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Locomotive Ablution Facilities Cleaning Services at 3 Depots.

Transnet

In plain English

Transnet Freight Rail is procuring cleaning services for locomotive ablution facilities at three depots for a period of 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with B-BBEE requirements.

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Closing date
6 November 2026
Location
Orex Road, Saldanah - Salcor - Saldanha, Sishen TE depot and Sishen New yard - 7395
Estimated value
R 50 000 000
Published
26 October 2026
Tender no.
TFR-2026-05-0157-5886-RFP

Description

Transnet Freight Rail is inviting tenders for the cleaning of locomotive ablution facilities at the Saldanha, Sishen TE, and Sishen New Yard depots. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The scope of work includes cleaning toilets and cubicles, emptying retention tanks, and refilling water for both chemical and septic systems on locomotives. The contractor must provide a team of 9 people, including a supervisor, to ensure 24/7 service coverage. All cleaning chemicals used must be SABS-compliant. The contractor is also responsible for the housekeeping of Transnet-provided facilities and will be held liable for any damages to equipment or furniture. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 30 October 2026.

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.
  • Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.

Full requirements

  • Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • CIPC registration documents
  • Latest signed or audited financial statements

Contact & how to apply

Name: Khathutshelo Tshamano

Email: Khathutshelo.Tshamano@transnet.net

Phone: 0115840625

How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After logging an intent, all bid documents and pricing must be submitted electronically via the portal. Submissions should be completed at least one day before the 06 November 2026 deadline.

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