Supply and Delivery of Building Materials in Richards Bay.
Transnet
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Transnet is seeking bids for goods and services as specified in their Bid Document. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned in the text.
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Transnet National Ports Authority is inviting bids for the supply and delivery of building and plumbing materials to the Port of Richards Bay. This contract will run for a period of three years on an 'as and when required' basis to support civil maintenance operations. The project aims to improve procurement efficiency for both planned maintenance and emergency breakdowns. Key deliverables include the timely delivery of materials that meet specific quality standards. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 27 October 2026 at the Port of Richards Bay. The closing date for all submissions is 16 November 2026 at 16:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate, CIPC certificate, or sworn affidavit
- NHBRC registration for building works
- SANS/SABS compliance for plumbing services
- Compulsory attendance at pre-proposal briefing
- Registration on Transnet eSupplier portal
- Valid security clearance if required by Transnet
- Proof of authorization for foreign representatives and South African address
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lincoln Mazibuko
Email: TNPATENDERENQUIRIESRB@TRANSNET.NET
Phone: 035-905-3100
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After logging in, navigate to 'ADVERTISED TENDERS', click 'Log an Intent', and upload all signed, stamped, and dated bid documents along with the electronic pricing schedule before the closing date.
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