Supply and delivery of portable multi-gas detection device – gauteng tender

Contact: Zotha Mthethwa

Role: Bidding procedure and technical enquiries

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 031 308 8294

Submission portal: https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders

Delivery address:

Transnet Pipelines

N14 Wolfelea Ah

1749

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

Returnable documents:

• Mandatory: Transnet online system-generated pricing schedule (no other format accepted; failure to submit results in disqualification).
• Essential: SBD 1 form (invitation to bid, bidder details and offer), RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law form (declares no undisclosed relationships, no serious breach of law in past 5 years, and confirms receipt of all information), Protection of Personal Information form (consent to processing of personal information), and calibration certificates for the device.
• Scoring: valid proof of compliance with specific goals (B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or B-BBEE CIPC certificate; consolidated scorecard accepted for joint ventures). Failure to submit scoring evidence results in zero points for that specific goal.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned mandatory/essential returnable documents.
• Quotations received after closing time.
• Failure to quote on the Transnet online system-generated pricing schedule.
• False declarations in the RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law form or SBD 4.

Clarifications must be submitted via the system or emailed to Zotha Mthethwa before 16:00 on 12 November 2026.

Evaluation split: Price 80 points, B-BBEE 20 points (80/20 preference point system).

Specific goals (B-BBEE points):

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor: 10 points.
• Company majority owned by black women: 10 points.
• Non-compliant contributor (Levels 3 to 8): 0 points.

Evidence for specific goals: B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or B-BBEE CIPC certificate (consolidated scorecard accepted for joint ventures).

No minimum qualifying score is stated.

Supply and delivery of 1 portable multi-gas detection device for Transnet Pipelines, a division of Transnet SOC Ltd.

Calibration certificates for the device must be submitted with the bid.

Delivery address: Transnet Pipelines, N14 Wolfelea Ah, 1749.

No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated. Bidders are advised to submit early to avoid technical issues with the upload system.

Pricing must be submitted on the Transnet online system-generated pricing schedule only. No other format is accepted; failure to do so results in disqualification. The schedule is located under the 'Pricing Schedule' tab when submitting tender documents on the TDPS portal. Lead time from date of request must be stated. Bidders must ensure their pricing is based on complete information; Transnet will not consider adjustments based on incorrect assumptions.

Pricing must be submitted on the Transnet online system-generated pricing schedule only; no other format is accepted. The pricing schedule is accessed under the 'Pricing Schedule' tab when submitting tender documents on the TDPS portal.

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

Bid validity period: 180 business days from the closing date. Bidders may be asked to extend validity on the same terms if evaluation is not finalised; the successful bidder's bid remains valid until contract conclusion.

No bid security, bond, guarantee, or retention requirements are stated.

Tax compliance:

• Bidders must submit their SARS unique personal identification number (PIN) or a printed tax compliance status (TCS) certificate.
• If no TCS is available, a Central Supplier Database (CSD) number must be provided.
• Unincorporated consortia, joint ventures, and sub-contractors must each 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 required for scoring (see evaluation criteria).

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, registration for a SARS TCS PIN is not required.

Other:

• SBD 1 form, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law form, Protection of Personal Information form, and calibration certificates are required (see submission guidelines).
• No CIDB grading, CIPC registration, or professional registration requirements are stated.

Transnet reserves the right to modify the goods and request re-bidding, reject non-conforming proposals, disqualify late submissions, award at any time after closing, award only part of the goods, split the award between suppliers, cancel the process, validate submitted information, request audited financial statements for due diligence, and not accept changes to bid rates after closing. If a contract is awarded on incorrect information, Transnet may cancel the contract and request National Treasury to place the bidder on the Database of Restricted Suppliers for up to 10 years. If the preferred bidder fails to sign or commence the contract, Transnet may award to the next ranked bidder at the quoted price. Transnet will not reimburse any preparation costs. Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO); Transnet may publish contract information as required by JSE Debt Listing Requirements.

Evaluation split: Price 80 points, B-BBEE 20 points. Specific goals as described. No minimum qualifying score stated.