Provision of Detarping and Tarping Services for Wagons.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is procuring marshal services for four months at Richards Bay Port Terminals. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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This tender is issued by Transnet Port Terminals for the provision of detarping and tarping services for rail wagons at the Richards Bay Bulk Terminal. The contract duration is one month. The successful bidder must provide 90 personnel, including 86 general workers and 4 supervisors, to operate across 24-hour shifts. Key deliverables include the manual detarping and tarping of wagons, removal of rainwater from tarpaulins, and maintaining a daily throughput of at least five trains. The service provider must supply all necessary tools, including portable water pumps, ladders, and headlamp torches. Bidders must demonstrate experience in port rail or engineering plant environments through previous purchase orders and reference letters. All work must be performed in compliance with strict safety, environmental, and operational regulations at the port.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing for industrial cleaning
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Three recent purchase orders and reference letters for similar work
- Written confirmation of 90 personnel and 100 tools
- Office location within 70km of Richards Bay
- Tribal letter from local chief confirming citizenship
- Approved safety file and medical fitness reports for all staff
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Equity Acts
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamaswazi Mthiyane
Email: zamaswazi.mthiyane@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3073
How to apply: Submissions must be made via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register, log their intent to respond, and upload their bid proposals onto the system.
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