Provision of retained executive search, contingency recruitment for persons with disabilities, and fixed-term contractor services for TRANSNET (5-Year approved list)

This is a Master Agreement between Transnet SOC Ltd and a supplier for the framing of an approved list for the provision of retained executive search with talent mapping, contingency recruitment for placement of persons with disabilities, and supply of fixed term contractor services for Transnet 'as and when required' for a period of five (5) years.

No named contacts, emails or phone numbers are stated. Notices under the agreement are to be delivered by hand, fax or email to the addresses selected by the parties; the agreement leaves these blank for completion at signature.

Returnable documents: all forms and schedules required by the RFP must be completed, signed and submitted with the proposal. The Master Agreement (Annexure C) is the contract form; bidders must be prepared to sign it in the form issued. The Schedule of Requirements / Work Orders forms part of the agreement. No specific submission channel, format or disqualification rules are stated in the source text.

The Supplier/Service Provider must have a valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate, comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Programme, and submit a completed SBD 6.1 form claiming preference points. No complete evaluation criteria are recoverable from the source text.

Scope: provision of retained executive search with talent mapping, contingency recruitment for placement of persons with disabilities, and supply of fixed term contractor services for Transnet, as and when required, for a period of five (5) years. Services are delivered under Work Orders issued by Transnet, each defining scope, timeframes, deliverables, fees and costs. The supplier must comply with the Schedule of Requirements (Schedule 1) and any technical specifications attached. The supplier must remedy any non-conformance or defect within the time frame determined by Transnet. Contract progress meetings are held monthly (or as agreed) to review late deliverables, costs, performance issues, corrective actions and risk management; minutes are signed off by both parties. A contract risk register must be prepared within 2 weeks of contract signature. The supplier must comply with the Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact and maintain all required licences and permits. The supplier must comply with all applicable environmental legislation and regulations, demonstrate sound environmental performance, and have an environmental management policy ensuring products/services are procured, produced, packaged, delivered, used and disposed of in an environmentally appropriate way. The supplier must also provide an understanding of its position on waste disposal, recycling and energy conservation (green economy/carbon footprint). The supplier must ensure continuity of personnel assigned to the services. If personnel are unsatisfactory or absent, the supplier must promptly provide a replacement of equivalent calibre and experience, subject to Transnet's approval. Personnel must be entitled to work in South Africa.

Fees for services are detailed in the relevant schedule or Work Order. Transnet will reimburse reasonable expenses agreed in advance, incurred per Transnet's travel and expenses policies, passed on at cost, and supported by receipts. Tax invoices must detail personnel and include VAT where appropriate. Prices are subject to review as indicated in the Schedule of Requirements, with negotiations commencing at least two months prior to any proposed adjustment.

Fees are set out in the relevant schedule or Work Order. Transnet reimburses reasonable and proper expenses agreed in advance, incurred per Transnet's travel and expenses policies, passed on at cost with no administration fee, and supported by receipts. Tax invoices must detail each person performing the services and show VAT separately where applicable. Prices are stated inclusive and exclusive of VAT, payable in ZAR. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of receipt of a valid, undisputed tax invoice and month-end statement. Prices are subject to review as indicated in the Schedule of Requirements, with negotiations commencing at least two months before any proposed adjustment.

B-BBEE: the supplier must submit its B-BBEE status and proof at the beginning of March each year during the contract, notify Transnet of any change in status or restructure that negatively impacts it, and provide B-BBEE data on written request within 30 calendar days. The supplier must maintain a valid B-BBEE verification certificate for the entire term; failure to present renewals may lead to termination. Tax: the supplier must maintain tax clearance compliance for the duration of the agreement. Restricted suppliers: no award to any bidder on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; Transnet may withdraw an award or cancel a contract if the bidder is later found to be restricted. Subcontracting: subcontracting requires Transnet's approval; undeclared subcontracting may be penalised up to 10% of contract value; no more than 25% of contract value may be subcontracted to an enterprise with a lower B-BBEE status unless it is an EME. The supplier must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable labour legislation. Personnel must comply with Transnet's security, policy, code of practice and health and safety requirements at Transnet premises. Where applicable, services must comply with the National Railway Safety Regulator Act and railway safety requirements; Transnet may review safety-related activities.

The supplier must submit its B-BBEE status and proof at the beginning of March each year during the contract. The supplier must notify Transnet of any change in B-BBEE status or corporate restructure that negatively impacts its status. The supplier must provide B-BBEE data upon request within 30 days. The supplier must also provide an understanding of its position on waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation (green economy/carbon footprint).

Duration: five (5) years from commencement date, unless terminated earlier or extended at Transnet's option. Either party may cancel without cause on 30 calendar days' written notice; the agreement remains applicable to purchase orders placed before cancellation. Breach and termination: the agreement sets out rights on cancellation and termination. Disputes: parties first negotiate for 10 business days; unresolved disputes go to arbitration under AFSA rules, held in Johannesburg; the clause survives termination. Governing law: South African law, courts of South Africa. Amendments: only valid if in writing and signed by both parties, via a change notice and addendum. Notices: by hand, fax or email to the addresses selected by the parties. The agreement also covers force majeure, confidentiality, protection of personal information, insurances, limitation of liability, intellectual property, cessions and assignments, and the database of restricted suppliers. The supplier must keep records of transactions for at least 5 years.

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Closing date: 2026-09-15 at 16:00.

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The Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) must be signed and submitted as part of the bid response. No other submission instructions are stated in the provided document.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The only requirement is that bidders sign and submit the Non-Disclosure Agreement, which requires each party to act as principal and not as nominee, agent, or broker.

The bidder must, upon written demand from Transnet, return all written confidential information and expunge or destroy any confidential information from computer or other devices within 7 days, and supply a certificate signed by a director confirming full compliance with this requirement.

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) must be signed and submitted with the bid response. Key obligations under the agreement:

• Treat all confidential information as 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 strictly need to know and who are made aware of its confidentiality; the bidder remains liable for any breach by such agents.
• Notify Transnet promptly of any unauthorised disclosure and take steps to remedy or prevent further unauthorised use.
• Return or destroy all confidential information within 7 days of a written demand from Transnet, and provide a director's certificate of compliance.
• Obtain prior written consent before making any announcement or using Transnet's name for publicity or marketing.
• Obligations survive termination of discussions for 5 years.
• Comply with South African privacy law (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures against unauthorised data processing.
• The agreement is governed by South African law with exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.

This annexure (Annexure B) is the desktop technical evaluation questionnaire for the RFP covering three service streams: retained executive search with talent mapping, contingency recruitment for placement of persons with disabilities, and supply of fixed term contractor services. The questionnaire is divided into three parts, each with sub-categories assessing capability, capacity, and company experience. Bidders must complete all relevant sections and provide evidence as specified.

Returnable documents: completed technical questionnaire (Annexure B) with all required evidence per section, signed reference letters using prescribed templates (Appendix 1A for Executive Search, 1B for PWD, 1C for FTC), completed track record templates (Appendix 2A, 2B, 2C), CVs of key personnel, and any other forms required by the RFP. Bids must be submitted before the closing time; late submissions are disqualified. Non-compliance with prescribed templates or missing mandatory evidence results in non-responsiveness.

Technical evaluation is desktop-based, scored out of 100 points per service stream, with a minimum threshold of 70 points to pass to the next stage. Each stream has three sub-categories: Capability (scoring up to 62-85 points), Capacity (up to 15-28 points), and Company Experience & Track Record (up to 10 points). Scoring is based on evidence submitted against defined criteria. Bidders must achieve at least 70 out of 100 on the technical evaluation to proceed.

The tender covers three service streams:

1. Executive Search with Talent Mapping: Must demonstrate talent mapping methodology (approach, market intelligence, reporting, DEI strategy), end-to-end candidate evaluation/selection/vetting/placement/onboarding, client engagement and communication strategy, and customer satisfaction from three references.
2. Contingency Recruitment for Placement of Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Must demonstrate PWD sourcing capability (partnerships, MOUs, database size), inclusive recruitment practices, end-to-end PWD recruitment methodology, client engagement, and customer satisfaction from three references (including Transnet).
3. Supply of Fixed Term Contractor (FTC) Services: Must demonstrate recruitment methodology with defined turnaround times (e.g., kick-off call 1 hour, sourcing 1 day, interviews 2 days), customer satisfaction from three references, operating experience, and team capacity.

All streams require national delivery capability across multiple provinces, with evidence of coordination, governance, and tools supporting national reach.

No specific compliance requirements stated in this annexure. Bidders must comply with all RFP requirements, including use of prescribed templates (Appendices 1A/1B/1C for references, 2A/2B/2C for track records).

Transnet Tip-Off Anonymous hotline: 0800 003 056 (for reporting dishonest, fraudulent or corrupt behaviour by Transnet employees).

The Integrity Pact forms part of the RFP response and must be signed and submitted with the bid. The contract with the successful bidder will automatically incorporate this Integrity Pact. Bidders must certify in the RFX Declaration Form that they have read and agree to the Integrity Pact.

Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must declare no serious legal transgressions (corruption, fraud, theft, extortion, Competition Act violations) in the past five years with any public or private sector entity. Bidders must accept and sign the Integrity Pact, committing to ethical conduct, independent bidding, conflict of interest disclosure, and compliance with South African anti-corruption legislation. Foreign bidders must disclose local agents/representatives; South African bidders must disclose foreign principals involved in the bid.

to the defined specifications of the works, goods and services; and

Advance bank guarantee and performance bond or warranty bond may be required; Transnet may encash these to recover payments with interest if the contract is cancelled for breach. Penalty of up to 10% of contract value if a supplier subcontracts a portion without declaring it to Transnet.

Bidder must not appear on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Must declare no serious legal transgressions (corruption, fraud, theft, extortion, Competition Act contraventions) in the past 5 years with any public or private sector entity. Must disclose any conflict of interest (family, business or social relationship with Transnet employees or Board members) in the RFX declaration form or notify Transnet in writing immediately. Must uphold the ten principles of the UN Global Compact covering human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Must not offer gifts, gratuities, bribes or kickbacks to Transnet officials (Zero Gifts Policy). Must not collude with other bidders, misrepresent facts, or submit false/forged documents. Foreign bidders must disclose South African agents/representatives; South African bidders must disclose foreign principals. Transnet may require a copy of the bidder's code of conduct addressing anti-bribery compliance.

Bidders must uphold UN Global Compact environmental principles: support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; encourage development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

The Integrity Pact is governed by South African law and remains valid indefinitely unless cancelled by either party. It forms part of the final concluded contract. Disputes should be resolved amicably; litigation in bad faith (vexatious proceedings, perjury, scurrilous allegations, abuse of court process) will result in Transnet refusing future business. Transnet may exclude the bidder from the bidding process, cancel the contract without compensation, recover all sums paid, encash guarantees/bonds, cancel other contracts, exclude the bidder from future bids with Transnet and other organs of state, and impose penalties up to 10% of contract value for undeclared subcontracting. Restriction periods up to 10 years (or longer for grave misconduct) apply for transgressions; details are submitted to National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers. A supplier may not subcontract to a restricted company. Grounds for restriction include bad-faith bid withdrawal, failure to sign after acceptance, unsatisfactory performance, bribery, fraud, false local content or B-BBEE statements, false preferential procurement information, causing unrecoverable damage, and bad-faith litigation. Transnet may revoke exclusion if the bidder proves damage restoration and installs a corruption prevention system.

Bidders must not lend to, borrow from, or enter into any monetary dealings with Transnet committee members or persons involved in the sourcing process. Transnet employees must declare conflicts of interest in a prescribed form. Transnet commits to fair, transparent treatment of all bidders, equal information access, exclusion of conflicted employees, and zero tolerance for bribery by its staff.

Bidder must take all measures to prevent corrupt practices, unfair means and illegal activities during bidding and contract execution. Must not collude with other parties, enter into illegal/dishonest agreements, commit criminal offences under anti-corruption laws, misuse Transnet information, or instigate third parties to commit offences. Must deliver against all agreed contract conditions.

Suspicious bids will be reported to the Competition Commission for investigation and possible administrative penalties under section 59 of the Competition Act, and/or to the National Prosecuting Authority for criminal investigation. Bidders may be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for up to 10 years under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

Closing date and time: 2026-09-15T16:00:00.000Z (as per tender record).

• Site visits or briefing sessions may be required; if indicated as compulsory in the RFX document, attendance is mandatory and failure to attend will result in disqualification. No specific dates or venues are stated in the document.

Site visits or briefing sessions may be required where necessary to view the site or receive further information. If indicated as compulsory in the RFX document, attendance is mandatory and failure to attend will result in disqualification. No specific dates or venues are stated in the document.

Clarification questions before the closing date must be uploaded onto the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal or directed to the contact person listed in the RFX document. After the closing date, communication is restricted to the contact person listed in the RFX document. No specific contact names or details are provided in the document.

Bids must be submitted electronically by uploading into the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal against each tender selected, before the closing date and time. Late bids will not be considered.

• The bidder guide is available on the Transnet Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.
• Bids must be completed on the official Transnet forms and formats; non-compliance may lead to rejection.
• Additional information may be submitted under separate cover on company letterhead, cross-referenced in the RFX, only if space is insufficient.
• All returnable documents listed in the RFX must be submitted with the bid; failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules/documents results in disqualification, and failure to submit other schedules/documents may also result in disqualification.
• Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• Alterations to bid prices must be made by deleting incorrect figures and inserting correct ones, initialled by the signatory; failure may result in exclusion of the items.
• If the bidder is a company, full names of directors must be stated; if a close corporation, names of members; if a partnership or individual trading under a trade name, names of partners or the individual.

All returnable documents listed in the RFX documents must be submitted with the bid. Failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules/documents will result in disqualification; failure to submit other schedules/documents may also result in disqualification.

The document does not provide evaluation criteria for this tender. It only states that after the closing date, during the evaluation period, the respondent may only communicate with the contact person listed in the RFX document.

The document is the Transnet General Bid Conditions and does not contain the technical specifications for this tender. It only states that unless otherwise stipulated, goods offered must be NEW, i.e., unused, neither second-hand nor reconditioned.

Prices for goods must be on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to the specified delivery point, unless otherwise specified. Lead time must include all non-working days and holidays. Local supplies must be quoted on a Delivered RSA named destination basis; imported supplies on a Delivered Duty Paid basis to end destination in South Africa.

• All monetary amounts in bid responses must be in South African Rand (ZAR), unless otherwise permitted in the RFP. Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered. Alterations to bid prices must be made by deleting incorrect figures and inserting correct ones, initialled by the signatory; failure may result in exclusion of the items.
• For local supplies, prices must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately at the standard rate on the Tax Invoice. For foreign services, the South African supplier's tax invoice for the local portion (commission) must show VAT separately.

All monetary amounts in bid responses must be in South African Rand (ZAR), unless otherwise permitted in the RFP.

• Prices for goods must be on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to the specified delivery point, unless otherwise specified. Local supplies must be quoted on a Delivered RSA named destination basis; imported supplies on a Delivered Duty Paid basis to end destination in South Africa.
• Lead time for delivery must include all non-working days and holidays.
• For local supplies, prices must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately at the standard rate on the Tax Invoice. For foreign services, the South African supplier's tax invoice for the local portion (commission) must show VAT separately.
• The successful Respondent must provide security in the form of a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation. The amount will be stipulated in the bid documents. The Deed must be completed and returned within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance; failure may lead to contract cancellation.
• The successful Supplier may be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments.
• Payment terms are set out in the Terms and Conditions of Contract. Respondents may submit alternative payment or financing proposals, but must first tender strictly in accordance with the standard terms.
• Conditional discounts are calculated from the date of receipt of the correct month-end statement and tax invoice.

No bid shall be awarded to a bidder whose name (or any member, director, partner, or trustee) appears on the Register of Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers kept by National Treasury. Transnet reserves the right to withdraw an award or cancel a contract if it is established that a bidder has been restricted by another government institution.

• Foreign respondents must provide written proof of authorisation for their South African representative or agent, and a legal Power of Attorney complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court, signed by the principal, and authorising the representative to choose domicilium.
• If samples are required, they must be marked with the Respondent's name, address, bid number, and item number, and reach the addressee by the closing date. Failure may result in rejection.

The successful Respondent must provide security in the form of a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation. The security may be applied to cover losses from breach. The amount will be stipulated in the bid documents. The Deed must be completed and returned within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance; failure may lead to contract cancellation. Additional costs from default are for the Supplier's account.

• Payment terms are set out in the Terms and Conditions of Contract. Respondents may submit alternative payment or financing proposals, but must first tender strictly in accordance with the standard terms. The successful Supplier may be required to furnish a guarantee covering advance payments. Conditional discounts are calculated from the date of receipt of the correct month-end statement and tax invoice.
• Transnet does not bind itself to purchase a definitive quantity; the successful Respondent undertakes to supply quantities ordered against the contract. Transnet will not accept liability for materials/stocks specially ordered. Estimated quantities are provided for guidance only. Delivery periods are governed by the Terms and Conditions of Contract. The Supplier may be required to submit progress reports. In emergencies, the Supplier has first right of refusal; if unable to meet critical delivery, Transnet may purchase elsewhere.
• Copyright in plans, drawings, diagrams, specifications and documents compiled by the Supplier is governed by the Intellectual Property Rights section in the Terms and Conditions of Contract. Respondents must tender strictly in accordance with Transnet's drawings/specifications unless officially amended. Respondent's drawings must be submitted before closing time; non-receipt may disqualify. Foreign specifications must be translated and departures detailed in a covering letter.
• Bids by foreign principals may be submitted directly or via a South African representative/agent. Written proof of authorisation is required; failure disqualifies. Representatives must compile bids in the principal's name and sign on their behalf. A legal Power of Attorney must be furnished, complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court, signed by the principal, and authorising the representative to choose domicilium. Payment instructions for EFT must be provided.
• Should a conflict arise between these General Bid Conditions and the issued RFX document, the conditions stated in the RFX document shall prevail.
• If the Respondent, after notification of acceptance, fails to enter into a formal contract, accept an order, furnish satisfactory security, or comply with any condition imposed by Transnet, Transnet may accept another bid or call for new bids and recover any additional expenses incurred from the defaulting Respondent.
• Where contract or order value is to be remitted overseas, Transnet may effect payment directly to the foreign principal or manufacturer if requested. Transnet prefers Rand-based agreements and requests consideration of forward exchange cover. South African Reserve Bank approval is required for foreign currency payments. Transnet will not recognise price adjustments arising after the delivery date. Transnet may request pro-forma/tax invoices for VAT compliance.
• Upon acceptance of a bid, the parties are bound by these General Bid Conditions and any contractual terms or special conditions forming part of the bid documents. Email communication of acceptance is deemed proof of delivery one day after submission.
• Unsuccessful respondents will be advised in writing as soon as possible after the closing date, and on award, informed of the successful respondent's name and reasons for their failure.
• The Supplier must adhere to the Terms and Conditions of Contract issued with the bid documents, including any special conditions. If any conditions are unacceptable, the Respondent must indicate them and offer amendments/alternatives in writing; Transnet's Legal Counsel will review, and the Respondent may withdraw unacceptable deviations or be disqualified.
• The contract documents comprise the General Bid Conditions, Terms and Conditions of Contract, and any special conditions. Together with the Respondent's bid response, they constitute the contract upon receipt of Transnet's letter of acceptance, subject to agreed amendments. If a formal contract is to be signed, these documents remain binding until the final contract is signed.
• The contract is governed by South African law. The Respondent must specify a domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa and submit to the jurisdiction of South African courts. Foreign respondents must state an authorised representative in South Africa empowered to sign contracts and act on their behalf.
• If samples are required, they must be marked with the Respondent's name, address, bid number, and item number, and reach the addressee by the closing date. Failure may result in rejection. Transnet may retain samples for quality checking without payment. Unsuccessful respondents may collect samples at their own risk and cost.
• The award of a bid for imported goods may be subject to the issue of an export licence in the country of origin or supply; the Supplier's manufacturer or forwarding agent must apply for such licence if required.

If the Respondent is a company, full names of directors must be stated; if a close corporation, names of members; if a partnership or individual trading under a trade name, names of partners or the individual.

• No bid shall be awarded to a bidder whose name (or any member, director, partner, or trustee) appears on the Register of Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers kept by National Treasury. Transnet reserves the right to withdraw an award or cancel a contract if it is established that a bidder has been restricted by another government institution.

Transnet is a State-Owned Enterprise seeking to form approved panels of Talent Acquisition service providers for retained executive search with talent mapping, contingency recruitment for persons with disabilities, and fixed-term contractor services, on an 'as and when' basis for five years. The panels will support Transnet's People Management strategy to recruit strategically, improve time to hire, reduce costs, build talent pools, and attract candidates from previously disadvantaged groups. The approved list will service all Transnet operating divisions nationally.

Closing date: 15 September 2026 at 16:00. Non-compulsory briefing: 24 August 2026 at 10:00 via MS Teams, approximately 2 hours. Bidders must confirm attendance by emailing [email protected]. Clarification requests must be submitted before 16:00 on 08 September 2026. Bid validity period: 180 business days from closing date.

A non-compulsory pre-proposal briefing will be held via MS Teams on 24 August 2026 at 10:00 for approximately 2 hours. Bidders must confirm attendance by emailing [email protected]. Meeting details: Join link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/345709781836370?p=yJVz56wWSaXwRnMMZs, Meeting ID 345 709 781 836 370, Passcode 8V54jt2G, Phone conference ID 518 046 982#.

Contact person: Nompumelelo Langa, telephone 011 308 3507, email [email protected]. Complaints: [email protected]. After closing date, communication must be directed to the BEC chairperson via the same contact person.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must register their own company profile, log an intent to bid, and upload documents against the tender. Each upload is limited to 30MB; multiple uploads are allowed. Bids should be uploaded at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. Each page of the bid must be signed, stamped, and dated. All returnable documents listed in Section 5 must be included. Subcontracting is not permitted; bidders must bid and perform as individual entities. Joint ventures or consortia must state their intention and submit a signed agreement or written confirmation with percentage split and responsibilities. Bidders must not submit through another company's profile; each bidder must use its own registered profile. Transnet will not accept bids submitted through another bidder's profile.

Returnable documents include mandatory documents (failure to submit leads to disqualification), returnable documents used for scoring (e.g., valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for specific goals, National Delivery Model for FTC services), and essential returnable documents (e.g., Transnet's General Bid Conditions, Supplier Integrity Pact). The Proposal Form (Section 5) includes declaration of authority, agreement to be bound by Master Agreement and General Bid Conditions, disclosure of directors/members, and confirmation of validity period of 180 business days.

Evaluation is in five stages. Stage 1: Test for administrative and substantive responsiveness — timely submission, all returnable documents completed and signed, priced offer, and compliance with scope. Stage 2: Minimum threshold of 70 points for technical criteria, evaluated per part bid. Part A (Executive Search with Talent Mapping): 62% capability for executive search, 28% talent mapping, 10% head hunting. Part B (PWD Recruitment): 70% capability for contingency recruitment, 20% delivery capacity and national execution, 10% company experience and track record. Part C (Fixed-Term Contractors): 85% capability for recruitment, 15% capacity. Stage 3: Final weighted scoring — Price (80/90 points) using formula PS = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin) or 90(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin), and Specific Goals (20/10 points). Stage 4: Price negotiations with top five ranked bidders if prices are not market-related. Stage 5: Award and contract conclusion. Technical scores are rounded to two decimal places.

The scope covers three services: Part A — Retained Executive Search with Talent Mapping; Part B — Contingency Recruitment for Placement of Persons with Disabilities; Part C — Supply of Fixed-Term Contractors. Bidders may bid for one or more services and must complete the relevant technical questionnaire in Annexure B. The approved list will service all Transnet operating divisions nationally, including Transnet Corporate Centre, Freight Rail, Engineering, Port Terminals, Pipelines, Property, Rail Infrastructure Manager, and National Ports Authority. Bidders must submit details of their environmental policies regarding waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

The service provider will provide retained executive search with talent mapping, contingency recruitment for placement of persons with disabilities, and supply of fixed-term contractor services.

Bidders must have experience in providing similar services and must provide a company track record and operating experience.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT, strictly in the provided pricing schedule format. Bidders must complete pricing only for the parts they bid for. Transnet may negotiate market-related prices and reserves the right to cancel if prices are not market-related.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule for each part they bid for, strictly in the provided format. Prices must be firm and fixed for the contract duration. Transnet may negotiate market-related prices with top five ranked bidders and reserves the right to cancel if prices are not market-related. Pricing schedule includes annual TCC ranges and placement fees for levels A to D (Part A) and levels A to F plus Bargaining Employees (Parts B and C).

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. Each party in a JV/consortium must submit separate TCS/CSD. Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs). Bidders must comply with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53. Security clearance may be required to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level. Bidders must disclose any relationship with Transnet employees or former employees. Returnable forms include SBD 1, Proposal Form, pricing schedule, technical questionnaire (Annexure B), declaration forms, and Transnet's General Bid Conditions and Supplier Integrity Pact.

The service provider must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Bidders must submit details of their entity's environmental policies, including waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

The contract will be for a period of five years. The service provider must achieve a 95% service level on measures such as random checks on compliance with quality/quantity/specifications and on-time delivery. Bidders must accept the Master Agreement and General Bid Conditions. Failure to sign a formal contract or commence services within 4 weeks may result in recovery of expenses. Bidders must submit to South African jurisdiction and provide an authorised representative in RSA if foreign. Transnet may cancel the contract with 30 days' notice for failure to meet service levels.

Subcontracting is not permitted. Joint ventures or consortia must state intention and submit signed agreement or written confirmation with percentage split and responsibilities. Security clearance may be required to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level. Bidders must comply with Employment Equity Act including Section 53. Transnet reserves rights to modify scope, split award, cancel process, validate information, request audited financials, and award to next ranked bidder if preferred bidder fails to sign. Bidders must disclose any relationship with Transnet employees or former employees.

Evaluation is in five stages: Stage 1 - administrative and substantive responsiveness; Stage 2 - minimum threshold of 70 points for technical criteria; Stage 3 - final weighted scoring (price 80/90, specific goals 20/10); Stage 4 - price negotiations with top five ranked bidders if not market-related; Stage 5 - award and contract conclusion. Technical criteria weightings per part: Part A (62% capability, 28% talent mapping, 10% head hunting), Part B (70% capability, 20% delivery capacity, 10% company experience), Part C (85% capability, 15% capacity).