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Environmental Services for Water Reticulation Upgrade.

Transnet

Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid

29 July 2026 at 10:00 · Microsoft Teams

In plain English

Transnet National Ports Authority is procuring environmental services for the upgrade of water reticulation in the Port of Richards Bay for 29 months. Eligible bidders must attend a compulsory briefing and submit tenders electronically.

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Closing date
11 August 2026
Location
San Thom Road - Richards Bay - Richards Bay - 3900
Estimated value
R 50 000 000
Published
21 July 2026
Tender no.
TNPA-2026-07-0004-114584-RFP

Description

Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking environmental services for the water reticulation upgrade at the Port of Richards Bay. The project involves replacing an old asbestos pipeline with a new HDPE pipe over a 29-month period. Key deliverables include Environmental Control Officer services, ecological search and rescue operations, water quality monitoring, and environmental reporting. The project requires professional environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental authorizations and management programs throughout the construction phase.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Key personnel must hold valid EAPASA and SACNASP professional registrations
  • Must have valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS TCS PIN
  • Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit

Contact & how to apply

Name: Sindisiwe Mweli

Email: TNPATenderenquiries3@transnet.net

Phone: 000-000-0000

How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register, log an intent to respond, and upload all required documentation before the closing date.

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