Supply and delivery of eye consumables for healthcare trains.
Transnet
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Transnet is procuring spectacle cases and spectacle cleaning cloths. Only bids with 100% local content will be considered.
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Transnet SOC Ltd invites bids for the supply and delivery of eye consumables for the Phelophepa Health Care Trains I and II. The contract will run for a period of three years on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope includes providing spectacle frames, ready-made readers, sunglasses, ophthalmic lenses, cases, cleaning cloths, and blocking pads. Deliveries must be made to various railway stations and depots across all nine South African provinces. The supplier must maintain a 95% on-time delivery rate. Orders range from standard 10-day lead times to emergency 24-hour turnarounds. The tender is open to experienced suppliers with established multi-provincial logistics and warehousing capabilities. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability and the ability to manage inventory effectively over the 36-month contract duration.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification
- Valid SAHPRA license for medical or ophthalmic supply
- Proof of financial capacity: R350,000 bank statement or overdraft facility
Contact & how to apply
Name: Matlala Emily Mabetlela
Email: Matlala.Mabetlela@transnet.net
Phone: 011-308-1284
How to apply: Bidders must register and submit their proposals electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Ensure all documents are signed and uploaded at least one day before the closing date of 10 July 2026 at 15:00.
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