Electrical Maintenance and Protection Services at Durban Terminal
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 October 2026 at 10:00 · Transnet Port Terminal, Pier Bhekulwandle Genius Boardroom
In plain English
Electrical services and maintenance are being procured for Durban Container Terminal Pier 1. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet Port Terminals is seeking a service provider for electrical maintenance and protection services at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 1. The project involves conducting protection audits, drafting technical drawings, and performing power system studies for substations and cranes. Key deliverables include configuring relay settings, performing system modelling, and executing testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with SANS, NRS, and IEC standards. The work will take place at the Durban Container Terminal. The tender is issued by Transnet and requires attendance at a compulsory site meeting on 26 October 2026. The project must be completed as a once-off service.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Attended compulsory site meeting
- ECSA professional registration with minimum 5 years experience
- Relevant electrical engineering qualification (National Diploma, BSc, or BEng)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SANAS accredited calibration certificates for all testing equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sipho Ndlovu
Email: Sipho.Ndlovu@transnet.net
Phone: 0313611014
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Bidders must log an intent to tender and upload all required documentation through the portal before the closing date of 30 October 2026.
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