This tender, issued by TRANSNET soc ltd, seeks suppliers to provide various plant and earthmoving equipment to north corridor depots on an as-and-when-required basis for a 24-month period. IT targets suppliers capable of supporting railway infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and ad-hoc works across five key areas: richards bay, empangeni, vryheid, ermelo, and koedoespoort.
Key Requirements
- Submit bids via transnet’s e-tender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) By 26 june 2026 at 12:00, with all returnable documents signed, stamped, and dated. Late submissions are disqualified. - Equipment must be ≤15 years old, with proof of ownership, leasing, or subcontracting agreements (marked per area). Minimum 50% of equipment types must be owned by the bidder. - Meet a 70% technical threshold, including operational experience (3+ reference letters for equivalent/larger projects), equipment availability, and lead-time commitments (1-2 days preferred). - Mandatory b-bbee compliance: submit a valid certificate or sworn affidavit. Joint ventures require a consolidated scorecard. - Subcontract a minimum of 30% to eme/qse entities at least 51% owned by black people, women, youth, persons with disabilities, or rural communities. - Tax compliance: provide SARS pin, tcs certificate, or csd number. Foreign suppliers without a local entity are exempt from csd registration. - Bid validity period is 180 business days from closing date (until 10 march 2027), with possible extension requests.
Tender Description
For the provision of various plant / earthmoving equipment to the north corridor depots for on an as and when required basis
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Friday, 26 June 2026 - 12:00
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This RFP may be downloaded directly from national treasury’s e-tender publication portal at www.etenders.gov.za Free of charge. To download RFP and annexures: • click on “tender opportunities”; • select “advertised tenders”; • in the “department” box, select TRANSNET soc ltd. Once the tender has been in the list, click on the ‘tender documents” tab and process to download all uploaded documents. The RFP may also be downloaded from the TRANSNET
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Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting bids for the provision of various plant/earthmoving equipment to the North Corridor depots on an as-and-when-required basis for a 24-month period. The tender (RFP Number: HOAC-VAR-57823-EQ-299) closes on 26 June 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract will cover five areas: Richards Bay, Empangeni, Vryheid, Ermelo, and Koedoespoort. The evaluation will prioritize technical compliance (minimum 70% threshold), price competitiveness (80/90 points), and B-BBEE/transformation goals (20/10 points).
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Provision of earthmoving equipment to support railway infrastructure (embankments, cuttings, tunnels, bridges, formation) for construction and rehabilitation over 24 months.
Aim: Ensure continuous availability of railway infrastructure to handle increased tonnage.
Supplier must partner with Transnet to achieve cost reduction, improved service, technology advancement, and streamlined processes.
Refer to Annexure C for detailed work specification and Annexure H for operating areas.
Operational experience: Provide at least three contactable reference letters or completion certificates with purchase orders, not older than five years, for equivalent or larger earthmoving equipment projects.
Each reference must include: phone number, email, value of work, number and description of equipment used, contact person.
Evaluation is per area (Richards Bay, Empangeni, Vryheid, Ermelo, Koedoespoort).
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT.
Complete all pricing schedules per area quoted (Richards Bay, Empangeni, Vryheid, Ermelo, Koedoespoort). Failure to price all line items per area results in disqualification.
Award will be made per area to the highest scoring bidder for all price schedules in that area.
Supporting documents for equipment (certificates of registration, invoices, leasing agreements) must be marked per area and cannot be reused across multiple areas.
Transnet may engage in price negotiations if prices are not market-related.
Tax compliance: Submit SARS PIN, TCS certificate, or CSD number. Foreign suppliers without local entity may be exempt.
B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs).
Joint ventures require a consolidated B-BBEE scorecard.
Compliance with all applicable laws, including Employment Equity Act.
Condition of contract: Winning bidder must subcontract minimum 30% to EME/QSE entities at least 51% owned by black people, black women, youth, persons with disabilities, or those in rural areas.
Job creation/preservation plan required for designated groups.
Local economic development plan required.
Security clearance may be required for personnel/subcontractors to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level.
Winning bidder must comply with transformation initiatives: job creation/preservation, local economic development, subcontracting minimum 30% to qualifying EMEs/QSEs.
Bid validity: 180 business days (until 10 March 2027), extendable if requested.
Transnet reserves right to modify goods/services, split award, cancel process, or negotiate prices.
Legal review of proposed terms may lead to disqualification for material deviations.
Security clearance may be required for personnel/subcontractors.
Confidentiality: All RFP and contract information must be treated confidentially; Non-Disclosure Agreement applies.
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