Rewinding of 36 class 15e traction motor stators with full electrical testing for TRANSNET engineering, durban

The drawing provides the technical specification for the stator coil used in the Class 15E electric locomotive traction motor. It details the coil dimensions, number of turns and coils per set, conductor and insulation materials, and general tolerances.

The drawing specifies the stator coil for the Class 15E electric locomotive traction motor.

• Coil assembly: 20.8 mm x 12.08 mm with complete insulation.
• Number of turns per coil: 9.
• Number of coils per set: 72.
• Copper conductor: bare strip 1.8 mm x 4.7 mm (spec PD_COMP_NAT_SPEC_804).
• Primary insulation: polyimide film, finished size 1.96 mm x 4.8 mm.
• Insulation layers:
• Kapton 100 HN polyimide tape, 1 layer 1/2 lap on evolute, corners, and leads.
• Adhesive film tape 0.025 mm x 12.7 mm, applied 45 mm away from leads, 50 mm tape.
• Low bonded glass backed micapaper tape 0.15 mm x 25 mm, 2 layers 1/2 lap on slot position, complete coil, and leads.
• Treated herringbone glass tape 0.15 mm x 25 mm, 2 layers 1/2 lap on complete coil and slot position, 45 mm away from leads, 50 mm tape on 1st and 3rd.
• Nomex 414 paper 0.13 mm thick, separating conductors per coil.
• General tolerances: ISO 2768-1 class M for untoleranced dimensions; ISO 13920 class A for welded constructions.
• Drawing reference: PEL05A0530, sheet A-2, dated 23-10-2017.
• Mass per coil: 3.27 kg.
• Prototype only: R5 (2 off).

Transnet SOC Ltd appoints the supplier to provide goods/services as per the Schedule of Requirements and Work Orders. The agreement is governed by the Master Agreement and its schedules. The supplier must comply with all terms, including confidentiality, intellectual property, and performance obligations.

Returnable documents: complete and sign all standard Transnet bid forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9) and any other forms listed in the bid pack. Submit the completed bid before the closing time. Bids received after the closing time are disqualified.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must hold a valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate and maintain it for the contract term. Must have tax clearance compliance (SARS TCS) for the duration. Must not appear on the Database of Restricted Suppliers. Must comply with the Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact. Subcontracting requires Transnet approval; subcontracting more than 25% of contract value to a lower B-BBEE level entity is prohibited unless that entity is an EME.

The scope is the rewinding of 36 stators and performing all electrical tests on the electrical locomotive Class 15E for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business in Durban. This is a once-off contract. Work is to be performed in accordance with the Schedule of Requirements (Schedule 1) and applicable railway safety regulations under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act.

Supplier must ensure continuity of personnel assigned to the services. If personnel are unsatisfactory or absent, supplier must promptly provide a replacement of equivalent calibre and experience, subject to Transnet's approval.

Transnet may inspect goods at any stage of manufacture; supplier must provide free access and test equipment. Inspection gauges and test equipment must be calibrated by a Transnet-approved laboratory, with certificates not more than 12 months old. Supplier must provide test pieces, samples, and labour for testing. Goods rejected by Transnet's inspector may incur inspection costs recoverable from the supplier. Supplier must give 7 business days' notice of readiness for inspection.

Payment terms: Transnet pays within 30 calendar days after receipt of a valid, undisputed tax invoice and supporting documentation. Interest on late payment accrues at The Standard Bank of South Africa's prime rate. Prices are stated inclusive and exclusive of VAT, payable in ZAR. The supplier remains owner of plant, material, machinery and equipment until full payment is received. Expenses are reimbursed only if agreed in advance, incurred per Transnet's travel and expenses policy, passed on at cost, and supported by receipts.

CSD registration required. Valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate required and must be maintained for the contract term. Tax clearance compliance (SARS TCS) required for the duration. Must not be on the Database of Restricted Suppliers. Must comply with the Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact. Must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable labour legislation. Must comply with the National Railway Safety Regulator Act and railway safety requirements. Must have an environmental management policy and comply with environmental legislation. Must maintain all renewable certifications, including B-BBEE, throughout the contract term.

Supplier must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable labour legislation. Personnel must comply with Transnet's security, health and safety requirements at Transnet premises. Services must comply with railway safety requirements under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act. Subcontractors must be reviewed for capability to comply with railway safety regulations. Transnet may review safety-related activities during the contract term.

Supplier must comply with environmental legislation, demonstrate sound environmental performance, and have an environmental management policy covering procurement, production, packaging, delivery, use, and disposal. Supplier must provide Transnet with an understanding of its position on waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

Disputes: Parties attempt negotiation within 10 business days; if unresolved, refer to AFSA arbitration in Johannesburg. Notices: served by hand, fax, or email; deemed received on delivery/sending. Agreement is the whole agreement; amendments require written signature by both parties. Either party may cancel without cause on 30 calendar days' written notice. Time is of the essence; delays caused by Transnet extend deadlines. Contract progress meetings held monthly. Risk register to be prepared within 2 weeks of contract signature.

The document is a learner guide for the eSupplier Portal, covering supplier registration, tender bidding, and contract approval. It does not contain tender-specific scope details.

Submission is done through Transnet's eSupplier Portal. Bidders must log an intent to bid on the portal, then upload bid documentation under the mandatory, essential, non-essential, and other tabs. Pricing must be captured on the pricing schedule tab and submitted. A scorecard must be uploaded on the scorecard tab with a comment. The bid is submitted by clicking the Submit Application button. Bidders must be registered on the portal with complete organisation, address, partner, business, and transformation information.

Bidders must complete and submit scorecards for evaluation. No specific scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated in the document.

The tender is for the rewinding of 36 stators and performing all electrical tests on the electrical locomotive Class 15E for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business in Durban, once off. No further technical specifications are provided in the document.

Pricing is captured on the pricing schedule tab in the eSupplier Portal, with a rating for each line item, then submitted. No pricing format or amounts are specified.

Pricing must be captured on the pricing schedule tab in the eSupplier Portal, with a rating for each line item, then submitted. No amounts, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated.

Bidders must be registered on Transnet's eSupplier Portal. Registration requires providing organisation information, address, partner details, business information (including VAT number and certificate if applicable), and transformation details (B-BBEE level, certificate/affidavit). Bidders must complete all mandatory registration fields and upload required documents.

Annexure A – Technical Questionnaire.

• Bidders confirm the availability of infrastructure, plant and test equipment, access to Transnet specification ERM_NAT_SOW_2009, trained personnel, documented internal procedures and equipment calibration.
• Bidders disclose outsourced repair work and prior experience on locomotive AC traction motor stators.

Returnable document

• Annexure A – Technical Questionnaire: must be completed for every item, signed by the company representative and dated, and submitted with the bid.
• Comments must be provided where an item is not available or where work is outsourced.

Technical evaluation

• Annexure A – Technical Questionnaire is the returnable used to test technical capability: bidders confirm their infrastructure, plant and test equipment, access to the Transnet specification, trained personnel and documented procedures, and disclose outsourced activities and prior stator repair experience.
• No price/functionality weighting, preference point system or minimum qualifying score appears in this annexure.

Scope

• Rewinding of 36 stators and complete electrical testing of Class 15E electric locomotive traction motors, once-off, for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business, Durban.

Items the bidder must confirm in Annexure A – Technical Questionnaire

• Physical infrastructure, with the address given.
• Drying/curing oven.
• Insulation resistance tester.
• Surge comparison tester.
• Hipot tester.
• Low resistance ohm meter.
• Core loss tester.
• VPI plant.
• Availability of Transnet specification/drawing ERM_NAT_SOW_2009.
• Personnel training or qualifications: list the qualifications/training or attach a skills matrix.
• Internal working procedures: standard operating procedure, check list, process flow.
• Prior repair of locomotive AC traction motor stators; if any repair work is outsourced, state the percentage and list the activities and the company names.
• Calibration of equipment and tools.
• Comments, company representative, signature and date.

• List the qualifications or training of the personnel to be used, or attach a skills matrix.
• Confirm prior repair of locomotive AC traction motor stators.
• Where repair work is outsourced, state the percentage and list the activities and the company names in the comments section.

Returnable

• Annexure A – Technical Questionnaire: confirms plant, test equipment, calibration, trained personnel (qualifications or skills matrix), documented procedures and access to Transnet specification ERM_NAT_SOW_2009.
• Outsourced repair work must be disclosed, with the percentage and the companies used.

The tender is for the rewinding of 36 stators and performing all electrical tests on Class 15E electrical locomotives for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business in Durban, once off. The provided document is the Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) that must be signed as part of the bid response.

Transnet SOC Ltd

Registered office: 49th Floor, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg 2001

No named contacts or submission address are stated in the provided document.

Returnable documents:

• Signed Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) must be submitted with the bid response.
• The NDA must be signed by a person authorised to bind the bidder.

Submission method and address: not stated in the provided document.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to return or destroy confidential information within 7 days of a written demand from Transnet.
• Unauthorised disclosure or use of confidential information.

Bidders must sign the Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement as part of the bid response. The NDA requires compliance with South African privacy laws (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and mandates appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data. Bidders must act as principals, not as nominees, agents, or brokers. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.

Scope of work (from tender title):

• Rewinding of 36 stators for Class 15E electrical locomotives.
• Performing all electrical tests on the locomotives.
• Location: Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business, Durban.
• Once-off contract.

No further technical specifications are provided in the NDA document.

Bidders must sign the Transnet Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) as part of the bid response. The NDA requires compliance with South Africa's privacy laws (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and mandates appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data. Bidders must act as principals, not as nominees, agents, or brokers. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.

Confidentiality obligations:

• All confidential information disclosed by either party must be kept secret and confidential.
• The receiving party may only use the information for technical and commercial discussions related to the bid or for performance of any resulting contract.
• Disclosure to agents is permitted only on a strict need-to-know basis, and the receiving party remains liable for any breach by its agents.
• Disclosure may be made if required by law or regulatory authority, with prompt notification to the disclosing party.
• Any unauthorised copying, disclosure, or use must be reported promptly, and the receiving party must take steps to remedy the breach and prevent further unauthorised use.
• All confidential information remains the property of the disclosing party; no intellectual property rights are conferred.

Records and return of information:

• The receiving party must ensure secure storage of all information and copies.
• A written record of confidential information provided must be kept and supplied on request.
• Within 7 days of a written demand from Transnet, the company must return all written confidential information and expunge or destroy it from any device.
• A certificate signed by a director confirming full compliance with the destruction requirement must be supplied on request.

Announcements:

• Neither party may announce or disclose its prospective interest in the bid without prior written consent.
• Neither party may use the other's name or information for publicity or marketing without consent.

Duration:

• Confidentiality obligations survive termination of discussions and continue for 5 years.

Principal:

• Each party acts as principal, not as nominee, agent, or broker, and bears its own costs.

Remedies:

• The disclosing party may pursue any legal or equitable remedies for breach, including specific performance and damages.

Privacy and data protection:

• The receiving party must comply with South Africa's privacy laws (Section 14 of the Bill of Rights) and ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures against unauthorised or unlawful processing, and against accidental loss or destruction of data.

General:

• No assignment of the agreement without prior written consent, except Transnet may assign to any Transnet Group member.
• No waiver of rights by failure or delay in exercising them.
• Provisions are severable; remaining provisions remain enforceable.
• Modifications require a written agreement signed by authorised persons.
• No partnership, joint venture, or agency is created.
• Governed by South African law; exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.

The document is the Transnet General Bid Conditions (June 2022) which apply to all bids. It sets out the general rules for submitting bids, validity, pricing, security, and contract formation. The specific scope of work is not detailed in this annexure; it is covered in the main RFX document.

Closing date: 7 December 2026 at 12:00 (from tender record).

No briefing session or site visit details are stated in the document.

Submission method: upload the completed bid into the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal against each tender selected. The bidder guide is available at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.

• Bids must be submitted no later than the closing date and time; late bids will not be considered.
• Complete all official bid forms and formats; do not substitute your own terms and conditions. Non-compliance may lead to rejection.
• Use the original bid forms; additional information may be submitted on company letterhead, cross-referenced in the RFX.
• All returnable documents listed in the RFX must be submitted. Missing mandatory schedules/documents result in disqualification; missing other schedules may also result in disqualification.
• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR). Prices subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• Any alterations to bid prices must be made by deleting incorrect figures and inserting correct ones, initialled by the signatory. Failure may exclude the item from award.
• If samples are required, mark them with the bidder's name, address, bid number and item number, and deliver before the closing date. Late samples may cause rejection.
• Bids must be held valid for the requested validity period; extensions may be requested without changing the bid.
• After the closing date, communicate only with the contact person listed in the RFX. Unauthorised communication with officials or other bidders may disqualify the bid.
• Foreign bidders must provide written proof of authorisation for any representative or agent, and a Power of Attorney where required.

Evaluation stages and disqualification risks:

• Bidders must not appear on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Bidders must not engage in unauthorised communication about the bid after the closing date.
• Bidders must submit all mandatory returnable documents; failure leads to disqualification.
• Foreign bidders must provide written proof of authorisation for any representative or agent, and a Power of Attorney if required.
• Bidders must state full names of directors, members, or partners as applicable.
• Bidders must specify a domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa.
• Bidders must comply with any compulsory site visit or briefing session if indicated in the RFX document.
• Bids must be submitted strictly in accordance with the specified pricing and delivery basis; deviations may lead to disqualification.
• Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• The evaluation will consider alternative payment/financing proposals, but bidders must first tender strictly in accordance with the standard payment terms.

Scope: Rewinding of 36 stators and performing all electrical tests on the electrical locomotive Class 15E for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business in Durban. This is a once-off requirement.

• The work is for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business, Durban.
• The goods/services must be new, not second-hand or reconditioned, unless otherwise stipulated.
• Bidders must tender strictly in accordance with the drawings and/or specifications supplied by Transnet, unless officially amended.
• If quoting to foreign specifications (other than British and American standards), submit translated copies with the bid and detail any departures.
• Delivery lead time must include all non-working days, holidays, and periods for stocktaking or repairs.
• Contract quantities are estimates; Transnet does not bind itself to a definitive quantity and reserves the right to order only what is operationally required.

Pricing must be submitted in the Price Schedule of the Bid Documents on the following basis:

• Local supplies: Delivered RSA named destination basis.
• Imported supplies: Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) to end destination in South Africa.
• Prices must be in Rand (ZAR).
• Prices subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• VAT must be shown separately on the tax invoice for local supplies; for foreign services, the local portion must show VAT separately.
• Bids for supply on any other delivery basis are liable to disqualification.
• Delivery lead time must include all non-working days, holidays, and periods for stocktaking or repairs.

Pricing basis:

• Local supplies: quote on a Delivered RSA named destination basis.
• Imported supplies: quote on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to end destination in South Africa.
• Prices must be in South African Rand (ZAR).
• Prices subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• VAT: For local supplies, prices must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately on the tax invoice. For foreign services, the local portion (commission) must show VAT separately.
• Payment: The successful bidder may be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments.
• Conditional discounts: The conditional period is calculated from the date Transnet receives the month-end statement reflecting the correct tax invoice.
• Security: If required, the successful bidder must provide a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation. The form must be completed and returned within 30 calendar days from the letter of acceptance. Failure may lead to contract cancellation.
• Exchange and remittance: Transnet prefers Rand-based agreements; forward exchange cover may be considered. South African Reserve Bank approval is required for foreign currency payments.

Mandatory compliance:

• Bidders must not appear on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Bidders must submit all mandatory returnable documents listed in the RFX.
• Bidders must state full names of directors (company), members (close corporation), or partners/individual (partnership or sole trader).
• Foreign bidders must provide written proof of authorisation for any representative or agent, and a Power of Attorney if required. The Power of Attorney must comply with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court.
• Bidders must specify a domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa.
• If the bidder is a foreign entity, it must state the name of its authorised representative in South Africa who is empowered to sign the contract.
• Bidders must comply with any compulsory site visit or briefing session if indicated in the RFX.
• Bidders must not engage in unauthorised communication about the bid after the closing date.
• Bidders must comply with the requirement to submit all mandatory returnable documents; failure leads to disqualification.

Contract formation:

• The contract comprises the General Bid Conditions, the Terms and Conditions of Contract, any Special Conditions, and the bidder's response, upon receipt of Transnet's letter of acceptance.
• If a formal contract is to be signed, the bid documents and letter of acceptance constitute a binding contract until the final contract is signed.
• The contract is governed by South African law; bidders must specify a domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa.
• Security: If required, the successful bidder must provide a Deed of Suretyship from an approved institution within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance. Failure may lead to contract cancellation.
• Contract quantities are estimates; Transnet does not bind itself to a definitive quantity and may order only what is operationally required.
• Delivery period is governed by the Terms and Conditions of Contract; progress reports may be required.
• Emergency demands: If supplies are needed at short notice, the successful bidder has first right of refusal; if unable to meet the critical delivery period, Transnet may purchase elsewhere.
• Default by the bidder (failure to enter into contract, accept an order, furnish security, or comply with conditions) allows Transnet to accept another bid or call for fresh bids and recover additional expenses.

After the closing date, bidders may only communicate with the contact person listed in the RFX. Unauthorised communication with officials or other bidders may lead to disqualification. Bidders must comply with all mandatory returnable documents and any compulsory site visits or briefings.

The document is the Transnet General Bid Conditions (June 2022) which apply to all Transnet bids. It sets out the general rules for submitting bids, pricing, security, and contract formation. The specific scope of this tender is the rewinding of 36 stators and electrical testing on Class 15E locomotives in Durban.

Closing date: 7 December 2026 at 12:00.

No briefing session or site visit is stated in the document.

Submission method: upload the completed bid into the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal against the selected tender. The bidder guide is available at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.

Returnable documents: all returnable documents listed in the RFX must be submitted with the bid. Failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules or documents results in disqualification; failure to submit other schedules or documents may result in disqualification.

Bid forms: use only the official Transnet forms and formats provided. Original forms must be completed and submitted. Additional information may be attached on company letterhead only where the allocated space is insufficient, and must be cross-referenced in the RFX.

Alterations to bid prices: delete incorrect figures and words and insert the correct ones, and initial all alterations. Failure to do so may result in the affected items being excluded from award.

Late bids: bids received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

Communication: before the closing date, upload questions to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal or direct them to the contact person listed in the RFX. After the closing date, communicate only with that contact person. Unauthorised communication with Transnet officials or other bidders during evaluation may lead to disqualification.

Evaluation stages: bids are evaluated for compliance with the returnable documents and conditions; mandatory returnable documents must be submitted or the bid is disqualified.

Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; such bidders will not be awarded.

Bids must be submitted on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal.

Foreign bidders must provide proof of authorised representation in South Africa and comply with Power of Attorney requirements.

Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered.

Bids for supply on any delivery basis other than the specified Delivered Duty Paid basis are liable to disqualification.

Scope: rewinding of 36 stators and performance of all electrical tests on the electrical locomotive Class 15E for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business in Durban. Once-off.

Goods offered must be new, unused, and neither second-hand nor reconditioned.

Bids must be tendered strictly in accordance with the drawings and specifications supplied by Transnet, unless an official amendment states otherwise.

Prices must be quoted in the Price Schedule of the bid documents. Local supplies: Delivered RSA named destination basis. Imported supplies: Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to end destination in South Africa. Bids on any other delivery basis are liable to disqualification. Lead time must include all non-working days and holidays.

Currency: all amounts must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR).

Pricing basis: prices for goods must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to the delivery point specified in the bid documents. Local supplies (manufactured, produced or assembled in South Africa, or imported supplies held in South Africa) must be quoted on a Delivered RSA named destination basis. Imported supplies must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid basis to end destination in South Africa.

VAT: prices for local supplies must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately at the standard rate on the tax invoice.

Payment: the successful bidder may be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments.

Security: the successful bidder must provide a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation in South Africa, within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance. No payment will be made until the completed form is delivered. Failure to return the Deed of Suretyship may result in cancellation of the contract.

Contract quantities: Transnet does not bind itself to a definitive quantity; the successful bidder must supply such quantities as are ordered against the contract. Estimated quantities are estimates only.

Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Foreign bidders: if bidding through a South African representative or agent, written proof of authorisation must be submitted; failure to do so disqualifies the bid. A legal Power of Attorney from the principal must be furnished, complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court, and authorising the representative to sign contracts and choose a domicilium citandi et executandi.

Identification: bidders must state the full names of directors (company), members (close corporation), or partners/individual (partnership or sole trader).

Samples: if samples are required, they must be marked with the bidder's name, address, bid number and item number, and must reach the addressee on or before the closing date. Failure to submit samples by the due date may result in rejection.

Contract formation: the contract comprises the General Bid Conditions, the Terms and Conditions of Contract, any Special Conditions, and the bidder's response, upon receipt of Transnet's letter of acceptance. If a formal contract is to be signed, these documents remain binding until the final contract is signed.

Law: the contract is governed by South African law. The bidder must specify a domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa.

Security: the successful bidder must provide a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation, within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance. Failure to return the form may result in cancellation of the contract.

Payment: the successful bidder may be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments. Conditional discounts are calculated from the date Transnet receives the month-end statement reflecting the relevant tax invoice.

Contract quantities: Transnet does not bind itself to a definitive quantity; the successful bidder must supply such quantities as are ordered. Estimated quantities are estimates only.

Delivery: the delivery period is governed by the Terms and Conditions of Contract. The bidder may be required to submit progress reports. Emergency demands may be placed at short notice; the bidder has first right of refusal but Transnet may purchase elsewhere if the bidder cannot meet the critical delivery period.

After the closing date, bidders may only communicate with the contact person listed in the RFX. Unauthorised communication with Transnet officials or other bidders during evaluation may lead to disqualification.

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

Returnable documents:

• RFX Declaration Form: bidders must certify that they have read and agree with the Integrity Pact.
• Signed Integrity Pact: forms part of the contract with the successful bidder.
• Breach of Law Form: declares any previous transgressions (referenced in the document).

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to sign or comply with the Integrity Pact.
• Withdrawing a bid in bad faith after the closing date.
• Failing to sign a contract after notification of acceptance.
• Carrying out a contract unsatisfactorily or breaching contract conditions.
• Making incorrect statements regarding local content or B-BBEE status.
• Submitting false information affecting bid evaluation.
• Being on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Bidders must not have previous transgressions (corruption, fraud, theft, extortion, Competition Act contraventions) in the last 5 years.

Bidders must not have litigated against Transnet in bad faith.

Bidders must disclose any conflict of interest.

Bidders must not have made incorrect statements regarding local content or B-BBEE status.

Bidders must not have withdrawn a bid in bad faith after the closing date, failed to sign a contract, or carried out a contract unsatisfactorily.

No scoring split or preference point system is stated in this document.

The tender is for the rewinding of 36 stators and performing all electrical tests on the electrical locomotive Class 15E for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business Durban, once off.

The work must conform to the defined specifications of the works, goods and services.

The Integrity Pact aims to enable Transnet to obtain the desired contract at a reasonable and competitive price in conformity with the defined specifications, and to prevent bidders from bribing or participating in corrupt practices to secure the contract.

No specific financial requirements are stated in this document.

Transnet may recover all sums already paid and encash advance bank guarantees and performance or warranty bonds if the bidder violates the Integrity Pact.

If a supplier subcontracted a portion of the bid without declaring it, Transnet may penalise the supplier up to 10% of the contract value.

Bidders must sign and comply with the Integrity Pact.

Bidders must certify in the RFX Declaration Form that they have read and agree with the Integrity Pact.

Bidders must not be on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Bidders must disclose any conflict of interest.

Bidders must not have previous transgressions (corruption, fraud, theft, extortion, Competition Act contraventions) in the last 5 years.

Bidders must uphold the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in Human Rights, Labour, Anti-Corruption and the Environment.

Bidders of foreign origin must disclose the name and address of their agents or representatives in South Africa; South African bidders must disclose foreign principals.

Bidders may be required to furnish a copy of their code of conduct.

Bidders must uphold the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in Human Rights, Labour, Anti-Corruption and the Environment, including supporting a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, promoting greater environmental responsibility, and encouraging environmentally friendly technologies.

The Integrity Pact is governed by South African law and forms part of the contract.

Disputes should be resolved amicably; litigation in bad faith (vexatious proceedings, perjury, scurrilous allegations, abuse of court process) will result in not doing business with the bidder.

Transnet may exclude a bidder from the bidding process, cancel contracts, recover sums paid, encash guarantees and bonds, and exclude the bidder from future business for up to 10 years for violations.

If a supplier subcontracted without declaring it, Transnet may penalise the supplier up to 10% of the contract value.

Bidders must report dishonest, fraudulent or corrupt behaviour by Transnet employees to a senior official or via the Tip-Off Anonymous hotline 0800 003 056.