Provision of Rail Network Protection Services for Transnet.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is procuring Rail Network Protection Services for the Central Corridor for 12 months. No specific eligibility or registration requirements are stated.
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Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is seeking a service provider for the Provision of Rail Network Protection Services (RNPS) within the Central Corridor. The project covers a 12-month period and aims to secure critical rail infrastructure across Gauteng, Northwest, and parts of the Free State and Northern Cape. The scope includes daily security deployments, incident response, crime management, and community engagement. Key deliverables involve the deployment of armed and unarmed personnel, K9 units, drone teams, and tactical vehicles to protect 2,818 km of rail network, including substations and depots. The service provider must also manage two annual shutdowns. The tender is issued by Transnet SOC Ltd, and the work is focused on deterring theft and vandalism through integrated security solutions. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 20 July 2026 at Sentrarand, Benoni, and submit their proposals by 12 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- 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 PSIRA company registration certificate
- Directors must hold valid PSIRA Grade A or B credentials
- Minimum of five security officers with valid PSIRA Grade C registration
- Public and Security Liability Insurance (R5M per claim/R30M annual limit)
- Valid Letters of Good Standing: Provident Fund, Medical Aid, and COIDA
- SAPS Criminal Clearance Certificates for all directors (under 6 months old)
- SAPS firearm competency certificates and proof of 257 registered firearms
- Valid Performing Animal Protection Act (PAPAA) licenses for Gauteng and Northwest
- Proof of premises and SAPS-approved armory in the Central Corridor
- Valid drone operational certifications (RPL, RLA, ROC, ASL)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN and CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Brenda Baloyi
Email: Brenda.Baloyi@Transnet.net
Phone: 011-584-0662
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net, log an intent to respond, and upload all signed and stamped documentation. Submissions must be completed at least one day before the 12 August 2026 closing date.
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