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SANAS calibration of measuring instruments

Issued by Transnet SOC Ltd · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

Published: 5 Nov 2026
Closes: 16 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC
Reference: TFR/2026/10/0340/13299/RFQ
Location: Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Sector: Transport & Logistics

At a glance

Transnet SOC Ltd in Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria, South Africa has published a tender in transport & logistics: “SANAS calibration of measuring instruments”. Submissions close on 16 November 2026, 11 days from today. Quote reference TFR/2026/10/0340/13299/RFQ in any correspondence with the buyer. 2 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 222 notices from this buyer since 2026, 104 of them currently open. There are 171 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

SANAS calibration of measuring instruments

Buyer: Transnet SOC Ltd.

Category: Professional, scientific and technical activities.

Procurement method: Request for Bid(Open-Tender).

Province: Gauteng.

Delivery location: Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria-Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria-Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria-0186.

Published: 05 November 2026.

Closing date: 16 November 2026 16:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf - Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.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 222 notices from Transnet SOC Ltd, going back to February 2026 — 104 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Infrastructure and Energy & Power. There are 171 open Transport & Logistics tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 11 days.

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Documents

1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdfDownload (pdf)
Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.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.

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