Supply and installation of air conditioning units.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet National Ports Authority is procuring the supply, delivery, removal, installation, and testing of 21 air conditioning units at the Port of East London over four months. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Transnet National Ports Authority invites tenders for the supply, delivery, removal of old units, and installation of twenty-one new inverter-type air conditioning units at the Port of East London. The project includes electrical testing, site restoration, and waste disposal. The work must be completed within a four-month period. The tender is issued by Transnet SOC Ltd under tender number TNPA/2026/07/1650/9239/RFQ. The project requires adherence to specific SANS technical standards and coastal environmental protection measures. The closing date for this tender is 10 August 2026 at 16:00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Mechanical Engineering (2ME)) — 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 registration of 2ME or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Mechanical Artisan Trade Test Certificate
- Minimum of three reference letters or completion certificates
- Valid Workmen Compensation Fund Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Signed Joint Venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Xolelwa Gwele
Email: TNPAPOELBetween@transnet.net
Phone: 043-700-0100
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/), log their intent to respond, and upload all required documents and electronic pricing at least one day before the closing date.
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