Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Ventura Road - Richards Bay - Richards Bay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177065
A service provider is required to conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the port of richards bay, kwazulu-natal, on a once-off basis for TRANSNET national ports authority. The priced scope covers seven packages: project safety compliance, building assessment, risk assessment, engineering, mobile fall protection, procedures, and the final fall protection plan. Mandatory technical prequalification requires iwh fall protection planner certification, sacpcmp registration (chso, chsa or pr. Chsa), and ecsa registration (pr. Eng or pr. Tech eng), and attendance at the compulsory briefing on 10 november 2026 is required.
Closing: bids close on 17 November 2026 at 12:00 and must be submitted through the Transnet e-tender submission portal (eSupplier portal); late submissions are not accepted.
Compulsory briefing: site meeting and RFQ briefing at the Employee Care Centre on 10 November 2026 at 11:00; failure to attend results in disqualification and a certificate of attendance must be submitted with the bid.
Technical prequalification: submit a certified valid Fall Protection Planner certificate from the Institute for Work at Height or an equivalent recognised South African provider, a certified SACPCMP registration certificate in CHSO, CHSA or Pr. CHSA with proof of valid status, and a certified ECSA registration certificate as Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng with proof of valid status.
Evaluation: the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals; pricing must be completed electronically on the eSupplier portal using the seven-item schedule, in South African Rand inclusive of VAT.
Returnable documents: mandatory returnables are the electronic pricing schedule and the three technical registration certificates; essential returnables include SARS tax clearance or TCS PIN, SBD 1, the RFQ declaration form, the specific goals claim form, the attendance certificate, and the POPI form.
Validity: bids remain valid for 180 business days from the closing date.
Clarifications: technical and bidding enquiries go to Sinethemba Hadebe at [email protected] by 12:00 on 13 November 2026.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
Ventura Road - Richards Bay - Richards Bay - 3900
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Description
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdf05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
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RFQ Template - FALL PROTECTION STUDY .pdf
Transnet National Ports Authority requires a service provider to conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay. The appointment is a once-off engagement covering project safety compliance, building assessment, risk assessment, engineering, mobile fall protection, procedures and a final fall protection plan.
3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdf
Appointment of a service provider to conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay. The service is required on behalf of Transnet National Ports Authority for TNPA Civil Maintenance and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and the Construction Regulations, 2014. The study covers the Bayvue and Newark precincts and identified priority buildings.
2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdf
A service provider is required to conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is once-off with a closing date of 17 November 2026 at 12:00. Standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a month-end statement.
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The service provider must conduct a fall protection study and develop a fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay.
The study covers 9 priority structures across the Bayvue and Newark precincts of the operational port.
Deliverables include a verified Buildings and Structures Register with Tier 1/2/3 risk classifications, a consolidated hazard and risk register, engineering assessments, and a final Fall Protection Plan.
Work must be carried out within a live port environment requiring coordination for port operations.
Tenderers must account for coastal and marine environmental conditions including corrosion, wind, rainfall, and lightning risks.
Important Dates
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdf (unknown)17 November 2026 at 10:00
Technical Specifications
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdf (unknown)The service provider must conduct a fall protection study and develop a fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay.
The study covers 9 priority structures across the Bayvue and Newark precincts of the operational port.
Deliverables include a verified Buildings and Structures Register with Tier 1/2/3 risk classifications, a consolidated hazard and risk register, engineering assessments where required, and a final Fall Protection Plan.
Work must be carried out within a live port environment requiring coordination with terminal operators and adherence to port safety protocols.
The 9 structures include administrative offices, workshops, gate structures, a marine workshop, employee care centre, civil mess/ablutions/store facilities, and a centre with a Dutch cable roof, ranging from 202 m² to 1 200 m² in size and from low-rise to very high roof heights.
Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014 is mandatory, including submission and approval of a TNPA Safety File prior to site work, site-specific risk assessments and method statements, current medical certificates of fitness, valid competency certificates for work-at-height activities, documented rescue procedures, permit-to-work systems, daily toolbox talks, and emergency contact procedures.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdf (unknown)Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014 is mandatory.
Prior to site commencement, the service provider must submit and have approved a TNPA Safety File.
Site-specific risk assessments and method statements must be prepared.
All personnel working at height must hold current medical certificates of fitness and valid competency certificates.
Documented rescue procedures and permit-to-work systems are required for all work-at-height activities.
Daily toolbox talks and emergency contact procedures must be displayed and communicated to all site personnel.
The service provider must plan for coastal and marine environmental conditions including high winds, salt spray and marine corrosion, seasonal heavy rainfall, heat stress during summer months, slippery roof conditions (particularly after rain or in humid conditions), lightning risk during summer thunderstorm season, and general coastal/subtropical climate conditions.
Access to port areas requires TNPA permit approval, site-specific safety induction for all personnel, appropriate PPE, vehicle permits, compliance with standard working hours (with prior approval for out-of-hours work), and coordination with the relevant terminal operator or facility custodian prior to accessing live operational areas.
Confidentiality requirements apply to the existing Buildings and Structures Register (to be finalised), site access arrangements and permit procedures, historical drawings (where available), existing maintenance records (where available), and existing asbestos registers (where available).
Health & Safety
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdfCompliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014 is mandatory.
Prior to site commencement, a TNPA Safety File must be submitted and approved.
Site-specific risk assessments and method statements must be prepared.
All personnel working at height must hold current medical certificates of fitness and valid competency certificates.
Documented rescue procedures and permit-to-work systems are required for all work-at-height activities.
Daily toolbox talks and emergency contact procedures must be displayed and communicated to all site personnel.
Environmental
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdfThe service provider must plan and price for coastal and marine environmental conditions typical of Richards Bay: high wind loading (particularly on elevated and roof-level work areas), salt spray and marine corrosion affecting structural steel, roof sheeting, fixings and fall protection anchor points, generally corrosive atmospheric conditions, seasonal heavy rainfall and localised flooding, heat stress during summer months, slippery roof conditions (particularly after rain or in humid conditions), lightning risk during summer thunderstorm activity, and general coastal/subtropical climate conditions. Work must be carried out within a live operational port environment with due regard to vessel movements, cargo handling operations, rail and road traffic, and the activities of other contractors, terminal operators and port users.
Contractual Terms
Source: 3_-_FPP_SITE_INFORMATION.pdfThe service provider must treat as confidential the existing Buildings and Structures Register (to be finalised), site access arrangements and permit procedures, historical drawings (where available), existing maintenance records (where available), and existing asbestos registers (where available). Unauthorised disclosure of this information may have contractual consequences.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Template - FALL PROTECTION STUDY .pdf (RFQ)Submission channel: Transnet e-tender submission portal (eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/).
Bidders must register their own company profile, sign in, view advertised tenders, log an intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the selected tender.
Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted.
All pricing must be completed electronically in the eSupplier portal; no paper pricing schedule is accepted.
Bidders should submit at least one day before the closing date; no late submissions will be accepted.
Each bidder must use its own registered profile under the same company name that will bid; bidding through another company's profile (including a subsidiary or holding company) will result in rejection or disqualification. A Joint Venture may use any party's registered profile to submit on its behalf.
Returnable forms:
Disqualification risks: late submission; unsigned or omitted mandatory returnable documents; failure to attend the compulsory briefing; submission through another company's profile; deviation from the required pricing schedule; false or incomplete declarations.\n\n"},
Description
Source: 2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdfScope: Appointment of a service provider to conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay. Contract is once-off; contract number, commencement date, and expiry date to be confirmed.
Technical Specifications
Source: 2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Conduct a fall protection study and develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for buildings and structures at the Port of Richards Bay (once-off).
Deliverables: Fall protection study report and comprehensive fall protection plan.
Standards: Goods/services must conform to all relevant legislation, standards, directives, and specifications in force at time of delivery.
Health and safety: Service provider personnel on Transnet premises must comply with Transnet’s health and safety, security, and system security rules.
Data protection: Compliance with POPIA requirements for processing personal information.
Financial Requirements
Source: 2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdf (RFQ)Payment terms: 30 days from receipt of month-end statement and valid tax invoice, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Prices fixed: Prices specified in the order cannot be increased.
Subcontracting penalties: Non-compliance penalty equals 100% of undelivered subcontracting value plus 10%.
Subcontracting limit: No more than 25% of contract value to enterprises with lower B-BBEE status unless subcontracted to an EME with capability.
Cession of payment rights: Requires prior written approval from Transnet, only to FSP or State Institutions.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE: Subcontracting to enterprises without equal or higher B-BBEE status limited to 25% of contract value, unless subcontracted to a capable EME.
Local content: Subcontracting must not reduce local production and content below stipulated minimum threshold (threshold not specified in this document).
Restricted suppliers: No award to bidders listed on National Treasury’s Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Supplier Integrity Pact: Must observe Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact requirements (anti-corruption, fair procurement).
POPIA: Must comply with Protection of Personal Information Act for processing personal information.
General compliance: Goods/services must conform to all relevant legislation, standards, and specifications.
Subcontracting approval: Prior written approval from Transnet required for any subcontracting arrangement.
Health & Safety
Source: 2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdfHealth and safety: Service provider personnel on Transnet premises must comply with Transnet’s health and safety, security, and system security rules and procedures.
POPIA compliance: Both parties must process personal information lawfully under POPIA; implement security safeguards; notify breaches; obtain consent for further processing; ensure data destruction/de-identification when no longer needed; restrict access to authorised personnel.
Contractual Terms
Source: 2.10 Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs and 3 Quotes-FALL PROTECTION STUDY.pdfContract formation: Transnet’s purchase order and these terms constitute the sole agreement; Transnet does not accept supplier’s terms unless agreed in writing.
Conformity: Goods/services must strictly conform to order; no variation without Transnet’s written consent.
Delivery: Time is of the essence; delays may lead to termination.
Price and payment: Prices fixed; payment within 30 days of month-end statement and valid tax invoice.
Non-compliance penalties for subcontracting: Penalty of 100% of undelivered subcontracting value plus 10%; payable within 10 business days of tax invoice.
Proprietary rights: Supplier indemnifies Transnet against IP infringement claims.
Proprietary information: All Transnet information confidential; not to be disclosed without consent.
POPIA: Both parties must comply with Protection of Personal Information Act; security safeguards, breach notification required.
Publicity: Supplier may not use Transnet name or trademarks without prior written consent.
Non-conformance: Transnet may issue Non-Conformance Report; failure to remedy may lead to termination.
Termination: Transnet may cancel with 30 days’ notice; for material breach, change of control, or disrepute. Supplier must submit claims within 2 months of termination.
Access: Supplier liable for personnel; must comply with Transnet health, safety, security rules.
Warranty: Supplier warrants competence, compliance with legislation, no deterioration of Transnet equipment, no third-party IP infringement.
Insolvency: Transnet may terminate if supplier enters receivership, liquidation, etc.
Subcontracting: Requires Transnet approval; supplier remains liable; subcontracting limited to 25% to lower B-BBEE enterprises unless EME; local content threshold must be maintained.
Payment to subcontractors: Transnet may pay subcontractors directly at its discretion; supplier remains liable.
Cessions: Payment rights cession only with Transnet approval, only to FSP or State Institutions; assignments prohibited.
Supplier Integrity Pact: Supplier must comply with anti-corruption, fair procurement commitments.
Restricted suppliers: No award to restricted suppliers; Transnet may withdraw award if later discovered.
Notices: Delivered by hand, fax, or email; deemed served on acknowledgement.
Law: South African law; disputes to arbitration under AFSA rules; Transnet may also approach courts.
General: Surviving clauses; no waiver; rights cumulative.
Counterparts: Agreement may be signed in counterparts.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Act 44 of 2000
Relevant where architectural work or professional building-design services may be required.
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Act 103 of 1977
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06 Nov 2026
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