Lease and maintenance of vehicle inspection booth.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking information for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of an automated vehicle inspection booth at Durban RoRo Terminals. Bidders must have vast experience and capabilities in this field and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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Transnet Port Terminals is seeking information for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of an automated vehicle inspection booth at the Durban RORO Terminals. The project involves installing one system capable of high-resolution imaging and electronic inspection of vehicles, including undercarriages and tires. The system must integrate with internal terminal software via API and include cloud-based data storage. The contract duration is 60 months, covering installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. The terminal handles approximately 4,500 vehicles daily, requiring a robust solution with 24/7 technical support. This RFI is the first stage of a two-stage procurement process to identify capable service providers.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification for data security
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zine Mdaki
Email: zine.mdaki@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-8769
How to apply: Submissions must be made electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register on the portal, log their intent to respond, and upload their proposals before the closing date of 22 June 2026 at 14:00 PM.
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