Transnet Property seeks a contractor for 36-month cleaning of offices, depots, workshops and ablution facilities across KZN Midlands and surrounding areas. Bidders need BCCCI registration, R2 million public liability cover and a technical score of at least 80/100.
Transnet Property, an operating division of Transnet SOC Ltd, is inviting proposals for a 36-month term contract for cleaning services across its facilities in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and surrounding areas. The indicative building schedules cover a wide range of sites, including offices, workshops, depots, yards, control points, mess and ablution blocks, stores and station buildings at locations such as Pietermaritzburg (Pmburg), Newcastle, Ladysmith, Estcourt, Danskraal, Dundee, Glencoe, Greytown and Harrismith. The service covers daily and periodic cleaning of offices, passages, stairs, lifts, foyers, parking areas and ablutions, along with window cleaning, quarterly carpet deep-cleaning, high-rise exterior window cleaning, upholstery cleaning and blind washing. The successful contractor must supply all cleaning personnel, equipment, consumables and cleaning agents at its own cost. Chemicals must be SABS-approved and handled according to OHS requirements.
To qualify, bidders must submit a Service Implementation Plan, a Health and Safety Plan, a Method Statement and proof of previous similar contracts, with a minimum of 80 of 100 technical points to progress. Scoring emphasises the experience of the Operations Manager in commercial cleaning contracts, experience on sites of at least 20,000 m2 and a strike contingency plan. Mandatory documents include a valid COIDA letter of good standing (not older than three months), proof of public liability insurance of at least R2,000,000, a fully completed electronic pricing schedule and a valid tax compliance status. Before award, the preferred bidder must provide BCCCI registration for KwaZulu-Natal and a Safety File within ten working days. Transnet also requires subcontracting of at least 30% of contract value to qualifying EMEs or QSEs, or other job-creation and skills-development commitments, as a condition of contract.
Price carries 90 of the 100 evaluation points, and specific goals (B-BBEE status) carry 10 points. Pricing must be quoted in Rand, inclusive of VAT, and prices are expected to be firm for the first 12 months, with annual price reviews thereafter. The contract value is not stated in the published documents. This opportunity offers a substantial, long-term recurring revenue stream and a chance to build a relationship with a major state-owned enterprise. Clarification requests must be submitted at least three working days before the closing date, and a non-compulsory briefing is held via Microsoft Teams.
This tender suits established commercial cleaning companies with KwaZulu-Natal operations and experience managing multi-site commercial or industrial contracts, ideally of 20,000 m2 or more. Applicants should hold or be able to obtain BCCCI registration, a valid COIDA letter, R2 million public liability cover and tax compliance status, and should have an experienced Operations Manager with more than 10 years in cleaning management. Companies that can deliver the 30% subcontracting requirement through EME or QSE partners, and that have strong B-BBEE credentials, are well placed. Large regional providers and Level 1 or 2 B-BBEE contractors are likely to be most competitive. Smaller firms may wish to partner in a joint venture or subcontract, but should note that a signed JV or consortium agreement is required if applicable. Bidders should confirm the closing date and time, which is 12 November 2026 at 14:00 according to the documents, and verify the status of the tender on eTenders, as it is currently listed as draft.
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