Provision of material handling equipment (1 x diesel bowser, 3 x front end loaders, labour) at kendal inland terminal

Provision of MHE in Kendal (1 x diesel bowser, 3 x FELs, labour) for Transnet Port Terminals at Kendal Inland Terminal, once off. RFQ No PPA171075 TPT/2026/09/1256/12074/RFQ. Issue date 22/09/2026, closing date 25/09/2026 at 16:00.

Enquiries (bidding procedure and technical):

• Contact: Shaun Sewraj
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 035 905 3973

Queries must be submitted via the e-Tender portal before 13:00 on 23 September 2026.

Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).

• Register company profile, log intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the RFQ.
• Each company must submit under its own registered profile; submitting through another company's profile leads to disqualification. Joint ventures may submit through any party's profile.
• Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues.
• No late submissions accepted.

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

• Section 1: SBD1 Form (Invitation to Bid) – bidder details, tax compliance, B-BBEE status, foreign supplier questionnaire.
• Section 4: Quotation Form with pricing schedule (refer to TDPS for electronic schedule).
• Section 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents – confirms familiarity with all RFQ terms.
• Section 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form – includes SBD4 declaration of interest, independent bid determination, and breach of law disclosure.
• Section 7: Specific Goals Points Claim Form – claims preference points for B-BBEE and specific goals.
• Section 9: Protection of Personal Information – consent to process personal information.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for scoring).
• Proof of specific goals compliance (for scoring).

Disqualification risks:

• Missing any mandatory returnable document (Section 4) at closing.
• Late submission.
• Unsigned or unstamped documents.
• Deviation from pricing schedule format.
• Collusion or canvassing Transnet officials.

Evaluation stages:

1. Administrative responsiveness: bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and signed.
2. Substantive responsiveness: meets qualification criteria, priced offer submitted, material compliance with scope.
3. Final weighted scoring (80/20 system):

• Price: 80 points. Formula: Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = price under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable price.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE and other goals): 20 points.

4. Post-tender negotiations (if price not market-related): sequential negotiation with highest ranked bidder, then 2nd and 3rd; may cancel if no agreement.
5. Objective criteria (may override highest score): skills transfer, ROI impact, supplier rotation, bidder's technical/financial capacity, legal capacity, no insolvency, no conflicts of interest, risk assessment/probity check.
6. Award and contract conclusion.

Minimum qualifying score: not stated.

Scope: Provision of material handling equipment (MHE) at Kendal Inland Terminal.

• 1 x diesel bowser
• 3 x FELs (front-end loaders)
• Labour

Contract period: once off.

Location: Kendal Inland Terminal (Transnet Port Terminals).

Detailed specifications: refer to TDPS (Tender Data and Pricing Schedule) – not included in the extracted text.

Pricing must be submitted in the TDPS price schedule format; deviation may lead to disqualification.

• Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT.
• Disbursements not specifically priced will not be considered.
• Discounts only considered if unconditional.
• Transnet may negotiate market-related price if highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related; sequential negotiation with top 3 bidders, otherwise RFQ cancelled.

Pricing format: refer to TDPS for pricing schedule; must be submitted strictly in that format.

• Prices quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
• Disbursements not specifically priced will not be considered.
• Discounts only considered if unconditional.
• Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places.

Market-related price: Transnet may negotiate if highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related; sequential negotiation with top 3 bidders, otherwise RFQ cancelled.

No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms stated.

Tax compliance:

• Must be tax compliant; submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate.
• If no TCS, provide CSD number.
• For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD.

CSD registration:

• Mandatory registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) – secure.csd.gov.za. Business not awarded to unregistered bidders (foreign suppliers with no local entity exempt).

B-bbee:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (as per DTIC guidelines) required for scoring.
• 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value ≤ R50 million).
• Points: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 10, +50% Black Youth Owned = 10, non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0.
• Proof of specific goals compliance required for scoring.

Other:

• Compliance with Employment Equity Act (including Section 53).
• Disclosure of any commercial relationship with DPIP/FPPO.
• No serious breach of law in preceding 5 years (Competition Act etc.).

Specific goals preference points: 80/20 system applies (estimated value not exceeding R50 million).

• Points: price 80, B-BBEE status level of contributor (Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 10), +50% Black Youth Owned Entities = 10, non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0.
• Proof required: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as per DTIC guidelines.
• Sub-contracting more than 25% to non-qualifying enterprise may affect points.
• Bidders must complete B-BBEE status level claim and subcontracting details.

Contract terms:

• Successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Employment Equity Act compliance required.
• Quotation is a binding offer; exceptions must be clearly stated.
• Transnet reserves rights to: modify RFQ, reject non-conforming bids, disqualify late submissions, not accept lowest price, split awards, cancel process, validate information, request audited financials, cancel contract and place bidder on restricted database for incorrect info, award to next ranked bidder if preferred fails to sign, exclude bidders who fail to respond to validity extension requests.
• Legal review of proposed contractual terms by Transnet's Legal Counsel.
• Security clearance may be required (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) – responsibility of successful bidder.
• Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; may be extended.
• On award, Transnet must publish tendered prices on National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal.
• Transnet may disclose contract information per JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
• Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with DPIP/FPPO; Transnet conducts risk assessment and due diligence.
• Transnet may annually publish list of contracts with DPIP/FPPO.

Validity period of 180 business days from closing date. Transnet may request extension of validity. On award, Transnet must publish tendered prices on National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal. Transnet may disclose contract information per JSE Debt Listing Requirements. Respondents must disclose any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO; Transnet will conduct risk assessment and due diligence. Transnet may annually publish list of contracts with DPIP/FPPO.

Evaluation steps: Step 1 administrative responsiveness (bid lodged on time, returnable documents completed, signed); Step 2 substantive responsiveness (qualification criteria, priced offer, material compliance with scope); Step 4 evaluation and final weighted scoring: price/TCO 80 points (formula Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin)), specific goals 20 points; Step 5 post-tender negotiations if price not market-related, sequential negotiation with highest ranked bidder then 2nd and 3rd; Step 6 objective criteria (skills transfer, ROI, supplier rotation, bidder's professional/technical competence, financial resources, legal capacity, not insolvent, no conflicts of interest, risk assessment/probity check); Step 7 award of business and conclusion of contract.

Enquiries (bidding procedure and technical):

• Contact: Shaun Sewraj
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 035 905 3973

Queries must be submitted via the e-Tender system before the clarification deadline.

Submission address: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net)

Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).

• Register company profile, log intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the specific RFQ.
• Each company must submit under its own registered profile; submitting through another company's profile disqualifies the bid.
• Joint ventures may submit through any party's registered profile.
• Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues.
• No late submissions accepted.

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

• Mandatory: Section 4 – Quotation Form (TDPS electronic schedule) – priced offer.
• Used for scoring: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; proof of specific goals claims.
• Essential: SBD1 Form (bidder details and declarations); Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents; RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form; Specific Goals Points Claim Form; Protection of Personal Information form.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing any mandatory returnable document by closing date/time.
• Unsigned or undated returnable sections.
• Late submission.
• Deviating from the prescribed pricing schedule format.
• Material deviation from standard terms and conditions.

Evaluation stages:

1. Administrative responsiveness – bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and signed.
2. Substantive responsiveness – meets qualification criteria, contains priced offer, materially complies with scope.
3. Final weighted scoring (80/20 system):

• Price: 80 points, using formula Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin)/Pmin), rounded to 2 decimal places.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE and other goals): 20 points.

4. Post-tender negotiations if price not market-related – sequential with highest, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked bidders.
5. Objective criteria (if applicable) – skills transfer, ROI impact, supplier rotation, risk assessment, probity checks.
6. Award and contract conclusion.

Preference points (80/20 system, estimated value ≤ R50 million):

• Price: 80 points.
• B-BBEE Level 1: 10 points; Level 2: 10 points; +50% Black Youth Owned: 10 points; non-compliant or Levels 3–8: 0 points.
• Total must not exceed 100 points.

Scope: Provision of material handling equipment (MHE) at Kendal Inland Terminal, once off.

• 1 x diesel bowser
• 3 x FELs (front-end loaders)
• Labour

Location: Kendal Inland Terminal, Transnet Port Terminals.

Detailed specifications and pricing schedule are referenced in the TDPS (Tender Data and Pricing Schedule) – see Section 4.

No specific experience or qualification requirements stated. Bidders must demonstrate professional and technical competence, financial resources, equipment, managerial capability, and reliability as part of objective criteria.

Pricing must be in ZAR inclusive of VAT, follow the provided schedule exactly, and include all disbursements. Unconditional discounts only considered. Transnet may negotiate market-related price if highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related.

Pricing format:

• All prices in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
• Pricing must follow the provided schedule exactly; deviations may lead to disqualification.
• Unconditional discounts only considered at final evaluation.
• Disbursements not specifically priced will not be accepted.

Market-related price: Transnet may negotiate if highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related; sequential negotiation with top three bidders, else RFQ cancelled.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; may be extended on request.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or retention mentioned.

Tax compliance:

• Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate, or CSD number if registered on Central Supplier Database.
• Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontractor must submit separate TCS/CSD.
• Foreign suppliers must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire; if not resident, no TCS PIN required.

Central Supplier Database (CSD):

• Mandatory registration on National Treasury's CSD (secure.csd.gov.za). Business cannot be awarded without CSD registration.

B-bbee:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines) required for scoring.
• Proof of specific goals claims required.

Employment Equity Act compliance required.

Security clearance may be required for successful bidder, personnel, and subcontractors to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level.

No CIDB grading or local content percentage stated.

Preference points: 80/20 system (estimated value ≤ R50 million). Price 80 points, B-BBEE status level: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 10, +50% Black Youth Owned = 10, non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0. Proof required: B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate. Subcontracting rules: cannot subcontract more than 25% to lower B-BBEE status unless EME.

No specific OHS requirements stated beyond general compliance with applicable laws. Security clearance may be required for personnel.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; may be extended.

• Successful bidder must keep all returnable documents (including B-BBEE proof) valid for contract duration; failure may lead to immediate termination.
• Transnet may publish tendered prices on National Treasury e-Tender portal and disclose contract details per JSE debt listing requirements.
• DPIP/FPPO disclosure required; Transnet conducts risk assessment and due diligence.
• Contract concluded via Letter of Award; failure to deliver within quoted lead time may result in cancellation and recovery of costs.

Security clearance may be required for successful bidder, personnel, and subcontractors to level of CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET. Legal review of proposed contractual terms by Transnet Legal Counsel. Post-tender negotiations if price not market-related.

Must comply with tax obligations (SARS TCS PIN or certificate, CSD number). Must be registered on CSD. Must comply with Employment Equity Act. Foreign suppliers must answer questionnaire. Must not be restricted or under restrictions from Transnet or other state institutions.

Evaluation steps: Step 1 administrative responsiveness (timely submission, returnable documents completed, signed); Step 2 substantive responsiveness (qualification criteria, priced offer, compliance with scope); Step 4 evaluation and final weighted scoring: price/TCO 80 points using formula Ps = 80 (Pmin/Pt), specific goals 20 points; Step 5 post-tender negotiations if price not market-related; Step 6 objective criteria (skills transfer, ROI, supplier rotation, risk assessment); Step 7 award and contract conclusion.

Provision of MHE (Material Handling Equipment) at Kendal Inland Terminal for Transnet Port Terminals: 1 x diesel bowser, 3 x FELs, and labour. Contract period: once off.

Closing date: 25 September 2026 at 16:00

• Issue date: 22 September 2026
• Deadline for queries: 23 September 2026 at 13:00
• No briefing session or site visit is stated.

Enquiries (bidding and technical):

• Contact: Shaun Sewraj
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 035 905 3973
• Queries must be submitted on the system before 13:00 on 23 September 2026.

Submission portal: transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net

Service/delivery location: Kendal Inland Terminal (address not stated in the document).

Submission method: electronic only, via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).

• Register the company profile, log an intent to bid, and upload bid documents against this RFQ.
• Each company must submit through its own registered profile; bids submitted through another company's profile will be disqualified.
• A joint venture may submit through the profile of any one of its parties.
• Uploads are limited to 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet is not liable for upload problems.
• No late submissions will be accepted.

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

• Mandatory: Section 4 – Quotation Form with priced offer (refer to TDPS electronic schedule).
• Used for scoring: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; proof of claims for Specific Goals.
• Essential: Section 1 SBD1 Form; Section 5 Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents; Section 6 RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form; Section 7 Specific Goals Points Claim Form; Section 9 Protection of Personal Information.
• Failure to provide mandatory returnable documents by closing date and time results in disqualification.
• Missing scoring documents result in a zero score for that criterion.
• Missing essential documents may be requested later; failure to submit by the set deadline may lead to disqualification.

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission, unsigned or incomplete returnable documents, deviation from the prescribed pricing schedule, collusion, or false declarations.

Evaluation stages:

• Step 1 – Administrative responsiveness: bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and returned, bid signed by authorised representative.
• Step 2 – Substantive responsiveness: meets qualification criteria, contains a priced offer, materially complies with scope and specification.
• Step 4 – Weighted scoring: Price 80 points (formula: Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = price under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable price); Specific Goals 20 points.
• Step 5 – Post-tender negotiations (if applicable): if the highest-ranked price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate sequentially with the highest, then 2nd and 3rd ranked bidders, or cancel the RFQ.
• Step 6 – Objective criteria (if applicable): skills transfer, impact on ROI, supplier rotation, risk assessment/probity check, financial stability, due diligence, DPIP/FPPO relationships, reputational risk.
• Step 7 – Award and conclusion of contract via Letter of Award.

Preference point system: 80/20 (estimated value not exceeding R50 million).

• Price: 80 points.
• B-BBEE status level: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 10, +50% Black Youth Owned Entities = 10, non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0.
• Total for price and specific goals must not exceed 100.

Scope: Provision of MHE (Material Handling Equipment) at Kendal Inland Terminal for Transnet Port Terminals.

• 1 x diesel bowser
• 3 x FELs (Front End Loaders)
• Labour
• Contract period: once off
• Detailed specifications are referenced as attached (see TDPS for technical evaluation).

Pricing schedule:

• Refer to TDPS for the pricing schedule and technical evaluation.
• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
• Pricing must follow the provided schedule; deviation may lead to disqualification.
• Disbursements not specifically priced will not be accepted.
• Discounts only considered if unconditional.
• Final pricing scores rounded to two decimal places.

Pricing format:

• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
• Pricing must follow the provided schedule (TDPS); deviation may lead to disqualification.
• Disbursements not specifically priced will not be accepted.
• Discounts are only considered if offered on an unconditional basis.
• Final pricing scores rounded to two decimal places.
• If the highest-scoring price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate a market-related price or cancel the RFQ.

No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated in the document.

CSD registration:

• Mandatory registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za/. Business may not be awarded to an unregistered bidder. Foreign suppliers with no local registered entity are exempt.

Tax compliance:

• Must be tax compliant with SARS; submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. If no TCS, provide a CSD number.
• For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.

B-bbee:

• Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (as per DTIC guidelines) to claim preference points.
• B-BBEE status level of contributor: Level 1 = 10 points, Level 2 = 10 points, +50% Black Youth Owned Entities = 10 points, non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0 points.
• Proof of B-BBEE status must remain valid for the contract duration; failure to renew may lead to contract termination.

Other:

• Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Must comply with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53.
• Must complete SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), Certificate of Acquaintance, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, and Protection of Personal Information form.
• Must disclose any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO.

B-BBEE requirements:

• 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value not exceeding R50 million).
• Price: 80 points; B-BBEE status level: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 10, +50% Black Youth Owned Entities = 10, non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0.
• Proof required: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (as per DTIC guidelines).
• Bidders must complete the Specific Goals Points Claim Form.
• Failure to submit proof of specific goals means no preference points claimed.
• B-BBEE proof must remain valid for contract duration.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document.

Contract terms:

• Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; bidders may be asked to extend.
• Transnet's Legal Counsel will review and accept/reject proposed contractual terms.
• Security clearance may be required for the successful bidder's personnel and subcontractors (level CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET).
• Continued validity of returnable documents (including B-BBEE proof) required; failure may lead to immediate contract termination.
• Transnet may publish tendered prices on the National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal and disclose contract information per JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
• Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO.
• Transnet may cancel the contract and request restriction on the Database of Restricted Suppliers for up to 10 years if incorrect information was furnished.

Special conditions:

• Validity period of 180 business days from closing date; bidders may be asked to extend.
• Transnet may publish tendered prices on the National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal and disclose contract information per JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
• Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO.
• Security clearance may be required for successful bidder's personnel and subcontractors.
• Continued validity of returnable documents required; failure may lead to contract termination.

Additional evaluation criteria:

• Price formula: Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
• Specific Goals: 20 points.
• Post-tender negotiations if price not market-related.
• Objective criteria: skills transfer, ROI, supplier rotation, risk assessment, probity checks, financial stability, due diligence, DPIP/FPPO relationships.

Closing date: 25 September 2026 at 16:00

Queries deadline: 23 September 2026 at 13:00

No briefing session or site visit mentioned.

Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).

• Register company profile, log intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the RFQ.
• Each company must submit under its own registered profile; submitting via another company's profile disqualifies the bid.
• Joint ventures may submit via any party's registered profile.
• Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted.
• Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet not liable for upload problems.
• No late submissions accepted.

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

• Mandatory: Section 4 – TDPS electronic schedule (pricing and technical evaluation).
• Scoring: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; proof of specific goals claims.
• Essential: SBD1 Form, Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Section 9 (Protection of Personal Information).

Disqualification risks:

• Missing any mandatory returnable document by closing date/time.
• Late submission.
• Bid not signed by authorised representative.
• Deviating from the prescribed pricing schedule format.
• Material deviation from standard terms and conditions.

Evaluation stages:

• Step 1 – Administrative responsiveness: bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and returned, bid signed by authorised representative.
• Step 2 – Substantive responsiveness: meets qualification criteria, priced offer submitted, material compliance with scope/specification.
• Step 4 – Price and Specific Goals weighted scoring:
• Price: 80 points (formula: Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = price under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable price).
• Specific Goals: 20 points (B-BBEE status level and other specific goals).
• Step 5 – Post-tender negotiations if price not market-related; sequential negotiation with highest, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked bidders; may cancel if no market-related price agreed.
• Step 6 – Objective criteria may justify award to other than highest scorer (skills transfer, ROI, supplier rotation, bidder capacity, legal standing, risk assessment).
• Step 7 – Award by letter of award and contract conclusion.

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

• Price: 80 points.
• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 10 points each.
• +50% Black Youth Owned Entities: 10 points.
• Non-compliant or Level 3-8: 0 points.

Scope: Provision of MHE (Material Handling Equipment) at Kendal Inland Terminal.

• 1 x diesel bowser
• 3 x FELs (Front End Loaders)
• Labour

Once-off supply. Full technical specification is in the TDPS (Tender Data and Pricing Schedule).

No specific experience or qualification requirements stated beyond general capacity to perform the contract.

Prices must be in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. Disbursements not priced will not be accepted. Pricing must follow the provided schedule format; deviations may disqualify. Discounts considered only if unconditional. Transnet may negotiate market-related price if highest scorer's price is not market-related, with sequential negotiation and possible cancellation.

Pricing format: Refer to TDPS for pricing schedule and technical evaluation.

• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
• Disbursements not specifically priced will not be accepted.
• Pricing must follow the provided schedule format; deviation may disqualify.
• Discounts considered only if unconditional.
• Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places.
• Transnet may negotiate market-related price if highest scorer's price is not market-related; sequential negotiation with 2nd and 3rd ranked bidders; may cancel if no agreement.
• No bid security, bonds, or guarantees mentioned.

CSD registration: Mandatory (self-register on Central Supplier Database at https://secure.csd.gov.za/). Foreign suppliers with no local registered entity are exempt.

Tax compliance: Must be tax compliant with SARS; provide TCS PIN or CSD number. Each party in a JV/consortium must submit separate TCS/CSD.

B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points. Proof must remain valid for contract duration.

SBD1 Form: Mandatory returnable – bidder and contact details, signed as offer cover page.

SBD4 Declaration of Interest: Disclose any director/shareholder employed by the state or connected to procuring institution; false declaration disqualifies.

Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents: Acknowledge familiarity with all RFQ conditions.

RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form: Certify no collusion, disclose any serious breach of law in past 5 years.

Specific Goals Points Claim Form: Claim preference points for B-BBEE and specific goals.

Section 9 – Protection of Personal Information: Consent to processing of personal information.

Employment Equity Act: Compliance required, including Section 53.

Security clearance: May be required (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) – responsibility of successful bidder.

Preference points: 80/20 system applies (estimated value ≤ R50 million). Price 80 points; B-BBEE level 1 or 2 = 10 points each; +50% Black Youth Owned Entities = 10 points; non-compliant or level 3-8 = 0. Proof required: B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit (for qualifying QSEs), or CIPC certificate. JVs must submit consolidated scorecard. Subcontracting more than 25% to lower B-BBEE entity disqualifies points unless subcontractor is EME. Bidders must complete B-BBEE status claim and subcontracting details.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; may be extended on same terms.

Transnet may publish tendered prices on National Treasury e-Tender portal and disclose contract info per JSE Debt Listing Requirements.

Transnet will not do business with DPIP/FPPO without governance protocols, status determination, and risk assessment; bidders must disclose any DPIP/FPPO relationships.

Continued validity of returnable documents required; failure may lead to termination.

Transnet may cancel contract and refer to National Treasury for false information.

Award to next ranked bidder if preferred bidder fails to sign or commence contract.

Transnet reserves rights: modify RFQ and request re-bid, reject non-conforming quotations, disqualify late submissions, not accept lowest price, split awards, cancel process, validate information, request audited financials, cancel contract and refer to National Treasury for false info, award to next ranked bidder if preferred fails to sign, exclude bidders not extending validity. Security clearance may be required (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET). Legal review of proposed terms. CSD registration mandatory (except foreign suppliers with no local entity). Tax compliance required for entire contract term.

Evaluation: Step 1 administrative responsiveness (timely submission, returnable documents completed, signed). Step 2 substantive responsiveness (qualification criteria, priced offer, compliance with scope). Step 4: Price weighted 80 points using formula Ps = 80 (Pt/Pmin); Specific Goals weighted 20 points. Step 5: Post-tender negotiations if price not market-related, sequential negotiation with highest, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked bidders. Step 6: Objective criteria may justify award to other than highest scorer (skills transfer, ROI, supplier rotation, bidder's capacity, legal standing, risk assessment). Step 7: Award by letter of award and contract conclusion.