Supply and Installation of Palisade Fence at Richards Bay Port
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
10 November 2026 at 10:00 · Employee Care Centre Building (ECC), Opposite Bayvue Centre Building, Ventura Road, Port of Richards Bay, 3900
In plain English
Transnet National Ports Authority is procuring the supply and installation of a palisade fence at the Skoonkai Port Boundary in Richards Bay for five months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3GB or 3SQ or higher and a certified trade-tested welder certificate.
Always check the official documentDescription
Transnet National Ports Authority invites bids for the supply and installation of a palisade fence at the Skoonkaai port boundary in Richards Bay. The project involves removing existing fencing, clearing vegetation, and installing approximately 1199 meters of new hot-dip galvanized steel fencing and razor wire. The work includes excavation, concrete foundation casting, and site restoration. The contract duration is five months. The project is issued by Transnet and follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract model. Interested parties must attend a compulsory clarification meeting at the Port of Richards Bay on 10 November 2026. The closing date for all submissions is 18 November 2026.
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 3 General Building (3GB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 3GB, 3SQ or higher
- Certified trade-tested welder certificate
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with Workmen’s Compensation Fund
- Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Proof of required insurance coverage
Contact & how to apply
Name: Eunita Mfeka
Email: eunita.mfeka@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3086
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) Supplier Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Bidders must register, log an intent to bid, and upload all required documents to the portal before the closing date.
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