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