Latest South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways Tenders
11 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 11 live Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders from South Africa. 4 were added since this time last week. The most active buyers right now include Transnet National Ports Authority and Transnet SOC Ltd. Common CPV codes in these notices include Port operation services (63721200), Port and waterway operation services and associated services (63721000) and Dredging and pumping works (45252124). Watch the deadlines: 4 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Port and waterway tenders in South Africa
Port authorities, shipping agencies and inland waterway operators tender for dredging, quay and breakwater works, cargo-handling equipment, vessels and boats, navigation aids and port operation services.
Port projects are capital-intensive and often attract international consortia, so contract award data is valuable for partner searches. Tender Impulse shows recent awards and new port tenders in South Africa, with daily alerts by keyword.
Selling Transportation Ports & Waterways to government in South Africa
South African government bids are advertised on the National Treasury's eTender Publication Portal, while municipalities and state-owned entities also publish on their own sites. Suppliers generally need to be on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and preferential procurement rules give weight to B-BBEE status when bids are scored.
16140745Debris Removal of dredged Material in the Port of Cape Town - Once OffCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616140728HIRE PILOT BOAT FOR 12 MONTHS AT THE PORT OF DURBANCountry: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202616100357Dredging Services of wastewater and potable water unit processes for all UUW RegionsCountry: South AfricaDeadline03 Dec 202616088715AAO - Benin - Dredging work downstream of the Pa2 basin to Lake NokouΓ©, supply and installation of metal guardrails around the Pa2 and QaQc retention basins - PAPCCountry: South AfricaDeadline14 Nov 202615646941PROVISION OF STAFF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.Country: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202615635940PROVISION OF STAFF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.Country: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202615556022RE-ADVERTISED - SANPC/2026/014/RE RFP TO APPOINT A SERVICE PROVIDER TO MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY AND DELIVER A HEAVY-DUTY OIL CONTAINMENT BOOM FOR SANPC SALDANHA TERMINAL AND OPCCountry: South AfricaDeadline11 Nov 202614685752Notice of Award: Dredging of uMsunduzi River and Beach Channel SystemCountry: South AfricaDeadline03 Dec 202614011223REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TERMINAL OPERATOR TO DESIGN, FINANCE, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REFURBISH, AND/OR CONSTRUCT AND TRANSFER A MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL (B-D BERTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline20 Nov 202613905545REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TERMINAL OPERATOR TO DESIGN, FINANCE, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REFURBISH, AND/OR CONSTRUCT AND TRANSFER A MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL (B-D BERTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline20 Nov 202613898979REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TERMINAL OPERATOR TO DESIGN, FINANCE, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REFURBISH, AND/OR CONSTRUCT AND TRANSFER A MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL (B-D BERTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline20 Nov 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways Tenders
How many South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 11 open South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders. Of these, 4 were published in the last seven days, and 4 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders?
Buyers with the most open South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders on Tender Impulse include: Transnet National Ports Authority and Transnet SOC Ltd. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open South Africa Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders are Port operation services (63721200), Port and waterway operation services and associated services (63721000) and Dredging and pumping works (45252124). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
How are government Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders in South Africa advertised?
South African government Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders are advertised on the eTender Publication Portal run by the National Treasury, which national and provincial departments, municipalities and many state-owned entities use to post their bids. Municipalities and state-owned companies also publish on their own sites. Frequent buyers include Transnet, the Transnet National Ports Authority and the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).
Do I need CSD registration to bid for Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders in South Africa?
Suppliers bidding for government Transportation Ports & Waterways tenders in South Africa generally need to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Preferential procurement rules also give weight to B-BBEE status when bids are scored. Tender Impulse subscribers can ask a key account manager to help check CSD and compliance requirements before bidding.
What work is tendered through South Africa port and waterway tenders?
South Africa port and waterway tenders typically cover dredging, quay and breakwater works, cargo-handling equipment, vessels and boats, navigation aids and port operation services, issued by port authorities, shipping agencies and inland waterway operators. Because these contracts span works, supplies and services, notices usually carry different CPV codes, so searching by keyword as well as code is the safer approach.
What do contractors usually need to bid on South Africa port and dredging projects?
Contractors bidding on South Africa port and dredging projects usually need proven experience in marine works, details of available equipment and vessels, qualified key staff, audited financial statements and a bid security. Because port projects are capital-intensive, many bidders form consortia or joint ventures, and the tender file normally sets out how partners share responsibility and documentation.
Why is contract award data useful when bidding on South Africa port tenders?
Contract award data is useful on South Africa port tenders because these capital-intensive projects often attract international consortia, and past awards show which firms win marine works and at what value. That helps bidders find partners, judge the competition and price realistically. Tender Impulse provides contract award data alongside daily keyword alerts for new port and waterway notices.
