Supply and deliver 2 gas detectors at jameson park terminal (RFQ TPL/2026/09/0643/11701/RFQ)

Closing date: 29 September 2026 at 16:00 PM.

Issue date: 25 September 2026.

No briefing or site visit is mentioned.

Enquiries (bidding procedure and technical):

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

Clarifications prior to closing must be submitted on the TDPS system or directed to Vincent Mabuza via the email above.

Submission method: upload bid documents onto the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) eSupplier Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders (use Google Chrome).

• Register and log intent to respond, then upload documents against the selected tender.
• Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted.
• Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet not liable for late submissions due to internet speed, bandwidth, or upload size.
• No late submissions accepted.

Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted):

• Mandatory: Transnet Online System-Generated Pricing Schedule (only format accepted; failure to submit results in disqualification).
• Essential: SBD 1 Form (bidder details and signature); RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form (certifies receipt of information, no undisclosed relationships, no serious breach of law in past 5 years); Protection of Personal Information consent; proof of CSD registration; valid tax PIN.
• For scoring: valid proof of compliance with specific goals evidence requirements.
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted.

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission.
• Missing mandatory or essential returnable documents.
• Quoting on any format other than the Transnet online system-generated pricing schedule.

Evaluation split: Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points).

Specific goals (80/20 system):

• 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 required for specific goals:

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

Failure to submit evidence for a specific goal results in zero points for that goal.

No minimum qualifying score is stated.

Supply and delivery of 2 gas detectors at Transnet Pipelines, Jameson Park Terminal, on a once-off basis.

• Quantity: 2 units.
• Delivery location: Jameson Park Terminal (Transnet Pipelines).
• No further technical specifications (model, type, performance standards) are provided in the document.

Only the Transnet online System-Generated Pricing Schedule must be fully completed and submitted. No other format will be accepted; failure to quote on the Transnet online system-generated pricing schedule will result in disqualification. The online pricing schedule is located under the 'Pricing Schedule' tab on the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS). Lead time from date of request to be stated.

Pricing format: Only the Transnet Online System-Generated Pricing Schedule must be completed and submitted. No other format accepted; failure results in disqualification.

• The pricing schedule is located under the 'Pricing Schedule' tab on the TDPS portal.
• Lead time from date of request must be stated (in days/weeks).

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date. Bidders may be asked to extend validity if evaluation is not finalised.

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

Tax compliance:

• Submit a unique SARS Personal Identification Number (PIN) or a printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate.
• If no TCS available, provide a CSD number (if registered on Central Supplier Database).
• For unincorporated consortia, JVs, or subcontractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
• Failure to provide these may render the bid invalid.

B-bbee:

• B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted for compliance with the B-BBEE Act.
• Specific goals evidence as per evaluation criteria.

Foreign suppliers:

• Must indicate if foreign-based and complete a questionnaire covering residency, branch/permanent establishment, source of income, and tax liability in South Africa.

Other:

• Proof of CSD registration required.
• Valid tax PIN required.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed: discloses whether any director/shareholder/controlling-interest holder is employed by the state, relationships with procuring institution employees, and interests in related enterprises.
• RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form: discloses any serious breach of law in the preceding 5 years.
• DPIP/FPPO disclosure: must disclose any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person or Foreign Prominent Public Official.

Contract information may be disclosed by Transnet in compliance with JSE Debt Listing Requirements (company name, goods/services, value, duration).

Transnet will not conduct business with any respondent without considering governance protocols, determining DPIP/FPPO status, and conducting risk assessment and due diligence.

Respondents must disclose any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO.

Transnet reserves the right to cancel the contract and request National Treasury to place the respondent on the Database of Restricted Suppliers for up to 10 years if the contract was awarded on the strength of incorrect information.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date. Bidders may be requested to extend validity if evaluation not finalised. Transnet reserves the right to modify the RFQ, reject non-conforming proposals, disqualify late submissions, award for only a portion, split the award, cancel the bid process, validate information, request audited financial statements, not accept changes to bid rates after closing, cancel the contract and request National Treasury to place the respondent on the Database of Restricted Suppliers for up to 10 years for incorrect information, and award to the next ranked bidder if the preferred bidder fails to sign or commence the contract. Transnet will not reimburse any respondent for preparatory costs.

Evaluation split: Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points). Specific goals as per Transnet Preferential Procurement Policy (TPPP): B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 (10 points), Black Youth Owned (10 points), non-compliant levels 3-8 (0 points).