Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
150 Commissioner Street - Johannesburg - Johannesburg - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173400
TRANSNET soc ltd requires a service provider to undertake a biodiversity interface footprint and impact study over a 24-month period. The bidder must sign and submit the TRANSNET non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as part of the bid response, which governs the handling of confidential information exchanged during the bidding process. The most consequential consideration is that the NDA imposes strict confidentiality, data protection, and non-disclosure obligations that survive for five years after the bid discussions end.
Sign and submit the Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as part of the bid response; failure to do so may disqualify the bid.
Keep all Confidential Information secret and use it only for technical and commercial discussions related to the bid or subsequent contract performance.
Disclose Confidential Information only to agents who need it for the bid, and ensure those agents are aware of their confidentiality obligations.
Notify Transnet immediately of any unauthorised disclosure or use of Confidential Information and take steps to remedy or prevent further breaches.
Comply with South African privacy law (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures for data protection.
Act as principal, not as nominee, agent or broker, and bear all costs incurred in considering or pursuing the bid.
Do not make any announcement or disclosure of prospective interest in the bid, or use Transnet's name or information for publicity or marketing, without prior written consent.
Return or destroy all Confidential Information within 7 days of a written demand from Transnet, and provide a director-signed certificate of compliance if requested.
The NDA's confidentiality obligations survive for 5 years after termination of bid discussions or negotiations.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 16:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
150 Commissioner Street - Johannesburg - Johannesburg - 0001
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Description
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)08 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Oct
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.
2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd seeks a service provider to undertake a biodiversity interface footprint and impact study over a 24-month period. The study will assess Transnet's biodiversity interface footprint and impacts, with the successful bidder appointed under a service contract.
ANNEXURE A - Scope of Works_.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd requires a service provider to undertake a Biodiversity Interface Footprint and Impact Study across its rail, ports, pipelines and property landholdings, over a 24-month period. The work covers a biodiversity baseline assessment, a biodiversity risk and opportunities assessment, and the delivery of risk registers, sensitivity mapping and an implementation plan aligned to the TNFD LEAP framework.
2.11 Transnet General Bid Conditions_June 2022_v5 (3).pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd requires a service provider to undertake the Transnet Biodiversity Interface Footprint and Impact Study over a period of twenty-four (24) months. The bid closes on 23 October 2026 at 16:00 and is administered under Transnet's General Bid Conditions.
5.5 Master Agreement Goods and Services_Biodiversity.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd requires a service provider to undertake the Transnet Biodiversity Interface Footprint and Impact Study for a period of twenty-four (24) months. The appointment is governed by a master agreement with schedules for scope of work and pricing.
00_RFP for Transnet Biodiversity - 210926.pdf
Transnet requires a service provider to conduct a biodiversity interface footprint and impact study across its rail, port, pipeline and landholding operations over a 24-month period. The work comprises a biodiversity baseline assessment with GIS sensitivity mapping and ground-truthing, and a biodiversity risk and opportunities assessment aligned to the TNFD framework, producing a Biodiversity Risk Assessment Register and Implementation Plan.
2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd requires a service provider to undertake a biodiversity interface footprint and impact study over a period of twenty-four (24) months. The study will assess Transnet's biodiversity interface footprint and its impacts, supporting environmental responsibility and compliance.
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The Integrity Pact is a standard agreement between Transnet and bidders to prevent dishonesty, fraud, and corruption in procurement. It is incorporated into the final contract.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: the RFX Declaration Form, certifying that the bidder has read and agrees with the Integrity Pact, and the Breach of Law Form. All bidders must sign and comply with the Integrity Pact as a condition of bidding.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Bidders must not have previous transgressions involving serious breach of law (e.g., corruption, fraud, theft, extortion, Competition Act contraventions) in the last 5 years. Bidders must not be restricted by National Treasury or appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters. Bidders must declare any conflict of interest. Bidders must uphold UNGC principles. Bidders must not subcontract to a restricted company. Bidders must not have litigated against Transnet in bad faith.
Technical Specifications
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)The Integrity Pact forms part of the bidder's application for registration as a Transnet vendor. The contract with the successful bidder will automatically incorporate this Integrity Pact.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Bidders must submit their bid independently, without consultation or arrangement with any competitor. Communication between partners in a joint venture or consortium is not considered collusive bidding.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Bidders must not engage in under-pricing or anti-competitive practices. The bid price must be reasonable and competitive, conforming to the specifications.
Financial Requirements
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Transnet may encash the advance bank guarantee and performance bond or warranty bond if the bidder violates the Integrity Pact. If the bidder subcontracted a portion of the bid without declaring it, Transnet may penalise the supplier up to 10% of the contract value.
Environmental
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Bidders must uphold the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the fields of Human Rights, Labour, Anti-Corruption and the Environment.
Contractual Terms
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Disputes should be resolved amicably. Litigation in bad faith (vexatious proceedings, perjury, scurrilous allegations, abuse of court process) will result in Transnet not doing business with the bidder. The Integrity Pact is governed by South African law and is valid indefinitely unless cancelled. Bidders must report any corrupt behaviour by Transnet employees to the Tip-Off Anonymous hotline at 0800 003 056.
Section
Source: 2.13 Supplier Integrity Pact_November 2020_v2.pdf (unknown)Bidders must not engage in corrupt practices, collusion, or anti-competitive behaviour. Bidders must not misrepresent facts or submit false documents. Bidders must not disclose bid terms to competitors before bid opening.
Description
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)The document is a Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that bidders must sign as part of the bid response. It governs the exchange of confidential information between Transnet and the bidder for the purpose of the bid.
Contact Information
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)Transnet SOC Ltd
Registered office: 49th Floor, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg 2001
Submission Guidelines
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)Returnable documents: the signed Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be submitted as part of the bid response. No other returnable forms are specified in this document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)Bidders must sign the Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement as part of the bid response. The NDA requires bidders to act as principal, not as nominee or agent. Bidders must comply with South African privacy law (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures for data protection. The NDA does not confer any intellectual property rights over Confidential Information.
Technical Specifications
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)The NDA governs the exchange of confidential information between Transnet and the bidder for the purpose of the bid. Bidders must keep all Confidential Information secret and use it only for technical and commercial discussions related to the bid or subsequent contract performance. Bidders may disclose Confidential Information only to agents who need it for the bid, and must ensure those agents are aware of the confidentiality obligations. Bidders must notify Transnet of any unauthorised disclosure or use and take steps to remedy or prevent further breaches. All Confidential Information remains the property of the disclosing party.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)Bidders must comply with South African privacy law (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures for data protection. Bidders must act as principal, not as nominee, agent or broker. Bidders must not make any announcement or disclosure of their prospective interest in the bid without Transnet's prior written consent. Bidders must not use Transnet's name or information for publicity or marketing without prior written consent.
Contractual Terms
Source: 2.11 Non Disclosure Agreement_April 2020_v1 (1).pdf (RFQ)Confidential Information must be kept secret and used only for the bid or subsequent contract performance. Bidders may disclose Confidential Information only to agents who need it for the bid, and must ensure those agents are aware of the confidentiality obligations. Bidders must notify Transnet of any unauthorised disclosure or use and take steps to remedy or prevent further breaches. All Confidential Information remains the property of the disclosing party. Bidders must return or destroy all Confidential Information within 7 days of a written demand from Transnet, and supply a certificate signed by a director confirming compliance. The obligations survive termination of discussions for 5 years. Bidders must act as principal, not as nominee, agent or broker. Bidders must comply with South African privacy law (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures for data protection. Neither party may assign the agreement without prior written consent, except Transnet may assign to any member of the Transnet Group. The agreement is governed by South African law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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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
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Documents found
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Last checked
09 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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subsidiary of Transnet
Contact
011-584-0635[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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