Transnet tenders
There are 56 open Transnet tenders on VUZA right now. The next one closes on 17 July 2026. Free to browse, no signup.
Most active sectors: General Purpose, Construction & Engineering.
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Provision of Tripper Car Drive Assembly at Richards Bay.
Transnet SOC Ltd invites bids for repairing the J02 Conveyor Tripper Car Assembly at Richards Bay Port Terminal. The project includes removing, modifying, and reinstalling drive units, supplying new gear units, bearings, and sprockets, sandblasting, painting to marine standards, and installing safety guards. Completion is required at the Richards Bay facility, with a compulsory briefing on 9 July 2026. The contract uses activity-based pricing, with commissioning and handover by the service provider.
Equipment hire for dust suppression at Richards Bay.
Transnet Port Terminals requires dust suppression water cannon spray trucks for the Port of Richards Bay. This is a two-month contract to manage dust levels at the terminal. Interested parties must have the necessary equipment and managerial capacity. The tender opens on 14 July 2026 and closes on 17 July 2026 at 13:00 PM.
Lease of office premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 156m2 of office space at BON 1 in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The tenant must handle repairs, upgrades, and improvements at their own cost. The space is for office use only, prohibiting activities like hazardous chemical storage or truck refueling. Bidders bear all proposal preparation costs.
Lease land at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 16.25 square meters of land at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The space is for storage purposes only, with prohibitions on storing hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, and truck refueling. The property is leased as-is, requiring the successful bidder to manage repairs and upgrades. Bidders must propose a monthly rental rate to generate income for the Port Authority.
Lease of Land at Sceptre Crescent, Port of Cape Town.
This tender is for leasing 1,300 square meters of land at Sceptre Crescent in the Port of Cape Town for parking light motor vehicles for up to ten years. Issued by Transnet National Ports Authority, the successful bidder must manage repairs and upgrades to make the site suitable for use. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals, truck staging, or container handling. The property is leased as-is, and bidders must provide a business plan, proof of financial stability, and relevant operational experience.
Lease of land at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 2499.9 square meters of land at Marine Drive in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years for workshop engineering activities. The property is leased as-is, with the successful bidder responsible for repairs and upgrades. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals or fertilizers. Bidders must have at least two years of relevant experience and provide a business plan aligning with the Port Development Framework Plan. The project aims to integrate the site into existing port operations.
Lease of Land at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 198.9m2 of land at Alkmaar Road, Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The land is for storage or laydown purposes, provided as-is, with costs for repairs or improvements borne by the lessee. The use must be port-related, excluding hazardous chemicals handling or truck staging. Bidders must submit a business plan, financial projections, and proof of industry experience.
Lease of Land at Marine Drive, Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 2499.9 square meters of land at Marine Drive in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years for workshop engineering activities. The site is leased as-is, requiring the successful bidder to manage repairs and upgrades. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals and truck refueling. A detailed business plan and proof of financial viability are required. The tender closes on 17 July 2026.
Lease of Land at Eastern Mole, Port of Cape Town
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 2444.6m2 of land at Eastern Mole, Tanker Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years for storage purposes. The site is offered as-is, requiring the successful bidder to manage repairs and upgrades. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals or fertilizers. Bidders must submit a detailed business plan and demonstrate financial stability for the lease duration.
Lease of Premises at M Berth, Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 105m2 at M Berth, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The site is for light industrial use, offered as-is, with the tenant responsible for repairs and improvements. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals. Bidders must submit a business plan, demonstrate two years of relevant experience, and provide financial stability proof. The aim is to secure a tenant that enhances port operations.
Lease of 1335m2 Premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 1335m2 at Link Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The premises, currently used for worker accommodation, are intended for mixed-use or office purposes. The successful bidder is responsible for repairs and upgrades, with certain activities prohibited. A business plan, market analysis, and project schedule are required.
Lease of land at Coode Crescent, Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 135.3m2 of land at Coode Crescent, Port of Cape Town, for a design studio and office for up to 10 years. The lease is on an as-is basis, with the lessee responsible for repairs and upgrades. Bidders must have two years of relevant experience and submit a business plan, market analysis, and financial statements. Tender closes on 17 July 2026.
Lease of Land at Port of Cape Town
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 1341m2 of land at Ocean Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The site is offered as-is, requiring the successful bidder to manage repairs and upgrades. It cannot be used for hazardous chemical storage, truck refueling, or leisure activities. Bidders must submit a business plan with market analysis and maintenance strategy to integrate the site into port operations.
Lease land at Alkmaar Road, Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 135.3 square meters of land at Alkmaar Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to five years. Intended for light industrial or laydown purposes, the property is provided as-is, requiring the successful bidder to handle repairs and upgrades. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals, truck refueling, or container handling. Bidders must submit a business plan, proof of experience, and financial projections. The tender closes on 17 July 2026, with selection based on the best rental offer and alignment with port development goals.
Lease of 780m2 premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 780 square meters of land at Alkmaar Road in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The lease is for storage and laydown activities, with the property provided as-is. The successful bidder must handle repairs and improvements and is prohibited from certain activities like handling hazardous chemicals. Bidders need at least two years of relevant experience and must submit a business plan with market analysis and maintenance strategy. The project aims to optimize port land usage through professional storage operations.
Lease of Office Space at Heribi House, Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 199.7m2 office space at Heribi House in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The space is offered as-is, requiring tenant-funded refurbishments. It is designated for office use only, prohibiting hazardous storage, refueling, or leisure activities. Bidders must show financial viability and align their business plan with the Port Development Framework Plan. Tender closes on 17 July 2026.
Lease of office premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 607.5m² of office space at Alkmaar Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The premises are offered as-is, with the lessee responsible for refurbishments. Prohibited activities include hazardous chemical storage and heavy industrial staging. A business plan with financial projections and maintenance strategy is required. Tender closes on 17 July 2026.
Lease of Land at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 190m² of land at Alkmaar Road in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The land is for storage or laydown use, provided as-is, with the lessee responsible for repairs and improvements. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals and truck refueling. Bidders must submit a business plan with site improvement schedules and financial projections. Closing date is 17 July 2026.
Lease of land at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 191m² of land at Alkmaar Road in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The land is for storage or laydown use, offered as-is, with repairs and upgrades at the bidder's expense. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals or fertilizers. Bidders must show financial viability and provide a business plan with a maintenance strategy and project schedule. Proposal closing date is 17 July 2026.
Lease of Land at Eastern Mole Tanker Basin.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 2,268.5 square meters of land at the Eastern Mole Tanker Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The land is intended for use as a storage or laydown area and is offered on an as-is basis. The successful bidder will be responsible for necessary repairs and improvements. Storing hazardous chemicals or fertilizers is prohibited. Bidders must have at least two years of relevant experience and provide a business plan aligning with port development goals.
Lease of Premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 440m² at Ocean Road, Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. Intended for workshop or storage use, the premises are leased as-is, with the lessee responsible for repairs and upgrades. Prohibited activities include hazardous chemical storage and truck refueling. Bidders must submit a business plan and show two years of relevant experience. Lease starts in April 2026.
Lease of Office Space at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 204m2 of office space at Berio Road, Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The space is offered as-is, with the tenant responsible for refurbishments and upgrades. Prohibited activities include hazardous chemical storage and container depot operations. Bidders must submit a rental offer with a monthly rate per square meter and an annual escalation percentage. The tenant must manage property holding costs and ensure legal compliance.
Lease of Land at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 16.25 square meters of land at Elliot Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. The site is for liquid bulk storage, provided as-is, with the successful bidder responsible for repairs and upgrades. Bidders need two years of experience and two professional references. A detailed business plan, project schedule, and maintenance strategy are required. Proposal closing date is 17 July 2026.
Lease of Premises at Eastern Mole, Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 3021.7m² of land at the Eastern Mole, Tanker Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years. Intended for storage or laydown purposes, the property is offered as-is, with the lessee responsible for repairs and upgrades. Hazardous chemical storage and truck refueling are prohibited. Bidders need two years of relevant experience and must submit a business plan with maintenance and cash flow projections. The lease starts in April 2026.
Lease of Land at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 4452m2 of land at Seafarer Circle, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. Intended for cold storage and marine engineering, the land is leased as-is, requiring the successful bidder to manage repairs and upgrades. Hazardous activities are prohibited. Bidders must submit a business plan and demonstrate financial viability.
Lease of Land at Elliot Basin, Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 16.25 square meters of land at Elliot Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years for storage purposes. The land is provided as-is, and the lessee must cover repair and upgrade costs. Prohibited activities include handling hazardous materials, truck refueling, and certain depot activities. Bidders must submit a business plan, technical maintenance plans, and proof of financial viability.
Lease of Premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 1502.4m2 premises on Ocean Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The site is for fabricating container vessel components, provided as-is, with refurbishments at the tenant's expense. Prohibited activities include handling hazardous chemicals and operating a truck refueling station. Bidders must have two years of relevant experience and submit a business plan with cash flow projections.
Lease of Premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 1192.03m2 at Coode Crescent, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years starting April 2026. The tenant must fund repairs and upgrades, with certain activities prohibited. A business plan with maintenance strategy and financial projections is required.
Lease of Premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks proposals to lease 812.6m² at Seafarer Circle, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The space includes a workshop and open land, offered as-is for workshop and office use. Bidders must handle refurbishments and comply with legal standards. Prohibited activities include hazardous chemical storage and truck refueling. Bidders need two years of relevant experience and must submit a business plan with financial projections and a project schedule.
Lease of Land at Elliot Basin, Cape Town.
This tender is for leasing 32.5 square meters of land at Elliot Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to ten years for storage purposes. The land is provided as-is, and the successful bidder must handle repairs and improvements. Prohibited activities include storing hazardous chemicals or fertilizers. Issued by Transnet National Ports Authority, bidders must submit a business plan, maintenance plan, and financial projections.
Lease of Premises at Port of Cape Town.
Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to lease 240.7m2 at Duncan Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years starting April 2026. Intended for office or light industrial use, the property is leased as-is, with the lessee responsible for repairs and improvements. Prohibited activities include handling hazardous chemicals and truck refueling. Bidders must submit a business plan and have at least two years of relevant experience.
Provision of Finance Resources for Transnet Port Terminals.
Transnet Port Terminals seeks bids for sixteen finance resources at Durban Container Terminal, Pier 1, for a 36-month contract. The bidder must provide accounting and administrative staff, including managers and controllers, to support terminal operations. Resources should be available for standard weekday hours, with potential weekend or public holiday shifts. Staff mobilization is required within fifteen business days of a request, with work conducted at the Bhekulwandle Building in Durban.
Fleet Air Conditioner Maintenance for Port of Durban.
Transnet Port Terminals requires maintenance and repair services for fleet air conditioning units at the Port of Durban's Break Bulk Container terminals. The contract spans thirty-six months, including quarterly maintenance, monthly inspections, and emergency repairs with a two-hour response time. The service provider must supply all necessary labour, tools, and equipment, with a team of two qualified technicians and two assistants. All work must adhere to strict safety and quality standards.
Maintenance of Blue Train Communication Systems
Transnet Engineering seeks bids for maintenance, repair, and support of the Blue Train's satellite, telephone, and public address systems at Salvokop, Pretoria. Tasks include testing connectivity, replacing faulty cabling, and commissioning equipment in various train coaches. The project requires diagnostics and rectification of sound and internet issues. A compulsory site meeting is on 07 July 2026, and the tender closes on 17 July 2026.
Industrial cleaning services for Transnet Port Terminals.
Transnet Port Terminals requires a service provider for industrial cleaning of equipment, workshops, and substations at Cape Town Terminals for 36 months. Tasks include high-pressure cleaning and degreasing of heavy machinery, and deep cleaning of workshops and electrical substations. The provider must supply all cleaning equipment, consumables, and trained personnel, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Heavy Metals Contaminant Tracing at Port of East London
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks a service provider for heavy metals contaminant tracing at the Port of East London. The project involves identifying sources and pathways of contamination in sediments, water, and biota to support environmental management and remediation. Deliverables include an inception report, sampling and analysis plan, laboratory results, GIS mapping, contaminant dispersion modeling, and a final report with recommendations. The contract is for twelve months, requiring expertise in environmental science and contaminant tracing, with a multidisciplinary team including a Project Lead, Environmental Scientist, Chemical Scientist, and GIS Specialist.
Diagnosis and Repair of Traction Transformers.
Transnet SOC Ltd invites bids for diagnosing and repairing 132KV/25KV traction transformers at Cradock Substation, including supplying transformer oil, vacuum oil filling, technical tests, installing PCB control cables, and constructing oil containment pits under an NEC3 contract. A compulsory site briefing is required.
Repairs to Rail Line at South Dunes Wagons Depot.
Transnet Engineering invites bids for the repair of rail lines at the South Dunes Wagons Depot. The project involves demolition, earthworks, installation of steel base plates, welding of 200m of rail, and concrete floor reinstatement. Work is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and must be completed by 30 October 2026. Bidders must demonstrate technical experience in similar civil engineering projects and meet a minimum functionality threshold of 70 points. Key deliverables include a method statement, health and safety plan, quality records, and as-built drawings. The project requires a 1-year workmanship guarantee.
Supply and delivery of tarpaulins to Transnet.
Transnet Engineering Coaches Business in Durban seeks proposals for a three-year contract to supply and deliver PVC tarpaulins on an as-and-when-required basis. The requirement is 100,000 meters of material, with 33,333 meters needed annually. Tarpaulins must be Dark Earth in color, 2.5 meters wide, 65 meters long, 3 millimeters thick, and weigh 620g/m2, featuring the Transnet emblem and meeting quality standards. Bidders must score at least 85 points based on specification compliance, delivery lead times, and experience. Prices should be quoted in South African Rand, delivered to Durban.
Installation of Perimeter Fence at Durban Port Terminals
Transnet SOC Ltd seeks bids for the removal, design, supply, and installation of high-security perimeter fencing at the Port of Durban's Point Car, Agri-Port, and Maydon Wharf terminals. The project includes gates, turnstiles, razor wire, concrete works, and service diversions. Contractors must provide as-built drawings and maintenance manuals, adhering to NEC3 contract standards for security and quality.
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