Construction Plant Hire Services at Port of Durban
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking proposals for construction plant hire services at the Port of Durban for 36 months. Bidders must have a valid SABS/SANS standards certificate for all construction plants.
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Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking a service provider for the hire of construction plant equipment at the Port of Durban. This contract will run for a period of thirty-six months on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope includes providing various heavy machinery such as cranes, excavators, bulldozers, and dump trucks, all supplied with skilled operators. The equipment must be delivered to the site within 48 hours of a request. The contractor is responsible for the security and maintenance of the equipment, while Transnet will provide site supervision. The project aims to support the ongoing maintenance of infrastructure assets at the port.
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 SABS/SANS certification for all construction plant equipment
- Proof of 30% subcontracting to EME/QSE black-owned entities
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nozipho Khumalo
Email: TNPAtenderenquiriesdbn@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-8589
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/ by 18 November 2026 at 14:00.
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