# Upgrade of the North Groyne – Construction of Ablution Block in the Port of Durban for a period of four (4) months.

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/08/0002/114684/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Transnet National Ports Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-national-ports-authority.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-16
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-05 16:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-23 11:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Buildings](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F41.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Upgrade of the North Groyne ablution block in the Port of Durban, including electrical installations, lighting, earthing and lightning protection, with related civil works, over four months.** Bids are invited from individuals, companies, close corporations, joint ventures/consortia or enterprises that can satisfy electrical and construction requirements (see RFP). The works cover supply, installation, testing and handover of LV electrical systems and associated works (drawings/specs attached). (RFP - Upgrade of the North Groyne.pdf) 

#### Requirements
- Electrical installation to SANS 10142-1 and compliance with Transnet TNPA specs; testing and commissioning; handover certificates. (TPD-001-EL&P SPEC) 
- Site staff: Foreman and installation electrician with a wireman’s licence; qualified personnel, supervised on site. (Annexure WI) 
- Compliance with Health and Safety requirements and the TNPA Health and Safety Annex B. 
- Ability to design, supply and install earthing, lightning protection, and LV distribution as specified; adherence to drawings and schedules. 
- Registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provision of required numbers. (T1) 

#### How to Apply
- Briefing/clarification meeting: compulsory on 23 October 2026 at 11h00 (Transnet TNPA, Durban). (RFP) 
- Submission deadline: 05 November 2026 at 16:00; bid validity 12 weeks. (RFP) 
- Submission method: electronic via Transnet e-Tenders Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net; upload of bid documents and use of separate company profiles for joint ventures. (T1) 
- Documents to submit: Returnable documents (List of Returnable Documents, Returnable Schedules) via the e-tender portal; required registrations (CSD) and related data. (T1) 
- Where to obtain bid docs: National Treasury e-Tender Portal and Transnet e-Tender Portal. (T1) 
- Attachments to consult: Works Information (Annexure A1 WI North Groyne), Health & Safety Annex (Annexure B), Electrical/TPD specs and drawings (TPD-001-EL&P SPEC; drawings packs). (Annexure WI, Annexure B, RFP)

## Description

Upgrade of the North Groyne – Construction of Ablution Block in the Port of Durban for a period of four (4) months.

Upgrade of the North Groyne – Construction of Ablution Block in the Port of Durban for a period of four (4) months.

Briefing Session: A Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting will be conducted at Transnet National Ports Authority, Port of Durban, 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse on the 23rd of October 2026 at 11h00.

## Documents

- RFP - Upgrade of the North Groyne.pdf..pdf
- Drawings Pack 3.zip..zip
- Drawings Pack 1.zip..zip
- Drawings Pack 2.zip..zip
- Annexures.zip..zip
- Drawings Pack 4.zip..zip
- Drawings Pack 5.zip..zip
- RFP - Upgrade of the North Groyne.pdf
- Annexures.zip
- Drawings Pack 4.zip
- Drawings Pack 3.zip
- Drawings Pack 5.zip
- Drawings Pack 1.zip
- Drawings Pack 2.zip
- Tender documents

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## Published on

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