Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
151 S Coast Rd, Bayhead, Durban, 4094, South Africa - Various Sites - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163875
TRANSNET rail infrastructure manager invites proposals from qualified contractors for the testing, repair, and commissioning of transformers at cavendish a unit and georgedale substation in kwazulu-natal. The scope includes refurbishment and re-gasketing of 3kv dc traction transformers. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing, meet CIDB grading requirements, and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 to be considered.
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Date & Time
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Proposal
151 S Coast Rd, Bayhead, Durban, 4094, South Africa - Various Sites - Durban - 4001
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29 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Aug
2026
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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)
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RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the Testing, Repair, and Commissioning of Transformers at Cavendish A Unit and Georgedale Substation in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender (CRAC DNR 58039) closes on 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. It follows an NEC3 Term Service Contract framework and requires strict adherence to procedural, technical, and compliance standards, including a compulsory briefing on 7 August 2026.
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Important Dates
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Note: The compulsory briefing starts punctually; information will not be repeated for late arrivals.
Contact Information
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Employer's Agent / Procurement Officer: Thembinkosi Ngcobo
Address: 151 South Coast Road, Loliwe House, Bayhead, Durban 4001
Telephone: 031 361 4023
Email: [email protected]
Fraud/corruption reporting: TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS — 0800 003 056 or [email protected]
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Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Technical Specifications
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Financial Requirements
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP- CRAC DNR 58039 GEORGEDALE AND CANVENDISH TRANSFOMER PROJECT (003).pdf (RFQ)Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
03 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
0313088384[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Median Estimate
R 315 931
Range
Based on 12 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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