Metallurgy quality analysis services for railway components.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking metallurgy quality analysis services for 60E1 R350LHT rails and flash butt weld samples for a once-off period. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet is seeking a service provider for the metallurgy quality analysis of 60E1 R350LHT rails and flash butt weld samples. This is a once-off project. Bidders must provide evidence of previous experience in metallurgical testing for railway or heavy engineering components, including two sample laboratory reports and client reference letters. The project requires a commitment to a specific turnaround time for report delivery, which will be used as a scoring criterion. The work is expected to be completed within a short timeframe following the receipt of samples.
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.
Full requirements
- ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for bidder and all subcontractors
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Department of Labour Letter of Good Standing
- Ability to obtain Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret security clearance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgaugelo Makgate
Email: Kgaugelo.Makgate@transnet.net
Phone: 0115841174
How to apply: Interested bidders must register and log in to the Transnet e-Supplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. After logging an intent to bid, all required documents must be uploaded directly to the portal before 10:00 AM on 26 November 2026.
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