Hire Pilot Boat for 12 Months at the Port of Durban
Issued by Transnet SOC Ltd · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)
- Published
- 2 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC
- Reference
- TNPA/2026/10/2365/13582/RFQ
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Sector
- Transport & Logistics
At a glance
Transnet SOC Ltd in Durban, South Africa has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Hire Pilot Boat for 12 Months at the Port of Durban”. Submissions close on 10 November 2026, 8 days from today. Quote reference TNPA/2026/10/2365/13582/RFQ in any correspondence with the buyer. 7 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 206 notices from this buyer since 2026, 98 of them currently open. There are 165 open transport & logistics notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.
Details
Hire Pilot Boat for 12 Months at the Port of Durban
Buyer: Transnet SOC Ltd.
Category: Water transport.
Procurement method: Request for Bid(Open-Tender).
Province: KwaZulu-Natal.
Delivery location: Quayside Road-Ethekwini-Durban-4001.
Published: 02 November 2026.
Closing date: 10 November 2026 12:00 (South African time).
Tender documents:
- Annexure D - Schedule 1_Schedule of Requirements for RFQ.pdf - Annexure C - Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf - .RFQ Document - Hire of Pilot Boat - 27.10 (004).pdf - Annexure G - Supplier Integrity Pact.pdf - Annexure G - Supplier Integrity Pact.pdf - Annexure B - Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdf - Annexure E - Non Disclosure Agreement.pdf
Source: National Treasury eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); the same notice is published as Open Contracting (OCDS) data.
Context for bidders
We hold 206 notices from Transnet SOC Ltd, going back to February 2026 — 98 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Infrastructure and Energy & Power. There are 165 open Transport & Logistics tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 8 days.
More from this buyer
- For the Dismantling and Repairs of SF6 Gas Leaks and Mechanical Failures on Various Types of Circuit Breakers at Various Traction Substation Between Vryheid and Sheepmore for a Period Six (6)Months in Vryheid Depot· closes 17 Nov
- For the Provision of a Service Provider to Conduct Productivity Analysis and Strategic Workforce Planning Within the Core Functions of Trim for a Period of Twelve (12) Months· closes 27 Nov
- Debris Removal of dredged Material in the Port of Cape Town - Once Off· closes 6 Nov
- Provision Supply Delivery of Drinking Water, Reflling of Standby Tanks, and Deslusge and Disposal of Sewer in the Northern Region [Mpumalanga Province and Surrounding Areas] on “as and When Required Basis” for a Period of 12-MONTHS.· closes 6 Nov
- Provision of Galley Waste Removal Services in the Port of Cape Town on as and When Required Basis for a Period of Six (6) Months· closes 12 Nov
Similar Transport & Logistics tenders
- Airfield and Inner Perimeter Vegetation Management· closes 17 Nov
- Supply and Installation of Palisade Fence (Skoonkaai Port Boundary) in the Port of Richards Bay for a Period of Five (5) Months· closes 18 Nov
- Request for a Service Provider to Repair Broken and Cracked Concrete Edges on the Main Apron Blocks for the Period not Exceeding Six Months at King Phalo Airport (KPA)· closes 27 Nov
- Supply and Delivery of Container Units for Bus Rank· closes 4 Dec
- Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles· closes 23 Nov
Documents
- Annexure D - Schedule 1_Schedule of Requirements for RFQ.pdfDownload (pdf)
- Annexure C - Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdfDownload (pdf)
- .RFQ Document - Hire of Pilot Boat - 27.10 (004).pdfDownload (pdf)
- Annexure G - Supplier Integrity Pact.pdfDownload (pdf)
- Annexure G - Supplier Integrity Pact.pdfDownload (pdf)
- Annexure B - Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfDownload (pdf)
- Annexure E - Non Disclosure Agreement.pdfDownload (pdf)
Before you bid on this tender
A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.
- Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
- Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
- Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
- Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
- Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
- Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
More Transport & Logistics tenders
- Italy – Harbour Construction Works – Class. C106MC - Gara Europea a Procedura Aperta, AI Sensi Degli Artt. 71 e 108, C. 2, Lett. B), del D.LGS. N. 36/2023, per L'Affidamento Della Progettazione Esecutiva e Dell'Esecuzione DEI Lavori Relativi All'Intervento DI Miglioramento Dell'Accessibilita' e Della Sicurezza del Bacino Portuale DI Civitanova Marche (MC), Mediante la Realizzazione del Molo DI SopProvveditorato Interregionale OO.PP. per la Toscana, Marche e Umbria - Sede coordinata di Ancona · Italy
- Germany – Firefighting vehicles – Beschaffung eines LF20 KatS für die FF Waldhausen der Gemeinde SchnaitseeGemeinde Schnaitsee · Germany
- France – Engineering support services – Marché d’Assistance à Maîtrise d’Ouvrage pour les investigations et études nécessaires aux travaux de développement du port de plaisance de ConcarneauSYNDICAT MIXTE des PORTS de PECHE-PLAISANCE de CORNOUAILLE · France
- Switzerland – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Bauherrenvertretung & Projektsteuerung neuer Hauptsitz SZU / neue InstandhaltungsanlageSihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG · Switzerland
- Germany – Fire engines – Lieferung eines Hilfeleistungslöschgruppenfahrzeuges HLF20 mit Beladung für die Stadt Rottenburg a.d.LaaberStadt Rottenburg a.d. Laaber · Germany
FreeTender mirrors this notice for reference. Verify the details and bid on the official portal.
Verify & apply on the official portal →