Fleet Air Conditioner Maintenance for Port of Durban.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
10 July 2026 at 10:00 · Transnet Port Terminals MPT MHA Workshop Terminal
In plain English
Transnet is seeking proposals for the maintenance and repair of fleet air conditioners at the Port of Durban for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet Port Terminals is seeking a service provider for the maintenance and repair of fleet air conditioning units at the Port of Durban. The work covers the Break Bulk Container terminals at MPT and Maydon Wharf. The contract will run for a period of thirty-six months. Key deliverables include quarterly maintenance, monthly inspections, and emergency repair services with a two-hour response time. The successful bidder must provide all necessary labour, tools, and equipment. The project requires a team consisting of two qualified technicians and two assistants. All work must be performed according to strict safety and quality standards.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory site briefing
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury CSD
- Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification
- CIDB grading of 3 ME or higher
- Minimum 36 months experience in fleet air conditioning maintenance
- Certified trade test certificates for technicians
- Certified gas handling certificates for personnel
- Certified OEM training certificates for air conditioning maintenance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phumza Lehlohla
Email: phumza.lehlohla@transnet.net
Phone: 031-308-8144
How to apply: Submit your application electronically via the Transnet eSupplier Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. You must log an intent to bid, upload all required documents, and complete the electronic pricing schedule directly on the portal before the closing date.
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