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PROVISION OF THE MARINE LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE PORTS OF RICHARDS BAY, DURBAN, EAST LONDON, NGQURA, PORT ELIZABETH,…

Transnet National Ports AuthorityRef: TNPA/2026/06/1342/7587/RFP

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Collected on 31 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a South African open Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in planning status by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). It seeks the provision of a Marine Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Programme for multiple ports (Richards Bay, Durban, East London, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Cape Town and Saldanha) for five (5) years. The RFP includes mandatory requirements such as ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation (or a partnered third-party arrangement) and a Lead Scientist registered as a Professional Scientist with SACNASP. The tender period runs from 30 July 2026 to 27 August 2026 at 12:00, with a non-compulsory briefing session on 4 August 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

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briefing session

Non-compulsory briefing session (Microsoft Teams) for the RFP

A non-compulsory briefing session is available for this RFP, held via Microsoft Teams.

Who it is for
prospective bidders for the RFP
How to act on it
Join the Microsoft Teams meeting using the provided join link at the scheduled time.
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How to apply
request for proposal (RFP) for professional services

RFP: Marine long-term ecological monitoring programme for multiple ports (5 years)

Transnet National Ports Authority invites bids to provide the marine long-term ecological monitoring programme for the ports of Richards Bay, Durban, East London, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Cape Town and Saldanha for a period of five (5) years.

Who it is for
bidders/professional service providers able to meet the stated mandatory laboratory and Lead Scientist requirements
How to act on it
Download the RFP + Annexures document from the provided eTenders link and submit a bid during the tender period; use the RFP contact person for queries and attend the non-compulsory briefing session via the Microsoft Teams link if desired.
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description":"PROVISION OF THE MARINE LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE PORTS OF RICHARDS BAY, DURBAN, EAST LONDON, NGQURA, PORT ELIZABETH, MOSSEL BAY, CAPE TOWN AND SALDANHA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS
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Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, eThekwini, Buffalo City, Eastern Cape

Reference

TNPA/2026/06/1342/7587/RFP

Target Type

IFB

Dates

Opening Date

30 July 2026

Closing Date

13 June 2026