Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 15 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-1486
This tender invites bids for the provision of physical security services for TRANSNET property (tp) across five regions (inland, carlton centre, central, western, eastern) for a 22-month period. IT is open to b-bbee level 1-2 compliant suppliers, emes, or qses registered on the national treasury csd.
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdf
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National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Important Dates
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfClosing date: 15 June 2021 at 12:00 PM. Non-compulsory briefing session: 01 June 2021 at 11:00 AM (Microsoft Teams, ±3 hours). Clarification deadline: 09 June 2021 at 12:00 PM. Bid validity period: 120 business days from closing date. Confirm briefing attendance by 31 May 2021.
Contact Information
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfBidding/Technical Enquiries: Fhulufhedzani Kone, Tel: 011 308 1515, Email: [email protected]. Post-award enquiries: Nomathamsanqa Ndongeni, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: The Secretariat, Transnet Acquisition Council, Ground Floor Tender Box, Office Block Foyer, Transnet Corporate Centre, Waterfall Business Estate, 9 Country Estate Drive, Midrand 1662.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfSubmit bids in duplicate hard copies (1 original + 1 copy), bound, to: The Secretariat, Transnet Acquisition Council, Ground Floor Tender Box, Office Block Foyer, Transnet Corporate Centre, Waterfall Business Estate, 9 Country Estate Drive, Midrand 1662. Deadline: 15 June 2021 at 12:00 PM. Use a two-envelope system: separate sealed envelopes for 'technical proposal' and 'financial proposal'. Tender box dimensions: 350mm x 200mm; larger bids must be split. Accessible 08:00–16:30 on business days. Late or incorrectly addressed bids will be rejected. All returnable documents in Section 5 must be included. Bid validity: 120 business days from closing date. Non-compulsory briefing: 01 June 2021 via Microsoft Teams (11:00 AM, ±3 hours). Confirm attendance by 31 May 2021 via [email protected]. Site visits require 2 days' notice. Clarifications must be requested ≥5 working days before closing. Addenda will be published on e-tender portal; check before final submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfEvaluation follows a multi-stage process: (1) Test for Administrative Responsiveness: bid timeliness, separate technical/financial envelopes, completeness of returnable documents. (2) Test for Substantive Responsiveness: compliance with scope/specification, prequalification criteria, and validity of returnable documents. (3) Minimum Technical Threshold: 80% required. Technical criteria weightings: Risk Assessment (30%), Bidder Previous Experience (30%), Proof of Training Certificates (10%), Valid PSIRA Letter of Good Standing (30%). (4) Price Evaluation: 80/90 or 90/10 scoring (PS = 80/90
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfScope: Provision of physical security services for Transnet Property (TP) across five regions (Inland, Carlton Centre, Central, Western, Eastern) for 22 months. Detailed requirements in Annexure C (Scope of Works). Services include labour and equipment as per regional pricing schedules (Annexure A). Transnet reserves the right to adjust guard/equipment quantities based on operational needs. Bidders must specify which region(s) they are bidding for; one bidder may win only one region (max two if others exceed market prices). Contracts are region-specific. Bidders must comply with COVID-19 protocols for site visits.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfSubmit fully completed Annexure A (Pricing Schedule) for each region bid. Pricing must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, and fixed for the contract duration. Use only Transnet’s provided pricing schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. Discounted prices considered only if unconditional. Pricing must cover both labour and equipment. Transnet may disclose tendered prices post-award on National Treasury eTender Portal. Market-related pricing required; non-market prices may lead to negotiations or disqualification. Payment terms and bonds/guarantees not explicitly specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP NATIONAL SECURITY TPNAP_NAP_1451 (T)_FINAL.pdfMandatory prequalification: (1) B-BBEE Status Level 1 or 2, or EME/QSE status. (2) Registered on National Treasury CSD (submit recent copy). (3) Valid COID Letter of Good Standing from Department of Labour. (4) Valid certified copy of company PSIRA certificate. (5) Certified copies of PSIRA certificates for all directors. (6) Valid ICASA certificates for all hand-held radios + servicing/calibration agreement. (7) Proof of office/control room address (lease/municipal statement) within the bid region. (8) Public liability insurance (min R5M). All certified copies must be <3 months old at closing date. Tax compliance: submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; foreign suppliers exempt if no local entity. Employment Equity Act compliance required. Joint ventures/consortia must submit signed agreements or written intent with % split and responsibilities. Non-compliance with any requirement disqualifies the bid.
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