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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Hely Hutchinson road - Quigney - East London - 5201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-154509
TRANSNET national ports authority (tnpa) is establishing a 12-month standing approved list for as-and-when-required pilot boat services with crew at the port of east london. This tender is for qualified service providers to supply a vessel and certified crew to transport marine pilots to and from foreign vessels, operating 24/7 on an ad-hoc basis. The service is only required when tnpa's own craft is unavailable.
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Date & Time
Friday, 08 May 2026 - 16:00
Venue
A Non-compulsory RFQ briefing will be conducted via MS Teams on: link for Non Compulsory meeting for
Categories
Request for Quotation
Hely Hutchinson road - Quigney - East London - 5201
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23 Apr
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 May
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting bids to establish a Standing Approved List for Pilot Boat Services with crew on an as-and-when-required basis for the Port of East London. The list will be valid for 12 months, with the possibility of annual renewal. Successful bidders will be ranked based on technical ability, commercial evaluation, and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) preference points. The services are required when TNPA marine craft is unavailable, and selection will prioritize ranked providers but may consider operational exceptions (e.g., availability, vessel suitability, compliance).
Annexure C Service Providers Integrity Pact.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is establishing a 12-month standing approved list for pilot boat services with crew on an as-and-when-required basis in the Eastern Cape. This document is an Integrity Pact that forms a mandatory part of the tender, requiring bidders to commit to anti-corruption, fair competition, and ethical practices throughout the procurement process.
Annexure E Non Disclosure Agreement.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is establishing a 12-month standing approved list for pilot boat services with crew on an as-and-when-required basis in the Eastern Cape. The provided document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that governs confidentiality during the bidding process, not the full tender specification.
Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is establishing a 12-month standing approved list for pilot boat services with crew on an as-and-when-required basis in the Eastern Cape. The tender involves creating a pre-qualified supplier pool for future service calls.
Annexure A Scope of services.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd invites proposals for a 12-month standing approved list for pilot boat services with crew on an as-and-when-required basis for the Port of East London. Services are required only when Transnet's own vessel is unavailable, with no standby fee, and must be available 24/7 within 1-3 hours of request.
Annexure B Master Service Agreement.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is establishing a standing approved list for pilot boat services with crew on an as-and-when-required basis for 12 months in the Eastern Cape. This is a framework agreement where selected service providers will be placed on a pre-approved list to provide services via subsequent purchase orders. The agreement includes comprehensive terms covering obligations, B-BBEE compliance, subcontracting rules, payment terms, and risk management.
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Median Estimate
R 172 656
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure E Non Disclosure Agreement.pdfThe NDA itself does not specify service eligibility criteria (e.g., boat specs, crew certifications). It establishes contractual eligibility: the bidder must act as a principal (not an agent/broker) and must be willing to be legally bound by these confidentiality terms as a condition of participating in the tender process. Full eligibility criteria would be in the main bid documents.
Important Dates
Source: Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Annexure D Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdfContact Information
Source: Annexure C Service Providers Integrity Pact.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: Annexure C Service Providers Integrity Pact.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure C Service Providers Integrity Pact.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: Annexure C Service Providers Integrity Pact.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Annexure C Service Providers Integrity Pact.pdfContact Information
Source: Annexure B Master Service Agreement.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure B Master Service Agreement.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: Annexure B Master Service Agreement.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Annexure B Master Service Agreement.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Annexure B Master Service Agreement.pdfImportant Dates
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfContact Information
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_for Pilot Boat service at Port of East London.pdfContact Information
Source: Annexure A Scope of services.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: Annexure A Scope of services.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A Scope of services.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: Annexure A Scope of services.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Annexure A Scope of services.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A Scope of services.pdfSets 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.
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
12 Jul 2026
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