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TRANSNET national ports authority is procuring a lease agreement for 198.9m² Of vacant premises at alkmaar road, port of cape town, for a term of up to ten years. Bidders must propose a refurbished maritime engineering facility while meeting stringent technical, financial, and social equity requirements. The decisive factor for winning is achieving a minimum 66.67/100 score on the technical/functionality criteria alongside comprehensive documentation.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register on the portal, log intent, and upload bid documents against the selected tender. File size limit: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. File names must use only alphanumeric characters. All pages of the submission must be signed, dated and stamped by an authorised signatory. Closing date and time: 02 november 2026 at 12:00 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit results in disqualification): - section 4: rental offer price (priced rental schedule). Returnable documents used for scoring (missing items score zero for that criterion): - valid proof of specific goals compliance (sbd 6.2). - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines). - Capital expenditure plan. - Maintenance expenditure plan. - Company profile with supporting evidence. - Business plan. - Reference letters (minimum two, not older than 5 years). - Bank rating (a, b or c) not older than 3 months. Essential returnable documents (failure to submit may lead to disqualification after a further opportunity): - section 1: sbd 1 form (invitation to bid). - Section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents. - Section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form. - Section 9: specific goals points claim form (sbd 6.2). - Section 10: job creation and skills development. - Section 11: protection of personal information. - Section 12: certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP briefing. Disqualification risks: - submission after closing time. - Missing any mandatory returnable document. - Unsigned or unstamped pages. - Non-compliance with file naming or upload requirements.
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TRANSNET national ports authority seeks proposals to lease 7,442m² of premises at southeast and springbock quay in elliot basin, port of cape town, for up to ten years. Suitable for property investors, commercial landlords, and real estate firms with experience in industrial or port-related leasing.
Returnable documents: returnable documents means all the documents, sections and annexures, as listed in the tables below. There are three types of returnable documents as indicated below and bidders are urged to ensure that these documents are returned with their bids based on the consequences of non-submission as indicated below: mandatory returnable failuretoprovideallthesemandatoryreturnabledocumentsonthe documents closing date and time of this RFP will result in a bidder’s disqualification. Returnable documents used for failure to provide all returnable documents used for purposes of scoring scoringabid,bytheclosingdateandtimeofthisbidwillnotresult in a bidder’s disqualification. However, bidders will receive an automaticscoreofzerofortheapplicableevaluationcriterion. Essential returnable documents failure to provide essential returnable documents will result in transnetaffordingbiddersafurtheropportunitytosubmitbyaset deadline. Should a bidder thereafter fail to submit the requested documents,thismayresultinabidder’sdisqualification. All returnable sections, as indicated in the header and footer of the relevant pages, must be signed, stamped and dated by the bidder., Mandatory returnable documents bidders are required to submit with their bid submissions, the following mandatory returnable documents, and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [yes or NO] in the tables below: submitted mandatory returnable documents [yes/no] section 4: rental offer price, returnable documents used for scoring in addition to the requirements of section (a) above, bidders are further required to submit with their proposals, the following returnable documents used for scoring and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [yes or NO] in the table below: submitted returnable documents used for scoring [yes or NO] bidder’s valid proof of evidence to claim points for compliance with specific goals’ requirements as stipulated in section 9 of this RFP valid proof of bidder’s compliance to b-bbee requirements stipulated in section 9 of this RFP (valid b-bbee certificate or sworn- affidavit as per DTIC guidelines) capital expenditure plan maintenance expenditure plan company profile and any supporting documents business plan reference letters bank rating _____________________________ ____________________________ respondent’s signature date & company stamp TRANSNET request for proposal NO: TNPA/2026/09/0012/114793/RFP of 40, essential returnable documents: over and the above the requirements of section (a) and (b) mentioned above, bidders are further required to submit with their proposals, the following essential returnable documents and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [yes or NO] in the table below: submitted essential returnable documents [yes/no] section 1: sbd 1 form section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, terms & conditions & applicable documents section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form section 9: specific goals points claim form section 10: job creation and skills development section 11: protection of personal information section 12: certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP
TRANSNET national ports authority seeks a lease agreement for 1341m² of premises at ocean road, port of cape town for a maximum term of ten years. The tender focuses on rental/leasing activities with a primary evaluation criterion being the technical/functionality score of at least 66.67/100, while b-bbee status level significantly influences preference points under the specific goals claim form.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Use google chrome. Bidders must register and log intent before uploading. Multiple uploads permitted (30 mb per upload). File names must use only alphanumeric characters. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions not accepted. Closing: 02 november 2026 at 12:00 pm. Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed, stamped and dated on each page: mandatory (disqualification if missing): - section 4: rental offer price (priced rental schedule) for scoring (zero score if missing): - valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (eme/qse) for specific goals claim - capital expenditure plan (wbs and project schedule for lease term) - maintenance expenditure plan (detailed maintenance plan for lease term) - company profile with supporting evidence of experience - business plan (market analysis, value to port, financial viability) - reference letters (minimum 2, not older than 5 years) - bank rating (a, b or c, not older than 3 months) essential (further opportunity to submit, then possible disqualification): - sbd 1 form (invitation to bid) - section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents - section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form - section 9: specific goals points claim form (sbd 6.2) - Section 10: job creation and skills development - section 11: protection of personal information - section 12: certificate of attendance of briefing session disqualification risks: - late submission - missing mandatory returnable documents - unsigned or unstamped pages - non-compliance with tax or csd requirements - collusion or canvassing - false declarations
The port of cape town invites proposals to lease a 16.25m2 Premises at elliot basin for a period of up to ten years. This RFP targets eligible contractors and property owners in the western cape with suitable leasing capacity. NO briefing session will be held; all proposals must be submitted by 2 november 2026.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register on the portal, log intent, and upload bid documents against the selected tender. File size limit: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. File names may contain only alphabetical and numerical characters. All pages must be signed, dated and stamped by an authorised signatory (proof of authority such as a board resolution required). NO late submissions accepted; TRANSNET recommends submitting at least one day before closing. Three categories of returnable documents: - mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit by closing date = disqualification): section 4 – rental offer price. - Returnable documents used for scoring (failure to submit = zero score for that criterion): valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit per DTIC guidelines; proof of specific goals compliance; capital expenditure plan; maintenance expenditure plan; company profile with supporting documents; business plan; reference letters; bank rating. - Essential returnable documents (failure to submit = further opportunity to submit by deadline, then possible disqualification): sbd 1 form; certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents; RFP declaration and breach of law form; specific goals points claim form (sbd 6.2); Job creation and skills development; protection of personal information; certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP briefing.
TRANSNET national ports authority seeks a lessee for a 16.25 M² storage unit at elliot basin in the container terminal precinct, available from 01 november 2026 for a lease term of up to ten years. The premises are offered voetstoots and the successful bidder must self-fund all refurbishment, repairs, upgrades and capital improvements needed to make the space fit for purpose. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years' relevant experience, submit a comprehensive business plan aligned to the port development framework plan, and achieve a minimum 66.67/100 on technical/functionality criteria before their rental offer is evaluated. The single most consequential consideration is that TRANSNET may reject or renegotiate any bid where the rental offered is not market-related, and may cancel the tender entirely if negotiations fail.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Bidders must register, log intent, and upload documents against the tender. Multiple uploads permitted; 30 mb per upload. File names must use only alphanumeric characters. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions not accepted. Closing: 02 november 2026 at 12:00 pm. Mandatory returnable documents (non-submission = disqualification): - section 4: rental offer price (priced rental offer as per schedule) - section 1: sbd 1 form (invitation to bid, completed and signed) scoring returnable documents (non-submission = zero score for criterion): - valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (emes/qses) for specific goals compliance (section 9) - proof of specific goals compliance per section 9 - capital expenditure plan - maintenance expenditure plan - company profile with supporting documents - business plan - reference letters - bank rating essential returnable documents (failure to submit may lead to disqualification after further opportunity): - section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents - section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form - section 9: specific goals points claim form (sbd 6.2) - Section 10: job creation and skills development - section 11: protection of personal information - section 12: certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP briefing all returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the authorised signatory. Authority to sign (board resolution) must be submitted.
TRANSNET national ports authority is leasing a 204 m² office property at berio road in the port of cape town for up to ten years, available from 01 november 2026. The premises are leased on an as-is (voetstoots) basis, and the successful bidder must fund all refurbishment and maintenance to make the space fit for its proposed office use. Bidders must submit a priced rental offer, achieve a minimum technical score of 66.67 Out of 100, and comply with csd registration and tax requirements. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory technical evaluation, which requires detailed business plans, reference letters, and financial projections to qualify for the price and specific-goals scoring stages.
Submission method: upload all bid documents onto the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (Use google chrome). - Register and log in, then toggle "log an intent" to submit. - Upload documents against the selected tender; each upload limited to 30 mb, multiple uploads allowed. - Use only alphabetical or numerical characters in file names; other characters may corrupt files. - Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions are not accepted. - Sign and date the bottom of each page; the signatory must be legally authorised (proof of authority, e.g. Company resolution, required). - All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be included. Returnable documents: - mandatory (disqualification if missing by closing): section 4 rental offer price. - Used for scoring (zero score for missing): proof for specific goals (section 9), b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, capital expenditure plan, maintenance expenditure plan, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating. - Essential (further opportunity to submit, then possible disqualification): sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance (section 6), RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7), specific goals points claim form (section 9), job creation and skills development (section 10), protection of personal information (section 11), certificate of attendance of briefing. Disqualification risks: - late or incorrectly uploaded bids. - Missing mandatory returnable documents. - Unsigned or unauthorised documents. - NO priced rental offer. - Collusion with other bidders. - Canvassing TRANSNET staff between closing and award.
TRANSNET national ports authority seeks a tenant to lease 1 335 m² of premises at link road in the maritime engineering precinct of the port of cape town for up to ten years, available from 01 november 2026. The property is offered as-is (voetstoots) and was previously used for port marine activity; excluded uses include hazardous chemicals, truck staging, fertiliser storage, refuelling stations and open dust-mineral storage. The successful bidder must fund all refurbishment, repairs and capital improvements needed to make the premises fit for purpose. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 66.67/100 on technical criteria (previous experience, references, bank rating, business plan, capital and maintenance plans, and financial viability) before their rental price is even evaluated, and TRANSNET may cancel the process or negotiate sequentially if the winning offer is not market-related.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Use google chrome. Maximum 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads allowed. File names must contain only alphanumeric characters. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. Closing date and time: 02 november 2026 at 12:00 pm. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped and dated on each page by an authorised signatory (proof of authority required). Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit = disqualification): - section 4: rental offer price (priced rental offer as prescribed). Returnable documents used for scoring (failure to submit = zero score for that criterion): - valid proof of specific goals compliance (section 9). - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines). - Capital expenditure plan. - Maintenance expenditure plan. - Company profile with supporting documents. - Business plan. - Reference letters. - Bank rating (not older than 3 months). Essential returnable documents (failure to submit = opportunity to submit by a set deadline; subsequent failure may disqualify): - section 1: sbd 1 form (invitation to bid). - Section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents. - Section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form. - Section 9: specific goals points claim form (sbd 6.2). - Section 10: job creation and skills development. - Section 11: protection of personal information. - Section 12: certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP briefing. Disqualification risks: late submission; unsigned or incomplete mandatory forms; missing priced rental offer; failure to provide csd registration or tax compliance pin; collusion or canvassing after closing date.
Leasing of 440m² premises at ocean road, port of cape town, for up to ten years, offered by TRANSNET national ports authority for workshop/storage use. The premises are leased voetstoots (as-is) and the successful bidder must fund all refurbishment, repairs and capital improvements at its own cost. Evaluation runs through seven stages with a minimum of 66.67/100 required on technical criteria, followed by final scoring of rental offer (80 or 90 points) and specific goals (20 or 10 points). The most consequential requirement is that bids are accepted only via electronic upload on the TRANSNET etenders portal by 2 november 2026 at 12:00 pm, with NO late submissions accepted.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET etenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). - Register on portal, log intent, upload bid documents against selected tender. - File size limit: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. - Use only alphanumeric characters in file names. - Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions not accepted. Mandatory returnable documents (non-submission = disqualification): - sbd 1 form (section 1) - certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement & applicable documents (section 6) - RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7) - specific goals points claim form – sbd 6.2 (Section 9) - job creation and skills development (section 10) - protection of personal information (section 11) - certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP (section 12) returnable documents used for scoring (non-submission = zero score for criterion): - valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines) - proof of compliance with specific goals requirements - capital expenditure plan - maintenance expenditure plan - company profile with supporting documents - business plan - reference letters - bank rating essential returnable documents (non-submission = opportunity to submit by deadline, then possible disqualification): - same as mandatory list above. All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by authorised signatory.
TRANSNET national ports authority invites proposals to lease 16.25 M² of vacant storage premises at elliot basin in the port of cape town for up to 10 years. The property is offered on an as-is basis for storage use, with the successful bidder responsible for all refurbishment and compliance costs. Bidders must meet a minimum technical score of 66.67/100 based on experience, references, bank rating, business plan, and financial viability, after which the rental offer (80/90 points) and b-bbee specific goals (20/10 points) determine the award. Submissions are electronic via the TRANSNET e-tender portal by 2 november 2026 at 12:00 pm, with a non-compulsory briefing on 14 october 2026.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net, Use google chrome). Process: register/sign in, log intent, upload bid documents against the tender. File requirements: max 30 mb per upload, multiple uploads allowed; file names must contain only alphanumeric characters. Deadline: bids must be uploaded by closing date and time; late submissions not accepted. TRANSNET recommends submitting at least one day early. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped and dated on each page. Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit = disqualification): - section 4: rental offer price (priced rental offer). Returnable documents used for scoring (failure to submit = zero score for that criterion): - proof of specific goals compliance (section 9). - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines). - Capital expenditure plan. - Maintenance expenditure plan. - Company profile with supporting documents. - Business plan. - Reference letters. - Bank rating (not older than 3 months). Essential returnable documents (failure to submit = given further deadline, then possible disqualification): - sbd 1 form (invitation to bid). - Certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents (section 6). - RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7). - Specific goals points claim form – sbd 6.2 (Section 9). - Job creation and skills development (section 10). - Protection of personal information (section 11). - Certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP (section 12). - Financial statements for past two years or projected cashflows for new entities. - Valid b-bbee status documentation. Disqualification risks: missing mandatory returnables, late submission, unsigned documents, non-compliant file names, failure to provide essential documents after extended deadline.
TRANSNET national ports authority invites proposals for the lease of a 1687m² rail reserve property at duncan road, port of cape town (duncan dock precinct), for a period of up to ten years, for railway use. The property is leased on an 'as is' (voetstoots) basis, and the successful bidder must undertake all refurbishment, repairs, and capital improvements at its own cost. Bidders must pass a minimum functionality threshold of 66.67/100 points, and the rental offer is weighted at 80/90 points with specific goals at 20/10 points. The most consequential consideration is the requirement to submit a priced rental offer and achieve the minimum functionality score to progress to the final evaluation stage.
Submission method: upload bid response onto the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (Use google chrome). - Register/log in, toggle 'log an intent', then upload documents against the tender. - Upload limit: 30mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Use only alphabetical/numerical characters in file names. - Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions are not accepted. - Sign and date the bottom of each page; signatory must be legally authorised (proof of authority, e.g. Company resolution, required). - All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be returned with the proposal. Returnable documents: - mandatory (disqualification if missing): section 4 – rental offer price. - Essential (opportunity to submit later, then disqualification if still missing): sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance with rfp/lease/applicable documents (section 6), RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7), specific goals points claim form (section 9), job creation and skills development (section 10), protection of personal information (section 11), certificate of attendance of briefing. - Used for scoring (zero score if missing): proof of specific goals compliance (section 9), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, capital expenditure plan, maintenance expenditure plan, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating. Disqualification risks: - late or incorrectly uploaded submission. - Missing mandatory returnable documents. - Unsigned documents or unauthorised signatory. - Collusion with other bidders. - Attempting to canvass TRANSNET officers between closing and award.
TRANSNET national ports authority invites proposals to lease 105 m² of light-industrial premises at m berth, port of cape town, duncan dock, for up to 10 years from 1 november 2026. The property is offered as-is, beneficial occupation may be negotiated, and the successful bidder must fund refurbishment, upgrades and compliance work while submitting a detailed business plan aligned to the port development framework plan. Evaluation requires a 66.67-point technical minimum and a 100-point weighted score of 80/90 for rental price and 20/10 for specific goals, with post-tender negotiations possible if the rental is not market-related.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register, log intent, and upload documents against the tender. File size limit: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads allowed. Use only alphanumeric characters in file names. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Closing date: 02 november 2026 at 12:00 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Returnable documents: - mandatory (disqualification if missing): section 4 – rental offer price (priced rental offer as prescribed). - Scoring documents (zero score if missing): valid proof for specific goals compliance (section 9); valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes/qses) per section 9. - Essential (further opportunity to submit, then possible disqualification): sbd 1 form (section 1); certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents (section 6); RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7); specific goals points claim form – sbd 6.2 (Section 9); job creation and skills development (section 10); protection of personal information (section 11); certificate of attendance of compulsory/non-compulsory RFP briefing (section 12). All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the authorised signatory. Joint ventures must submit a signed jv/consortium agreement with percentage split and responsibilities, or written confirmation of intent to conclude such agreement with split and responsibilities. Audited financial statements for the latest year plus two prior years (or two-year projected cashflows for new entities signed by accounting officer) and an undertaking to maintain valid b-bbee status for the lease duration are also required.
TRANSNET national ports authority seeks a lessee for 4,795 m² of vacant land at the corner of duncan and vanguard roads in the port of cape town’s duncan dock precinct for a lease of up to 10 years. The premises are offered on an as-is basis for storage and laydown use, with hazardous chemicals, truck staging, fertilizers, refuelling and dust-generating minerals excluded. The successful bidder must fund all refurbishment and compliance upgrades, and will be evaluated primarily on a technical functionality score (minimum 66.67/100) covering experience, references, bank rating, business plan alignment with the port development framework, and financial viability, followed by a rental price score (80/90 points) and specific goals (20/10 points). The most critical consideration is meeting the 66.67-point technical threshold, without which the rental offer will not be evaluated.
Submission method: electronic upload via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. File requirements: maximum 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads allowed; file names must contain only alphanumeric characters. Timing: submit at least one business day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped and dated on every page. Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit disqualifies): section 4 – rental offer price. Returnable documents used for scoring (zero score if omitted): valid proof of specific goals compliance (section 9); valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (DTIC guidelines); capital expenditure plan; maintenance expenditure plan; company profile with supporting documents; business plan; reference letters; bank rating. Essential returnable documents (further opportunity given, then possible disqualification): sbd 1 form (section 1); certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents (section 6); RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7); specific goals points claim form – sbd 6.2 (Section 9); job creation and skills development (section 10); protection of personal information (section 11); certificate of attendance of briefing session (section 12). Non-compulsory briefing session: 14 october 2026 at 10:00 via microsoft teams (meeting ID: 344 295 129 259 378, passcode: vv3r8va9). Clarification questions deadline: 22 october 2026 (submit via RFP clarification request form on the portal). Bid validity: 120 business days from closing date; extensions may be requested.
TRANSNET national ports authority seeks a lessee for 3,950 m² of port land at duncan road in the port of cape town's maritime engineering precinct, available from 1 november 2026 for up to ten years. The premises are offered voetstoots for port marine activity, with the successful bidder responsible for all refurbishment, repairs and capital improvements at own cost. The single most consequential consideration is the 66.67/100 minimum functionality threshold combined with the requirement to submit a detailed business plan, capital expenditure wbs, maintenance plan and cashflow projections signed by a finance professional — failure on any of these nine scored criteria eliminates the bid before price is considered.
Submission method: electronic upload to TRANSNET e-tender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Maximum file size: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. File naming: alphanumeric characters only; other characters may corrupt files. Closing date and time: 02 november 2026 at 12:00 pm. Late submissions not accepted. Bid validity: 120 business days from closing date; extensions may be requested. All returnable documents in section 5 must be submitted, signed and dated by authorised signatory (proof of authority required). Returnable documents categories: - mandatory (non-submission causes disqualification): sbd 1 form, rental offer price (section 4). - Scoring (non-submission yields zero for criterion): valid proof for specific goals compliance (section 9), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit per DTIC guidelines. - Essential (non-submission may cause disqualification): sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance (section 6), jv/consortium agreement or written intent, audited financial statements (latest plus 2 prior years) or 2-year projected cashflows for new entity signed by registered accounting officer. Joint ventures: must submit signed jv/consortium agreement with percentage split and responsibilities, or written confirmation of intent to form jv; evaluation uses consolidated b-bbee scorecard; stages 1-2 evaluated on majority shareholder. Disqualification risks: late submission, missing mandatory returnable documents, unsigned documents, non-compliant file formats.
TRANSNET national ports authority is leasing a vacant 607.5 M² office premises at alkmaar road in the port of cape town's container terminal precinct, on an as-is (voetstoots) basis, for a period of up to ten years. The successful bidder must fund all refurbishment, repairs, upgrades and capital improvements to make the premises fit for its proposed office use, and must comply with all applicable laws. Bids are submitted electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal, with a closing deadline of 2 november 2026 at 12:00. The most consequential consideration is the staged evaluation: bidders must achieve a minimum of 66.67 Out of 100 on the functionality/technical criteria (covering experience, reference letters, bank rating, and a detailed business plan) before their rental offer and specific goals points are scored.
Submission method: electronic upload only via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (Use google chrome). - Register/log in, toggle "log an intent", then upload bid documents against the selected tender. - Upload limit: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Use only alphabetical and/or numerical characters in file names. - Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions are not accepted. - Sign and date the bottom of each page of the bid documents before submission; the signatory must be legally authorised (proof of authority, e.g. Company resolution, required). - All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be returned with the proposal. Returnable documents: mandatory (failure to submit by closing date/time results in disqualification): - section 4: rental offer price (priced rental offer). Used for scoring (failure to submit results in a score of zero for that criterion): - valid proof of specific goals compliance (section 9). - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (as per DTIC guidelines). - Capital expenditure plan. - Maintenance expenditure plan. - Company profile and supporting documents. - Business plan. - Reference letters. - Bank rating. Essential (failure to submit gives TRANSNET the right to request them by a set deadline; failure then may lead to disqualification): - section 1: sbd 1 form (invitation to bid). - Section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents. - Section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form. - Section 9: specific goals points claim form (sbd 6.2). - Section 10: job creation and skills development. - Section 11: protection of personal information. - Section 12: certificate of attendance of non-compulsory RFP briefing (if attended). Disqualification risks: - late submission or failure to upload correctly by the closing date/time. - Omission of any mandatory returnable document. - Unsigned bid documents. - Collusion with other bidders. - Attempting to canvass TRANSNET officers/employees between closing and award.
The department requires a contractor to install weighing systems in the port of durban under a 12-month nec3 engineering and construction contract. Bidders must hold CIDB grade 5me or higher, attend a compulsory site briefing on 15 october 2026, and achieve at least 60 functionality points to advance to price and preference evaluation. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory attendance at the compulsory briefing session combined with the CIDB grading threshold and the extensive professional registration requirements for five key personnel roles — failure on any of these disqualifies the bid outright.
Submission method: electronic upload via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal only portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net Closing: 28 october 2026 at 16:00 file naming: use only alphabetical and/or numerical characters; special characters corrupt files upload limit: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted late submissions: not accepted; incomplete uploads at closing time produce corrupted files recommendation: submit at least 24 hours before deadline to avoid technical issues returnable forms required: - T2.2-01: certificate of attendance at compulsory briefing (proof required) - T2.2-02: CIDB eligibility schedule - T2.2-03: professional registration proof for key personnel - T2.2-04: programme (msp or primavera, resource-loaded, cpm, aligned to pricing) - T2.2-05: management and cvs of key personnel - T2.2-06: quality management documentation - T2.2-07: health and safety plan and risk assessment - T2.2-08: environmental management plan - T2.2-09: previous experience references - T2.2-10: method statement (design and construction/installation) - T2.2-11: authority to submit tender - T2.2-12: record of addenda - T2.2-13: letter of good standing (workmen's compensation) - T2.2-14: risk elements - T2.2-15: equipment and resources availability - T2.2-16: proposed subcontractors schedule - T2.2-17: site establishment requirements - T2.2-17a: job creation schedule - T2.2-18: CIDB sfu annex g compulsory enterprise questionnaire - T2.2-19: non-disclosure agreement - T2.2-20: RFP declaration form - T2.2-21: breach of law declaration disqualification risks: - late or incomplete electronic submission - failure to attend compulsory briefing session - missing or unsigned returnable documents - file names containing special characters - submission through another company's portal profile - corrupted files from last-minute upload failures
Rand water requires the refurbishment of ferric chloride and coagulant dosing equipment at the rietvlei water purification plant in tshwane. The work includes all associated mechanical, electrical and control aspects as detailed in the bid documentation, with a mandatory project programme submission. Bidders must hold a CIDB grade 1me or higher and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered further.
Closing: 13 november 2026 at 16:00, submitted online only via https://bids.randwater.co.za/ (Email submissions rejected). Non-compulsory briefing: 03 november 2026 at 11:30 at city of tshwane rietvlei water treatment plant, GPS 25°52'38.1"S, 28°15'50.2"E. CIDB grading: grade 1me or higher (or proof of application; must be registered before evaluation). Pre-qualification: letter of good standing (coida) and fully completed and signed form of offer and acceptance. Functionality: minimum 70/100 across four weighted criteria (experience 25, HR capacity 25, equipment capacity 25, project programme 25). B-bbee: certificate or sworn affidavit (emes/qses) required to claim points; non-submission scores zero but does not disqualify. Bid validity: at least 90 days from closing date; one copy of bid and returnables required.
Rand water requires the manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of carriage water ancillaries at eikenhof pumping station in johannesburg south. The contract is for a single supplier, with a proposed completion period of six weeks. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3me or higher and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered further.
Closing: 13 november 2026 at 16:00, submitted online only via https://bids.randwater.co.za/; Email submissions are not accepted. Non-compulsory briefing: 5 november 2026 at 10:30 at eikenhof farm, off r82 highway, johannesburg south (GPS 26°18'32.47"S, 27°58'27.71"E). Pre-qualification: CIDB grading 3me or higher (or proof of application), letter of good standing (coida), and fully signed form of offer and acceptance. Functionality: minimum 70/100; scored on previous experience (25), human resources (25), equipment (25), and work programme (25) with a 6-week duration. B-bbee: 80/20 preference system; points from level 1 (20) to level 8 (2); non-submission of certificate or affidavit scores 0 but does not disqualify. Returnables: complete and sign compulsory enterprise questionnaire, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Resolution letter, boq, and detailed project programme (gantt, level 2, resource-loaded, monthly cash flows). Disqualification: failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors, or any connection to persons in the service of the state.
TRANSNET pipelines requires the supply, installation and configuration of one 12 000 btu carrier air conditioner compressor unit for the control room at its sasolburg operations. Bidders must be cidb-registered at grade 1me or higher and attend a compulsory tender clarification meeting on 06 november 2026 at 10:00 in sasolburg, without which they will be disqualified. The tender closes on 13 november 2026 at 16:00 via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal.
Electronic submission only via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders. - Register or sign in, then use the “log an intent” button to submit. - Upload each returnable document against the selected tender; a maximum of 30 mb per upload, with multiple uploads permitted. - Uploads should be completed at least one day before closing to avoid connectivity delays; TRANSNET is not liable for technical failures. - Late submissions are not accepted. - Tenders must be in english and marked with the tenderer’s name, contact details, tender number and description. - Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or e-mailed offers are not accepted. - Returnable forms to be completed, signed and uploaded: - T2.2-01 certificate of attendance at the compulsory tender clarification meeting (signed by the employer’s representative). - T2.2-02 CIDB registration certificate or evidence of capability to be registered. - T2.2-03 authority to submit tender (company, partnership, jv or sole proprietor certificate). - T2.2-04 RFQ declaration form (confirms receipt of all information and discloses any relationship with TRANSNET). - T2.2-05 letter/s of good standing with the workmen’s compensation fund. - T2.2-06 risk elements (identify risks and mitigation). - T2.2-07 certificate of acquaintance with tender documents (certifies independent pricing and NO collusion). - T2.2-08 service provider integrity pact (commits to NO fraud, corruption or collusion; forms part of any resulting contract). - T2.2-09 supplier code of conduct. - T2.2-10 CIDB sfu annex g compulsory enterprise questionnaire (declares conflicts of interest). - T2.2-11 popia agreement (compliance with the protection of personal information act). - T2.2-12 non-disclosure agreement. - T2.2-13 RFQ breach of law declaration (discloses any serious breach of law in the past 5 years). - T2.2-14 insurance provided by the contractor. - C1.1 Form of offer and acceptance – offer portion. - C1.2 Contract data. - C2.1 Activity schedule. - C3 scope of work. Disqualification risks: - failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting. - Missing, unsigned or incomplete returnable documents. - Submission of documents for a different tender. - Failure to meet any pre-qualification criterion.
TRANSNET soc ltd is issuing a once-off request for bid to supply and deliver a high-pressure jet machine for sewer use at its cape town container terminal. The contract requires the supplier to provide equipment that conforms strictly to the purchase order and meets all specified technical requirements. Key bidder considerations include compliance with b-bbee and local content obligations, fixed pricing with NO increase allowed, and submission before the closing date of 2026-11-13t14:00:00.000Z.
Submission method: sealed envelope delivered per instructions in the bid documents, with bid number and subject marked on the front and the respondent's return address on the reverse. Closing date and time: 13 november 2026 at 14:00 (as per tender record). Late bids will not be considered. Bid documents must be completed in full, legibly in non-erasable ink. Only official TRANSNET bid forms may be used; non-compliance may result in rejection. Original forms must be completed; additional information on company letterhead is permitted only if space is insufficient and must be cross-referenced. All returnable documents listed in the rfx documents must be submitted; failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules/documents results in disqualification. Samples, if required, must be marked with respondent's name, address, bid number and item number and delivered by the closing date. Foreign respondents must submit a power of attorney authorising their south african representative, complying with rule 63 of the uniform rules of court.
Merseta requires a service provider for the maintenance and support of microsoft dynamics GP (great plains) for a two-year period. The successful bidder must have at least five years' experience with microsoft great plains and must submit a firm, vat-inclusive price. The most consequential consideration is meeting the mandatory administrative requirements, including a valid csd registration, completed sbd forms, and reference letters, as failure to do so results in disqualification.
Submission method: email submission email: [email protected] Use the RFQ number as the email subject and clearly mark the quotation with the RFQ number and description. Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - bidders information form: company details, contact person, csd supplier number. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declares any relationship with state employees or the procuring institution; false declarations disqualify. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims preference points for specific goals. - Sbd 7.1 (Contract form - purchase of goods/works): signed undertaking to supply goods/services. - Pricing schedule: firm prices, inclusive of VAT. - reference letters: evidence of similar work. - Csd registration number. - B-bbee certificate or affidavit. - Authority to sign: board resolution or equivalent authorising the signatory. Disqualification risks: - any required form omitted or unsigned. - Late submission. - Alterations not initialled.
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