Transnet National Ports Authority
Supply, delivery, installation, test and commissioning of forty-four (44) split unit air-conditioners of different sizes ranging from 12000 BTU to 36000 BTU in various buildings at the Port of Richards Bay
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
Transnet National Ports Authority is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender TNPA/2026/08/0002/114627/RFQ for supply, delivery, installation, test and commissioning of forty-four (44) split unit air-conditioners of different sizes ranging from 12000 BTU to 36000 BTU in various buildings at the Port of Richards Bay.
The opportunity is listed for KwaZulu-Natal, with delivery or work expected at Port of Richards Bay Newark Road – PORT OF RICHARDS BAY, NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY – RICHARDS BAY – 3900.
Submissions close on 28 October 2026 at 14:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 15 October 2026 at 12:00 SAST at EMPLOYEE CARE CENTRE OPPOSITE BAYVUE.
Key tender details
- Department
- Transnet National Ports Authority
- Industry
- Construction
- Procurement method
- Request for Quotation
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- Port of Richards Bay Newark Road - PORT OF RICHARDS BAY, NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY - RICHARDS BAY - 3900
- Closing date
- 28 October 2026, 14:00 SAST
- Reference
- TNPA/2026/08/0002/114627/RFQ
Briefing session
Compulsory
15 October 2026, 12:00 SAST
EMPLOYEE CARE CENTRE OPPOSITE BAYVUE
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