Provision of MHE Fleet Management Services for Transnet.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking bids for goods and services as specified in their bid documents. Any respondent can bid, but they must adhere to the general bid conditions and submit all required documents.
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Transnet is seeking a service provider for the national provision of Specialised Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Fleet Management Services. This project covers all Transnet Operating Divisions across South Africa for a duration of eight years. The scope includes Full Maintenance Leasing, Short-Term Rentals, and Managed Maintenance for equipment such as forklifts, reach stackers, and heavy-duty trailers. Key deliverables include 24/7 breakdown support, live fleet tracking, annual load testing, and comprehensive reporting. The tender, referenced as TCC/2023/08/0001/40193/RFP, has a closing date of 09 October 2026. Bidders must provide a 24/7 call centre and ensure all equipment meets safety and licensing standards. The contract operates on an 'as and when required' basis, with pricing in South African Rand.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of accreditation as a Lifting Machinery Entity (LME)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Ramoyada
Email: lerato.ramoyada@transnet.net
Phone: 011-308-2108
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. After registering, you must log an 'Intent to Bid' for the specific tender and upload all required documents in PDF format (maximum 30MB per file) before the closing date and time.
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