Random Drug, Post-Incident Testing(3years)
Tender Overview / Description
Provision of Random Drug, Post-Incident Testing and Awareness Training Within Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Nationally
- Tender No: HOAC HO 52828
- Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Employer: Transnet SOC Ltd
- Contract Duration: 3 Years
- Service Type: As-and-when required basis (national coverage)
Objective
To appoint a qualified service provider to conduct random drug testing, post-incident drug testing, and drug awareness training for employees and contractors within Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) across South Africa. This is aimed at ensuring a safe, drug-free workplace, complying with occupational health and safety standards.
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will be responsible for:
1. Random Drug Testing
Conducted at TRIM depots and sub-depots nationally
Urine and saliva testing
Screening for drugs such as:
Cocaine
Opiates
PCP
Others as specified
2. Post-Incident Drug Testing
Conducted after workplace incidents/accidents
Must be performed within required timeframes
3. Awareness Training
Drug abuse awareness training
Education on workplace safety and drug policies
Training for employees, supervisors, and relevant staff
4. Sample Handling & Reporting
Proper chain of custody procedures
SANAS-accredited laboratory testing
Timely reporting of results
Waste management of medical waste generated during testing
Technical Requirements
The service provider must demonstrate:
Use of SANAS-accredited laboratories
Confirmatory testing using GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy)
Saliva-based screening equipment for six drugs
Chain of custody for legal defensibility
Turnaround time for lab results within 48–96 hours
Qualified registered nurses for sample collection
National deployment capability across multiple locations
Locations Covered
National coverage including (but not limited to):
Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West
Major towns and depots such as:
Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Richards Bay, Polokwane, Nelspruit, Kimberley, and many more.
Briefing Session
Non-compulsory
Microsoft Teams
13 January 2026 @ 11:00
Respondents must provide their own transport and accommodation.
Closing Date
06 February 2026 – 10:00
Contact Person
Puleng Mabaso
Puleng.Mabaso@transnet.net
011-308-1798