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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Port of Port Elizabeth Multipurpose Terminals - Port Elizaberth - Port Elizaberth - 6000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170818
TRANSNET is procuring goods or services under a request for quotations (RFQ) and requires electronic submission through its esupplier portal. Bidders must register on the portal, log an intent to bid, and submit all pricing electronically; late submissions are disqualified. The most consequential consideration is the strict electronic-only submission process, including mandatory portal registration and the prohibition on submitting on behalf of another company, with a closing deadline of 23 september 2026 at 23h00.
Closing date and time: 23 September 2026 at 23h00; late tenders will be disqualified.
Submission must be done electronically via the Transnet eSupplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/); no other method is accepted.
Each company must register its own profile and log an intent to bid; no company may submit on behalf of another, including subsidiaries or holding companies.
All pricing must be completed electronically in the eSupplier portal; uploads are limited to 30MB per upload, with multiple uploads permitted.
Bid validity period is 60 business days from the closing date, excluding the first day and including the last day.
Bidders must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate, PIN, or CSD number; failure to provide required particulars may render the bid invalid.
For joint ventures or consortia, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate, PIN, or CSD number.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 23:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
Port of Port Elizabeth Multipurpose Terminals - Port Elizaberth - Port Elizaberth - 6000
AI Document Analysis Stages
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 1. RFQ Template up to R500k_ Request for Quotation.pdf (RFQ)17 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
1. RFQ Template up to R500k_ Request for Quotation.pdf
Hire of 36 mobile welding machines complete with welding cables for a period of ten (10) days for the Port of Port Elizabeth Multi-Purpose Terminal, issued by Transnet SOC Ltd (TPT division).
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Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
R 234 175
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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The evaluation process is not fully detailed in the available text. Transnet reserves the right to validate any information submitted, request supporting evidence, and may request bidders to confirm their price after a Letter of Regret. The adjudication body must approve the process and award. Bidders may be disqualified for non-compliance with submission rules, such as submitting via an unregistered profile.
Sets 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
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
23 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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subsidiary of Transnet
Contact
0313088384[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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