Provision of Kendal Yard Lighting for Transnet.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
5 August 2026 at 11:00 · Umhlathuze Building
In plain English
Transnet Port Terminals is procuring Kendal Yard lighting for its Richards Bay terminal. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
Transnet SOC Ltd invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 12m mast LED floodlighting system at the Kendal Inland Terminal in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. The project includes constructing reinforced concrete foundations, installing nine galvanized steel masts, and fitting 54 industrial LED floodlights. The scope covers all electrical, civil, and structural work, including trenching and cabling. A compulsory site meeting is scheduled for 05/08/2026 at the Umhlathuze Building. The tender closes on 12/08/2026 at 13:00. Bidders must provide qualified personnel, including a licensed electrician and an experienced civil engineer, and demonstrate a track record in high-mast lighting projects.
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 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 3 EP or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Workmen Compensation Fund
- Registered electrical contractor with Department of Labour
- Valid Contract Works, Public Liability, and Motor Vehicle insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: shaun sewraj
Email: shaun.sewraj@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3973
How to apply: Tenders must be uploaded electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Submissions via email, fax, or post will not be accepted.
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