Transnet SOC Ltd invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for canteen services at its Uitenhage Centre. This 24-month contract opportunity supports operational staff at the Cuyler Manor facility, offering established suppliers a chance to partner with a key state-owned enterprise in the Eastern Cape.

Tender Overview and Key Dates

  • Tender Reference: TE/2026/04/1313/4336/RFQ
  • Published: 17 April 2026
  • Closing: 05 May 2026 at 11:00
  • Location: Cuyler Manor, Old Uitenhage Road, Uitenhage Farms

Key Requirements:

  • Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30
  • Daily service for 400–500 employees
  • Breakfast (07:30–11:00) and lunch (12:00–14:00)
  • Menu includes hot meals, salads, sandwiches, beverages, and a spaza shop section

Compulsory Site and Safety Requirements

Suppliers must attend the compulsory briefing session at Transnet Engineering Uitenhage Centre. All attendees must wear PPE: safety shoes, hard hat, and reflective vest or jacket. Access will be denied without compliant personal protective equipment.

Document Access and Submission

Tender documents are available exclusively via the Transnet TDPS e-Tender portal. No hard copies will be issued by Supply Chain Management. Suppliers must print and bring Section 7 (Certificate of Attendance) to the briefing.

Enquiries and Contact Details

Direct technical or procedural questions to Thembisa Dlawo at Thembisa.Dlawo@transnet.net or 041-994-2310. Early engagement is encouraged to clarify scope and compliance expectations.

Required Documentation and Compliance

Mandatory Documents:

  • COID Certificate
  • HACCP Training certification
  • Signed SHE specification questionnaire
  • Completed compliance acknowledgment (pages 4–13)
  • Site inspection certificate (compulsory)

Compliance Framework: Service providers must adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (85 of 1993), Foodstuffs Act (54 of 1972), National Environmental Management Act, and all applicable labour legislation.

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