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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Transnet Pipelines South Region Network - KZN - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164497
TRANSNET pipelines is procuring professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways across its south region pipeline network in kwazulu-natal, on an as-and-when required basis for three years. The most consequential requirement is that the successful bidder must have, or establish within one calendar month of award, an operational branch or sub-office in kwazulu-natal, failing which the award will be invalidated and terminated.
Operational presence: Bidders must have an operational branch or sub-office in KwaZulu-Natal for the contract duration, or establish one within one calendar month of award, located within KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Contract duration: The services are required on an as-and-when required basis for a period of three years.
Scope: Services cover the design and construction monitoring of washaways on Transnet Pipelines' South Region network.
Declaration: Bidders must complete and sign the Declaration of Understanding – Obligations of Service Provider (Section 13), with the signature witnessed.
Award condition: Failure to establish the KwaZulu-Natal office within the stipulated one-month period will render the award invalid and lead to termination.
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Date & Time
Friday, 04 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
http://intranet.inter.transnet.local/Videos/General/Transnet%20Recovery%20Pla n/VID-20231214-WA0000?
Non-compulsory visual tender clarification meeting will be conducted visually using following link: http://intranet.inter.transnet.local/Videos/General/Transnet%20Recovery%20Plan/VID-20231214-WA0000?Web=1 On the 12th of august 2026, at 10:30am [10h30
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Transnet Pipelines South Region Network - KZN - KZN - 4001
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Source: SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf (unknown)05 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Sept
2026
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Tender closing date
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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)
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SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is seeking professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways across its Pipelines South Region network in KwaZulu-Natal, on an 'as and when' required basis for three years. The contract requires the service provider to have a local presence in KwaZulu-Natal, either through an existing branch or sub-office or by establishing one within one month of award.
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Submission Guidelines
Source: SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: the Declaration of Understanding – Obligations of Service Provider (Section 13) must be completed, signed by the authorised representative, and witnessed.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf (unknown)No evaluation criteria are stated in the available document. The only stated requirement is the ability to establish and maintain an operational branch or sub-office in KwaZulu-Natal within one month of award.
Technical Specifications
Source: SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf (unknown)Scope: professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways on Transnet Pipelines' South Region network, on an as-and-when required basis for three years.
Operational requirement: the contractor must have an operational branch or sub-office in KwaZulu-Natal for the contract duration. If none exists, it must be established within one calendar month of award and must be located within KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf (unknown)The Declaration of Understanding (Section 13) must be signed, confirming the bidder understands and will comply with the obligation to maintain a KwaZulu-Natal branch or sub-office.
Special Conditions
Source: SECTION 13 - South Region Network.pdf (unknown)Special condition: the contractor must have an operational branch or sub-office in KwaZulu-Natal for the contract duration. If not already established, it must be set up within one calendar month of award and must be within KwaZulu-Natal Province. Failure to do so will invalidate the award and result in termination.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 3 of 2000
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Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Last checked
07 Aug 2026
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031-361-8589[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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