Hiring of cherry picker for 3 days at TRANSNET pipelines, jameson park

Enquiries (bidding procedure and technical):

• Contact: Vincent Mabuza
• Telephone: 031 308 8384
• Email: [email protected]

Clarifications before closing must be submitted via the TDPS system or emailed to Vincent Mabuza.

Submission address: Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) eSupplier Portal (online only).

Submission is electronic only, via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) eSupplier Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders. Bidders must register, log intent, and upload bid documents against the RFQ. Uploads are limited to 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet is not liable for upload problems. Late submissions are disqualified.

Returnable documents (all must be submitted):

• Transnet Online System-Generated Pricing Schedule (mandatory; no other format accepted)
• Valid Load Test Certificate (mandatory)
• SBD 1 Form (Invitation to Bid)
• RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form
• Protection of Personal Information consent form
• Proof of CSD Registration
• Valid Tax PIN
• Valid Inspection report
• Valid Maintenance records
• Proof of compliance with Specific Goals evidence requirements (for scoring)

Failure to submit mandatory documents results in disqualification; failure to submit essential documents may result in disqualification; failure to submit scoring documents results in zero points for the relevant Specific Goal.

Evaluation is based on Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points).

Specific Goals (within the 20 B-BBEE points):

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor: 10 points
• Black Youth Owned entities (at least 50% black youth ownership): 10 points
• Non-compliant contributor (Levels 3-8): 0 points

Evidence for Specific Goals:

• B-BBEE Level: valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or B-BBEE CIPC certificate (consolidated scorecard accepted for JVs), per DTIC guidelines.
• Black Youth Owned: certified copies of ID documents of owners plus B-BBEE certificate/affidavit/CIPC certificate.

Only the Transnet online System-Generated Pricing Schedule is accepted for pricing; any other format leads to disqualification.

The requirement is the hiring of a cherry picker at Transnet Pipelines, Jameson Park, for a 3-day period. No further technical specifications (e.g., height, capacity, operator requirements) are stated in the document.

No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated. The document only mentions that bidders must submit a valid Load Test Certificate, Inspection report, and Maintenance records for the equipment.

Pricing must be submitted only on the Transnet online System-Generated Pricing Schedule, located under the 'Pricing Schedule' tab on the TDPS portal. No other format is accepted; failure to use the online schedule results in disqualification. Lead time from date of request must be stated.

Pricing must be submitted only on the Transnet online System-Generated Pricing Schedule, located under the 'Pricing Schedule' tab on the TDPS portal. No other pricing format is accepted; failure to use the online schedule results in disqualification.

Lead time from date of request must be stated (in days/weeks).

No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated.

Tax compliance: Bidders must be tax compliant and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, or a CSD number if registered on the Central Supplier Database. TCS PIN can be obtained via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za. A printed TCS certificate may be submitted. For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit a separate TCS PIN/CSD number.

CSD registration: Proof of CSD registration is required.

B-BBEE: A valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or B-BBEE CIPC certificate must be submitted for compliance and to claim preference points.

Foreign suppliers: Must complete the questionnaire on residency, branch, permanent establishment, source of income, and tax liability in South Africa. If the answer is 'no' to all, no SARS TCS PIN is required.

SBD 1 Form: Must be completed and signed.

RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form: Must be completed, including disclosure of any relationship with Transnet employees/board members, and declaration of no serious breach of law in the preceding 5 years.

SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): Must be completed, disclosing any state employment or relationships with procuring institution staff.

Protection of Personal Information: Consent to processing of personal information must be provided.

Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated beyond the requirement for a valid Load Test Certificate and valid Inspection report for the cherry picker.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date. Transnet may request extension of validity if evaluation is not finalised. Successful bidder's bid remains valid until contract conclusion.

Transnet reserves the right to: modify the RFQ and request re-bidding; reject non-conforming proposals; disqualify late submissions; award for a portion or split the award; cancel the bid process; validate submitted information; request audited financial statements for due diligence; not accept changes to bid rates after closing; cancel the contract and place the respondent on the National Treasury Restricted Suppliers database for up to 10 years for incorrect information; and award to the next ranked bidder if the preferred bidder fails to sign or commence.

Transnet will not reimburse any preparatory costs.

Contract information may be disclosed to comply with JSE Debt Listing Requirements. Respondents must disclose any commercial relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO); Transnet may publish such contracts annually.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date. Transnet reserves the right to modify the RFQ, reject non-conforming proposals, disqualify late submissions, award for a portion, split award, cancel the bid, validate information, request audited financials, not accept changes to bid rates, cancel contract and place respondent on restricted database for incorrect information, and award to next ranked bidder if preferred bidder fails to sign. Transnet will not reimburse preparatory costs.

Evaluation is based on Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points). Specific goals within B-BBEE: Level 1 or 2 contributor (10 points), Black Youth Owned (10 points), non-compliant (0 points). Only the Transnet online System-Generated Pricing Schedule is accepted for pricing.