Transnet SOC Ltd
For the design, supply, repairs, modification, installation, testing and commissioning of traction (3kv dc) and distribution (11 kv & 6.6 kv ac) substations on an as and when required basis for a period of twenty-four (24) months, central & container corridors
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 TRIM/2026/05/0875/5137/RFP for fOR THE DESIGN, SUPPLY, REPAIRS, MODIFICATION, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF TRACTION (3KV DC) AND DISTRIBUTION (11 KV & 6.6 KV AC) SUBSTATIONS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS, CENTRAL & CONTAINER CORRIDORS.
The opportunity is listed for National, with delivery or work expected at CENTRAL & CONTAINER CORRIDORS – – CENTRAL & CONTAINER CORRIDORS -.
Submissions close on 29 October 2026 at 14:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 8 October 2026 at 12:00 SAST at 138 Eloff Street, Johannesburg.
Key tender details
- Department
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Category
- Services: Electrical
- Industry
- Energy
- Procurement method
- Request for Proposal
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- CENTRAL & CONTAINER CORRIDORS - - CENTRAL & CONTAINER CORRIDORS -
- Closing date
- 29 October 2026, 14:00 SAST
- Reference
- TRIM/2026/05/0875/5137/RFP
Briefing session
Compulsory
8 October 2026, 12:00 SAST
138 Eloff Street, Johannesburg
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Special conditions
A compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting will be conducted at 138 Eloff Street, Johannesburg on the 08 October 2026, at 10:00am [10 O’clock] for a period of ± 6 (six) hours. [Tenderers to provide own transportation and accommodation].
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