Radiographic Testing Services for Rail Welds.
Transnet
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Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is inviting bids for the provision of Radiographic Testing Services to perform quality control on rail thermite welds. The work will be conducted on an as-and-when-required basis across the Central Region, including locations such as Isando, Vereeniging, Krugersdorp, Heidelberg, Ladysmith, and Durban. The contract duration is twelve months. Key deliverables include the evaluation and classification of weld defects, the use of mobile darkrooms and digital image scanning, and the provision of specialized personnel such as Level III and Level II Radiographic Testing Technicians, a Radiation Protection Officer, and certified flagmen. All test data must be managed through a secure, cloud-based digital reporting system. The tender reference number is TRIM/2026/03/0316/2717/RFP, and the closing date for submissions is 26 November 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Hold valid ISO 9712, ASNT-TC-1A, ISO 17020, or ISO 9001 certifications
- Flagmen must possess valid AOTP certification
- Comply with DMRE and SAHPRA regulations for radioactive materials
- Must own specialized NDT equipment
- Must be tax compliant with valid SARS PIN or TCS certificate
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Provide four compliant project references with close-out certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Princess Ngubo
Email: Princess.Ngubo@transnet.net
Phone: 033 897 2193
How to apply: Bidders must submit their applications electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Bidders are required to register on the portal, log their intent to bid, and upload all necessary documentation before the closing date.
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