Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
GORDON ROAD - RICHARDSBAY - RICHARDSBAY - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157585
This tender invites bids for the once-off hire of dust suppression cannon spray trucks (dbt) for a 2-month period at TRANSNET port terminals’ richards bay terminal. IT is open to suppliers with valid credentials in dust suppression equipment hire, targeting compliance with operational and regulatory requirements for port terminal dust control.
Submit via Transnet’s e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) using Google Chrome. Steps: 1) Register company profile with all mandatory details; 2) Log intent to bid under your own company profile (no submissions via another company’s profile, including subsidiaries/holding companies); 3) Upload bid documents (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). Submit at least 1 day before closing (02/06/2026, 13:00) to avoid technical issues. Late submissions are disqualified. Joint ventures may submit via one party’s registered profile. Mandatory returnables: SBD1 Form, Quotation Form (Section 4), Certificate of Acquaintance (Section 5), RFQ Declaration (Section 6), Specific Goals Points Claim Form (Section 7), Protection of Personal Information (Section 9). All returnable sections must be signed, stamped, and dated. Failure to submit mandatory documents results in disqualification. Ensure priced offer and material compliance with scope/specification.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
GORDON ROAD - RICHARDSBAY - RICHARDSBAY - 3900
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RFQ PPA 1273377 PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT HIRE SERVICES.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd, operating as Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), invites bids for the provision of Dust Suppression Cannon Spray Trucks on a hire basis for a period of 2 months at the Port of Richards Bay Terminal. The tender (RFQ No. TPT/2026/05/0541/6216/RFQ 147491) closes on 02 June 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Submissions must be made electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 - 13:00
Venue
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29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 966 349
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Scope: Hire of dust suppression cannon spray trucks (DBT) for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at Richards Bay Terminal. Duration: Once-off for 2 months. Bidder must submit a valid letter of good standing specific to dust suppression equipment hire. Equipment must meet operational requirements for port terminal dust control.
Pricing: Quote in ZAR, inclusive of VAT. Submit pricing strictly per the provided schedule (Section 4). Deviation from the format may disqualify the bid. Discounted prices are only considered in final evaluation if unconditional. Transnet may reject non-market-related prices and negotiate sequentially with top-ranked bidders. Payment terms and bonds/guarantees: Not explicitly stated in the document.
Mandatory: 1) CSD registration (foreign suppliers with no RSA entity exempt). 2) Tax Compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN (via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za) or printed TCS certificate. If no TCS, provide CSD number. All consortium/JV/subcontractor parties must submit separate TCS/CSD proof. 3) COIDA registration. 4) Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines). 5) VAT registration number. 6) Supplier Integrity Pact compliance. 7) Complete SBD1 Form (mandatory returnable). Non-compliance with any of these may disqualify the bid. Foreign suppliers: Must disclose RSA residency/branch/permanent establishment status; if none, no SARS TCS PIN required. DPIP/FPPO disclosure required if applicable.
Closing date: 02/06/2026 at 13:00. Clarification queries deadline: 01/06/2026 at 12:00 (submit to Shaun Sewraj). Bid validity period: 180 business days from closing date. Transnet may request extensions if evaluation is incomplete.
Technical/SCM contact: Shaun Sewraj. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 035 905 3973. Submission portal: transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidder guide available on the portal.
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Organization
TransnetContact Person
shaun sewraj
Phone
031-361-8735
[email protected]
Address
Quayside Rd, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Not enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company.
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