Supply and installation of hydroboils at Transnet Durban.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 June 2026 at 10:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
Transnet Engineering is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, and plumbing work of 30 hydroboils for the Durban Main Centre over six months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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Transnet SOC Ltd has issued a tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of 30 hydroboils at the Transnet Engineering Durban Main Centre. The project includes all necessary plumbing work, testing, commissioning, and the removal of old materials and debris from the site. The hydroboils must meet specific technical standards, including a 5-litre capacity, 220v power input, and IPX4 waterproof grading. The contract is scheduled to run for a period of six months, starting on 01 September 2026 and concluding on 30 November 2026. Interested parties must attend a compulsory clarification meeting via MS Teams on 18 June 2026 and a mandatory site visit at 311 Solomon Mahlangu Drive on 22 June 2026. All work must be completed in accordance with SABS-approved standards for pipes, fittings, and electrical components.
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 — 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 and site visit
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1SO or higher
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Workmen Compensation Fund
- Lead plumber must hold valid PIRB card
- Lead electrician must have DoEL registration
- Products must hold SABS/SANS certification and NRCS LOA
- Must maintain a local parts warehouse
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vuyiswa Sedutla
Email: vuyiswa.sedutla@transnet.net
Phone: 012-391-1518
How to apply: Tenders must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Electronic submissions must be completed at least one day before the closing date of 30 June 2026. Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mailed offers will not be accepted.
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