Supply and commissioning of 50 kV AC pantograph.
Transnet
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Transnet Freight Rail is procuring the supply, transportation, and commissioning of a 50 kV AC 15E pantograph. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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Transnet Freight Rail invites bids for the supply, transportation, and commissioning of a 50 kV AC 15E pantograph. The project requires the delivery of three complete pantograph units, ten collector heads, and twenty high-temperature Teflon air pipes to the Transnet Engineering Depot in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. The scope includes training ten Transnet employees and providing all necessary technical documentation, such as drawings, test reports, user manuals, and quality control checklists. The tender, numbered TFR2026/07/0253/9420/RFQ, was issued on 22 September 2026 and closes on 02 October 2026 at 16:00. Bidders must meet a minimum technical threshold of 70% to qualify for price evaluation. The validity period for all submitted bids is 180 business days from the closing date.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration number
- Valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate
- Registration on the Transnet eSupplier portal
- Ability to obtain required security clearance levels
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khathutshelo Tshamano
Email: Khathutshelo.Tshamano@transnet.net
Phone: 0115840625
How to apply: Submit bids via the Transnet e-Tender portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Register or sign in, log an intent for the tender, and upload documents. Pricing must be entered electronically on the portal. Ensure submissions are made at least one day before the closing date.
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