Provision of firefighting personnel at Port of East London.
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In plain English
Provision of firefighting personnel on an as-and-when-required basis for three years at the Port of East London. Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the text.
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Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking to appoint a service provider for the provision of firefighting personnel at the Port of East London. The contract will run for a period of three years, starting from 01 November 2026 until 31 October 2029. The successful bidder must provide qualified personnel to perform duties such as firefighting, HAZMAT operations, and emergency standby services at various port locations. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a pool of at least six firefighters and providing all necessary personal protective equipment. Services will be requested on an as-and-when-required basis through official purchase orders. A compulsory briefing session will be held via MS Teams on 29 September 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Personnel must hold Firefighter 1 & 2, HAZMAT, and First Aid Level 3
- Personnel must pass annual health and fitness tests
- Minimum two reference letters or project completion certificates
- Valid Public Liability, P&I, Hull, Machinery, and Motor Vehicle insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Xolelwa Gwele
Email: TNPAPOELBetween@transnet.net
Phone: 043-700-0100
How to apply: Interested bidders must register or sign in to the Transnet eSupplier Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After logging in, navigate to 'ADVERTISED TENDERS', click 'Log an Intent', and upload all required bid documents before the closing date of 07 October 2026 at 16:00 PM.
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