Upgrade of North Groyne Ablution Block, Durban.
Transnet
In plain English
The tender is for promenade terracing upgrade at Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban. No specific bidder eligibility criteria are mentioned.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a tender (TNPA/2026/08/0002/114684/RFP) for the upgrade of the North Groyne Promenade at the Port of Durban. The project involves the construction of an ablution block, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical works. Key deliverables include site preparation, foundation and brickwork construction, installation of water and sewer infrastructure, electrical lighting, and power systems. The work will take place at 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban. The contract duration is four months. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 23 October 2026 at 11:00 at the Queens Warehouse, Port of Durban. The project must be executed in accordance with NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B) standards.
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 General Building (3GB)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 3GB or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen Compensation Fund
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting
- Three years of audited financial statements
- Key personnel with relevant professional registrations and experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phindile Mnculwane
Email: tenderenquiriespdu@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-2239
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register on the portal at least 24 hours before the closing date of 05 November 2026 at 16:00. Email or physical submissions will not be accepted.
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