Provision of IT Infrastructure for Transnet Entities.
Transnet
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Transnet is updating vendor details for successful bidders. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and provide B-BBEE certification.
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Transnet SOC Ltd invites proposals for the provisioning, design, purchase, and software infrastructure for Transnet Port Terminals, Transnet National Ports Authority, and the Transnet Corporate Centre. This project involves a comprehensive infrastructure refresh across six major South African ports, including the replacement of end-of-life hardware, virtualization hosts, and enterprise storage. The scope also covers the implementation of a Private Cloud Disaster Recovery site and the consolidation of regional data centres. The contract duration is five years. Key deliverables include high-level design, hardware installation, software configuration, workload migration, and 24/7 maintenance support. Bidders must ensure all hardware is compatible with existing backup solutions. The project requires support capabilities across all Transnet operating regions, including KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo, Northern Cape, and the Free State. The closing date for submissions is 28 October 2026 at 12:00.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid OEM accreditation, authorization, or partnership certifications
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum 30% subcontracting to 51% Black-owned EMEs or QSEs
- Valid security clearance (Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Reetsang Modise
Email: Reetsang.Modise@transnet.net
Phone: 011-308-4905
How to apply: Bids must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register a profile, log an intent to respond, and upload signed, stamped, and dated documents (maximum 30MB per file) at least one day before the closing date.
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