Transnet SOC Ltd
Request for qualifications [RFQ] for the appointment of a private sector partner in the ngqura manganese export corridor (nmec) private sector participation (psp) transaction
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender TCC/2026/08/0001/114626/RFQ for rEQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS [RFQ] FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNER IN THE NGQURA MANGANESE EXPORT CORRIDOR (NMEC) PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION (PSP) TRANSACTION.
The opportunity is listed for Eastern Cape, with delivery or work expected at 150 Commissioner Street – Johannesburg – Johannesburg – 0001.
Submissions close on 26 February 2027 at 13:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A briefing session is scheduled for 28 October 2026 at 13:00 SAST at MS Teams.
Key tender details
- Department
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Industry
- General Procurement
- Procurement method
- Expression of interest
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- 150 Commissioner Street - Johannesburg - Johannesburg - 0001
- Closing date
- 26 February 2027, 13:00 SAST
- Reference
- TCC/2026/08/0001/114626/RFQ
Briefing session
Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory
28 October 2026, 13:00 SAST
MS Teams
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Requirements to review
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Special conditions
A non-compulsory briefing session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on 28 October 2026. Two briefing sessions will be held, at 11h00 and 15h00 (CAT) Pretoria, and Respondents may attend either session. The briefing session will start punctually, and information will not be repeated for the benefit of Respondents arriving late. The request to attend the briefing should be sent to the [email protected] mailbox by the Respondent with the name and e-mail address of the Respondent’s attendees no later than 27 October 2026.
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