Supply and delivery of 60 ubiquiti uisp airfiber 60 xtreme-range radios for TRANSNET port terminals (mpt point terminal)

Closing date: 17 November 2026 at 13:00

Compulsory briefing: 13 November 2026 at 11:00, at Isivivane Building, 2 Croft Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban. Duration approximately 3 hours. Attendance is compulsory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid. Bidders must confirm attendance by email to [email protected].

Clarification deadline: 13:00 on 17 November 2026 (queries to Noxolo Khumalo).

Validity period: 90 business days from closing date (until 17 March 2027).

Enquiries (bidding procedure / technical):

• Contact: Noxolo Khumalo
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 031 361 8020

Complaints: [email protected]

Submission: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/)

Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/

• Register or sign in on the portal, then toggle "Log an Intent" to submit a bid.
• Upload bid documents against the selected tender; each upload up to 30 MB, multiple uploads allowed.
• Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet not liable for bidder-side problems.
• No late submissions accepted.
• Each company must register and submit through its own profile; submitting via another company's profile disqualifies the bid.
• Joint ventures may submit through any party's registered profile.
• Bidder guide available at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, stamped and dated):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder details and signed offer cover page.
• Section 4 (Quotation Form): priced offer in the prescribed schedule.
• Annexure B (Technical Pre-Qualification): includes technical questionnaire.
• Detailed product data sheet demonstrating compliance with technical specifications.
• Equipment type approval certificate from ICASA (AirFiber 60 XG).
• Warranty letter on company letterhead confirming minimum three-year warranty.
• Section 5 (Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents): confirms familiarity with all RFQ conditions.
• Section 6 (RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form): discloses any serious breach of law in the past 5 years and any relationship with Transnet.
• Section 7 (Certificate of Attendance of Compulsory Site Meeting / RFQ Briefing): proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing.
• Section 8 (Protection of Personal Information): consent to process personal information.
• Proof of compliance with Specific Goals (B-BBEE status level) for scoring.
• Proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) for the signatory.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing any mandatory returnable document at closing.
• Late submission.
• Submitting through another company's profile.
• Failure to attend the compulsory briefing.
• Pricing not in the prescribed format.
• Material deviation from standard terms and conditions.

Evaluation stages:

• Stage 1 (Step 1): Administrative and substantive responsiveness — bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and signed, priced offer included, material compliance with scope, and technical pre-qualification criteria met (product data sheet, ICASA certificate, 3-year warranty letter). Must pass to proceed.
• Stage 2 (Step 2): Technical/functionality threshold — minimum 80 points required. Compliance measured via Annexure B technical questionnaire. Technical scores rounded to 2 decimal places.
• Stage 3 (Step 3): Final weighted scoring — Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
• Price formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin), where Pt = price of bid under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price.
• Specific Goals: 20 points awarded for B-BBEE status level of contribution and other specific goals per Section 6.
• Stage 4 (Step 4): Price negotiations if the highest-ranked bidder's price is not market-related; sequential negotiation with 2nd and 3rd ranked bidders, or cancellation.
• Stage 5 (Step 5): Award of business and conclusion of contract.

Preference point system: 80/20 (estimated value up to R50 million).

Minimum qualifying score: 80 points for technical criteria.

Supply and delivery of 60 units of Ubiquiti UISP AirFiber 60 Xtreme-Range Radio.

• Delivery on a "delivered nominated destination" basis.
• Product must comply with stated technical specifications (detailed product data sheet required).
• Equipment must have type approval certificate from ICASA (AirFiber 60 XG).
• Minimum three-year warranty on the product, confirmed on company letterhead.
• Once-off supply (no recurring service period).

No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated beyond the technical pre-qualification criteria (product data sheet, ICASA certificate, warranty letter).

Pricing must be submitted on the prescribed schedule, in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, on a delivered nominated destination basis. The schedule lists one line item: 60 units of Ubiquiti UISP AirFiber 60 Xtreme-Range Radio. Bidders must show total price exclusive of VAT, VAT at 15% (if applicable), any unconditional discounts, and total inclusive of VAT. Delivery lead time from purchase order must be stated. Pricing must follow the exact format; deviation may disqualify. Unconditional discounts only considered at final evaluation. Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places.

Pricing format: fixed price schedule in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.

• Prices quoted on a "delivered nominated destination" basis.
• VAT at 15% (if applicable) to be shown.
• Unconditional discounts only considered at final evaluation.
• Any disbursement not specifically priced will not be accepted.
• Pricing must follow the exact schedule format; deviation may disqualify.
• Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places.
• Transnet may negotiate for a market-related price; if not achieved, the RFQ may be cancelled.
• No bid security, bonds, or guarantees mentioned.

CSD registration: mandatory for all bidders except foreign suppliers with no local registered entity. Register at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.

Tax compliance: bidders must have a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number; printed TCS certificate may be submitted. Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontracting must provide separate TCS/CSD.

B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for preference points. Proof of B-BBEE status level must be submitted with the bid; failure to submit means no preference points claimed.

Employment Equity Act: compliance required, including Section 53.

Foreign suppliers: must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire; if no local registered entity, CSD registration not required.

Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Bidders must disclose any relationship with Transnet employees or former employees/board members in the past 10 years.

Bidders must not have been found guilty of a serious breach of law in the preceding 5 years.

Bidders must not be in collusion with other bidders.

Bidders must not canvass Transnet officers between closing and award.

Bidders must comply with all applicable national and local laws.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Transnet may request further information on the bidder's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standing at any stage. This information is for record and analysis only and will not be used for evaluation or disqualification.

Contract terms:

• The quotation, once accepted, forms a binding contract with Transnet.
• If the successful bidder fails to deliver within the quoted lead time, Transnet may cancel the order and recover costs of re-procurement.
• All returnable documents must remain valid for the duration of any contract; failure to renew may lead to immediate termination.
• Transnet may cancel the contract and request placement on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers for up to 10 years if incorrect information was provided.
• Transnet may award to the next ranked bidder if the preferred bidder fails to sign or commence the contract.
• Bidders must comply with the Employment Equity Act.
• Security clearance may be required for the successful bidder and its personnel (up to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level).
• Transnet may request ESG information for record and analysis, not for evaluation.
• Sub-contractors may be subject to due diligence to detect fronting.
• Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with DPIP/FPPO as per Transnet policy.

Additional evaluation details: The 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value up to R50 million). Price is scored using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin). Specific Goals (20 points) are awarded for B-BBEE status level and other specific goals. Technical threshold of 80 points must be met to proceed to price evaluation. Technical scores rounded to 2 decimal places.