Supply, delivery, and installation of 120m–150m horizontal directional pipe drilling at koedoespoort TRANSNET engineering depot

Employer’s Agent: Millicent Ndlela. Address: Transnet Freight Rail, Cnr Jet Park & North Reef Rd, Elandsfontein. Tel: 011 878 7143. Email: [email protected]. Fraud/Corruption Reporting: TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS: 0800 003 056 or [email protected].

Submit electronically via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Steps: 1) Register or sign in (use Google Chrome); 2) View advertised tenders under 'ADVERTISED TENDERS'; 3) Log intent to bid by toggling the 'Log an Intent' button; 4) Upload bid documents against the selected tender. Upload at least 24 hours before closing to avoid technical issues (Transnet not liable for delays). Max 30MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Late submissions rejected. Required details on all documents: Name of Tenderer, Contact person/details, Tender Number (CRAC-KDS-56504), Tender Description. Mark for attention of Millicent Ndlela. Required returnables: T2.2-01 (Health & Safety Questionnaire), T2.2-02 (Authority to Submit), T2.2-03 (Letter of Good Standing), T2.2-04 (Risk Elements), T2.2-05 (Equipment/Resources), T2.2-06 (Site Establishment), T2.2-07 (CIDB Questionnaire/Preference Claim), T2.2-08 (Non-Disclosure Agreement), T2.2-09 (RFQ Declaration), T2.2-10 (Breach of Law), T2.2-11 (Certificate of Acquaintance), T2.2-12 (Integrity Pact), T2.2-13 (Supplier Code of Conduct), T2.2-14 (POPIA Agreement), T2.2-15 (Insurance). Telephonic, fax, or email submissions not accepted.

Evaluation method: 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations. Price: 80 points. Specific Goals: 20 points (B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 10 points; >50% Black Youth Owned Entities: 10 points). Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3-8: 0 points. Evidence required: B-BBEE Certificate/Sworn Affidavit (consolidated for JVs per DTIC guidelines); CIPC Certificate for Black Youth Owned Entities. Only administratively and substantively responsive tenders evaluated. Transnet reserves right to audit scorecard components. Award to highest scorer unless objective criteria justify otherwise (e.g., due diligence findings).

Scope: Supply, deliver, and install 120m–150m horizontal directional pipe drilling at Koedoespoort Transnet Engineering Depot. Contract: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. Tender Documents: Part T (Tendering Procedures: T1.1 Notice, T1.2 Data), Part T2 (Returnable Documents: T2.1 List, T2.2 Schedules), Part C (Contract: C1 Agreements/Data, C2 Pricing, C3 Works Information, C4 Site Information). Key Deliverables: As per C3.1 Works Information and C4.1 Site Information. Joint Ventures: Permitted if all members are CIDB-registered, combined CIDB grading meets or exceeds 1CE (or equivalent per Regulation 25(1B)/25(7A)), and certified JV agreement is submitted. Health & Safety: Comprehensive questionnaire (T2.2-01) required, including injury records, safety programs, training, and hazard assessments.

Pricing: Bill of Quantities (C2.2) must be completed. Tender Validity: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended at Transnet’s request). Bonds/Guarantees: Insurance provided by Contractor (T2.2-15). Financial Capacity: Audited financial statements may be requested for due diligence. Risk Analysis: Transnet may assess unduly high/low tendered rates, contract data, or returnable content for commercial risk. Payment Terms: Not specified. Costs: All risk-related costs deemed included in tendered price.

CIDB Registration: Minimum 1CE or higher class of construction work (or equivalent per Regulation 25(1B)/25(7A)). Tax Clearance: Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate + TCS PIN for verification. B-BBEE: Valid SANAS-accredited certificate or sworn affidavit (annual turnover + black ownership). CSD: Proof of registration on Central Supplier Database (Supplier Number + Unique Reference Number). Workmen’s Compensation: Letter of Good Standing (separate letters for JV members if newly constituted). Restrictions: Tenderer/directors/shareholders not on Register of Tender Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004) or Transnet/National Treasury restricted lists. Conflict of Interest: Complete Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.2-07). Additional Compliance: Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-08), POPIA Agreement (T2.2-14), Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-13), Service Provider Integrity Pact (T2.2-12). Breach of Law: Disclose convictions in past 5 years (T2.2-10).