Supply of Civil and Electrical Maintenance Materials.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking suppliers for civil and electrical maintenance materials for ports in the Central Region on an as-needed basis for five years. Bidders must be registered on the Transnet e-supplier portal.
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Transnet National Ports Authority invites bids to establish a list of approved suppliers for civil and electrical maintenance materials. This includes spares and consumables for the ports of East London, Ngqura, and Port Elizabeth. The contract will run for five years on an as-and-when-required basis. Suppliers will provide goods across four categories, ranging from general civil hardware to specialized electrical components and emergency supplies. No minimum spend or quantities are guaranteed. Pricing will be based on a schedule of rates or percentage mark-ups, with fixed pricing for the first year. The work supports planned and emergency port maintenance.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration number
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Signed Joint Venture agreement and consolidated B-BBEE scorecard if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zukiswa Nkonyeni
Email: Zukiswa.Nkonyeni@transnet.net
Phone: 043 700 2037
How to apply: Interested bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After registering, log an intent to respond for the tender, upload all required documentation, and complete the electronic pricing schedule directly on the portal before the closing deadline.
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