Government tenderTNPA/2026/09/0002/114760/RFP
Tender for Tugboat Drydocking in East London
Transnet SOC Ltd
Buyer
Transnet SOC Ltd
Delivery location
Port of East London - Port of East London - East London -
Procurement method
Request for Proposal
Published
08 Sept 2026
Description
BIENNEAL DRY DOCKING OF TUGBOATS ORCA AND LIZIBUKO IN THE PORT OF EAST LONDON, FOR A ONCE OFF PERIOD
What this tender is about
Transnet SOC Ltd is seeking proposals for the biennial drydocking of tugboats Orca and Lizibuko, located in the Port of East London. This is a once-off period for the required services. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session scheduled for 2026-09-14 at 13:30. The tender closes on 2026-09-22 at 12:00. The scope of work involves comprehensive drydocking services, including hull and superstructure maintenance, engine room repairs, electrical work, and tank servicing, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities. Evaluation will consider technical expertise, experience, and proposed work plans. Interested parties should submit their proposals according to the instructions provided.
Scope of work
- Biennial drydocking of tugboats Orca and Lizibuko in the Port of East London.
- Hull cleaning, including scraping barnacles, pressure washing, and spot blasting affected areas.
- Engine room work, including overhaul and assembly of valves, renewal of piping, and servicing of pumps.
- Painting of the hull, superstructure, masts, and wheelhouse with specified primers, undercoats, and topcoats.
- Servicing and repair of tanks, including fresh water, forepeak, aftpeak, and double bottom fuel tanks.
How to submit
- Proposals must be submitted by the closing date and time: 2026-09-22 at 12:00.
What is in the documents
Annexure C_TEC_070926.xlsx
This document outlines the technical evaluation criteria for the biennial drydocking of tugboats Orca and Lizibuko. It details requirements for bidder's organogram, key personnel experience and qualifications, work plans, previous experience, method statements, guarantees, and...
Annexure B2_BOQ_070926.xlsx
This Bill of Quantities details the specific tasks and services required for the drydocking of tugs Orca and Lizibuko. It covers engine room work, hull and superstructure preparation, painting, tank servicing, and miscellaneous deck and anchor work.
The sections above were generated from the official tender notice and its documents, with the source shown beside each point. The official record takes precedence; always verify against the tender documents before you submit.
Special conditions
PREQUALIFICATION CRITERIA: 1. ATTENDANCE AT COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION – VERIFIED AGAINST BRIEFING SESSION REGISTER AND/OR SECTION 11 OF THIS RFP DOCUMENT 2. ANNEXURE B2 TO BE COMPLETED IN FULL AND SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL AS PER INSTRUCTIONS UNDER SECTION 4 OF THIS RFP DOCUMENT
Briefing session
Compulsory14 Sept 2026, 13:30 SAST
MS Teams link on RFP document
Tender documents (9)
- PDFAnnexure B1_SOW_070926.pdf
- PDFAnnexure G - Transnet Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.pdf
- PDFAnnexure F - Non Disclosure Agreement.pdf
- PDFRFP_Drydock_OrcaLizibuko_070926.pdf
- PDFAnnexure A - How to Access and Register eTenders.pdf
- PDFAnnexure D - Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdf
- and 3 more
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