Job Details / Tender Overview
Tender Title
Provision of Random Drug, Post Incident Testing and Awareness Training within Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Nationally for a Period of Three (3) Years on an “As and When Required” Basis
Tender Reference
Tender No: HOAC HO 52828
Client: Transnet SOC Ltd
Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Location: National (Multiple depots & sub-depots across South Africa)
Closing & Briefing
-
Tender Closing Date: 06 February 2026 @ 10:00
-
Briefing Session:
-
Date: 13 January 2026
-
Time: 11:00
-
Venue: Microsoft Teams
-
Compulsory: No
-
Note: The briefing will last ±1.5 hours. Respondents must join via the link on the tender document cover page.
-
Purpose
To appoint a qualified service provider to deliver random drug testing, post-incident drug testing, and awareness training across Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) facilities nationwide for a period of three years.
The contract aims to:
-
Promote a safe and drug-free work environment
-
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards
-
Provide nationwide drug testing and awareness training on an as-and-when-required basis
Scope of Work
The service provider will be responsible for:
1. Drug Testing Services
-
Conduct random drug testing across TRIM depots and sub-depots.
-
Conduct post-incident drug testing within stipulated timeframes.
-
Perform urine screening and confirmatory laboratory testing for substances such as:
-
Cocaine
-
Opiates
-
PCP
-
Others as specified
-
2. Awareness Training
-
Deliver drug awareness training to employees, contractors, and relevant staff.
-
Training topics include:
-
Drug abuse risks
-
Workplace safety and compliance
-
TRIM policies and procedures
-
Reporting and support mechanisms
-
3. Sample Management
-
Manage sample collection and chain of custody to ensure legal defensibility.
-
Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and confidentiality.
-
Provide test results within required turnaround times.
4. Waste Management
-
Implement waste management protocols for medical and hazardous waste generated during testing.
-
Ensure compliance with health & environmental regulations.
Technical Requirements
The service provider must:
-
Use SANAS-accredited laboratories for confirmatory testing (GC-MS).
-
Provide saliva-based drug screening equipment that detects at least six specified drugs.
-
Ensure turnaround time for laboratory confirmation results within 48–96 hours.
-
Provide qualified registered nurses for sample collection and testing.
-
Maintain a documented chain of custody process.
-
Provide evidence of compliance with:
-
Occupational Health & Safety Act (85 of 1993)
-
Relevant environmental and safety regulations
-
-
Allow access for railway safety reviews and inspections.
Skills & Competency Requirements
Tenderers must demonstrate:
-
Proven experience in drug testing and laboratory confirmation
-
National operational capability across multiple sites
-
Qualified nursing staff and trained testing personnel
-
Project management ability for nationwide scheduling and reporting
-
SANAS accreditation or equivalent certification
-
Strong data confidentiality and legal compliance systems
-
Experience in medical waste management
Contact for Enquiries
Contact Person: Puleng Mabaso
Email: Puleng.Mabaso@transnet.net
Tel: 011-308-1798