Detarping and Tarping of Wagons at Richards Bay.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is procuring services for detarping and tarping of wagons at Richards Bay Port Terminals for a two-month contract. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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This tender is issued by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) for the provision of detarping and tarping services for rail wagons at the Richards Bay Terminal. The contract duration is for a period of two months. The scope of work requires the successful bidder to provide a total of 90 personnel, consisting of 86 general workers and 4 supervisors, along with specific tools such as portable water pumps, ladders, and headlamps. The service provider must operate on a shift basis to handle approximately five trains per day, ensuring all wagons are detarped before offloading. Key deliverables include maintaining a 100% staff complement, providing all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring all employees are medically fit to work within the port rail environment. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in the port rail sector through provided reference letters and purchase orders. The work is strictly located at the Richards Bay Bulk Terminal.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid COIDA registration and Letter of Good Standing for industrial cleaning
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of operation within a 50km radius
- Tribal letter confirming citizenship
- Three purchase orders with reference letters from the last 12 months
- Capacity to provide 90 personnel and 100 tools
- Medical fitness reports for all personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamaswazi Mthiyane
Email: zamaswazi.mthiyane@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3073
How to apply: Submissions must be made via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register on the portal, log their intent to respond, and upload their bid proposals. Electronic submissions should be completed at least one day before the closing date.
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