder lines. A compulsory clarification meeting and site visit are scheduled for 28 July 2025 at the Umhlathuze Building. Bidders must provide their own transport and wear mandatory safety gear during the site visit. The tender closes on 4 August 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Specialist Works (3SW)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory clarification meeting
- CIDB grading of 3 SF or higher
- ASIB accreditation certificate
- ISO 9001 certification for firefighting equipment
- SAQCC cards and relevant trade certificates for technical personnel
- Trade test certificates for welding and pipe fitting
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with Workmen Compensation Fund
- Proven experience in fire pump installation or repair
Contact & how to apply
Name: shaun sewraj
Email: shaun.sewraj@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3973
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register a company profile and log an intent to bid. Submissions should be completed at least one day before the closing date.
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