Issuing Organization
Transnet SOC Ltd
Location
Northern Cape
Closing Date
19 Mar 2026
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Transnet Freight Rail Halfweg Depot - Halfweg - Halfweg - 8200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Mar 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-149568
TRANSNET freight rail is seeking a service provider to outsource the catering function at the halfweg book off facility on the iron ore business unit for a period of three years. The tender is open to qualified contractors in the northern cape and requires attendance at a compulsory briefing. Successful bidders must meet the specified service and quality standards for the duration of the contract.
Median Estimate
RÂ 800Â 000
Range
Based on Build phase fallback. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Categories
Request for Proposal
Transnet Freight Rail Halfweg Depot - Halfweg - Halfweg - 8200
Date & Time
Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Transnet Freight Rail Halfweg Depot
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
A compulsory RFP briefing will be conducted at TRANSNET freight rail halfweg depot, on 9 march 2026 at 11h00 for a period of ± 2 hours. [Respondents to provide own transportation and accommodation]. The briefing session will start punctually, and information will not be repeated for the benefit of respondents arriving late.
02 Mar
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Annexure B - Proposed menu_Halfweg Catering.docx
Annexure H - SoR.doc
Annexure D - MSA.doc
Annexure C - Technal Scoring Matrix Halfweg Catering.docx
Annexure F - Supplier Integrity Pact.pdf
ANNEXURE I - Pricing Schedule.xlsx
RFP NT.pdf
ANNEXURE A - SCOPE OF WORK.docx
Annexure G - Non Disclosure Agreement.pdf
Annexure E - Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdf
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Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company.
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