Supply and Delivery of Raw Steel to Transnet.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of various types of raw steel for a period of five years. The tender does not specify eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA.
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Transnet Engineering invites bids for the supply and delivery of raw steel, including plates, sheets, sectional shapes, 3CR12, stainless steel, and spring steel. This is a national contract for a five-year period on an 'as and when' required basis. The work involves supplying materials to various Transnet depots across South Africa. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in steel processing, such as cutting and peeling, and must meet a minimum technical score of 80 points. The tender includes a compulsory briefing session and requires strict adherence to local content thresholds and technical specifications.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate or documented QMS
- Proof of steel processing machinery or signed MOU with partner
- Recent Statement of Account or Letter of Good Standing from a Steel Mill
- Tender-specific reference letters from clients not older than 12 months
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ephraim Ramaru
Email: ephraim.ramaru@transnet.net
Phone: 012-842-5072
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net, log an intent to bid, and upload all required returnable documents electronically before the closing date of 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
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