Transnet SOC Ltd
For the provision of preventative, corrective and emergency plus minor new works for electrical lights and power, civil, general building, and plumbing services for pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas for transnet property on an as and when required basis for a period of 24 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 TP/2026/03/0050/3482/RFP for fOR THE PROVISION OF PREVENTATIVE, CORRECTIVE AND EMERGENCY PLUS MINOR NEW WORKS FOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTS AND POWER, CIVIL, GENERAL BUILDING, AND PLUMBING SERVICES FOR PIETERMARITZBURG AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR TRANSNET PROPERTY ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS.
The opportunity is listed for KwaZulu-Natal, with delivery or work expected at PIETERMARITZBURG – PIETERMARITZBURG – PIETERMARIZBURG – 3201.
Submissions close on 28 August 2026 at 16:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 18 August 2026 at 14:00 SAST at 99 Corner Nerville and Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg (it is opposite Botanical Gardens)..
Key tender details
- Department
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Category
- Services: Building
- Industry
- Construction
- Procurement method
- Request for Proposal
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- PIETERMARITZBURG - PIETERMARITZBURG - PIETERMARIZBURG - 3201
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026, 16:00 SAST
- Reference
- TP/2026/03/0050/3482/RFP
Briefing session
Compulsory
18 August 2026, 14:00 SAST
99 Corner Nerville and Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg (it is opposite Botanical Gardens).
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Special conditions
Site meeting venue: 99 Corner Nerville and Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg (it is opposite Botanical Gardens).
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