Concrete repairs in Durban drydock.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 August 2026 at 10:00 · 223 Maydon Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban
In plain English
Concrete repairs inside the drydock at the Port of Durban are being procured. Only bidders registered with the CIDB with a designation of 2CE or higher can bid.
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Transnet National Ports Authority is inviting tenders for concrete repairs inside the drydock at the Port of Durban. The project involves demolishing existing concrete, surface preparation, pouring 30MPa concrete, and installing stainless steel handrails and electrical lighting. The contractor must manage dewatering and create a dry working space using sandbags. The contract duration is six months, with a total completion timeline of eight months. Work will take place at the Bayhead precinct, Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 15:30. The project requires strict adherence to SANS concrete and welding standards, including the use of Grade 316L stainless steel. Bidders must provide a Project Manager, General Foreman, and a SACPCMP-registered Safety Officer. All environmental and safety management plans must be approved by Transnet before work begins. The tender is issued under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B).
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 Civil Engineering (2CE)) — 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 2CE 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 from Workmen Compensation Fund
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
- Proof of valid Public Liability Insurance
- SASSDA membership and stainless steel welding certifications
- Appointed SACPCMP-registered Health and Safety Officer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lwanda Mdontswa
Email: TNPAtenderenquiriesdbn@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-3757
How to apply: Submit your application electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/. You must register a profile and log an intent to bid. Submissions must be completed at least one day before the closing date of 09 September 2026.
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