Catering Services – Transnet Engineering Bloemfontein
Tender Details
- Tender Number: TE/2026/07/3041/9097/RFQ
- Department/Company: Transnet SOC Ltd
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Location: Transnet Engineering – Hilton, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
- Contract Period: Month-to-month, not exceeding 12 months
- Tender Category: Catering Services; Food and Beverage Supplies; Supply and Delivery
- Closing Date: 20 October 2026 at 18:00
- Briefing Date: 8 October 2026 at 10:00
- Briefing: Yes – not compulsory
- Enquiries: Kagisho Seroto
- Email: Kagisho.Seroto@transnet.net
- Telephone: 051 408 2871
- Special Conditions: N/A
Tender Objective
The objective is to appoint a catering service provider to operate sit-down canteen and takeaway services at Transnet Engineering Bloemfontein.
The appointed service provider will be responsible for providing staff with accessible, hygienic and reasonably priced meals, beverages and related food products on a month-to-month basis for a maximum period of 12 months.
Scope of Services
The successful service provider will be expected to provide:
Sit-Down Canteen Services
- Daily breakfast and lunch options.
- Hot meals and prepared food.
- Starches, proteins, vegetables and salads.
- Traditional and general meal options.
- Sandwiches, rolls and baked products.
- Soups and other light meals.
- Fresh fruit and dairy products.
Takeaway Services
- Prepared meals for takeaway.
- Sandwiches and rolls.
- Snacks and baked goods.
- Hot and cold beverages.
- Convenient packaging and efficient customer service.
Retail Items
The catering operation may also include the sale of permitted convenience products such as:
- Bottled beverages
- Milk
- Chips and snacks
- Boiled eggs
- Pies
- Other convenience food products
- Prepaid airtime
Note: Any regulated products should only be supplied where the tender documents and applicable legislation permit them and where the required licences/permits are held.
Food Safety and Operational Requirements
The service provider should be able to demonstrate:
- Compliance with applicable food safety legislation.
- Compliance with municipal health requirements.
- Proper food preparation and hygiene procedures.
- Appropriate food storage and temperature control.
- Cold-chain management where applicable.
- Safe handling of fresh and prepared food.
- Effective waste management.
- Adequate kitchen and catering equipment.
- Capacity to handle daily staff demand.
- Consistent food quality and portion control.
Menu and Dietary Requirements
The catering operation should be capable of providing a varied menu that may include:
- Breakfast meals
- Curries and stews
- Pasta dishes
- Traditional South African meals
- Starches and proteins
- Salads and vegetables
- Sandwiches and rolls
- Baked goods
- Soups
- Fruit and dairy products
The provider should also have the ability to accommodate dietary requirements, including appropriate allergen management and Halal meal preparation where required.
Skills and Experience
Tenderers should demonstrate:
- Catering and food-service experience.
- Ability to prepare meals in high volumes.
- Trained food-handling personnel.
- Food hygiene knowledge.
- Customer-service skills.
- Cash-handling capability.
- Takeaway packaging and service experience.
- Stock and inventory management.
- Kitchen management and portion control.
- Procurement and supplier-management capabilities.
- Accurate record keeping and invoicing.
Pricing and Administration
The tenderer should be able to:
- Submit the required unit prices for menu items.
- Maintain transparent pricing.
- Manage variable monthly demand.
- Maintain accurate sales and stock records.
- Reconcile stock and transactions.
- Provide appropriate invoices and supporting documentation.
- Maintain records required for auditing and contract management.
Contract Period
The appointment will operate on a month-to-month basis, with the total contract period not exceeding 12 months.