Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
gordonroad - richardsbay - richardsbay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158588
This tender, issued by TRANSNET soc ltd (operating as TRANSNET port terminals), seeks a supplier to provide servicing and disposal of sewage in septic tanks at the port of richards bay terminal for a six-month period. IT is open to bidders who meet strict licensing, certification, and equipment ownership requirements.
Description
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdfScope: Provision of servicing and disposal of sewage in septic tanks at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Richards Bay Terminal for a period of six (6) months.
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
gordonroad - richardsbay - richardsbay - 3900
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf
Tender for the provision of servicing and disposal of sewage in septic tanks at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in Richards Bay for a period of six months. The successful bidder must comply with strict licensing, certification, and operational requirements.
Date & Time
Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 16:00
Venue
null
09 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
11 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Explore Our BlogMedian Estimate
R 1 200 000
Range
Based on General government tender averages. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Submission Guidelines
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf (unknown)Submit the following returnable documents as part of your bid:
TPT reserves the right to verify all submitted evidence.
Returnable Documents
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf (unknown)Required returnable documents:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf (unknown)Mandatory
Verification
TPT will conduct verifications of all submitted evidence.
Technical Specifications
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf (unknown)Scope: Servicing and disposal of sewage in septic tanks at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Richards Bay Terminal for a period of six (6) months.
Mandatory technical requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf (unknown)Mandatory compliance documents:
All five criteria must be met to qualify. TPT reserves the right to verify all submitted evidence.
Health & Safety
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdfSafety requirements:
Environmental
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdfEnvironmental compliance requirements:
Requirements
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdf (unknown)Bidders must meet all five (5) mandatory criteria to proceed to the next evaluation stage.
Section
Source: PPA-107304-ELIGIBILITY.pdfBidders must comply with all five (5) mandatory criteria to proceed:
1. Waste Disposal Service License (TNPA) or proof of finalized application.
2. Umhlathuze Municipality Sewage Discharge Permit Certificate of Registration and Compliance.
3. Valid Hazardous Waste Certificate for the tanker driver.
4. Valid Driver’s License with PrDP for the tanker driver (name must match Hazardous Waste Certificate).
5. Proof of tanker ownership or MOU with third party.
Proof of finalized TNPA license application is sufficient for evaluation. TPT reserves the right to verify all evidence.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: WISA Membership, IWMSA Membership
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
TransnetContact Person
cookie naidoo
Phone
011-000-0000
[email protected]
Website
www.transnet.net/
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
09 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company.
Data conflicts
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Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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