Proposals are hereby invited for the following: find alternative Original Equipment Manufacturer(s) (OEM) to support the Return to Service of the estimated 160 Long-Standing Locomotives and the Supply of Components for the 20E, 21E and 22E Fleets. Transnet is pleased to announce that it has issued an open, competitive tender which invites any eligible Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of locomotives to step-in to rehabilitate the non-operational CRRC locomotives. TFR is requesting suitable bidders to make a proposal for: a) The return to service of the estimated 160 (this value might increase as more locomotives become unusable) longstanding locomotives in the 20E, 21E and 22E fleets and may include the redesign of components and sub-systems; b) The supply of components for the 20E, 21E and 22E fleets as and when required; c) The potential alternative OEM(s) should indicate capability and ability to support the organisation with a long-term maintenance and support agreement for the entire fleet. Please confirm the closing time as it was not published. (Tender №76749249)