Supply and Installation of LPG and Oxygen Pipelines
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
2 November 2026 at 10:00 · Transnet Engineering Durban Main Centre, 311 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Rossburgh
In plain English
Transnet Engineering is procuring the supply, installation, and replacement of damaged LPG and oxygen pipelines, including testing and commissioning, for 2 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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Transnet Engineering invites tenders for the supply, installation, and replacement of damaged LPG and Oxygen pipelines at the Durban Main Centre, located at 311 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Rossburgh. The project involves removing existing sections, installing new Schedule 40 mild steel LPG pipelines and Schedule 80 Oxygen pipelines, and fitting isolation valves. Key deliverables include 24-hour nitrogen pressure testing, radiographic testing, and the provision of a comprehensive Quality Data Pack with as-built drawings. The contract duration is two months. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 02 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. The closing date for submissions is 23 November 2026 at 16:00 PM. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency in industrial gas systems and pressure-piping work to meet the required functionality threshold of 85 points.
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 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 3ME or higher
- Valid SAQCC Gas registration for Industrial LPG and Oxygen
- Valid artisan trade qualifications and coded welding certifications
- Valid OHS, Environmental, or SAMTRAC certification
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing for Workmen Compensation
- Audited financial statements for the last three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hlengiwe Sindane
Email: Hlengiwe.Sindane@transnet.net
Phone: 011-820-2049
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net. Bidders must register on the portal, log their intent to bid, and upload all required documents at least one day before the closing date. Emailed or physical submissions are not accepted.
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