Detarping and tarping of rail wagons – richards bay (2-Month contract)

The tender is for the provision of detarping and tarping of wagons contract for two months for Transnet SOC Ltd at Richards Bay Terminal.

Bidders must submit their quotations to the address specified in the tender document. The submission must include all required returnable forms, which are: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Failure to submit any of these forms will result in disqualification.

The evaluation criteria include:

• Business registration with COIDA (yes/no),
• Minimum of three purchase orders with signed reference letters (not older than 12 months) for detarping services in the port rail environment,
• Written confirmation of availability of at least 90 resources and 100 tools,
• Tribal letter from local chief confirming citizenship and proof of office location within 50km radius of Richards Bay.

The scoring system allocates points as follows:

• Three purchase orders = 50 points,
• Two purchase orders = 20 points,
• One purchase order = 15 points,
• Services in the Plant Engineering Environment = 50 points,
• Availability of Tools and Resources = 15 points,
• Local Procurement = 35 points (within 50km radius), 15 points (between 51-60km radius), and 10 points (between 61-70km radius).

The technical specifications require bidders to have a minimum of 90 resources and 100 tools to execute the works. Bidders must also provide a valid letter of good standing related to industrial cleaning services.

Bidders must comply with the following requirements:

• Business registration with COIDA,
• Minimum of three purchase orders with signed reference letters for detarping services in the port rail environment,
• Written confirmation of availability of at least 90 resources and 100 tools,
• Tribal letter from local chief confirming citizenship and proof of office location within 50km radius of Richards Bay.

The bidder must submit a tribal letter from the local chief confirming their citizenship and proof of office location within 50km radius of Richards Bay.

Bidders must submit a valid letter of good standing, be legally registered with COIDA, and provide a minimum of three purchase orders with signed reference letters for detarping services in the port rail environment.

The evaluation criteria include business registration, experience in detarping services, availability of tools and resources, and local procurement.

Closing date: 2026-08-26T10:00:00.000Z

No contact information specified

Bidders must submit their quotations in Rands, exclusive of VAT. Any deviation from the pricing format will render the bidder non-responsive and hence disqualified. The price must include transportation costs to and from the Port of Richards Bay premises, labour costs for facilitating the service provision, and any other item of expense necessary for the adherence to the requirements of the scope of work.

No eligibility criteria specified

Provision of detarping services for Transnet Port Terminals PRT as and when required over 2 months. The scope of work includes General Worker (Labor rate) R 86 1 R and Supervisor (Labor R 4 2 R rate)

The price must be rates in Rands, exclusive of VAT. The pricing schedule includes transportation costs, labour costs, and other expenses necessary for the adherence to the requirements of the scope of work.

No specific requirements found

Nylon Lycra Nit 5 R 500 R rifine Gloves, FFP3 Dust masks 6 R 2500 R, Visible safety vest 7 R 90 R, Safety Googles 8 R 90 R, Reflective Safety overalls 9 R 90 R, Safety boots 10 R 90 R

The site is at the Bulk Terminal in the Port of Richards Bay. Access is via existing public and maintenance road networks; entry to the Port is through the East or West Access Gates, subject to TPT security requirements. The service provider must provide welfare facilities for employees at designated areas allocated by Transnet; any Transnet provision will be communicated.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the document. Bidders must be registered and adhere to COIDA regulations, have an updated safety file, and provide medical fitness reports for all employees.

Scope: Provision of detarping and tarping of rail wagons at Transnet Port Terminals Richards Bay (PRT) for two (2) months, as and when required.

Work areas: Tippler Staging Middle Line (Middle pad), Tippler 1 Staging Line, Tippler 2 Staging Line, New Tippler 2 Staging Line. Also 7 Series (as and when required for Rock Phosphate) and 6 Series (as and when required for RBM Sulphate).

Operational context: PRT handles magnetite offloading, minimum 5 trains per day, each train approximately 80 wagons; all wagons must be de-tarped before the train is pushed to the tippler or back actor.

Human resources: 86 general workers and 4 supervisors (total 90) required.

Tools: 10L buckets (20 per shift, 40 total), portable water pumps petrol (20 per shift, 40 total), portable steel ladders (2 per shift, 4 total), chargeable headlamp torches (20 per shift, 40 total).

Shift pattern: 06H00–18H00 and 18H00–06H00, every day; 100% staff complement with supervisor present at all times.

Service requests: Storage and MPT Operations managers or supervisors request detarping teams; service provider must respond promptly to minimise delays and keep within TPT/TFR service level agreements. Team numbers may be adjusted based on demand and criticality.

Site conditions: Works are in a highly dusty area with moving rail equipment. FFP3 dust masks, reflective PPE, hard hats and safety goggles must always be used. Groundwater table 0.8–1.5 m below ground level. Ambient temperature 5–45°C, relative humidity frequently 100%, air heavily saline and dust laden, wind velocities up to 60 km/h general and 180 km/h storm.

Site access: Via East or West Access Gates to the Port of Richards Bay, subject to TPT security requirements. Site is at the Bulk Terminal.

Welfare facilities: Service provider expected to provide welfare facilities for employees at designated areas allocated by Transnet; any Transnet provision will be communicated.

The service provider must provide general workers for de-tarping and tarping of wagons with tools for two (2) months. Employees must be healthy, fit for work, and familiar with the plant layout. Supervisors or team leaders must conduct risk assessments before any work. Required human resources: 86 general workers and 4 supervisors (total 90). Required tools: 10L buckets (20 per shift, 40 total), portable water pumps petrol (20 per shift, 40 total), portable steel ladders (2 per shift, 4 total), chargeable headlamp torches (20 per shift, 40 total). Shift pattern: 06H00–18H00 and 18H00–06H00. Detarping areas: all Tippler Staging Lines, 7 Series (as and when required for Rock Phosphate), 6 Series (as and when required for RBM Sulphate). Requirements are indicative and may change. Employees must not work on moving rail wagons or cross between wagons; use designated walkways. Report all unsafe conditions, incidents, near-misses and injuries immediately to Transnet. Storage and MPT Operations managers or supervisors request detarping teams; the service provider must respond promptly and adjust team numbers based on demand.

Bidders must familiarise themselves with the following codes and specifications used by Transnet: ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, SABS 0400 building Regulations, and SABS 049/1989.

COIDA: Service provider must be registered and adhere to all COIDA regulations.

Safety file: Updated safety file with details of all staff must be submitted to TPT before commencement of any duties; a copy must be kept on site.

Medical fitness: All employees must be medically fit, with a report confirming they may commence work on Transnet premises.

PPE: Service provider responsible for providing all PPE; all employees must always wear appropriate PPE.

Risk assessments: Supervisor or team leader must conduct risk assessments before any work commences; failure is intolerable and may lead to terminal repercussions.

Legislation: Must comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Hazardous Substances Regulations, SDS for all commodities, Communicable Diseases Regulations, and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act (COIDA).

Codes and specifications: Bidders must familiarise themselves with ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, SABS 0400 building Regulations, and SABS 049/1989.

Health and safety is mandatory when detarping and tarping wagons. The service provider must have a safety file submitted to the safety department for assessment. All employees must be medically fit, with a report confirming they may commence work on Transnet premises. All personnel must adhere to all relevant PPE requirements. The service provider must comply with Hazardous Substances Regulations, SDS for all commodities, and Communicable Diseases Regulations. Bidders must comply with all legislation, including the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act (COIDA).

The works are undertaken next to a highly dusty area with moving rail equipment. FFP3 dust masks, reflective PPE, hard hats and safety goggles must always be used. Groundwater table is 0.8–1.5 m below ground level. Equipment operates 24 hours per day in an environment with: altitude sea level, ambient temperature 5–45°C, relative humidity frequently 100%, air heavily saline and dust laden with industrial and locomotive fumes and ignitable dusts, general wind velocities up to 60 km/h, storm wind velocities up to 180 km/h.

The service provider must have all required tools as per the scope of work and associated PPE. Must be registered and adhere to all COIDA regulations. Must have an updated safety file with details of all staff submitted to TPT before commencement of any duties, and must always have a copy of the safety file on site.