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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Maydon Wharf - Durban - Durban - 4000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160625
This tender invites bids for the provision of cargo handling services, including material handling equipment and certified operators, for TRANSNET port terminals at maydon wharf and agribulk terminals. The contract covers commodities like ferrochrome, chrome, manganese, metcoke, coal, and grains over a 3-year period, requiring specific equipment such as front-end loaders, dumper trucks, and excavators.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 14:00
Venue
Transnet Port Terminals Isivivane Boardroom, Shed 7A Crofts Road, Maydon Wharf
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
RFP briefing will be conducted at TRANSNET port terminals isivivane boardroom, shed 7a crofts road, maydon wharf on the 02 july 2026, at 12h00 noon for a period of ± 1 hour. [Respondents to provide own transportation and accommodation]. The briefing session will start punctually, and information will not be repeated for the benefit of respondents arriving late. Kindly send e-mail to [email protected] By 02 july 2026 before 11h00 AM for access and also note that failure to send an email on time will result in not being granted a permission to enter the terminal facility by the security at the gate.
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Maydon Wharf - Durban - Durban - 4000
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Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf29 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Jul
2026
Closing Date
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RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting bids for the provision of cargo handling services, including material handling equipment and operators, for a period of three years. The scope includes six front-end loaders, fourteen dumper trucks, four tipper trucks, four pushers, and one specially adapted excavator to handle commodities like ferrochrome, chrome, manganese, metcoke, coal, and grains at Maydon Wharf and Agribulk Terminals in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender closes on 14 July 2026 at 14:00 UTC, with a compulsory briefing on 02 July 2026 at 12:00 noon.
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Provision of cargo handling services, including material handling equipment and operators, for Transnet Port Terminals at Maydon Wharf and Agribulk Terminals. Equipment required: 6 front-end loaders, 14 dumper trucks, 4 tipper trucks, 4 pushers, and 1 specially adapted excavator. Commodities handled: Ferrochrome, chrome, manganese, metcoke, coal, and grains. Contract duration: 3 years.
Important Dates
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Compulsory briefing: 02 July 2026 at 12h00 at Transnet Port Terminals Isivivane Boardroom, Shed 7A Crofts Road, Maydon Wharf. Email [email protected] by 02 July 2026 before 11h00 for access. Closing date: 14 July 2026 at 14h00. Clarification deadline: 12 July 2026 at 12h00 (email [email protected]). Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; may be extended.
Contact Information
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Technical/SCM enquiries: Zine Mdaki. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 031 361 8769. Submission portal: Transnet eSupplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Complaints: [email protected]. Fraud/corruption reporting: Tip-offs Anonymous (0800 003 056, 086 551 4153, [email protected], 1200785980808#).
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Submit bids electronically via the Transnet eSupplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Steps: (1) Register or sign in with company details, (2) View advertised tenders, (3) Log intent to bid by toggling the 'Log an Intent' button, (4) Upload bid documents (max 30MB per upload; multiple uploads allowed). All pricing must be completed in the eSupplier portal; no paper pricing accepted. Submit at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues (e.g., internet speed, bandwidth). No late submissions accepted. Each company must use its own registered profile; joint ventures may use one party’s profile. Disqualification risks: submitting via another company’s profile, missing mandatory returnable documents, or failing to attend the compulsory briefing. A Certificate of Attendance for the briefing must be submitted with the proposal. For guidance, refer to the bidder guide on the Transnet Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Transnet uses a 5-stage evaluation process: (1) Test for Administrative and Substantive Responsiveness: Bid must be on time, all returnable documents completed/signed/stamped, valid tax compliance (TCS PIN/CSD), B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, and no tender defaulter/restricted supplier status. (2) Minimum Technical Threshold (80/100 points): (a) Experience and Track Record (50 points): Traceable references for contracts worth R20M (or cumulative) for yellow plant equipment in the past 5 years. Scoring: R5M = 10 points, R10M = 20 points, R15M = 35 points, R20M = 50 points. (b) Proof of Ability to Supply Equipment (50 points): Verifiable proof (ownership, lease, or OEM agreements) for 6 front-end loaders, 14 dumper/tipper trucks, 4 pushers, and 1 excavator. Scoring: Full proof = 50 points, partial proof = 20-40 points, minimal proof = 0 points. (3) Price Evaluation (90 points): Uses formula PS = 90
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Scope: Provision of cargo handling services, including material handling equipment and operators, for Transnet Port Terminals at Maydon Wharf and Agribulk Terminals. Equipment required: 6 front-end loaders, 14 dumper trucks, 4 tipper trucks, 4 pushers, and 1 specially adapted excavator. Commodities: Ferrochrome, chrome, manganese, metcoke, coal, and grains. Duration: 3 years. Key requirements: (1) Equipment Maintenance: Submit a duly signed letter from the OEM or RMI-accredited workshop confirming capacity to supply genuine spare parts, perform routine maintenance, and repair breakdowns. (2) Operator Qualifications: Provide competency certificates and valid licenses: 20 front-end loader competency certificates + EC1/EC code driver’s licenses, 2 excavator competency certificates + EC1/EC code licenses, 28 Code EC driver’s licenses with valid PrDP for tipper/truck operators. (3) Equipment Age/Condition: Old equipment must have service records not exceeding 15,000 operating hours (front-end loaders/tipper trucks) or 18,000 hours (excavators). New equipment requires invoices, receipts, purchase agreements, or bank approvals/guarantees. All equipment must be in good operating condition and fit for continuous service.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdfBidder requirements: (1) Experience: Traceable references (reference letters or completion certificates) for contracts worth a minimum of R20M (or cumulative) for yellow plant equipment (front-end loaders, excavators, pushers, tipper/dumper trucks) completed in the past 5 years. Include project description, client details, contract value, duration, and client signature. (2) Equipment Proof: Verifiable proof of ability to supply 6 front-end loaders, 14 dumper/tipper trucks, 4 pushers, and 1 excavator for the contract duration. Acceptable proof: asset registers, registration certificates, invoices, receipts, purchase agreements, bank approvals/guarantees, or valid lease/hire agreements. (3) Maintenance Capacity: Duly signed letter from OEM or RMI-accredited workshop confirming capacity to supply spare parts, perform maintenance, and repair breakdowns. (4) Operator Qualifications: 20 front-end loader competency certificates + EC1/EC licenses, 2 excavator competency certificates + EC1/EC licenses, 28 Code EC licenses with PrDP for tipper/truck operators.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdfPricing requirements: (1) Complete an electronic pricing schedule on the Transnet eSupplier portal. (2) Quote all prices in South African Rand, exclusive of VAT. (3) Strictly follow the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. (4) Discounts are only considered in the final evaluation if unconditional. (5) Transnet rounds final pricing scores to 2 decimal places. (6) Specify delivery lead-time in days/weeks. (7) Transnet may reject bids if the highest scorer’s price is not market-related and negotiate sequentially with lower-ranked bidders or cancel the RFP.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Pricing: (1) Submit an electronic pricing schedule via the Transnet eSupplier portal. (2) All prices must be in South African Rand, exclusive of VAT. (3) Strictly follow the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. (4) Discounts are only considered in the final evaluation if unconditional. (5) Transnet rounds final pricing scores to 2 decimal places. (6) Specify delivery lead-time in days/weeks. (7) Transnet may reject bids if the highest scorer’s price is not market-related and negotiate sequentially with lower-ranked bidders or cancel the RFP. Payment terms and bonds/guarantees are not explicitly detailed.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf (RFP)Mandatory compliance: (1) Tax Compliance: Submit a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Apply via SARS eFiling (www.sars.gov.za) or provide a printed TCS certificate. Foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt. (2) Central Supplier Database (CSD): Self-register on National Treasury’s CSD (https://secure.csd.gov.za/) unless a foreign supplier with no local entity. (3) B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines). Preference points (10) awarded for specific goals compliance. (4) Legal Compliance: Full compliance with national/local laws, including the Employment Equity Act (Section 53). (5) Returnable Documents: Mandatory: Proof of equipment maintenance capacity, operator qualifications, equipment age/condition, and certificate of attendance for the compulsory briefing. Essential: SBD1 Form, RFP Declaration Certificate, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Job-Creation Schedule, Protection of Personal Information Form. Failure to submit mandatory documents results in disqualification. (6) DPIP/FPPO Disclosure: Disclose any commercial relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO) as per Transnet’s policy.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdfContract terms: (1) Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; may be extended. (2) Transnet reserves the right to: modify goods/services, award partial contracts, split awards, cancel the RFP, validate bidder information, request audited financials, reject post-closing date price changes, cancel contracts for incorrect information, and award to the next ranked bidder if the preferred bidder fails to sign/commence. (3) Successful bidders must maintain valid returnable documents (e.g., certifications, licenses) for the contract duration; failure may result in termination. (4) Contract information (e.g., company name, value, duration) may be published on National Treasury’s e-Tender Portal and JSE Debt Listing as required. (5) Contract constitutes a binding agreement upon acceptance of the Letter of Award, read with RFP response and standard terms.
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Source: RFP - Cargo Handling Equipment and Operators.pdf5-stage evaluation process: (1) Administrative/Substantive Responsiveness: Timeliness, completeness of returnable documents, tax/B-BBEE compliance, and no defaulter/restricted status. (2) Minimum Technical Threshold (80/100): Experience/track record (50 points) and ability to supply equipment (50 points). (3) Price Evaluation (90 points): Formula-based scoring (PS = 90
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