Building Repairs at Rotating Machines Depot Canteen.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 October 2026 at 10:00 · TRANSNET ENGINEERING ROTATING MACHINES DEPOT AND ELECTRICAL LOCOMOTIVES DEPOT, 150-152 EEL ROAD, UMBILO.
In plain English
Transnet Engineering is procuring the supply, delivery, and repair of buildings, including floor tiles, ceiling boards, and roofs at the Rotating Machines Depot. The tender is open to bidders who meet the requirements specified in the RFQ.
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Transnet Engineering is inviting bids for the repair and refurbishment of the canteen at the Rotating Machines Depot in Umbilo, Durban. The project involves extensive building maintenance, including tiling, ceiling repairs, painting, and roof work such as gutter and downpipe replacement. The work also includes structural repairs to veranda steel poles and the construction of a kitchen counter. The project must be completed within a maximum period of three months. Bidders are required to attend a compulsory site briefing on 16 October 2026 at the depot. The evaluation process includes a functionality threshold where bidders must score at least 70 points based on their project methodology, lead time schedules, and previous building experience. All work must adhere to strict quality standards, including the use of first-grade materials and specific paint products. The project is managed under an NEC3 Option A contract structure.
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 General Building (2GB)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or TCS PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with Workmen Compensation Fund
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIDB contractor grading of 2GB or higher
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing
- Proven experience in building work with reference letters and completion certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bathmanathan Naiker
Email: sagie.naiker@transnet.net
Phone: 011-012-2709
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After registering, log an intent to bid and upload all required documents directly to the system. Submissions should be uploaded at least one day before the 03 November 2026 closing date.
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