Maintenance and Minor Works for Transnet Property.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet Property is procuring services for preventative, corrective, and emergency works for electrical, civil, general building, and plumbing in Pietermaritzburg for 24 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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Transnet Property invites tenders for the provision of preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance, along with minor new works. The services cover electrical, civil, general building, plumbing, and HVAC systems in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. This contract will run for 24 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The project requires a mandatory site briefing for all interested bidders. The contractor must also subcontract at least 5% of the project value to developing enterprises.
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 7 General Building (7GB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading of 7GB
- Artisans must hold relevant trade test certificates
- Project Manager must hold an engineering degree
- Valid Electrical Contractor registration with Department of Labour
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID-A)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or TCS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of CSD registration
- Two years of audited financial statements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Oscar Mhlanga - 031 816 9598
Email: oscar.mhlanga@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-2682
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal, log an intent to respond on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal, and upload all required documents and pricing schedules electronically via the portal before the closing time.
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