Supply and delivery of side frame materials for trailers.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is procuring side frame material for a 90-ton trailer for delivery to their Durban facility over six months. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and may need to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Transnet Engineering invites bids for the supply and delivery of side frame materials for 90-ton trailers. The work will take place at the Transnet Engineering Fabrication Business facility in Durban. This contract will run for a period of 6 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include the supply of specific support braces, metallic bars, and steel plates, all of which must meet strict technical standards and undergo a First Article Inspection (FAI) process. Bidders must quote on all five required items to be considered for the award. Transnet reserves the right to split the contract between the top two bidders if price differences are within 5%. All materials must be rust-protected and delivered on flatbed trucks. The tender is governed by Transnet’s standard integrity and safety policies, requiring full compliance with technical specifications and quality management systems.
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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification or documented Quality Management System
- Three reference letters for similar work completed within the last three years
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and National Railway Safety Regulator Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Marietjie Williams
Email: marietjie.williams@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-5961
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Supplier Portal at http://esupplierportal.transnet.net, log an intent to bid, and upload all required documents. Submissions must be completed at least one day before the closing date specified on the portal.
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