Supply and Installation of Smart Meters at Ports
Transnet
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 7 August 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Transnet National Ports Authority is procuring the supply and installation of smart water and electricity meters with a software solution across eight ports. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 9CE.
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Transnet National Ports Authority invites bids for the supply, installation, and integration of smart water and electricity meters across eight South African ports. The project includes installing hardware, setting up fibre optic and wireless networks, and developing a centralized utility management software that integrates with existing SAP and IPMS systems. The work will take place at the ports of Richards Bay, Durban, East London, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Cape Town, and Saldanha. The contract includes a 12-month post-implementation support period. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session to qualify.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 9 Civil Engineering (9CE)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 9CE or higher
- Key personnel must hold SACPCMP and ECSA professional registrations
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS TCS PIN
- Proof of registration on National Treasury CSD
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must provide perpetual software licensing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SINDISIWE MWELI
Email: TNPATenderenquiries3@transnet.net
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Applications must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register, log an intent to respond, and upload all documents before the closing date of 18 September 2026.
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