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A service provider is required to conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the port of richards bay, kwazulu-natal, on a once-off basis for TRANSNET national ports authority. The priced scope covers seven packages: project safety compliance, building assessment, risk assessment, engineering, mobile fall protection, procedures, and the final fall protection plan. Mandatory technical prequalification requires iwh fall protection planner certification, sacpcmp registration (chso, chsa or pr. Chsa), and ecsa registration (pr. Eng or pr. Tech eng), and attendance at the compulsory briefing on 10 november 2026 is required.
Closing: bids close on 17 november 2026 at 12:00 and must be submitted through the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (esupplier portal); late submissions are not accepted. Compulsory briefing: site meeting and RFQ briefing at the employee care centre on 10 november 2026 at 11:00; failure to attend results in disqualification and a certificate of attendance must be submitted with the bid. Technical prequalification: submit a certified valid fall protection planner certificate from the institute for work at height or an equivalent recognised south african provider, a certified sacpcmp registration certificate in chso, chsa or pr. Chsa with proof of valid status, and a certified ecsa registration certificate as pr. Eng or pr. Tech eng with proof of valid status. Evaluation: the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals; pricing must be completed electronically on the esupplier portal using the seven-item schedule, in south african rand inclusive of VAT. returnable documents: mandatory returnables are the electronic pricing schedule and the three technical registration certificates; essential returnables include SARS tax clearance or tcs pin, sbd 1, the RFQ declaration form, the specific goals claim form, the attendance certificate, and the popi form. Validity: bids remain valid for 180 business days from the closing date. Clarifications: technical and bidding enquiries go to sinethemba hadebe at [email protected] By 12:00 on 13 november 2026.
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TRANSNET soc ltd requires the supply and delivery of an integrated traction motor and controller system. Bidders must sign a mutual confidentiality and non‑disclosure agreement before receiving detailed technical specifications, and all quotations must be submitted by 10 november 2026 at 12:00. The most critical consideration is the strict confidentiality obligation and the closing deadline, which govern the entire bidding process.
Closing date and time: 10 november 2026 at 12:00; quotations must be received by this deadline. Mandatory confidentiality: execute the mutual confidentiality and non‑disclosure agreement before any technical information is disclosed. Pricing format: submit a firm pricing schedule (sbd 3.1) As part of the quotation. Bidder registration: complete the invitation to bid (sbd 1) and provide signed contact details as the offer cover page. NO site visit: NO mandatory briefing or site visit is scheduled; all technical queries to be directed to the procurement contact provided in the tender package.
The border management authority (bma) requires a service provider to conduct a comprehensive resource needs analysis and develop a service delivery model for port health services at all designated and non-designated ports of entry in south africa. The work includes a situational and needs analysis, port categorisation by health risk, stakeholder mapping, a multi-tiered service delivery model, governance and financial frameworks, a monitoring and evaluation framework, and a costed implementation roadmap. Bids are due by 09 november 2026 at 11:00 via e-tender, and the successful bidder must hold professional indemnity insurance of at least r160 million.
Submission method: email via e-tender (e-submission). Closing time: 09 november 2026 at 11:00. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided — forms must not be retyped or redrafted, but may be completed online without changing words. Bids must be complete, in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number, closing date, and bidder's name and address. Envelopes must not contain documents for any other bid. Late bids will not be considered; proof of posting/courier is not proof of delivery. Bids sent by post/courier received after closing will not be considered. NO bids by telefax or telegraph. All alterations must be initialled; correcting fluid is prohibited. Bids must not be included in packages containing samples. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid / part a): bidder details and signed offer cover. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): firm prices only, valid 120 days from closing. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declaration of interest and any relationship with state employees; false declaration disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee or specific-goal points; attach valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. - Sbd 7.1 (Contract form – purchase of goods/works): signed by successful bidder. - Declaration of csd registration: certifies csd information is correct and up to date. - Company resolution (authority to sign): signed by all directors/members/partners authorising the signatory. - Proof of tax compliance: SARS tcs pin or csd number; each party in a consortium/jv/subcontract must submit separately. - Foreign suppliers: complete the questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers. Disqualification risks: - failure to provide or comply with any of the required particulars. - Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/ccs with directors/members in state service. - Any returnable form omitted or unsigned. - Non-south african employees used unless vetted and holding a work permit (may lead to contract termination).
ESKOM requires the design and replacement of fuel oil flow meters at hendrina power station in mpumalanga over a 24-month period. Bidders must meet strict environmental compliance requirements, including an iso 14001-aligned ems file, a signed environmental management plan, and a minimum 80% score on the environmental evaluation checklist to be considered.
Returnable documents: evidence of hazardous-location electrical-contractor registration with the dol, proof of ecsa professional registration for electrical/electronic and mechanical engineers or technologists (employed by the bidder), and a method statement and execution plan for design, installation, testing and commissioning. The tender returnable must be numbered and ordered as defined (e.g. 1.1.a). An undertaking is required that identified resources will not be changed after award. Where NO information is offered for any qualitative criterion, NO points will be scored.
Airports company south africa requires a qualified professional service provider to design water extraction, harvesting, distribution, treatment and storage solutions for chief dawid stuurman international airport in gqebera (port elizabeth). The contract is an nec3 professional services contract (april 2013) with a 12-month service period, using a percentage-based fee structure per ecsa guidelines. The successful bidder must deliver designs aligned with the ecsa six project stages and the 9 gates of the fipdm, and must provide key personnel with specific qualifications and experience. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory insurance cover (r5 million professional indemnity and r10 million public liability) and the unlimited direct liability under the contract.
Submission method: hand delivery into the tender box at the reception desk. Address: chief dawid stuurman international airport aero park complex building block a, first floor, reception desk 01 allister miller dr, walmer, gqeberha, 6067 envelope requirements: - outside of envelope: bidder's return address, full description of the bid, bid number, and details of the SCM department where the bid will close. - Complete and sign the tender deposit register when depositing. Copies: - submit one original and one copy; both are legal and binding. Late bids: any bid received after closing time will not be accepted. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - form of offer c1.1 (Included on the contract document) - declaration of interest and politically exposed persons form - sbd 4 bidder's disclosure form - sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form - confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement - b-bbee certificate or scorecard, or qse/eme affidavit - verifiable medical certificate as proof of disability (only if claiming disability preference points) - tax pin number (SARS tax compliance status must be in order) - certificate of incorporation showing ownership split - central supplier database (csd) report - VAT questionnaire - acsa terms and conditions disqualification risks: - failure to submit any mandatory returnable document. - Altering any part of the bid document. - Bids received after closing time. - Contacting acsa employees other than the named contact. - A bidder or its consortium/joint venture members holding an interest in another participating bidder.
The university of cape town is requesting proposals for the supply and delivery of a spectrophotometer with microdrop capabilities for the centre for bioprocess engineering research, under a project supporting vaccine development and production in south africa. The tender is open to suppliers of laboratory equipment who can deliver to the western cape. NO briefing session is scheduled.
Returnable documents: please provide a valid BBBEE scorecard or sworn affidavit to verify the exempted micro enterprise status and 51% or more of black ownership.
The university of cape town (uct) invites proposals for the provision of an imaging system for nucleic acid/protein gels and western blots, to be used by the centre for bioprocess engineering research within the department of chemical engineering. This tender forms part of the dsti/kfw/samrc project supporting vaccine development and production in south africa. Interested parties are required to submit a proposal by 13 november 2026, with NO briefing session scheduled.
Returnable documents: please provide a valid BBBEE scorecard or sworn affidavit to verify the exempted micro enterprise status and 51% or more of black ownership.
The george municipality requires a service provider to compile a precinct plan for the thembalethu-south neighbourhood and economic precinct, covering the eastern extension of nelson mandela boulevard from 26th street to the jonga/ngcakani street traffic circle (node 3). The one-year assignment involves producing an urban design framework that extends the 2023 ilisolethu gateway node concept, including a transit-oriented development node around the bus transfer station, road design for narrowed reserves, smme trader relocation strategies, and guidelines for mixed-use development on approximately 40 555 m² of vacant land. The most consequential consideration for bidders is the need to demonstrate expertise in township urban design, informal settlement integration, and coordination with multiple concurrent municipal and provincial projects.
Closing: 24 november 2026 at 12:00 — submission method and address not stated in the extracted document; bidders must verify on the george municipality etender portal or SCM office. Mandatory briefing or site visit: not stated in the document; bidders should confirm whether a compulsory briefing is required before submission. Returnable forms: not specified in the extracted text; standard national treasury forms (sbd 1, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Sbd 6.2, Sbd 8, sbd 9) are typically required for municipal open tenders. Eligibility thresholds: NO explicit b-bbee level, CIDB grade, or minimum turnover stated in the document; csd registration and valid tax clearance (SARS tcs) are standard requirements for george municipality tenders. Scope duration: one (1) year from date of appointment. Technical capability required: proven experience in urban design, spatial planning, and township regeneration; ability to integrate with the ilisolethu gateway node (2023) and thembalethu precinct plan (2016); familiarity with tod principles, informal economy accommodation, and road reserve constraints (widths reducing from 45m to 22–25m). Coordination obligations: engagement required with gogeorge (public transport embayments), george municipality engineers (road design finalisation), and alignment with concurrent projects — jonga street upgrading, water reservoir subdivision, dhs social housing resettlement, and DALRRD small-scale farming support. Key deliverables: urban design framework for node 3; nmb road design concept (single 3.4m Lane each direction, 0.6m Median, 2m cycle lane, 2.5m Walking lane); tod node concept with community square and landmark building; smme trader assessment and relocation methodology; residential encroachment accommodation strategy; urban design guidelines for pedestrian infrastructure, trading facilities, and building interfaces.
TRANSNET pipelines seeks an engineering consultant to provide strategic planning and project support for the rollout of renewable energy (solar pv) across its pipeline sites for a three‑year period. The service covers design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 1 october 2026 and submit a signed attendance certificate; failure to attend results in disqualification. The most consequential consideration is achieving at least 70 points in the technical/functional evaluation, which gates eligibility for the 80/20 price and b‑bbee scoring.
Closing date and time: 16 october 2026 at 16h00 via TRANSNET e‑tender submission portal; late submissions not accepted. Compulsory briefing: attendance required on 1 october 2026 at 11:00 at jameson park depot; signed certificate t2.2‑01 Must be submitted with the bid. Returnable documents: t2.2‑01 Attendance certificate; t2.2‑02 Professional registration certificates for electrical engineer (ecsa pr.Eng), Structural engineer (ecsa pr.Eng), Project manager (sacpcmp prcpm), safety manager (sacpcmp chsm); t2.2‑03 Management & cvs; t2.2‑04 Method statement; t2.2‑05 Programme; t2.2‑06 Previous experience; csd registration proof; SARS tcs pin; valid b‑bbee certificate or sworn affidavit; compulsory enterprise questionnaire; form of offer and acceptance; pricing schedule. Professional registration: key personnel must be professionally registered as electrical engineer (ecsa pr.Eng), Structural engineer (ecsa pr.Eng), Project manager (sacpcmp prcpm) and safety manager (sacpcmp chsm). B‑bbee evidence: valid sanas‑accredited b‑bbee certificate or sworn affidavit confirming turnover and black ownership; for joint ventures a consolidated scorecard per DTIC guidelines. Functionality threshold: minimum qualifying score of 70/100 in the technical/functional evaluation; failure to meet this threshold disqualifies the bid irrespective of price.
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