Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 27 February 2026. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
RFP
Delivery Location
34 South Arm Road - V and A Waterfront - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Oct 2025
RFP
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Date & Time
Friday, 30 January 2026 - 16:00
Venue
Port of Cape Town – at South Arm Road -TNPA House-10 Floor Boardroom
This briefing session took place during the tender period.
02 Oct
2025
Tender Published
Tender was published
27 Feb
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Median Estimate
R 645 150
Range
Based on Industry avg. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
34 South Arm Road - V and A Waterfront - Cape Town - 8001
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Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: RTMS (Road Transport Management System), ISO 28000 (Supply Chain Security), HACCP Certification (Food Transport)
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 5 of 2009
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Awaiting Award of Contract
This tender has not yet been awarded. The contracting authority is expected to publish the award notice in due course.
27 Feb
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
TransnetTransnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company.
Contact Person
Mlindeli M. Booi
Phone
031-361-8589
[email protected]
Website
www.transnet.net/
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
Medium source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
0
Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Not enhanced
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Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company.
Relevant to public transport, fleet, logistics and subsidised transport service contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 93 of 1996
Relevant to roadworthiness, vehicle compliance and operator requirements in transport contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Data conflicts
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Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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