Provision of staff transport services for Cape Town port.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 October 2026 at 10:00
In plain English
Transnet is seeking proposals for the provision of staff transport services for the Port of Cape Town for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites bids for the provision of staff transport services at the Port of Cape Town for a 36-month period. The project involves transporting approximately 198 employees across two routes: the Northern Route and the Southern and Western Route. The service provider must supply suitable vehicles, qualified drivers, and operational management to ensure safe and punctual transport for rotational shifts. Key deliverables include maintaining a 95% on-time performance, providing standby vehicles, and submitting monthly operational reports. The contract is subject to annual price reviews based on the Consumer Price Index. Bidders may apply for one or both routes. The project requires a functional office in the Cape Town area and a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan covering industrial action, pandemics, and fleet disruptions.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Valid PrDP for drivers, roadworthy certificates, and vehicle licenses
- Three reference letters for six months of staff transport service
- Proof of fleet ownership or lease agreements
- Evidence of owner's direct experience in transport management
- Minimum R20 million passenger or general liability insurance
- Valid B-BBEE status proof
- Compliance with OHSA, COIDA, and labour legislation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mcebo Mhlanga
Email: TNPATenderEnquiriesCPT@transnet.net
Phone: 021-449-5846
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/), log an intent to bid, and upload all required documentation and electronic pricing schedules directly onto the portal before the closing date of 10 November 2026 at 16h00.
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