Awarded Tender: Finance resources tender for TRANSNET port terminals, kwazulu-natal
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY for R 44 321 391 00.
AwardedTPT/2026/06/0606/6763/RFP
Award Information
Award Value
R 44 321 391 00
Winning Supplier
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY
Type: EME
Activities Auxiliary to Financial Service and Insurance Activities.
Provision of finance resources for TRANSNET port terminals, (hereinafter referred to as "tpt") operating division of TRANSNET soc ltd (reg. 1990/000900/30) at durban container terminals pier 1, on an as and when required basis.
Provision of finance resources for TRANSNET port terminals, (hereinafter referred to as "tpt") operating division of TRANSNET soc ltd (reg. 1990/000900/30) at durban container terminals pier 1, on an as and when required basis.
Validity Period180 Days
Briefing Session
Yes (Compulsory)Okolweni Boardroom, Shed 7A, Crofts Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban
What the tender required and what the award supports
Source material and existing AI analysis appear first. Supplier conclusions remain qualified by the evidence Tenders-SA holds.
Summary
TRANSNET port terminals (tpt) is seeking a service provider to supply qualified finance resources on an as-and-when-required basis at its durban container terminals pier 1. The contract will run for 36 months and requires the provision of various finance roles, including revenue manager, management accountant, and financial accountant. This opportunity is open to placement agencies registered with the department of labour that can meet strict technical and compliance requirements.
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technical scope
5 sourced criteria
financial capacity
7 sourced criteria
pricing
11 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
14 sourced criteria
evaluation
18 sourced criteria
experience
16 sourced criteria
personnel
2 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
Source analysis requires completion or review
delivery contract
6 sourced criteria
equity registrations
1 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Attend the compulsory briefing on 7 July 2026 at 13:00 in Durban; failure to attend will result in disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Provision of finance resources for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at Durban Container Terminals Pier 1 on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months.
Steps: (1) Register or sign in with company details. (2) View advertised tenders and log intent to bid. (3) Upload bid documents (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). (4) Complete electronic pricing in the portal—no paper pricing accepted. (5) Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues.
Each company must use its own profile; joint ventures may use one member's profile.
Late submissions are not accepted.
Disqualification risks: submitting via another company's profile, missing mandatory returnable documents, or failing to attend the compulsory briefing.
Step 1: Administrative and substantive responsiveness test (pass/fail). Checks include: bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and signed, valid pricing, compliance with scope, and Certificate of Attendance for compulsory briefing.
Step 2: Technical/functional threshold (minimum 80 out of 100 points). Criteria include: registration with Department of Labour as placement agency (15 points), CVs for 14 finance roles with specified minimum experience (5 points each), and reference letters from 3 clients (15 points).
Step 3: Price and Specific Goals evaluation (80/20 weighting). Price scored using formula PS = 80
(Pmin / Pt). Specific goals (20 points) awarded per claim form.
Step 4: Price negotiation (if applicable) – Transnet may negotiate market-related price with top-ranked bidders sequentially.
Step 5: Award of business and conclusion of contract.
Minimum qualifying technical score: 80 points.
Scores rounded to 2 decimal places.
Validity period: 180 business days from closing date.
Pricing: (1) Complete electronic pricing schedule in the Transnet eSupplier portal. (2) All prices quoted in ZAR, inclusive of VAT. (3) Strict adherence to the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. (4) Discounts considered only if unconditional. (5) Transnet may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders sequentially. (6) Delivery lead-time must be specified. (7) Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places. (8) Transnet may cancel RFP if no market-related price is agreed after negotiating with top 3 bidders.
Payment terms and bonds: Not explicitly stated.
Financial capacity: Audited financial statements may be requested for due diligence.
Tax Compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers with no RSA presence are exempt.
B-BBEE: Valid certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines).
CSD Registration: Self-register on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (https://secure.csd.gov.za/).
Certificate of Attendance for compulsory RFP briefing.
SBD1 Form, RFP Declaration Certificate, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Protection of Personal Information Form, and Annexure C (Commitment to Provide Finance Resources).
Disclosure of any relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO).
Additional: Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Step 3: Price and Specific Goals evaluation (80/20 weighting).
Step 4: Price negotiation (if applicable).
Step 5: Award of business.
Technical criteria include registration as a placement agency, CVs for 14 finance roles, and reference checks.
Price scored using PS = 80*(Pmin/Pt).
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Inferred operational need
Provide three reference letters from clients for similar services rendered in the past three years, on client letterhead.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
- Provision of finance resources for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at Durban Container Terminals Pier 1 on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months.
Threshold: 36 months
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
6Inferred operational need
Submit detailed CVs for 14 specified finance roles, each meeting the minimum years of experience (e.g., Revenue Manager: 5+ years, Financial Accountant: 5+ years).
Threshold: minimum years of experience (e
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
7Inferred operational need
Financial Accountant (5+ years)
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
10Mandatory requirement
Pricing: (1) Complete electronic pricing schedule in the Transnet eSupplier portal. (2) All prices quoted in ZAR, inclusive of VAT. (3) Strict adherence to the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. (4) Discounts considered only if unconditional. (5) Transnet may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders sequentially. (6) Delivery lead-time must be specified. (7) Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places. (8) Transnet may cancel RFP if no market-related price is agreed after negotiating with top 3 bidders.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
22Inferred operational need
Steps: (1) Register or sign in with company details. (2) View advertised tenders and log intent to bid. (3) Upload bid documents (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). (4) Complete electronic pricing in the portal—no paper pricing accepted. (5) Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues.
Threshold: at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
23Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
Step 1: Administrative and substantive responsiveness test (pass/fail). Checks include: bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and signed, valid pricing, compliance with scope, and Certificate of Attendance for compulsory briefing.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
24Inferred operational need
Submit bids electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal by 17 July 2026 at 13:00; late submissions are not accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
25Mandatory requirement
Provide a valid Certificate of Attendance from the compulsory briefing as a mandatory returnable document.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
26Inferred operational need
Be registered with the Department of Labour as a placement agency and submit proof of registration.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
27Inferred operational need
Bidders are required to confirm their attendance and to send their contact details including the number of representatives (where applicable) to the following address: [email protected]. This is to ensure that Transnet may make the necessary arrangements for the briefing session. Kindly provide own PPE.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
28Inferred operational need
Submit bids electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Mandatory requirement
Disqualification risks: submitting via another company's profile, missing mandatory returnable documents, or failing to attend the compulsory briefing.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
47Inferred operational need
Each role: 5 points if criteria met, 0 otherwise.
Threshold: 5 points
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
48Scored criterion
Step 2: Technical/functional threshold (minimum 80 out of 100 points). Criteria include: registration with Department of Labour as placement agency (15 points), CVs for 14 finance roles with specified minimum experience (5 points each), and reference letters from 3 clients (15 points).
Threshold: minimum 80 out of 100 points)
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
49Scored criterion
Step 3: Price and Specific Goals evaluation (80/20 weighting). Price scored using formula PS = 80 * (Pmin / Pt). Specific goals (20 points) awarded per claim form.
Threshold: 20 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
55Inferred operational need
SBD1 Form, RFP Declaration Certificate, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Protection of Personal Information Form, and Annexure C (Commitment to Provide Finance Resources).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
74Inferred operational need
Contract duration: 36 months.
Threshold: 36 months
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 44321391 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
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