This tender is for the supply and delivery of 63 mm railway ballast stones, wooden railway sleepers, sleeper chairs, and coach screws. The contract is a once-off requirement for a maximum period of four months.
Transnet is seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of essential railway materials, including 63 mm railway ballast stones, treated wooden railway sleepers in various lengths, railway sleeper chairs, and railway coach screws. The successful contractor will be responsible for the complete supply chain, including sourcing, transportation, delivery, and safe offloading of materials at the Durban Main Centre. All materials must comply with specified quality standards and be traceable to approved sources.
The scope of work includes the delivery of 2,500 m³ of ballast and a total of 710 wooden railway sleepers in various lengths, along with 233 railway sleeper chairs and 2,500 coach screws. Suppliers must ensure that all materials are new, unused, and fit for railway service, adhering to applicable South African National Standards (SANS) and Transnet specifications. The delivery timeline is critical, with all materials required to be delivered within eight weeks from the official purchase order date.
This tender is suitable for businesses involved in the supply of railway infrastructure materials, including manufacturers and suppliers of ballast stones, wooden sleepers, and related railway components. Companies with experience in logistics and quality assurance in the railway sector are encouraged to apply.
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