# ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WITBANK DEPOT FIRE SYSTEM UPGRADE

- **Reference:** TPL/2026/07/0460/8583/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Transnet Pipelines Durban](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-pipelines-durban.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-14
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-04 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-22 00:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the Witbank Depot Fire System Upgrade.** The contract targets EPC services for a fixed foam-based fire protection upgrade at Transnet Pipelines’ Witbank Depot, including demolition/relocation of existing systems, pump house and water tanks, piping and instrumentation. Suitable bidders likely have EPC capabilities in fire protection, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical and instrumentation works, with strong HSE management. Bidders must be registered on Transnet’s tender portal and meet tax/supplier registrations (Tax Compliance Status or CSD PIN/CSD) (TPL Witbank Tender Documents Consolidated 11-09-2026.pdf). The documents include SOWs, design/installation specs and safety requirements (e.g., Health & Safety Annexures).

#### Requirements
- Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN or Tax Compliance Status; if in a consortium, each party must supply separate TCS/CSD (TPL docs). ELPA accreditation for earth mat systems where relevant (Annexure A.5).  
- Portal registrations: bid via Transnet’s tender portal; comply with CSD/TCS requirements (TPL docs).  
- Health & Safety: full HSE compliance per Annexure B.3.1; Permit to Work and site safety plans (Annexure B.3.1).  
- Engineering/model discipline: obligation to perform 3D model reviews at 30/60/90/100% during EPCM/construct phase (009-TPL-TECH-OPS-20259; Annexure B.2).  
- Civil/earthworks and structural scope: earthworks, bunds, tanks, and walkways/structures as per PL 889 and PL 892 (Annexure B.8, Annexure B.7).  
- Documentation: provide returnable documents and pricing schedules per tender data (TPL Consolidated doc).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 21 October 2026 at 16:00 (closing date; Tender Data).  
- Submission method: electronic bid submission via Transnet’s Supplier Portal (TDPS) (TPL Consolidated doc).  
- Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Contract Data, Pricing Data, Returnable Documents (SBD/CPD suites per Part T2/C1-C4).  
- Pre-qualifications: Tax compliance (TCS/CSD) and Transnet portal registration; SARS PIN where applicable (Part T1; T1.1).  
- Briefing/clarification: compulsory briefing/clarification meeting on 22 September 2026 (Compulsory meeting) (TPL Consolidated doc).  
- Where to obtain documents: via the Transnet Tender Portal (TDPS) and associated annexes (Annexures A–F; Annexure B.2).

## Description

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WITBANK DEPOT FIRE SYSTEM UPGRADE

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WITBANK DEPOT FIRE SYSTEM UPGRADE

Documents available from: 14 September 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Nkangala District Municipality

## Documents

- Annexure B.7 Structural Engineering Documents.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.5 Electrical Engineering Documents.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.7.1 Fire Engineering Section Views 1 of 2.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.3 Structural Engineering Drawings.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.1.1 Surveys and Investigations.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.2 Document Management and Planning.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.7.1 Fire Engineering Section Views 2 of 2.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.2 Civil Engineering Drawings.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.6 Fire Engineering Typical Detail Drawings.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.6 Instrumentation Engineering Documents.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.8 Fire Engineering General Arrangements.pdf..pdf
- TPL Witbank Tender Documents Consolidated 11-09-2026.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.11 Instrumentation Engineering.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.9 Fire Engineering Three-Dimensional Views.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.10 Electrical Engineering.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.1 Civil and Structural Engineering Typical Drawings.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.3.1 Health & Safety & Environment.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.4 Fire Engineering Documents.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.8 Civil Engineering Documents.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.5 Fire Engineering P&IDs.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A.4.1 Fire Eng Site Plans As built Site Layout.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.3.2 H&S Environment MHI Report.pdf..pdf

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