Transnet SOC Ltd
Employee transportation services for transnet soc ltd (1990/000900/30) operating as transnet port terminals (hereinafter referred to as “tpt”) at the port of ngqura and port of port elizabeth for a period of two years
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 TPT/2026/03/0218/3443/RFP for eMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR TRANSNET SOC LTD (1990/000900/30) OPERATING AS TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “TPT”) AT THE PORT OF NGQURA AND PORT OF PORT ELIZABETH FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.
The opportunity is listed for Eastern Cape, with delivery or work expected at Port of Ngqura & Port of Port Elizabeth – Gqeberha – Gqeberha -.
Submissions close on 28 August 2026 at 14:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 17 August 2026 at 12:00 SAST at Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/326260484033468?p=C91ytP8SnoJPQpEBoL Meeting ID: 326 260 484.
Key tender details
- Department
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Category
- Transportation and storage
- Industry
- Transport and Logistics
- Procurement method
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- Port of Ngqura & Port of Port Elizabeth - Gqeberha - Gqeberha -
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026, 14:00 SAST
- Reference
- TPT/2026/03/0218/3443/RFP
Briefing session
Compulsory
17 August 2026, 12:00 SAST
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/326260484033468?p=C91ytP8SnoJPQpEBoL Meeting ID: 326 260 484
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Special conditions
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/326260484033468?p=C91ytP8SnoJPQpEBoL Meeting ID: 326 260 484 033 468 Passcode: SU2u7vQ6 Respondents who fail to attend the mandatory RFP briefing on MS Teams will be disqualified. The register will serve as evidence of attendance. While waiting in the lobby to be admitted to the meeting, bidders will be required to provide their company details, including the name of the company, the details of one representative, the company email address, and the company telephone/cellphone number.
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