Transnet SOC Ltd
For the provision of: diesel-powered engine driven welding machines hire services at the port of port elizabeth terminals at transnet soc limited (reg. no. 1990/000900/30) operating as transnet port terminals (hereinafter referred to as “tpt”) at the port elizabeth bulk ore terminal (pebot) for a period of 36 months
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/2026/05/0512/5942/RFP for fOR THE PROVISION OF: DIESEL-POWERED ENGINE DRIVEN WELDING MACHINES HIRE SERVICES AT THE PORT OF PORT ELIZABETH TERMINALS AT TRANSNET SOC LIMITED (REG. NO. 1990/000900/30) OPERATING AS TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “TPT”) AT THE PORT ELIZABETH BULK ORE TERMINAL (PEBOT) FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.
The opportunity is listed for Eastern Cape, with delivery or work expected at Port of Port Elizabeth – PORT ELIZABETH – PORT ELIZABETH – 6025.
Submissions close on 27 August 2026 at 04:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A briefing session is scheduled for 1 January 0001 at 01:52 SAST at N/A.
Key tender details
- Department
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Category
- Other service activities
- Industry
- Energy
- Procurement method
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- Port of Port Elizabeth - PORT ELIZABETH - PORT ELIZABETH - 6025
- Closing date
- 27 August 2026, 04:00 SAST
- Reference
- TPT/2026/05/0512/5942/RFP
Briefing session
Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory
1 January 0001, 01:52 SAST
N/A
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