Issuing Organization
Transnet
Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
25 Mar 2026
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
gordon road , - - Richards Bay -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
20 Mar 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-151685
Kwazulu-natal government requires a service provider to supply transportation services for a one-month period. Open tender; NO compulsory briefing session indicated.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
gordon road , - - Richards Bay -
Date & Time
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Na
20 Mar
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Final RFQ TRANSPORTATION APRIL.pdf
Median Estimate
RÂ 600Â 000
Range
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Organization
Transnet
Contact Person
Mbuso Mlaba
Phone
+27 860 109 330
mbuso.mlaba@transnet.net
Address
Quayside Rd, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company.
subsidiary of Transnet
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