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Provisions regarding regulations

50. Making of regulations
51. Consideration of regulations

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General and transitional provisions

52. State bound
53. Limitation of liability
54. Financial assistance
55. International co-operation
56. Effect of delegation
57. Documents deemed to be properly authorised and issued
58. Documents and steps taken valid under certain circumstances
59. Service

Cannot be determined from provided document. The legislation discusses safety permits for railway operators but does not contain supplier pre-qualification criteria for this specific tender.

(1) The board may make standard conditions applicable to one or more types or

categories of safety permit.

[Subs. (1) substituted by s. 12 of Act 69/2008]

(2) The chief executive officer may, impose any condition in a safety permit,

including a condition relating to -

(a) the term of validity of a safety permit;

(b) the form, manner, timing and submission of any review of a safety

management system report:

(c) geographical considerations;

(d) the transport of any commodity other than dangerous goods;

(e) the transport of dangerous goods;

(f) the transport of passengers;

(g) the transport of general freight;

(h) speed;

(i) traction;

(j) consent to routine safety inspections;

(k) notice to be given to the chief executive officer, in writing, of any change in

control of the holder, and

(l) any other technical or other matters necessary to ensure the safety or

protection of persons with disabilities, other persons, property and the

environment or to provide for the rehabilitation of any site.

(3) The chief executive officer may amend any condition in a safety permit.

(1) A railway safety inspector may, at any time, enter or cross property under control

of an operator in order to carry out -

(a) an inspection;

(b) an audit of the operator’s safety management system, in respect of railway

operations provided for under a safety permit.

(2) A railway safety inspector may, at any time and without prior notice, enter a

property under the control of an operator, and investigate whether -

(a) this Act, or any condition attached to any safety permit, or any standard

adopted in accordance with this Act, or any notice or directive issued under

this Act is being contravened; or

(b) any information supplied in connection with a safety permit is inaccurate.

(3) A railway safety inspector entering a property in terms of this section must, at the

request of any person on that property, identify himself or herself and must show

that person a certificate of appointment contemplated in section 32(2).

(4) In addition to the powers contemplated in subsections (1) to (3), a railway safety

inspector may in the event of any railway occurrence, non-compliance with this

safety inspector must produce it and must -

(a) allow the railway safety inspector to remove any articles or objects pointed out by

him or her which relate to the object of the inspection;

(b) allow the inspection of documents required by the railway safety inspector

including the making of copies thereof; and

(c) furnish the railway safety inspector with any information under that person’s

control.

[some sections with effect from 21 September 2009 - Proc. 66 / GG 32589 / 20090921]

[the rest with effect from 1 November 2010 - Proc. 66 / GG 32589 / 20090921]

Act

To provide for the establishment of a Railway Safety Regulator; to provide for its

objects and functions and for the manner in which it is to he managed; to provide for its

staff matters; to provide for safety standards and regulatory practices for the protection

of persons, property and the environment; and to provide for matters connected

therewith.

efficient transportation;

RECOGNISING that safe railway operations must be effectively overseen, managed and coordinated to ensure their safety;

safety and with security;

regulator has a primary role to play in safe railway operations and a supporting role in

occupational health and safety, and security;

must co-operate with one another so as to give effect to the principles of co-operative

government and intergovernmental relations contemplated in Chapter 3 of the Constitution;

And in order to –

 provide for and promote safe railway operations;

 encourage the collaboration and participation of interested and affected parties in

improving railway safety;

 recognise the prime responsibility and accountability of railway operators in ensuring

the safety of railway operations;

 facilitate a modern, flexible and efficient regulatory regime that ensures the

continuing enhancement of safe railway operations; and

 promote the harmonisation of the railway safety regime of the Republic of South

(1) In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise –

(i) “association” means an association recognised by the Regulator and

includes a railway industry association;

(ii) “board” means the board of directors referred to in section 8;

(iii) “dangerous goods” means the commodities, substances and goods that are

capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety of persons or

damage to property or the environment that are listed in the appropriate

standard specification of the South African Bureau of Standards as

identified by the Minister by notice in the Gazette;

[Definition of “ dangerous goods” substituted by s.1 of Act 69/2008]

(iv) “human factors” means factors which include the perceptual, physical

and mental capabilities of people and the interaction of individuals with

their job and working environments, the influence of equipment and system

design on human performance, and the organisational characteristics that

influence safety-related behaviour at work;

(v) “industry” means the railway industry and includes operators, suppliers,

carriers, contractors and consulting engineers;

(vA) “integrity” means a condition in which individual components of a

system and the total system are unified, consistent and fit for purpose.

[Definition of “integrity” inserted by s. 1 of Act 69/2008]

(vi) “Minister” means the Minister of Transport;

(vii) “network” means a system of railway infrastructure elements comprising

track, civil infrastructure, train control and signalling systems and where

applicable electric traction infrastructure which constitutes running lines,

and any part of the following on which those elements are situated:

(a) railway yards;

(b) marshalling yards;

(c) sidings and private sidings;

(d) freight terminals;

(e) depots;

(f) stations; or

(g) any other matter that may be prescribed;

[Definition of “network” substituted by s. 1 of Act 69/2008]

(viii) “network operator” means the person or persons who have the ultimate

accountability for one or more of the following:

(a) the safety of a network or part thereof including the proper design,

construction, maintenance and integrity of the network;

(b) ensuring compliance of rolling stock with the applicable standards of

the network; or

(c) for the authorising and directing of the safe movement of rolling stock

on the network;

[Definition of “network operator” substituted by s. 1 of Act 69/2008]

(ix) “operator” means a network operator, train operator or station operator or

a combination of two or three of them;

(x) “person” includes an unincorporated body, an organ of state and the

(xi) “persons with disabilities” means people who have long-term or

recurring physical or mental impairments which substantially limit their

prospects of using railway transport unaided;

(xii) “prescribe” means prescribe by regulation;

(xiii) “railway” means a guided system designed for the movement of rolling

stock that has the capability of transporting passengers, freight or both on a

track and includes the land, network, rolling stock, plant, machinery, goods

and other immovable or movable property of every description or kind used

or set aside for use in connection with or for the purpose of a railway

operation;

(xiv) “railway industry association” means an association recognised by the

Regulator in terms of section 7(2)(b);

(xv) “railway occurrence” means a railway accident or railway incident

prescribed as such, which could include criminal activity;

(xvi) “railway operation” means the activities performed by a network

operator, train operator or station operator, or a combination of two or three

of them;

(xvii)“Regulator” means the Railway Safety Regulator established in terms

of section 4;

(xviii)“rolling stock” means a vehicle that is able to operate on a railway,

irrespective of its capability of independent motion;

(xix) “safe railway operation” means a railway operation in which the risks

associated with the railway operation which may impact on the safety of

persons and property transported by railway and the safety of other persons,

other property and the environment, are as low as is reasonably practicable

in the given set of circumstances, and does not include security;

(xx) “security” means freedom from intentional harm or damage to persons or

property;

(xxi) “safety” means the lack of railway occurrences, fatalities, injuries or

damage within railway operations;

(xxii) “safety management system” means a formal framework for

integrating safety into day-to-day railway operations and includes safety

goals and performance targets, risk assessment, responsibilities and

authorities, rules and procedures, monitoring and evaluation processes and

any other matter prescribed;

(xxiii)“safety management system report” means a written submission, made

by an applicant, in support of a safety permit application that describes the

applicant’s safety management system and may include any other matters

prescribed;

(xxiv)“safety permit” means a permit contemplated in Chapter 4;

(xxv) “station” means a facility for passengers to enter or leave a train,

including a railway passenger terminal and a passenger halt and may

include facilities for passenger modal transfer and commercial activities

forming part of the station and also includes any other place that may be

prescribed, but excludes that part of the network running through the

station;

[Definition of “station” substituted by s. 1 of Act 69/2008]

(xxvi)“station operator” means a person in control of a station, and the

management of a station; and

(xxvi)“train operator” means a person or persons who have the ultimate

accountability for-

(a) the safe movement of rolling stock on a network;

(b) safety and integrity of rolling stock; and

(c) safety of freight or persons being conveyed;

[Definition of “train operator” substituted by s. 1 of Act 69/2008]

(2) In this Act, where a word or expression is given a particular meaning, other parts

of speech and grammatical forms of that word or expression have, unless the

contrary intention appears from the relevant provisions, corresponding meanings.

(3) When interpreting a provision of this Act, any reasonable interpretation that is

consistent with the purpose of this Act as stated in section 2, must be preferred

over any alternative interpretation that is inconsistent with that purpose.

(4) Any directive or notice given in terms of this Act must be in writing, unless

otherwise specified in this Act

(5) Any regulation made under this Act prevails over any standard adopted by the

board under section 29(2).

(6) In determining, for the purpose of this Act, whether railway operations are safe

railway operations, or whether an act or thing constitutes a threat to safe railway

operations or enhances the safety of railway operations, regard must be had not

only to the safety of persons and property transported by railways but also to the

safety of persons with disabilities and other persons and other property.

(7) For the purposes of this Act, a threat to safety is a hazardous condition, or

behaviour, that could reasonably be expected to develop into a situation in which

illness or injury to, or death of, a person could occur or in which damage could be

caused to the environment or property, and a threat to safety is immediate if such

a situation already exists.

[Subs. (7) substituted by s. 1 of Act 69/2008]

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The purpose of this Act is to –

(a) provide for and promote safe railway operations;

(b) encourage the collaboration and participation of interested and affected parties in

improving railway safety;

(c) recognise the prime responsibility and accountability of operators in ensuring the

safety of railway operations;

(d) facilitate a modern, flexible and efficient regulatory regime that ensures the

continuing enhancement of safe railway operations;

(e) promote the harmonisation of the railway safety regime of the Republic with the

objectives and requirements of the Southern African Development Community

for the operation of railways; and

(f) further the achievement of such purpose by establishing a suitable regulatory

institution.

(1) This Act applies to –

(a) the operation of any railway within, or partly within, the Republic with a

track gauge equal to or wider than 600 mm, subject to paragraph (b); and

[Para. (a) substituted by s. 2 of Act 69/2008]

(b) any other system designed to transport passengers or freight or both,

declared by the Minister by notice in the Gazette to be a railway or railway

operation, or both, for the purposes of this Act, including, but not limited

to-

(i) a system running on a monorail or a magnetic levitation system;

(ii) a fixed rail or track system where the vehicles run on pneumatic

tyres; or

(iii) a tramway or tram system.

[Para. (b) substituted by s. 2 of Act 69/2008]

(2) This Act does not apply to –

(a) a railway in a mine which is underground and to which the provisions of the

Minerals Act, 1991(Act No. ), and the Mine Health and Safety

Act, 1996 (Act No. ), apply;

(b) a railway operated at an amusement park;

(c) an aerial, cable-operated transportation system; or

(d) any railway exempted by the Regulator in consultation with the Minister by

notice in the Gazette from compliance with this Act.

[Para. (d) substituted by s. 2 of Act 69/2008]

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a chief executive officer and staff, is established by this section

(a) oversee safety of railway transport while operators remain responsible for such

safety within their areas of responsibility;

[Para. (a) substituted by s. 3 of Act 69/2008]

(b) promote improved safety performance in the railway transport industry in order

to promote the use of rail as a mode of transportation;

[Para. (b) substituted by s. 3 of Act 69/2008]

(c) develop any regulations that are required in terms of this Act;

(d) monitor and ensure compliance with this Act; and

(e) give effect to the objects of this Act.

which functions in respect of any aspect of railway safety are conferred by this

Act or other legislation, must co-operate with one another in order to –

(a) ensure the effective management of safe railway operations;

(b) ensure the effective overseeing of safe railway operations;

(c) co-ordinate the exercise of such functions;

(d) minimise the duplication of such functions and of procedures regarding the

exercise of such function; and

(c) promote consistency in the exercise of such functions.

(2) The Regulator must conclude an appropriate co-operative agreement or

arrangement with every relevant organ of state to give effect to the co-operation

contemplated in subsection (1).

[Subs. (2) substituted by s. 4 of Act 69/2008]

(3) The Minister may, after consultation with the board and in consultation with the

(3) The board represents the Regulator and all acts performed by the board, or on its

authority, are acts of the Regulator.

(4) The members of the board are appointed by the Minister.

(5) (a) The board is answerable to the Minister and it consists of a minimum of

seven and

a maximum of 13 members who have wide experience of and demonstrate

acumen in one or more of the following:

(i) Management of railways;

(ii) safety in transportation;

(iii) corporate management;

(iv)commerce, finance, legal and economic matters;

(v) transportation of dangerous goods; and

(vi)special knowledge that could be of value to the Regulator in the

performance of its functions.

(b) The Board consists of--

(i) the Chief Executive Officer, by virtue of holding that office:

(ii) if the Minister specifies an office in the Department for the purposes

of this subsection, the person for the time being holding that office;

(iii) a person delegated by the Minister of Labour and a person delegated

by the Minister of Safety and Security: and

(iv) subject to paragraph (a), not more than nine other persons

representing the railway industry, organised labour and the

community.

[Para. (b) substituted by s. 23 of Act 42/2007]

(c) The members contemplated in subsection (5)(b)(i), (ii) and (iii) do not have

voting rights

[Para. (c) added by s. 23 of Act 42/2007]

(6) The Minister must appoint a chairperson and a deputy chairperson from among

the members of the board, excluding the chief executive officer.

(7) Before the members of the Board are appointed, the Minister must, through the

media, invite members of the public to nominate persons who comply with the

criteria contemplated in subsection (5).

[Subs. (7) substituted by s. 23 of Act 42/2007]

(7A) The Minister must, within 30 days from the date of appointment of the member

or alternate member of the Board, notify Parliament such appointment and

publish a notice in the Gazette.

[Subs. (7A) inserted by s. 23 of Act 42/2007]

(8) A person is disqualified from being appointed or remaining a member of the

board if he or she -

(a) is not a South African citizen;

(b) is declared insolvent;

(c) is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without the

option of a fine; or

(d) becomes a member of -

(i) Parliament;

(ii) a provincial legislature;

(iii) a Municipal Council;

(iv)the Cabinet; or

(v)the Executive Council of a province.

(9) A member of the board may not be present during, or take part in, the discussion

of, or the taking of a decision on, any matter before the board in which that

member or his or her spouse, life partner, child, business partner or associate or

employer, other than the State, has a direct or indirect financial interest.

(10) Upon appointment of a person as a member of the board, that person must

submit to the Minister and the board a written statement in which he or she

declares whether or not he or she has any interest contemplated in subsection (9).

(11) (a) If any director acquires or contemplates acquiring an interest which could

possibly be an interest contemplated in subsection (9), he or she must

immediately in writing declare that fact to the Minister and the board.

(b) If an organisation or enterprise in which a director has an interest

contemplated in section (9) is requested to offer its services, the director

must immediately, in writing declare his or her interest to the Minister and

the board

(12) (a) The chairperson of the board holds office for a period specified in the letter

of

appointment but that appointment may not exceed three years.

(b) The chairperson is eligible for reappointment upon expiry of the term of his

or her office.

(13) (a) A member of the board holds office for a period specified in the letter of

appointment, but that appointment may not exceed three years.

(b) Such member of the board may be reappointed upon expiry of the term of

his or her office.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the Minister may extend the term of office

of any member of the Board for such further period as it may take to

finalise the appointment of a new Board.

[Para. (c) added by s. 23 of Act 42/2007]

(14) (a) If a director dies or vacates office, the Minister may appoint another person

as a

director.

[Para. (a) substituted by s. 23 of Act 42/2007]

(b) The person so appointed serves for the unexpired portion of the

predecessor’s term of office.

(1) The Minister must, after consideration of the recommendation of the Board,

appoint a Chief Executive Officer.

[Subs. (1) substituted by s. 24 of Act 42/2007]

(2) A person is disqualified from being appointed or remaining as chief executive

officer if he or she is disqualified in terms of section 8(8).

(3) (a) A chief executive officer holds office for the period specified in the letter

of

appointment and that period may not exceed five years.

(b) Such chief executive officer may be reappointed upon expiry of the term of

his or her office.

(c) The terms and conditions of service of the chief executive officer are

determined by the board after consultation with the Minister.

[Para. (c) substituted by s. 6 of Act 69/2008]

(4) The Minister may, at any time, discharge the chief executive officer from office -

(a) if the chief executive officer repeatedly fails to perform the duties of office

efficiently;

(b) if, due to any physical or mental illness or disability, the chief executive

officer becomes incapable of performing the functions of that office or

performs them inefficiently; of

(c) for misconduct.

(5) The chief executive officer -

(a) ensure that the functions of the Regulator in terms of this Act are

performed:

(b) report to the board on the proper functioning of the Regulator,

(c) issue safety permits in accordance with this Act;

(d) complete a report on the activities of the Regulator for each financial year

in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. ), and submit the report to the board for approval; and

(e) each financial year, after consultation with the board and with the approval

of the Minister, publish and distribute a plan of action for the activities of

the Regulator.

(6) The board must forward the report referred to in subsection (5)(d), approved by

it, to the Minister within five months after the end of the financial year concerned.

[Subs. (6) substituted by s. 6 of Act 69/2008]

(7) The chief executive officer is the accounting officer of the Regulator charged

with the responsibility of accounting for all money received and payments made

by, and the assets of, the Regulator.

(8) The chief executive officer must exercise all the powers and perform all the

duties conferred or imposed upon the accounting officer by -

(a) this Act;

(b) the Public Finance Management Act, 1999; or

(c) the board.

(9) If the chief executive officer is for any reason unable to perform any of his or her

functions, the chairperson of the board must appoint an employee of the

(1) Subject to subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5), the board may, by resolution, delegate

any power and assign any duty conferred or imposed on it in terms of this Act to -

(a) its chairperson;

(b) the chief executive officer;

(c) a committee of the board;

(d) a member of staff of the Regulator;

(e) a person appointed as a railway safety inspector under section 32;

(f) an investigator appointed in terms of section 38(2); or

(g) any other person appointed by it.

(2) The board is not divested of any power it delegates or relieved of any duty it

assigns.

(3) Such delegation or assignment -

(a) may be made subject to conditions determined by the board; and

(b) must be communicated to the delegate or assignee in writing.

(4) The written communication in terms of subsection (3)(b) must contain full

particulars of the matters being delegated or assigned and must specify the

conditions, if any, referred to in subsection (3)(a).

(5) The board may, by resolution -

(a) amend or revoke a delegation or assignment made in terms of subsection

(1); or

(b) withdraw any decision, other than a decision which confers a right or

entitlement on any third party, made by the delegate or assignee with regard

to a delegated or assigned matter, and decide the matter itself.

(6)

(a) The chief executive officer may delegate any power or duty conferred or

imposed on him or her to any staff member of the Regulator, subject to any

conditions imposed by the board, and subsections (2) to (5) apply with the

necessary changes to such a delegation.

(b) A delegation under subparagraph (a) does not prevent the chief executive

officer from exercising the power or performing the duty in question

himself or herself.

[Subs. (6) added by s. 8 of Act 69/2008]

(1) The Minister may, at any time, discharge a member of the board from office -

(a) if the member repeatedly fails to perform his or her functions efficiently;

(b) if, due to any physical or mental illness or disability, the member becomes

incapable of performing his or her functions or performs them inefficiently;

or for misconduct.

(2) A director vacates office when -

(a) he or she becomes disqualified in terms of section 8 (8);

(b) he or she is discharged in terms of subsection (1);

(c) he or she is absent from three consecutive meetings of the board without the

permission of the chairperson, unless the board condones the absence on

good reasons shown; or

(d) his or her resignation as director takes effect.

(a) establish such committees as it considers necessary to assist it in the performance

of its functions; and

(b) appoint as members of any such committee such persons, including members of

the board, staff of the Regulator, an industry association or any member of the

association, organised labour, the holders of safety permits and employees of

such holders, as the board considers appropriate.

(1) The Regulator must produce and submit to the Minister an annual report on the

safety of workers, the public and the environment associated with railway

operations that the Regulator is required to regulate under this Act including any

other matters that may be prescribed.

(2) The Minister must table the annual report submitted to him or her in terms of

subsection (1) in Parliament within 14 days -

(a) of receipt thereof if Parliament is in session; or

(b) after the commencement of its ensuing session, if Parliament is not in

session.

(1) A person may not undertake any railway operation or a component of a railway

operation without being in possession of an applicable safety permit.

[Subs. (1) substituted by s. 10 of Act 69/2008]

(2) The following categories of persons may apply for a safety permit:

(a) A network operator;

(b) a train operator;

(c) a station operator; and

(d) any other category of persons designated as requiring a safety permit by the

(1) Application for a safety permit must be made to the chief executive officer of the

(2)

(a) The Minister must annually determine fees that the Regulator must charge

for safety permits, including a non-refundable application fee, which shall

be published in the Gazette.

(b) The fees comtemplated in 2(a) may differ from operators as determined by

the Minister.

[Subs. (2) substituted by s. 11 of Act 69/2008 w.e.f. 1 Nov 2010]

(3) An application for a safety permit must -

(a) be made in the format determined by the Regulator;

(b) contain the additional information determined by the Regulator; and

(c) be accompanied by the non-refundable application fee and a safety

management system report.

[Para. (c) substituted by s. 11 of Act 69/2008 w.e.f. 1 Nov 2010]

(4) The chief executive officer -

(a) may require the applicant, at the applicant’s expense, to provide him or her

by a given date with -

(i) any information, in addition to the information contained in the

application; and

(ii) an independent review of that information by a person acceptable to

the board;

(b) may direct that an investigation be conducted on the effect of the proposed

safety permit on safe railway operations;

(c) may invite written comments from any organ of state which has an interest

in the matter; and

(d) must afford the applicant an opportunity to make representations on any

aspect of the safety permit application.

(5) The chief executive officer may, at any stage of the application process, require

the applicant to-

(a) publish a notice of his or her application in local newspapers and other

media -

(i) describing the safety permit applied for;

(ii) stating that written objections on the grounds of the safe railway

operations may be lodged against his or her application before a

specified date, which may not be less than 60 days after the last

publication of the notice:

(iii) giving an address where written objections must be lodged; and

(iv)containing such other particulars as the board may require;

(b) take such other steps as the chief executive officer may direct to bring the

application to the attention of relevant organs of state, interested persons

and the general public; and

(c) satisfy the chief executive officer that the interests of any other person are

not adversely affected.

he or she must promptly -

(a) notify the applicant and any person who has objected to the application; and

(b) at the request of any person contemplated in paragraph (a), give written reasons

for the decision.

(1) The chief executive officer may, with the approval of the board, revoke or

suspend a safety permit if the holder fails to comply with -

(a) any condition of the permit; or

(b) this Act.

(2) The chief executive officer must, at the request of any person affected by a

decision taken in terms of subsection (1), furnish written reasons for the decision

to revoke or suspend a safety permit.

(3) The holder of a safety permit may surrender that safety permit.

(a) the form and content of a safety management system that is required for the

different categories and types of safety permit;

(b) the form, content and manner of submission of a safety management system

report; and

(c) the circumstances under which the Regulator may require the holder of a safety

permit to revise or amend a safety management system or safety management

system report.

[S. 28 substituted by s. 13 of Act 69/2008]

an impact on safe railway operations:

(a) A new or proposed construction or operation which may impact on safe railway

operations and which requires the approval of the Regulator, and the procedure

for such approval, including the noting of objections;

[Para. (a) substituted by s. 15 of Act 69/2008]

(b) any matter relating to the design, construction, manufacture, alteration,

commissioning, maintenance and operation of rolling stock, infrastructure and

stations;

(c) human factors and requisite skills;

(d) the safety of persons, including persons with disabilities, on board stationary or

moving rolling stock, infrastructure or at a station;

(e) the conveyance of dangerous goods by rail; and

(f) any other safety-related matter that the Minister considers necessary.

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for transport in the various provinces, may make regulations on the following matters to

the extent that they affect safe railway operations, namely -

(a) Fencing;

(b) mines and any other excavations;

(c) drainage;

(d) land use insofar as it impacts on any drainage affecting a railway;

(e) any construction activities above, below or adjacent to a railway;

(f) storage of materials adjacent to a railway; road level-crossings;

(h) security matters;

(i) the circumstances under which an operator is permitted to enter land adjacent to a

railway and the circumstances under which compensation may be payable to such

adjacent landowners;

(j) the size of, and location of, access to stations from property adjoining a station;

(k) the development of property adjoining a station;

(l) any other matter relating to non-railway operations affecting railway safety that

the Minister considers necessary and desirable to prescribe for safe railway

operations; and

(m) unlawful occupation which renders railway operations unsafe or has the potential

to render them unsafe, subject to the provisions of any other legislation governing

unlawful occupation.

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(1) The chief executive officer may, in writing, appoint any suitably qualified person

as a railway safety inspector to perform the functions contemplated in section 33.

(2) A railway safety inspector must be provided with a certificate of appointment

signed by the chief executive officer.

[S. 32 substituted by s. 16 of Act 69/2008]

(1) When a railway safety inspector enters any property referred to in section 33(1)

or (2), the operator, owner or manager and each employee working there must

assist the railway safety inspector by furnishing him or her with answers to

questions and also by providing him or her with any facility that the inspector

may require.

(2) A person questioned by a railway safety inspector must answer each question to

the best of his or her ability but such person is not required to answer any

question if the answer may be self-incriminating.

(1) If a railway safety inspector believes that a condition or activity is a threat or

might be a threat to safe railway operations, the railway safety inspector may

issue a directive to any person responsible for that condition or activity to the

effect that -

(a) the activity be restricted or suspended and the inspector may place

conditions on that activity; of

(b) action be taken within a specified time by the person concerned to remove

the threat.

(2) Any person issued with a directive must, within the specified period, comply with

it.

Chapter 7

(1) An operator must investigate every railway occurrence that takes place directly or

indirectly in connection with that operator’s railway operations, among other

things to identify the root cause or causes thereof, within a reasonable time after

that occurrence.

(2) The operator must, upon request, furnish any occurrence investigation report to

the Regulator.

(3) The Regulator may require the operator to assess the impact of the

recommendations made in the operator’s occurrence investigation report in order

to effect safety improvements.

(4) The Regulator may, or upon receipt of a directive from the Minister must,

investigate any railway occurrence for the purposes of preventing similar

occurrences in the future.

(5) In exercising its functions under this section, the Regulator may-

(a) in its discretion allow any person affected by or interested in the relevant

investigation or the duly authorised representative of such person, to appear

before it and to-

(i) give evidence or make oral or written representations relevant to such

investigation;

(ii) call witnesses and lead evidence on any question relevant thereto; or

(iii) question any person who testified as a witness in such investigation;

(b) summons any person who may reasonably be able to give material

information concerning such investigation to appear before it to give

evidence or to produce any document or object in their possession or

custody or under their control which may reasonably have a bearing

thereon;

(c) call upon and administer an oath to or obtain an affirmation from any

person present before it, who has been or might be summoned in terms of

paragraph (b) or otherwise;

(d) question any person who has been called upon under paragraph (c) or

require such person to produce any document or object in their possession

or custody, or under their control, which may reasonably have a bearing on

the investigation.

(6) The summons contemplated in subsection (5)(b) must be in the prescribed form,

signed by the chairperson of the board or another person authorised by the board

and served in the prescribed manner.

(7) The law relating to privilege as applicable to a witness summoned to give

evidence or produce any document or object before a court of law will apply in

respect of the questioning of any person by, or the production of any document or

object before the Regulator in terms of this section.

(8) The Regulator may appoint a suitably qualified person to carry out any

investigation referred to in subsection (4).

(9) An investigator appointed in terms of subsection (8) must furnish a written report

to the Regulator upon completion of the investigation.

(10) The Regulator or a person conducting the investigation into a railway

occurrence may enter and inspect any infrastructure, network, rolling stock or any

place, except for a dwelling, that is the object of the investigation.

(11) A person in control of the scene of a railway occurrence which the subject of an

investigation must-

(a) allow the investigator to remove any articles or objects pointed out by the

investigator or Regulator;

(b) allow the inspection of the documents requested by the investigator or the

Regulator, including the making of copies thereof; and

(a) the period of time and procedures, including procedures for public

participation and mechanisms for dispute resolution, in respect of the

conclusion of co-operative agreements referred to in subsection (2); and

(b) matters that must be provided for in co-operative agreements, including

provision for –

(i) the period of time for the implementation of co-operative agreements;

(ii) the co-ordination of the functions referred to in subsection (1) in a

manner that avoids unnecessary duplication and omissions regarding

safety requirements and the issuing of conflicting instructions;

(iii) measures to be taken in the event of non- compliance with a co-

operative agreement; and

(iv) dispute resolution in respect of the interpretation or application of co-

operative agreements referred to in subsection (2).

(4) The Minister must publish a notice in the Gazette setting out every co-operative

agreement concluded in terms of subsection (2).

(1) The Regulator must, for the purpose of achieving its objects in terms of section 5-

(a) advise the Minister on matters associated with any action or condition

which –

(i) is capable of causing any actual or potential threat of harm or damage

to persons or property;

(ii) the Minister refers to the Regulator; and

(iii) the Regulator considers necessary in the furtherance of its objects;

and

(b) for purposes of this Act, oversee safety in relation to the transportation of

dangerous goods by rail, including the conducting of audits, inspections and

investigations.

[Para. (b) substituted by s. 5 of Act 69/2008]

(Commencement date of paragraph (b): to be proclaimed)

(2) The Regulator may, for the purpose of achieving its objects in terms of section

5 of this Act -

(a) grant, amend, suspend or revoke safety permits;

(b) formally recognise associations representing operators, including other

railway industry enterprises, to collaborate with it in respect of the

development of standards or any other matter that the Regulator considers

necessary;

[Para. (b) substituted by s. 5 of Act 69/2008]

(c) collect and disseminate information relating to safe railway operations;

(d) hire, purchase or otherwise acquire any movable and immovable property

and proprietary right, and lease or dispose of property so acquired, but may

not acquire or dispose of immovable property without the prior approval of

the Minister, granted with the agreement of the Minister of Finance:

(e) collaborate with any other body or institution or establish and control

facilities for the collection and dissemination of scientific and technical

information, in connection with any matter regarding railway safety falling

within the objects of the Regulator;

(f) collaborate with any educational, scientific or other body, government or

institution in connection with the provision of instruction for, or the training

of, persons required by the Regulator;

(g) provide, on such conditions as the Regulator deems fit, financial or other

assistance in connection with the training of persons in so far as is

necessary to ensure that a sufficient number of trained persons is available

to enable the Regulator to perform its functions;

(h) insure itself against any loss, damage, risk or liability which it may suffer or

incur;

(i) conclude contracts, enter into agreements or perform any act, whether in

the Republic or elsewhere. whereby its objects are furthered or which is

calculated, directly or indirectly, to enhance the value of the services which

the Regulator renders towards the achievement of its objects or perform any

other act which may be prescribed:

(j) adopt standards submitted by an operator or industry association following

compliance with a procedure prescribed by the Minister under section 29;

(k) require an operator or is railway industry association to consult with

organised labour during the development of standards and provide them

with an opportunity to comment on those standards prior to submission to

the Regulator for approval;

(l) engage any person or organisation having expertise in matters relating to

safe railway operations to furnish advice to the Regulator in relation to the

development of, or any dispute over, standards;

(m) provide education and conduct any other public-awareness activities

relating to safe railway operations in accordance with the purpose of this

Act;

(n) oversee occupational health and safety matters that impact or have the

potential to impact on the safety of railway operations;

[Para. (n) substituted by s. 5 of Act 69/2008]

(o) conduct investigations into railway occurrences in accordance with chapter

7; and

(p) conduct any other activity relating to safe railway operations.

(3) The functions of the Regulator must be performed by the chief executive officer,

as directed by the board, except where otherwise specified in this Act.

authorities, rules and procedures, monitoring and evaluation processes and

equality of votes on any matter, the person chairing the relevant meeting has a

Transnet Engineering requests your organisation to provide information to assess your Quality Management System and capabilities for supplying various steel products (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel).

Returnable Documents: The bidder must complete and submit the Supplier Quality Assessment Questionnaire. The questionnaire requires detailed responses and evidence for each question.

Organizations must have been in business for >5 years (3 points), own manufacturing premises and equipment, previous experience manufacturing similar steel products, certified QMS (ISO 9001:2015), calibrated measurement tools traceable to recognized standards, documented processes with flow diagrams, quality control plans, and ability to respond to customer complaints within 7 working days (3 points). Minimum 75% overall score required.

Transnet Engineering requests information to assess your organisation's Quality Management System and capabilities for supplying various steel products (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel). The assessment questionnaire covers: Scope of activities and business duration. Ownership of premises and manufacturing equipment. Experience manufacturing the required or similar products. Establishment and certification of a Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001:2015). Document review processes for customer requirements. Risk identification and control measures. Training and qualification of personnel for special processes. Possession, calibration, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Documented procedures, process flows, and Quality Control Plans. Material inspection, traceability, and final inspection procedures. Auditing of service providers and internal audits. Non-conformance and corrective action management.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the extracted document.

The tender involves supply and delivery of raw steel (plates, sheets, sectional shapes, 3CR12, stainless steel, spring steel) for five years on an 'as and when' basis.

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Returnable Documents:

• All potential bidders must read the Integrity Pact and certify in the RFX Declaration Form that they have acquainted themselves with and agree with its content.
• The Integrity Pact will automatically be incorporated into the final contract with the successful bidder.

Eligible bidders must: 1) Not appear on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers, 2) Have no serious breaches of law (corruption, fraud, theft, Competition Act violations) in the last 5 years with any public/private entity, 3) Be willing to sign and abide by the Integrity Pact indefinitely, 4) Disclose agents/representatives (foreign bidders) or foreign principals (SA bidders), 5) Not have been restricted by another government institution, 6) Demonstrate ability to comply with anti-corruption laws of South Africa and other applicable jurisdictions, 7) Commit to fair, transparent, and non-collusive bidding practices.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) for a period of five years on an 'as and when' required basis.

• Goods and services must conform to defined specifications.
• Bidders must uphold the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact in Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.
• Bidders may be required to furnish a code of conduct addressing compliance and rejecting bribes and unethical conduct.

Bidders must understand that competitors include any individual or organisation requested or potentially able to submit a bid based on qualifications, abilities, or experience in the same line of business.

Pricing must be reasonable, competitive, and conform to specifications.

• Avoid under-pricing and corrupt practices.

Transnet aims to obtain the contract at a reasonable and competitive price.

• Bidders must avoid under-pricing and corrupt practices to secure the contract.
• Pricing should be fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.

Bidders must comply with the Integrity Pact to avoid disqualification.

• Incorrect statements regarding B-BBEE status or local content can lead to restriction.
• Bidders must declare no serious legal transgressions in the last five years.
• Bidders found on the National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will not be awarded.
• Violations can lead to sanctions including contract cancellation, recovery of payments, and exclusion from future bids.

Bidders must uphold UN Global Compact environmental principles:

• Support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
• Undertake initiatives for greater environmental responsibility.
• Encourage development of environmentally friendly technologies.

The Integrity Pact forms part of the contract.

• Disputes should be resolved amicably; litigation in bad faith can lead to restriction.
• The Pact is governed by South African law and valid indefinitely.
• Violations can result in disqualification, contract cancellation, recovery of payments, and exclusion for up to ten years.
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
• Report unethical behaviour via the Tip-Off Anonymous hotline: 0800 003 056.

Bid evaluation will consider fairness, transparency, and avoidance of undue advantage.

• False information on B-BBEE, local content, or subcontracting affects evaluation.
• Independent bidding is required; collusion on prices, market allocation, or submission intentions is prohibited.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of raw steel (plates, sheets, sectional shapes, 3CR12, stainless steel, spring steel) to Transnet Engineering nationally on an 'as and when' required basis for five years. The minimum local content threshold for raw steel is 100%.

Returnable Documents: This SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate and Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule) must be submitted as part of the bid documentation. Failure to submit these documents will result in disqualification.

Bidders must submit proof of the SARB exchange rate used if imported content is declared. The SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate must be signed by the Chief Financial Officer or a legally responsible person with management responsibility.

Only suppliers capable of providing raw steel with 100% local production and content (no imported content) are eligible. The bidder's CFO or legally authorized representative must personally declare compliance. Companies must have systems to track and verify local content throughout the 5-year contract. Failure to submit required declarations results in automatic disqualification.

The stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content for raw steel is 100%. If any portion of the goods offered has imported content, bidders must use the SARB exchange rate at 12:00 on the date of advertisement of the bid and submit proof of the rate used.

Bidders must complete Declaration C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule) and submit it with the bid. Declarations D and E must be retained for verification. The local content percentage must be calculated using the formula in SATS 1286:2011 and the SARB exchange rate.

Bidders must complete and submit Declaration C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule) with the bid. Declarations D and E must be kept for verification for at least 5 years. The successful bidder must continuously update Declarations C, D, and E with actual values for the contract duration. The local content percentage must be calculated using the formula in SATS 1286:2011.

This tender is for a designated sector with a 100% minimum local content threshold for raw steel. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 and SATS 1286:2011. The SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate and Annex C are mandatory for bid submission. Subcontracting cannot reduce local content below the minimum threshold.

This tender falls under designated sector local content provisions. The Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 promote local production and content. A two-stage process may apply, with the second stage evaluating price and B-BBEE. The minimum local content threshold for raw steel is 100%. Subcontracting cannot reduce local content below this threshold.

The local content percentage must be calculated using the formula in SATS 1286:2011. Bidders must submit the SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate and Annex C with the bid; failure to do so results in disqualification. The stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content for this bid is 100% for raw steel.

A two-stage bidding process may be followed: first stage involves a minimum threshold for local production and content; second stage involves price and B-BBEE.

General description:

• This tender is for the supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) to Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business nationally on an “as and when” required basis for five years.

Key returnable documents:

• Signed Transnet Engineering Technical Specification “PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001” (Annexure G) and Annexure 1 as acknowledgement of requirements.

Eligible bidders must provide evidence of steel processing machinery (decoiling, laser/plasma cutting, guillotine) or valid MOU partnerships covering all required processes; have valid Statement of Account or Letter of Good Standing from steel mills or MOU suppliers; sign and submit Transnet Engineering Technical Specification PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001 (Annexure G) and Annexure 1; possess ISO 9001:2015 certification or comprehensive QMS documentation meeting all 10 specified ISO-based requirements; commit to delivery lead times within specified business day limits; and provide minimum 5 tender-specific reference letters from different clients within 12 months verifying steel supply/delivery quality and reliability. Zero score in any criterion results in automatic disqualification.

Scope and requirements:

• Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) nationally on an “as and when” required basis for five years.
• Must adhere to Transnet Engineering Technical Specification “PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001” (Annexure G and Annexure 1).
• Quality management system required: Either ISO 9001:2015 certification or a documented QMS based on ISO 9001:2015 covering 10 specific elements.
• Delivery lead times are critical and must be stipulated in the RFP pricing schedule.
• Previous experience in supplying and delivering steel is required, evidenced by client reference letters.

Experience and qualification requirements:

• Submit tender-specific reference letters from clients on company letterhead, with contact details, detailing past supply and delivery of steel projects.
• Letters must be signed and not older than 12 months from delivery date.
• Five or more letters from different clients score 10 points; one to four letters score 5 points; zero letters score 0 points.
• Purchase orders do not qualify as valid references.

Quality management requirements:

• Submit either a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate or a documented Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015, comprising 10 specific items: Quality Policy, Document Control Procedure, Record Control Procedure, Nonconforming Product Control Procedure, Corrective Action Procedure, Job-cards/Check sheets, Process flow diagrams (specifying inspections), Quality Control Plans, Criteria for Supplier Selection, Monitoring & Re-evaluation, and Internal Audit Plans/Schedule.
• All 10 items must be submitted to score if not ISO certified.

Pricing schedule requirements:

• Lead times for delivery must be stipulated in Section 4: Pricing and delivery schedule of the RFP document.
• No alternative documents will be accepted.
• Failure to provide this information results in a score of zero.
• Scoring based on stipulated lead times for local and imported items.

Pricing and delivery requirements:

• Lead times must be stipulated in Section 4: Pricing and delivery schedule of the RFP document. No alternative documents will be accepted.
• Failure to provide lead time information results in a score of zero for this requirement.
• Scoring for lead times:
• Local items: 25 business days or less (10 points), more than 25 but ≤35 days (5 points), more than 35 but ≤40 days (3 points), greater than 40 days (0 points).
• Imported items: 40 business days or less (10 points), more than 40 but ≤60 days (5 points), more than 60 but ≤80 days (3 points), greater than 80 days (0 points).

Key compliance rules:

• Disqualification: Scoring zero in any technical evaluation criteria results in automatic disqualification.

Technical evaluation criteria summary:

• Disqualification if any criteria scores zero.
• Supplier Steel Processing Capability (20 points): Evidence of machinery or MOU for processing plates and sheets.
• Bidder Material Supply (10 points): Statement of account or letter of good standing from steel mills.
• Adherence to Technical Specification (20 points): Signed specification “PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001” and Annexure 1.
• Quality Management (20 points): ISO 9001:2015 certificate or 10 documented QMS items.
• Delivery Lead Time (10 points local, 10 points imported): Lead times stipulated in RFP pricing schedule.
• Previous Relevant Tender Experience (10 points): Client reference letters for steel supply and delivery.
• Total 100 points, minimum threshold 80 points.

Bidders must: 1) Score minimum 80/100 technical points, 2) Not score 0 in any individual criteria (automatic disqualification), 3) Provide evidence covering all required machinery processes per category, 4) Submit all required documentation completely, 5) Meet delivery lead time requirements (local ≤40 days, imported ≤80 days for full points).

• Adhere to Transnet Engineering Technical Specification "PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001" (Annexure G) and Annexure 4.
• Quality management: Provide ISO 9001:2015 certificate or, if not certified, submit all 10 QMS documents based on ISO 9001:2015.
• Previous experience: Provide tender-specific reference letters for steel supply/delivery projects.

• Provide tender-specific reference letters on client letterhead with contact details and signature, detailing past steel supply/delivery projects.
• Letters not older than 12 months from delivery date.
• Five or more letters score 10 points, one to four score 5 points, zero score 0.
• Purchase orders not valid as references.

• Submit ISO 9001:2015 certificate or all 10 QMS documents based on ISO 9001:2015.
• Required documents include quality policy, document control, record control, nonconforming product control, corrective action, job cards, process flow diagrams, quality control plans, supplier selection criteria, internal audit plans.

• Lead time pricing: Specify lead time in business days in Section 4 (Pricing and delivery schedule) of RFP document. No alternative documents accepted.

• Quality management: ISO 9001:2015 certification or submission of all 10 QMS documents based on ISO 9001:2015 required.
• Delivery compliance: Stipulate lead time in RFP Section 4; failure results in zero score.
• Experience compliance: Provide tender-specific reference letters meeting specified criteria.

• Previous tender experience: Provide tender-specific reference letters. Five or more score 10 points, one to four score 5 points, zero score 0.

Open to suppliers who can demonstrate: steel processing capabilities for 3CR12 and stainless steel (plates, sheets, sections/shapes); valid material supply relationships with steel mills; compliance with Transnet technical specifications; robust quality management system; ability to meet delivery timelines; and proven track record in steel supply/delivery. Joint ventures/partnerships acceptable via MOU. Import mill accounts/letters of good standing accepted. Failure to score in any single criterion = automatic disqualification.

Scope and requirements:

• Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) for five years on an "as and when" required basis to Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business nationally.
• Technical compliance: Must adhere to Transnet Engineering Technical Specification "PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001" (Annexure G) and Annexure 3.
• Quality management: Must have a Quality Management System (QMS) either ISO 9001:2015 certified or documented per ISO 9001:2015 with 10 specific elements.
• Experience: Must demonstrate past experience in supply and delivery of steel requirements via client reference letters.

Pricing and delivery schedule requirements:

• Lead time must be stipulated in business days under Section 4: Page 32 Pricing and delivery schedule in the RFP document.
• No alternative documents accepted for lead time.
• Failure to provide lead time results in a score of zero.
• Scoring for local material: 10 points for ≤25 days; 5 points for >25 but ≤35 days; 3 points for >35 but ≤40 days; 0 points for >40 days.
• Scoring for imported material: 10 points for ≤40 days; 5 points for >40 but ≤60 days; 3 points for >60 but ≤80 days; 0 points for >80 days.

Pricing and delivery requirements:

• Lead time must be stipulated in business days under Section 4: Page 32 Pricing and delivery schedule in the RFP document.
• No alternative documents will be accepted for lead time information.
• Failure to provide lead time information results in a score of zero for that requirement.
• Scoring for lead time:
• Local material: 10 points for 25 business days or less; 5 points for more than 25 but ≤35 days; 3 points for more than 35 but ≤40 days; 0 points for greater than 40 days.
• Imported material: 10 points for 40 business days or less; 5 points for more than 40 but ≤60 days; 3 points for more than 60 but ≤80 days; 0 points for greater than 80 days.

Key compliance and scoring elements:

• Quality Management System (QMS): Must submit either a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate or, if not certified, all 10 required QMS documents based on ISO 9001:2015. Scoring: 20 points for certificate; 10 points for all 10 documents; 0 points if neither provided.
• Technical specification adherence: Must submit signed Transnet Engineering Technical Specification "PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001" (Annexure G) and Annexure 3. Failure results in 0 points.
• Experience verification: Must submit tender-specific reference letters from clients for past steel supply/delivery projects, not older than 12 months from delivery. Purchase orders are not valid references. Scoring based on number of letters.
• Disqualification: Scoring 0 in any criteria leads to automatic disqualification.

Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) to Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business nationally for a period of five years on an 'as and when' required basis. The schedule lists detailed line items with:

• Item numbers and descriptions.
• Detailed specifications including thickness, width, length, material grade, and special features.
• Annual demand quantities for years 1 to 5 and total five-year demand.
• Pricing columns to be completed by the bidder for each year, excluding and including VAT.

While not explicitly stated in the provided document, typical eligibility for Transnet tenders includes: 1) Valid company registration and tax compliance, 2) Proven track record in steel supply, 3) Ability to meet material specifications and certification requirements, 4) Capacity to deliver nationally on 'as and when' basis, 5) Financial stability for 5-year contract, 6) Compliance with Transnet's supplier development and B-BBEE requirements, 7) Quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent), 8) Ability to provide material test certificates per EN 10204 Type 3.1.

Supply and delivery of raw steel plates and sheets for Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business nationally for five years on an 'as and when' required basis. Key specifications include:

• Various steel grades: EN 10025 S355 JR+AR, EN 10025 S355 J2+N, ASTM A516 Grade 70, BS 4360 Grade 43A, VRN400, HARDOX 400, EN 10088 X5CRNI 18-10 (stainless steel), and others.
• Dimensions: Thickness from 0.5 mm to 100 mm, widths up to 3350 mm, lengths up to 12000 mm.
• Material certificates: EN 10204 Type 3.1 must be supplied with each delivery.
• Surface condition: No rust or corrosion allowed.
• Additional requirements: Some items require heat treatment (normalised), vacuum treatment, Charpy V-notch impact testing, ultrasonic examination, or delivery in cast form.
• Packaging: Some items must be supplied flat strapped to a pallet.
• Demand quantities are specified per item per year over the five-year period.

Pricing schedule provided for five years (Year 1 to Year 5) with columns for:

• Item Price Excl VAT
• Total Excl VAT
• Total Including 15% VAT
• Annual and five-year total demand quantities.
• Bidders must fill in their prices in the provided Excel schedule.

No specific compliance requirements found in the extracted text.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of raw steel requirements to Transnet Engineering over five years on an 'as and when' basis. The detailed pricing schedule lists over 100 specific steel items, including:

• Bars: Flat, round, and square bars in dimensions from 16mm to 200mm wide, lengths typically 6000mm, and various thicknesses. Materials include structural steel (EN 10025 S355 JR+AR), low carbon mild steel (BS 970 070M20), alloy steels (e.g., BS 970 709M40, 735A54), and commercial quality.
• Structural Angles: Equal and unequal angles in sizes from 25mm to 150mm, with specified lengths and thicknesses. Material is typically EN 10025 S355 JR+AR.
• Channels: Parallel and taper flange channels (U-shaped) in various widths and lengths.
• Beams: I-beams in specified dimensions.
• Pipes and Tubes: Seamless and heavy/medium duty pipes in sizes from 10mm to 168.3mm, schedules (e.g., 40), and materials like SABS 62 or BS 1387.
• General requirements per item:
• Supply a material certificate conforming to EN 10204 Type 3.1.
• Deliveries must be free of rust and corrosion.
• For some items, palletized loads must not exceed 4 tons.

Not explicitly stated in the provided document. However, implied requirements include: ability to supply certified steel materials to EN 10204 Type 3.1 standards, capacity to deliver nationally across South Africa, compliance with specified steel grades and dimensions, quality management to ensure no rust/corrosion, and financial capacity to fulfill a 5-year supply agreement. Bidders must be registered suppliers capable of providing material test certificates.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) for a period of five (5) years to Transnet Engineering, Manufacturing Business nationally on an 'as and when' required basis. The extracted pricing schedule details numerous specific steel items, including:

• Bars (flat, round, square) in various dimensions and grades (e.g., EN 10025 S355 JR+AR, BS 970 070M20, commercial quality).
• Structural angles (equal and unequal) in various sizes and grades.
• Beams, channels, pipes, and tubes in specified dimensions and materials.
• Key requirements for all items:
• A material certificate to EN 10204 Type 3.1 must be supplied with each delivery.
• No rust or corrosion on the surface is allowed.
• For some items, maximum load on pallets may not exceed 4 tons.
• Specific grades and standards must be met as per item descriptions.

The extracted text is a pricing schedule template. It requires bidders to provide item prices excluding VAT and totals for each of the five contract years (Year 1 to Year 5) and a five-year total. The schedule includes columns for:

• Item Price Excl VAT per year.
• Total Excl VAT per year.
• Total Including 15% VAT per year.
• A final five-year total excluding and including VAT.
• Bidders must populate the price fields (currently showing zeros) for each listed steel item.

• This document is the pricing schedule (Annexure 3) for the 5-year national supply of raw steel to Transnet Engineering Manufacturing.
• Covers spring steel, 3CR12, and stainless steel categories as per the main tender title.
• Contains detailed line items with item numbers, descriptions, material specifications (grades, dimensions, shapes), annual quantities, and pricing columns for each contract year.
• Items are grouped by business unit (Manufacturing, Project Wagons 1000) and material type (Spring Steel sections).
• Each item includes full technical description: material grade (new and old standards), dimensional specs, quality requirements (EN 10204 Type 3.1 certificates, no rust/corrosion, peeled finish, grain structure per CME 140).
• Units of measure vary: KG, M, EA.
• Quantities provided per year for 5 years; bidders complete unit prices.
• Practical guidance: Use this schedule to build your cost model; ensure you can supply all listed grades and dimensions; factor in certification and surface quality costs; note that quantities are estimates for 'as and when' requirements.

• The pricing schedule includes a mandatory acknowledgment page that must be signed and returned with the quote.
• Bidder must certify they have read and understood all contents of the Purchase Order Long Text Description.
• Bidder must guarantee acceptance and compliance with the specification.
• Total value of all items must be carried over to page 33 of the main RFP document.
• Signature block requires: date, location, full name in block letters, official designation, company name, and signature.
• Practical guidance: Ensure the signed acknowledgment page is included in your submission package; incomplete returns may lead to disqualification.

Bidders must acknowledge reading and understanding all document contents, certify acceptance and compliance with specifications, provide signed documentation, and submit complete pricing information. The bidder's representative must sign with full name in block letters, official designation, and company name.

• Scope covers supply and delivery of raw steel: plates/sheets, sectional/shapes, 3CR12, stainless steel, and spring steel for 5 years nationally on an 'as and when' basis.
• Material grades specified per item:

• Spring steel: EN 10270 FDSICR (DIN 17223 FDS ICR), SAE J404 GR 5160 (BS 970 525H60), EN 10025 S355 JR+AR (SABS 1431 300WA).
• 3CR12 and stainless steel grades implied by sheet name but not detailed in extracted rows.

• Dimensional requirements: diameters (12.5–30 mm), lengths (2100–6000 mm), shapes (round, flat), thicknesses (e.g., 3 mm).
• Mandatory quality requirements:

• Material certificate to EN 10204 Type 3.1 for every delivery.
• No rust or corrosion allowed on surfaces.
• Some items require peeled finish (e.g., CME 140 spec, clauses 1–4).
• Grain structure requirements per CME 140 (Sept 1999).
• Materials to be bound where specified.

• Items grouped by business unit: Manufacturing and Project Wagons 1000.
• Units of measure: KG (kilograms), M (metres), EA (each).
• Practical guidance: Verify your mill can certify to EN 10204 Type 3.1; ensure surface protection during storage/transport; confirm compliance with CME 140 for applicable items; prepare to supply exact dimensions and grades listed.

• Pricing schedule requires item-level pricing for each of 5 contract years (Year 1: 2025/26, Year 2: 2026/27, Year 3: 2027/28, Year 4: 2028/29, Year 5: 2029/30).
• For each year, provide:

• Item Price Excl VAT
• Total Excl VAT (quantity × item price)
• Total Including 15% VAT

• 5-year totals (excl VAT and incl VAT) must be calculated.
• Quantities per year are pre-populated in the schedule; bidders enter unit prices only.
• Currency is South African Rand (implied).
• Practical guidance: Price each line item for all five years; ensure VAT calculations are accurate at 15%; carry forward the 5-year total incl VAT to page 33 of the RFP as instructed; confirm pricing is firm or escalation mechanism is defined in main RFP.

The document is an Excel workbook containing three worksheets: Annex C, Annex D, Annex E for local content declaration. It includes templates for calculating local content, imported content, and summary schedules. No narrative description of the tender scope beyond the title.

• Annex C (Local Content Declaration) is a MANDATORY RETURNABLE DOCUMENT – failure to fully complete, declare, sign and date will render the bid non-responsive and disqualified.
• Annex D (Imported Content Declaration) is an ESSENTIAL RETURNABLE DOCUMENT – failure to fully complete, declare, sign and date may result in the bid being non-responsive and disqualified.
• Annex E (Local Content Declaration Summary Schedule) is an ESSENTIAL RETURNABLE DOCUMENT – same consequence as Annex D.
• The tender requires completion of all three annexures with accurate local content calculations.
• No explicit submission method (e.g., electronic, physical) or address is provided in this document.

Suppliers must complete and sign Annex C (Local Content Declaration), Annex D (Imported Content Declaration), and Annex E (Local Content Declaration Summary). Failure to fully complete, declare, sign and date these annexes will render the bid non-responsive and result in disqualification. Must provide detailed breakdown of local vs imported content percentages.

• Pricing must be submitted excluding VAT (Note: VAT to be excluded from all calculations).
• Tender price per item (excl VAT) and local content percentage per item must be provided.
• Total tender value, total exempted imported content, total imported content, total local content, and average local content percentage of tender must be calculated and declared.
• The tender includes a pricing schedule with columns for tender quantity, tender rate of exchange, landed costs, freight costs, etc.
• Foreign currency payments must be declared with local value of payments.

• Local content declaration is mandatory per SATS 1286:2011.
• Designated products (steel plates, sheets, sections, 3CR12, stainless steel, spring steel) are subject to minimum local content thresholds (not specified in this extract).
• Bidders must declare exempted imported content, imported content directly by tenderer, imported by third party, and other foreign currency payments.
• Local content percentage per item and average local content percentage of tender must be calculated.
• CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations are not mentioned in this document but are typically required for Transnet tenders.

• Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) to Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business nationally for five years on an 'as and when' required basis.
• Steel materials are to be delivered at Transnet Engineering premises within South Africa, based on individual item requirements at respective plants.

• Document compiled by Moseshi Malatjie (Engineer).
• Document reviewed/approved by Orifuna Netshifamadi (Principal Engineer).
• Refer to the main tender documents for official SCM contact details, submission address, and communication channels.

• You must sign the 'Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Specification' page and return it together with your quote.
• Refer to the main tender documents for full submission instructions, address, and deadline details.

• You must refer to and likely provide information based on Annexure 1: Purchase Order Long Text Detailed Description (Document PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001A).

Bidders must be capable of supplying the specified steel grades nationally, have personnel for technical assistance, and must sign and return the 'Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Specification' page with their quote, confirming understanding and compliance. The bidder is responsible for all costs related to re-certification if their brand changes during the contract.

• The scope is to supply steel materials (plates, sheets, sectional shapes, 3CR12, stainless steel, spring steel) for delivery to Transnet Engineering premises nationally on an 'as and when' required basis over five years.
• Detailed technical specifications for individual items are in Annexure 1 (Document PD_BR_NAT_001A – Purchase Order Long Text Detailed Description). You must refer to this annexure.
• Key technical and quality requirements include:

• EN 10204:2004 Type 3.1 inspection certificates are mandatory for every delivery.
• Material must be free of rust, corrosion, and mechanical damage upon delivery.
• Raw material tolerances must comply with EN 10029 Class B unless otherwise stated in the purchase order.
• First Article Inspection must be submitted and approved by Transnet Engineering before supplying further quantities.
• Any proposed material equivalence (mechanical and metallurgical) requires prior concession/approval from Transnet Engineering.
• If the brand name changes during the contract, you must submit all test certificates, including First Article Inspection, at your own cost.

• You must have personnel available to provide technical assistance if issues arise during product use.

• Detailed quality and technical requirements for each item are in Annexure 1 (Document PD_BR_NAT_001A).
• Key quality management requirements:

• EN 10204:2004 Type 3.1 inspection certificate mandatory per delivery.
• First Article Inspection must be approved by Transnet Engineering before further supply.
• Material equivalence proposals require prior concession/approval.
• Raw material tolerance defaults to EN 10029 Class B unless specified otherwise in the purchase order.
• If the brand name changes during the contract, you must submit all test certificates (including First Article Inspection) at your own cost.

• The inspection certificate must include all specified details: manufacturer info, authorisation, product details, chemical analysis, and mechanical properties.
• You may not copy manufacturer certificate details into your own certificate format; you can attach a copy of the manufacturer's certificate.

• You must provide a signed 'Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Specification' page with your quote, certifying compliance with all technical requirements.
• Mandatory documentation: An EN 10204:2004 Type 3.1 inspection certificate must accompany each delivery. This certificate must clearly show:

• Manufacturer's name and address.
• Authorisation signature from an inspection representative independent of manufacturing.
• Designation of the signatory.
• Statement of compliance with EN 10204:2004 Type 3.1.
• Certificate or manufacture date.
• Product name, dimensions, packaged unit weight, and package type (e.g., box, spool, bag).
• Full EN ISO specification/classification.
• Chemical analysis and mechanical properties (tensile and impact testing) with specification requirements and actual test results.
• Transnet Engineering purchase order vendor company stamp.

• Note: You cannot simply copy manufacturer certificate details into your own certificate format; you may attach a copy of the manufacturer's certificate to your own.
• Materials must be stored and handled to remain dry, free of dust/corrosion, and within specified dimensions upon delivery.
• Delivery conditions are item-specific; refer to Annexure 1 (PD_BR_NAT_001A) for details.

• By signing the 'Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Specification', you certify and guarantee acceptance and compliance with all requirements in this specification document.
• This signed page must be returned together with your quote.

• Storage and Handling: Materials must be stored in dry areas, free of dust/corrosion, and within specified dimensions upon delivery. No mechanical damage is accepted.
• Delivery Conditions: Vary by item; refer to Annexure 1 (PD_BR_NAT_001A) for specific delivery conditions.
• Technical Assistance: You must have personnel available to provide technical assistance if challenges arise during product use.

• Document compiled by Moseshi Malatjie (Engineer).
• Document reviewed/approved by Orifuna Netshifamadi (Principal Engineer).
• For official tender contact and submission details, refer to the main tender documents.

Automatic disqualification if scoring 0 in any technical criteria. Must provide evidence for all capability claims. Must submit signed technical specifications. Must have valid ISO 9001:2015 certification or complete QMS documentation. Must provide reference letters from clients (not Transnet purchase orders). Must specify delivery lead times in the RFP document.

• Must adhere to Transnet Engineering Technical Specification "PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001" (Annexure G) and Annexure 2.
• Scope: Supply and delivery of raw steel (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) nationally on an "as and when" required basis.
• Supplier must demonstrate processing capability for sectional/shapes (excluding 3CR12 and stainless steel sections/shapes) with machinery for Laser/Plasma Cutting, Bandsaw, and Tube cutting.

• Lead times must be stipulated in business days in Section 4: Delivery Pricing and delivery schedule of the RFP document. No alternative documents accepted.
• Separate lead times for local and imported materials impact scoring.

• Lead times must be stipulated in business days in Section 4: Delivery Pricing and delivery schedule of the RFP document. No alternative documents accepted.
• Lead time scoring forms part of technical evaluation: Local material (25 days or less scores highest), Imported material (40 days or less scores highest). Failure to provide leads to zero score.

• Quality Management System: Must submit either a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate OR a full set of 10 documented QMS procedures based on ISO 9001:2015.
• Technical specification compliance: Must submit signed "PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001" (Annexure G) and Annexure 2.
• Experience verification: Requires client reference letters for past steel supply projects.

This is a Non-Disclosure Agreement between Transnet SOC Ltd and the bidder. It governs the exchange of confidential information related to the tender process.

Transnet SOC Ltd registered office: 49th Floor, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg 2001.

The NDA itself does not specify product or financial eligibility criteria for the tender. It is a prerequisite confidentiality agreement. Eligibility to bid would be defined in the main Bid Document (RFP/RFQ/RFI), which is referenced but not provided here. The NDA requires the bidder to be a legally recognized entity ('the Company') acting as a principal.

This document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) only. It does not contain technical specifications for the supply of raw steel.

This document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) only. It does not contain specific compliance requirements for the tender.

Key terms of the Non-Disclosure Agreement:

• Confidential Information must be kept secret and used only for the tender and any resulting contract.
• Disclosure is permitted only to necessary agents who are bound by confidentiality, or if required by law.
• All confidential information must be returned or destroyed within 7 days upon Transnet's written request.
• A director must certify compliance with the destruction requirement.
• No public announcements about the bid are allowed without prior written consent.
• The agreement lasts for 5 years after discussions or negotiations end.
• The agreement is governed by South African law.

• Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) for a period of five years to Transnet Engineering Manufacturing Business nationally on an 'as and when' required basis.

• Submit your bid by the closing date and time specified in the tender record.
• Return the signed acknowledgment page (page 94 of the extracted text) with your quote.
• Ensure the total value of items is carried over to page 33 of the RFP document.
• Failure to sign and return the acknowledgment page may result in disqualification.

Suppliers must have capability to supply specified steel grades (3CR12, stainless steel, etc.), provide material certification, meet quality standards, deliver nationally, and comply with all technical requirements. No explicit eligibility criteria beyond compliance with specifications.

• Supply and delivery of raw steel (plates, sheets, sectional shapes, 3CR12, stainless steel, and spring steel) for five years on an 'as and when' required basis.
• Materials must comply with specified standards (e.g., EN 10088 3CR12, ASTM A106).
• Each item requires a material certificate to EN 10204 Type 3.1.
• No rust or corrosion allowed on surfaces.
• Specific dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication methods (e.g., hot rolled, precision cut) are detailed per item.
• Items include plates, sheets, pipes, and bars with exact thickness, width, length, and grade specifications.

• Pricing schedule includes columns for 'Item Price Excl VAT', 'Total Excl VAT', and 'Total Including 15% VAT' for each of the five contract years.
• Bidders must provide item prices for each year and a five-year total.
• All financial cells in the extracted pricing schedule are currently zero; bidders must populate these with their quoted prices.

• Bidders must sign the acknowledgment page certifying acceptance and compliance with the specification.
• No specific B-BBEE, tax, or CSD requirements are stated in the extracted content.

• Closing date and time: As specified in the bid documents.
• Site visits or briefing sessions: May be requested by Transnet. If indicated as compulsory in the RFX document, attendance is mandatory; failure to attend results in disqualification.
• Clarification deadline: Questions must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal or directed to the contact person before the closing date.

• Submit your bid by uploading it to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal before the closing date and time. Late bids will not be considered.
• Complete all bid forms and formats issued by Transnet. Do not use your own forms or terms and conditions.
• Submit all mandatory returnable documents listed in the RFX documents. Failure to submit mandatory documents results in disqualification.
• If samples are required, mark them with your name, address, bid number, and item number, and dispatch them to arrive by the closing date. Failure may lead to rejection.
• All alterations to bid prices must be made by deleting incorrect figures and inserting correct ones, and must be initialled by the person signing the bid documents.
• Bids must be in Rand (ZAR) unless specifically permitted otherwise in the RFP.
• Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• After the closing date, you may only communicate with the contact person listed in the RFX document. Unauthorised communication may lead to disqualification.

Eligible bidders must: not appear on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; be able to supply new (not second-hand/reconditioned) steel materials; have capacity to deliver nationally to Transnet Engineering sites; provide security via approved SA financial institution; comply with South African law and submit to SA courts jurisdiction; if foreign, have authorized SA representative with proper Power of Attorney; not be in default of any previous Transnet contracts; submit all mandatory returnable documents with bid.

• Goods supplied must be NEW (unused, not second-hand or reconditioned) unless otherwise stipulated.
• Tender strictly in accordance with drawings and/or specifications supplied by Transnet, unless notified of an official amendment.
• If quoting against foreign specifications (other than British or American standards), submit translated copies and detail any departures in a covering letter.
• Submit any required drawings before the closing time and date; non-receipt may disqualify the bid.

• Quote prices in the Price Schedule of the bid documents.
• For local supplies: quote on a Delivered RSA named destination basis.
• For imported supplies: quote on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to end destination in South Africa, unless otherwise specified.
• Lead time must include all non-working days, holidays, stocktaking, and plant repair periods.

• Prices must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to the delivery point specified by Transnet, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
• For local supplies (manufactured, produced, or assembled in South Africa, or imported supplies held in South Africa), quote on a Delivered RSA named destination basis.
• For imported supplies, quote on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to end destination in South Africa, unless otherwise specified.
• Lead time for delivery must include all non-working days, holidays, stocktaking, and plant repair periods.
• Prices must be inclusive of VAT for local supplies, with VAT shown separately on the tax invoice.
• Conditional discounts for early payment are permitted; the discount period starts from receipt of the correct month-end statement and tax invoice.
• Transnet prefers Rand-based agreements and may request forward exchange cover for foreign currency portions.
• The successful bidder may be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments.

• Provide security in the form of a Deed of Suretyship from an approved South African financial institution if required. The amount will be stipulated in the bid documents.
• The successful bidder must complete and return the Deed of Suretyship form within 30 calendar days from the letter of acceptance; no payment will be made until delivered.
• State full names of directors (company), members (close corporation), or partners/individual (partnership or sole trader) in the bid.
• Foreign bidders must appoint an authorised South African representative with a Power of Attorney complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court.
• No bid will be awarded to any bidder listed on the National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Transnet reserves the right to cancel a contract if a bidder is later found to be restricted by National Treasury.

• The successful bidder must provide security via a Deed of Suretyship from an approved South African bank, building society, insurance, or guarantee corporation.
• Transnet may apply the security to cover losses from a breach of contract.
• The contract is for an 'as and when required' basis; Transnet does not guarantee a definitive quantity but the supplier must supply all quantities ordered before contract expiry.
• Transnet accepts no liability for materials or stocks specially ordered by the supplier.
• Estimated annual quantities are provided in the bid documents but are estimates only; Transnet reserves the right to order only what it operationally requires.
• Delivery periods are governed by the Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• The supplier may be required to submit periodic progress reports on delivery.
• For emergency demands, the supplier gets first right of refusal; if unable to meet critical delivery, Transnet may source elsewhere without penalty under the failure to perform clause.

This document is a Master Agreement template for the supply and delivery of raw steel requirements. It outlines the terms and conditions that will govern the relationship between Transnet SOC Ltd and the selected Supplier/Service Provider for a period of five (5) years on an 'as and when' required basis. The agreement covers various aspects of the contractual relationship, including definitions, scope, obligations of both parties, subcontracting, payment, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.

The document is a Master Agreement template and does not contain specific contact information for this particular tender. Contact details would typically be found in the main tender advertisement or invitation to bid.

Eligible suppliers must: 1) Be registered South African entities with valid tax clearance, 2) Hold current B-BBEE verification certificate, 3) Have capability to supply plates/sheets, sectional/shapes, 3CR12/stainless steel, and spring steel nationally, 4) Comply with National Railway Safety Regulator Act requirements, 5) Not be listed on Database of Restricted Suppliers, 6) Demonstrate financial stability for 5-year contract, 7) Have environmental management policy, 8) Accept Transnet's Supplier Integrity Pact terms, 9) Provide proof of local content compliance where applicable.

The document is a Master Agreement template and does not contain specific technical specifications for the supply of raw steel. These details would be found in a separate Schedule of Requirements or Technical Specification document associated with the tender.

• Risk Management: Parties are to meet within 2 weeks of contract signature to prepare and maintain a contract Risk Register, jointly determining risks and mitigation actions. Monthly progress meetings will be held to discuss deliverables, costs, performance, and risk management.
• Warranties for Goods: Goods must be manufactured according to specified or manufacturer's specifications, not infringe third-party rights, and the supplier must have disaster recovery arrangements.
• Warranties for Services: Services must be performed with skill, care, and diligence. The service provider is responsible for its personnel's remuneration and tax. Licenses for third-party materials must be procured. Services must conform to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with potential for service credits or fee retention for non-compliance. Defects must be remedied within 30 days of notification.
• Inspection: Transnet reserves the right to inspect Goods at any stage. Inspectors require free access to supplier premises. Suppliers must provide calibrated inspection equipment and test pieces/samples. Rejected goods may incur recovery costs for Transnet.
• Defective Goods: Goods found to be defective, even after acceptance or use, can be rejected. Suppliers bear costs for latent defects and replacement. Transnet may remedy defects at the supplier's expense if the supplier fails to do so.

• Fees and Expenses: Transnet will pay fees as detailed in the relevant schedule or Work Order. Materials used in services will be invoiced at cost if specified in the Work Order. Reasonable and pre-agreed expenses incurred solely for the services will be reimbursed at cost, supported by receipts, and in line with Transnet's travel and expenses policies.
• Invoices and Payment: Payment will be made upon receipt of a valid, undisputed Tax Invoice with supporting documentation. Payments are due within 30 calendar days after receipt of the statement and invoice. Interest may be charged on overdue undisputed amounts.
• Price Adjustments: Prices are subject to review as indicated in the Schedule of Requirements. Negotiations for price adjustments should commence at least 2 months prior to the proposed adjustment, considering market prices, continuous improvement, costs, order size, and specification changes. Suppliers must maintain accurate cost records for auditing. If agreement on price is not reached, disputes can be resolved through arbitration. Transnet may adjust purchases or terminate the agreement if a lower price is available from another supplier for similar quality goods/services.

The document outlines general principles for fees, expenses, invoices, and payment terms within the context of a Master Agreement. Specific financial requirements, such as pricing structures, bonds, or guarantees, would be detailed in the tender-specific documents.

The document mentions compliance with various acts and regulations, including:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact
• Environmental legislation and regulations
• Income Tax Act
• VAT Act
• National Railway Safety Regulator Act
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Specific requirements for this tender, such as CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE certificates, or CIDB grading, are not detailed within this Master Agreement excerpt. These would typically be found in the tender's returnable schedules or compliance checklists.

• B-BBEE Obligations: Suppliers must submit B-BBEE status details annually. They must notify Transnet of any changes in B-BBEE status that negatively impact it and provide underlying B-BBEE data upon request. Failure to comply may be considered a default.
• Green Economy/Carbon Footprint: Suppliers are expected to provide an understanding of their position on waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation in their bid.
• Local Content Reporting: Suppliers must monitor, audit, and report on their local content obligations and provide requested information to the Contract Manager. Monthly reports are required.

• General Obligations: Suppliers must comply with labour and related legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Railway Safety: Suppliers must ensure Goods/Services comply with railway safety requirements as per the National Railway Safety Regulator Act. Subcontractors must also meet these requirements, and Transnet may review safety-related activities.

• Environmental Compliance: Suppliers must comply with all applicable environmental legislation and regulations, demonstrate sound environmental performance, and have an environmental management policy that ensures products are procured, produced, packaged, delivered, used, and disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner.

• Dispute Resolution: Disputes are to be resolved through negotiation within 10 business days. If unresolved, either party can refer the dispute to the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) for arbitration in Johannesburg.
• Termination: The agreement can be terminated by either party with 30 calendar days' written notice. Termination does not prejudice accrued rights. Specific clauses related to breach and termination are also mentioned, including termination for material breach (30 days' notice to remedy) and termination due to insolvency or change of control.
• Force Majeure: Neither party is liable for failure or delay due to force majeure events (acts of God, fire, flood, war, government action, etc.). Both parties must take reasonable steps to resume performance and may seek modifications to the agreement. Either party can terminate if modifications are not agreed upon within 90 days of the force majeure event.
• Cessions and Assignments: Cession of payment rights requires Transnet's written approval and must be to an FSP or State Institution. Transfer of rights and obligations (assignments) is prohibited as it goes against constitutional principles of fairness, transparency, and competitiveness.

Transnet’s field of technology, including technical information, processing or manufacturing

techniques, Designs, specifications, formulae, systems, processes, information concerning materials

and marketing and business information in general;

The provided text is a Master Agreement and does not contain specific evaluation criteria for this tender. Evaluation criteria would typically be found in the main tender document or invitation to bid.

• Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements (plates and sheets, sectional and shapes, 3CR12 and stainless steel, and spring steel) nationally for five years on an 'as and when' required basis.
• Detailed scope in Annexures 1–4.
• Transnet seeks partnership for reduced costs, improved service, availability, proactive improvements, competitive advantage, and reliable service enquiries.

• Issue date: 15 July 2026.
• Compulsory briefing session: 28 July 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/315319698811602?p=shJGDU2BKaRn2B1b6f, Meeting ID: 315 319 698 811 602, Passcode: mk6y4qo3).
• Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
• Clarification deadline: 18 August 2026 at 12:00 PM.
• Bid validity period: 180 business days from closing date.
• Transnet may request an extension of bid validity; failure to respond results in exclusion.

• Bid enquiries: Ephraim Ramaru, email: [email protected], phone: 012-842-5072.
• Post-closing communications: Nomvula Sithebe, email: [email protected], phone: 012 749 1514.
• Complaints: email [email protected].
• Submission portal: Transnet e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).
• Tender documents available on National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) and Transnet website.

• Submit via Transnet e-tender submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.
• Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM. No late submissions accepted.
• Upload bid documents directly to the portal; each bidder must use their own registered company profile.
• Maximum upload size: 30MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted.
• Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet is not liable for connectivity or upload problems.
• All returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Proposal Form) must be completed and submitted.
• Sign, stamp, and date every page of the submission; the signatory must be legally authorised.
• Joint ventures or consortia must declare intent and submit a signed agreement or written confirmation of percentage split and responsibilities.
• Failure to attend the compulsory briefing on 28 July 2026 will result in disqualification; submit Certificate of Attendance (Section 10).
• Clarification requests must be submitted via RFP Clarification Request Form (Section 8) to Ephraim Ramaru by 18 August 2026 at 12:00 PM.
• Complaints must be emailed to [email protected].
• After closing, communicate only with Nomvula Sithebe (012 749 1514, [email protected]).
• Changes to submissions after closing are not permitted.
• Collusion or canvassing Transnet staff will lead to disqualification and possible restriction from future tenders.

Must attend compulsory briefing session. Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) unless foreign with no local entity. Tax compliant with valid TCS pin. Valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate. Technical capability: own machinery (decoiling, laser/plasma cutting, guillotine, bandsaw, tube cutting, peeling) or MOU with partners covering all processes per category. Quality management: ISO 9001:2015 certified or documented QMS with 10 specified procedures. Financial standing: statement of account/letter of good standing from applicable steel mills. Experience: minimum 1 tender-specific reference letter (5+ for full points) from different clients confirming steel supply/delivery experience. Compliance with Transnet Engineering Technical Specification PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001. Security clearance may be required (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level).

• Supply and delivery of raw steel requirements nationally for five years on an 'as and when' required basis.
• Categories: Plates and Sheets (detailed in Annexure 1), Sectional and Shapes (Annexure 2), 3CR12 and Stainless Steel (Annexure 3), Spring Steel (Annexure 4).
• Technical specification: Annexure G (PD_BR_NAT_SPEC_001) must be signed and submitted as acknowledgement.
• Supplier must demonstrate processing capability with evidence of machinery (e.g., decoiling, laser/plasma cutting, guillotine, bandsaw) or partnerships via MOU.
• Quality management requires ISO 9001:2015 certification or submission of 10 specific QMS documents (e.g., quality policy, document control, corrective action procedures).
• Delivery lead times must be stated in business days in Section 4 (Pricing and Delivery Schedule).
• Local material lead time: ≤25 days scores highest; imported material lead time: ≤40 days scores highest.
• Previous experience requires tender-specific reference letters on client letterhead, signed, detailing steel supply and delivery projects, not older than 12 months from delivery date.

• Service provider is fully responsible for acts/omissions of its personnel.
• Must comply with all requirements stated in the RFP.

• Submit tender-specific reference letters from clients on company letterhead, signed, with contact details, detailing past steel supply and delivery projects.
• Letters should not be older than 12 months from delivery date.
• Purchase orders do not qualify as valid references.
• Scoring: 5 or more letters = 10 points, 1–4 letters = 5 points, 0 letters = 0 points.
• References from all Transnet divisions are acceptable.

• Submit either a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate or a full set of 10 QMS documents based on ISO 9001:2015.
• Required documents: 1. Documented Quality Policy, 2. Documented Document Control Procedure, 3. Documented Record Control Procedure, 4. Documented Nonconforming Product Control Procedure, 5. Documented Corrective Action Procedure, 6. Documented Job-cards/Check sheets, 7. Documented Process flow diagrams specifying incoming raw material, inline and final hold points inspections, 8. Documented Quality Control Plans, 9. Documented Criteria for Supplier Selection, Monitoring & Re-evaluation, 10. Documented Internal Audit Plans/Schedule.
• All 10 items must be submitted to score points if not ISO certified.
• Supplier Quality Assessment (Annexure H) will involve site visit and documentation validation.

• Detailed pricing required per category in Annexures 1–4 (Plates and Sheets, Sectional and Shapes, 3CR12 and Stainless Steel, Spring Steel).
• Transfer totals from each annexure to Section 4 (Pricing and Delivery Schedule).
• Failure to complete or transfer totals leads to disqualification.
• Must quote for all line items per annexure; partial quotes are non-responsive.
• Lead times must be stated in business days in Section 4 for local and imported materials.

• Priced offer must be submitted as per Section 4 (Pricing and Delivery Schedule) and detailed Annexures 1–4.
• Bidders must complete detailed pricing spreadsheets per annexure and transfer totals to Section 4; failure leads to disqualification.
• Must quote for all line items per annexure; partial quotes are non-responsive.
• Price evaluation carries 80 points in weighted scoring.
• Only unconditional discounts are considered in evaluation; conditional discounts will be applied at payment but not evaluated.
• Price adjustment conditions, exchange rate exposure, and disbursements may be considered.
• Award may be split 60%/40% based on total value per category (Price and Specific Goals).

• Tax compliance: Submit SARS PIN (Tax Compliance Status) or CSD number; foreign suppliers without local entity need not register on CSD.
• B-BBEE: Submit B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs).
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration mandatory for local suppliers; self-register at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.
• Employment Equity Act compliance required, including Section 53.
• Joint ventures/consortia require consolidated B-BBEE scorecard.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is mandatory.
• Foreign suppliers must complete questionnaire in SBD1; if no RSA presence/income, tax compliance not required.
• Security clearance may be required at CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level for successful bidder personnel.

• Submit details of your entity’s environmental policies regarding waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.
• Transnet seeks understanding of your environmental commitments and carbon footprint.

• Contract duration: Five (5) years.
• Standard terms include Transnet General Bid Conditions (Annexure K), Master Agreement Goods and Services (Annexure J), Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure M), and Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure L).
• Legal review by Transnet’s counsel; material deviation from standard terms may cause disqualification.
• Transnet reserves rights to: modify goods/services, award contract partially or to multiple suppliers, cancel process, validate bidder information, request financial statements, cancel contract for incorrect information, place bidder on restricted suppliers list.
• Subcontracting due diligence may be conducted to detect fronting.
• No reimbursement for bid preparation costs.
• Confidentiality: All RFP and contract information must be treated confidentially; written approval needed for disclosure.

• Step 3: Supplier Quality Assessment via site visit using Annexure H questionnaire; pass required to advance to commercial evaluation.
• Step 4: Price and TCO criteria weighted 80 points; includes commercial offer, discounts, price adjustment factors, exchange rate exposure, disbursements.
• Only unconditional discounts considered in evaluation.