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Maintenance Services for Transnet Assets in Beaufort West.

Transnet

In plain English

Transnet is procuring maintenance services for buildings, wet services, electrical, and mechanical assets in Bellville and surrounding areas. Bidders must have a CIDB 6 GB Grade and relevant trade test certificates.

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Closing date
3 August 2026
Location
Kerk Str - Beaufort West - Cape Town - 6970
Estimated value
R 50 000 000
Published
17 July 2026
Tender no.
TP-2026-06-0113-7328-RFP-CIDB

Description

Transnet invites bids for the provision of preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance services for its assets, including buildings, wet services, electrical, and mechanical systems. The work will be performed in Bellville and surrounding areas within a 300km radius of the Bellville TP Depot. This is a 36-month contract based on an 'as and when required' service model. Key deliverables include 24/7 emergency call-out support with specific response time requirements based on distance, as well as routine maintenance of substations, HVAC systems, plumbing, and general structural repairs. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability through a detailed quality plan, health and safety documentation, and evidence of previous experience in similar maintenance projects. The contract follows an NEC3 Term Service structure.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 6 General Building (6GB))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid CIDB grading of 6GB or higher
  • Artisans must hold valid plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration trade test certificates
  • Registered electrical contractor with the Department of Labour
  • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS TCS PIN
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Workmen Compensation Fund (COID)
  • Two years of audited financial statements

Contact & how to apply

Name: Seipati Sebakamotse

Email: seipati.sebakamotse@transnet.net

Phone: 012-940-3833

How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net using Google Chrome. You must log an 'Intent to Respond' and upload all required documents to the portal at least one day before the closing date.

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