Supply and Installation of Industrial Vacuum Pump in Durban
Transnet
In plain English
The tender is for the manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new industrial vacuum pump and piping. There are no specific eligibility requirements stated.
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Transnet Engineering is inviting bids for the manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new industrial vacuum pump and piping system. The work will take place at the Bayhead Wagons Depot, Crane Road, Bayhead, Durban. The project requires a heavy-duty, continuous-duty vacuum pump with an electric motor, associated valves, and control panels. Key deliverables include detailed dimensional layouts, material certificates, factory and site acceptance test results, and an operations manual. The project requires an ECSA-registered professional to oversee the installation and commissioning. Bidders must demonstrate experience with at least four similar industrial vacuum system projects completed within the last decade. The tender reference number is TE/2026/07/3228/9671/RFQ, and the closing date for submissions is 24 August 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Lead engineer must hold valid ECSA professional registration
- Valid Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorization letter
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management system
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mluleki Sishi
Email: Sishi.Mluleki@transnet.net
Phone: 011-012-2711
How to apply: Bidders must register and submit their applications electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Pricing must be completed within the portal, and documents should be uploaded at least one day before the closing date.
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