Supply and installation of pre-cast concrete palisade fencing at TRANSNET engineering durban

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7 site visits / briefing sessions

Respondents may be requested to attend a site visit or briefing session where it is necessary to view the site in order to prepare their Bids, or where Transnet deems it necessary to provide Respondents with further information to allow them to complete their Bids properly. Where such visits or sessions are indicated as compulsory in the RFX Document, Respondents are obliged to attend these meetings as failure to do so will result in their disqualification.

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Returnable Documents: All returnable documents listed in the RFX Documents must be submitted with Respondent’s Bid. Failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules / documents will result in disqualification. Failure to submit other schedules / documents may result in disqualification. of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions 12 DEFAULTS BY RESPONDENTS If the Respondent, after it has been notified of the acceptance of its Bid fails to: 12.1 enter into a formal contract when called upon to do so within such period as Transnet may specify; or 12.2 accept an order in terms of the Bid; 12.3 furnish satisfactory security when called upon to do so for the fulfilment of the contract; or 12.4 comply with any condition imposed by Transnet, Transnet may, in any such case, without prejudice to any other legal remedy which it may have, proceed to accept any other Bid or, if it is necessary to do so, call for Bids afresh, and may recover from the defaulting Respondent any additional expense incurred by Transnet in calling for new offers or in accepting a less favourable offer. 13 CURRENCY All monetary amounts referred to in a Bid response must be in Rand, the currency of the Republic of South Africa [ZAR], save to the extent specifically permitted in the RFP. 14 PRICES SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION 14.1 Prices which are quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered. 15 ALTERATIONS MADE BY THE RESPONDENT TO BID PRICES All alterations made by the Respondent to its Bid price(s) prior to the submission of its Bid Documents must be done by deleting the incorrect figures and words where required and by inserting the correct figures and words against the items concerned. All such alterations must be initialled by the person who signs the Bid Documents. Failure to observe this requirement may result in the particular item(s) concerned being excluded in the matter of the award of the business. 16 EXCHANGE AND REMITTANCE 16.1 The Respondent should note that where the whole or a portion of the contract or order value is to be remitted overseas, Transnet shall, if requested to do so by the Supplier/Service Provider, effect payment overseas directly to the foreign principal or manufacturer of such percentage of the contract or order value as may be stipulated by the Respondent in its Bid Documents. 16.2 It is Transnet’s preference to enter into Rand-based agreements. Transnet would request, therefore, that the Respondent give favourable consideration to obtaining forward exchange cover on the foreign currency portion of the Agreement at a cost that is acceptable to Transnet to protect itself against any currency rate fluctuation risks for the duration of any resulting contract or order. 16.3 The Respondent who desires to avail itself of the aforementioned facility must at the time of bidding furnish the information called for in the Exchange and Remittance section of the Bid Documents and also furnish full details of the principals or manufacturer to whom payment is to be made. 16.4 The South African Reserve Bank’s approval is required before any foreign currency payments can be made to or on behalf of Respondents. 16.5 Transnet will not recognise any claim for adjustment of the order and/or contract price if the increase in price arises after the date on which the Goods/Services were to be delivered, as set out in the order and/or contract, or any subsequent agreement between the parties. 16.6 Transnet reserves the right to request a pro-forma invoice/tax invoice in order to ensure compliance with the contract and Value-Added Tax Act no. [VAT Act]. of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions 17 ACCEPTANCE OF BID 17.1 Upon the acceptance of a Bid by Transnet, the parties shall be bound by these General Bid Conditions and any contractual terms and/or any schedule of “Special Conditions” or otherwise which form part of the Bid Documents. 17.2 Where the Respondent has been informed by Transnet of the acceptance of its Bid, an email communication that has been successfully sent to the Respondent shall be regarded as proof of delivery to the Respondent 1 day after the date of submission. 18 NOTICE TO UNSUCCESSFUL RESPONDENTS 18.1 Unsuccessful Respondents shall be advised in writing that their Bids have not been accepted as soon as possible after the closing date of the Bid. On award of business to the successful Respondent all unsuccessful Respondents must be informed of the name of the successful Respondent and of the reason as to why their Bids had been unsuccessful. 19 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 19.1 The Supplier/Service Provider shall adhere to the Terms and Conditions of Contract issued with the Bid Documents, together with any schedule of “Special Conditions” or otherwise which form part of the Bid Documents. 19.2 Should the Respondent find any conditions unacceptable, it should indicate which conditions are unacceptable and offer amendments/ alternatives by written submission on a company letterhead. Any such submission shall be subject to review by Transnet’s Legal Counsel who shall determine whether the proposed amendments /alternative(s) are acceptable or otherwise, as the case may be. Respondents will be afforded an opportunity to withdraw an unacceptable deviation, failing which the respondent will be disqualified. 20 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 20.1 The contract documents will comprise these General Bid Conditions, the Terms and Conditions of Contract and any schedule of “Special Conditions” which form part of the Bid Documents. 20.2 The abovementioned documents together with the Respondent’s Bid response will constitute the contract between the parties upon receipt by the Respondent of Transnet’s letter of acceptance, subject to all additional amendments and/or special conditions thereto as agreed to by the parties. 20.3 Should Transnet inform the Respondent that a formal contract will be signed, the abovementioned documents together with the Respondent’s Bid response [and, if any, its covering letter and any subsequent exchange of correspondence] as well as Transnet’s Letter of Acceptance, shall constitute a binding contract until the final contract is signed. 21 LAW GOVERNING CONTRACT The law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the contract created by the acceptance of a Bid. The domiciliumcitandietexecutandi shall be a place in the Republic of South Africa to be specified by the Respondent in its Bid at which all legal documents may be served on the Respondent who shall agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa. A foreign Respondent shall, therefore, state in its Bid the name of its authorised representative in the Republic of South Africa who is empowered to sign any contract which may be entered into in the event of its Bid being accepted and to act on its behalf in all matters relating to the contract. of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions 22 IDENTIFICATION If the Respondent is a company, the full names of the directors shall be stated in the Bid. If the Respondent is a close corporation, the full names of the members shall be stated in the Bid. If the Respondent is a partnership or an individual trading under a trade name, the full names of the partners or of such individual, as the case may be, shall be furnished. 23 RESPONDENT'S SAMPLES 23.1 If samples are required from Respondents, such samples shall be suitably marked with the Respondent's name and address, the Bid number and the Bid item number and must be despatched in time to reach the addressee as stipulated in the Bid Documents on or before the closing date of the Bid. Failure to submit samples by the due date may result in the rejection of a Bid. 23.2 Transnet reserves the right to retain samples furnished by Respondents in compliance with Bid conditions. 23.3 Payment will not be made for a successful Respondent’s samples that may be retained by Transnet for the purpose of checking the quality and workmanship of Goods/Services delivered in execution of a contract. 23.4 If Transnet does not wish to retain unsuccessful Respondents’ samples and the Respondents require their return, such samples may be collected by the Respondents at their own risk and cost. 24 SECURITIES 24.1 The successful Respondent, when called upon to do so, shall provide security to the satisfaction of Transnet for the due fulfilment of a contract or order. Such security shall be in the form of a Deed of Suretyship [Deed of Suretyship] furnished by an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation carrying on business in South Africa. 24.2 The security may be applied in whole or part at the discretion of Transnet to make good any loss or damage which Transnet may incur in consequence of a breach of the contract or any part thereof. 24.3 Such security, if required, shall be an amount which will be stipulated in the Bid Documents. 24.4 For the purpose of clause 24.124.1 above, Transnet will supply a Deed of Suretyship form to the successful Respondent for completion and no guarantee in any other form will be accepted. A copy of such form will be supplied to Respondents on request. For this purpose a Deed of Suretyship form will be provided which shall be completed and returned to Transnet or a designated official by the successful Respondent within 30 [thirty] calendar days from the date of the letter of acceptance. No payment will be made until the form, duly completed, is delivered to Transnet. Failure to return the Deed of Suretyship within the prescribed time shall, save where prior extension has been granted, entitle Transnet without notice to the Supplier/Service Provider to cancel the contract with immediate effect. 24.5 Additional costs incurred by Transnet necessitated by reason of default on the part of the Supplier/Service Provider in relation to the conditions of this clause 24 will be for the account of the Supplier/Service Provider. 25 PRICE AND DELIVERY BASIS FOR GOODS 25.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Bid Documents, the prices quoted for Goods must be on a Delivered Duty Paid [latest ICC Incoterms] price basis in accordance with the terms and at the delivery point or points specified in Transnet's Bid Documents. Bids for supply on any other basis of delivery are liable to disqualification. The lead time for delivery stated by the Respondent must be inclusive of all non-working of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions days or holidays, and of periods occupied in stocktaking or in effecting repairs to or overhauling plant, which would ordinarily occur within the delivery period given by the Respondent. 25.2 Respondents must furnish their Bid prices in the Price Schedule of the Bid Documents on the following basis, Local Supplies - Prices for Goods to be manufactured, produced or assembled in the Republic of South Africa, or imported supplies held in South Africa, to be quoted on a Delivered RSA named destination basis., Imported Supplies - Prices for Goods to be imported from all sources to be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid [latest ICC Incoterms] basis, to end destination in South Africa, unless otherwise specified in the Bid Price Schedule. 26 EXPORT LICENCE The award of a Bid for Goods to be imported may be subject to the issue of an export licence in the country of origin or supply. If required, the Supplier/Service Provider’s manufacturer or forwarding agent shall be required to apply for such licence. 27 QUALITY OF MATERIAL Unless otherwise stipulated, the Goods offered shall be NEW i.e. in unused condition, neither second-hand nor reconditioned. 28 DELETION OF ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM BID The Respondent must delete items for which it has not tendered or for which the price has been included elsewhere in its Bid. 29 VALUE-ADDED TAX 29.1 In respect of local supplies, i.e. Goods to be manufactured, produced or assembled in the Republic of South Africa, or imported supplies held or already in transit to South Africa, the prices quoted by the Respondent are to be inclusive of VAT which must be shown separately at the standard rate on the Tax Invoice. 29.2 In respect of foreign Services rendered, the invoicing by a South African Service Provider on behalf of its foreign principal rendering such Service represents a Service rendered by the principal; and, the Service Provider’s Tax Invoice(s) for the local portion only [i.e. the "commission" for the Services rendered locally] must show the VAT separately. 30 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS REGARDING PAYMENT 30.1 Method of Payment, The attention of the Respondent is directed to the Terms and Conditions of Contract which set out the conditions of payment on which Bid price(s) shall be based., However, in addition to the aforegoing the Respondent is invited to submit offers based on alternative methods of payment and/or financing proposals., The Respondent is required to give full particulars of the terms that will be applicable to its alternative offer(s) and the financial merits thereof will be evaluated and taken into consideration when the Bid is adjudicated. of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions, The Respondent must, therefore, in the first instance, tender strictly in accordance with clause 30.1 (a) above. Failure to comply with clause 30.1 (a) above may preclude a Bid from further consideration. NOTE: The successful Respondent [the Supplier/Service Provider] shall, where applicable, be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments. 30.2 Conditional Discount Respondents offering prices which are subject to a conditional discount applicable for payment within a specific period are to note that the conditional period will be calculated as from the date of receipt by Transnet of the Supplier/Service Provider’s month-end statement reflecting the relevant Tax Invoice(s) for payment purposes, provided the conditions of the order or contract have been fulfilled and the Tax Invoice is correct in all respects as referred to in the contract or order. Incomplete and/or incorrect Tax Invoices shall be returned and the conditional period will be recalculated from the date of receipt of the correct documentation. 31 CONTRACT QUANTITIES AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS 31.1 Contract Quantities, It must be clearly understood that although Transnet does not bind itself to purchase a definitive quantity under any contract which may be entered into pursuant to this Bid, the successful Respondent nevertheless undertakes to supply against the contract such quantities as may be ordered against the contract, which orders are posted or delivered by hand or transmitted electronically on or before the expiry date of such contract., It is furthermore a condition that Transnet will not accept liability for any material/stocks specially ordered or carried by the Respondent with a view to meeting the requirements under any such contract., The estimated planned quantities likely to be ordered by Transnet per annum are furnished in relevant section of the Bid Documents. For avoidance of doubt the estimated quantities are estimates and Transnet reserves the right to order only those quantities sufficient for its operational requirements. 31.2 Delivery Period, Period Contracts and Fixed Quantity Requirements It will be a condition of any resulting contract/order that the delivery period embodied therein will be governed by the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Contract., Progress Reports The Supplier/Service Provider may be required to submit periodical progress reports with regard to the delivery of the Goods/Services., Emergency Demands as and when required If, due to unforeseen circumstances, supplies of the Goods/Services covered by the Bid are required at short notice for immediate delivery, the Supplier/Service Provider will be given first right of refusal for such business. If it is unable to meet the desired critical delivery period, Transnet reserves the right to purchase such supplies as may be required to meet the emergency outside the contract if immediate delivery can be offered from any other source. The TotalorPartialFailuretoPerformthe of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions Scope of Supply section in the Terms and Conditions of Contract will not be applicable in these circumstances. 32 PLANS, DRAWINGS, DIAGRAMS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS 32.1 Copyright Copyright in plans, drawings, diagrams, specifications and documents compiled by the Supplier/Service Provider for the purpose of contract work shall be governed by the Intellectual Property Rights section in the Terms and Conditions of Contract. 32.2 Drawings and specifications In addition to what may be stated in any Bid Document, the Respondent should note that, unless notified to the contrary by Transnet or a designated official by means of an official amendment to the Bid Documents, it is required to tender for Goods/Services strictly in accordance with the drawings and/or specifications supplied by Transnet, notwithstanding that it may be aware that alterations or amendments to such drawings or specifications are contemplated by Transnet. 32.3 Respondent’s drawings Drawings required to be submitted by the Respondent must be furnished before the closing time and date of the Bid. The non-receipt of such drawings by the appointed time may disqualify the Bid. 32.4 Foreign specifications The Respondent quoting for Goods/Services in accordance with foreign specifications, other than British and American standards, is to submit translated copies of such specifications with the Bid. In the event of any departures or variations between the foreign specification(s) quoted in the Bid Documents, full details regarding such departures or variations must be furnished by the Respondent in a covering letter attached to the Bid. Non-compliance with this condition may result in disqualification. 33 BIDS BY OR ON BEHALF OF FOREIGN RESPONDENTS 33.1 Bids submitted by foreign principals may be forwarded directly by the principals or by its South African representative or agent to the designated official of Transnet according to whichever officer is specified in the Bid Documents. 33.2 In the case of a representative or agent, written proof must be submitted to the effect that such representative or agent has been duly authorised to act in that capacity by the principal. Failure to submit such authorisation by the representative or agent shall disqualify the Bid. 33.3 When legally authorised to prepare and submit Bids on behalf of their principals not domiciled in the Republic of South Africa, representatives or agents must compile the Bids in the names of such principals and sign them on behalf of the latter. 33.4 South African representatives or agents of a successful foreign Respondent must when so required enter into a formal contract in the name of their principals and must sign such contract on behalf of the latter. In every such case a legal Power of Attorney from their principals must be furnished to Transnet by the South African representative or agents authorising them to enter into and sign such contract., Such Power of Attorney must comply with Rule 63 (Authentication of documents executed outside the Republic for use within the Republic) of the Uniform Rules of Court: Rules regulating the conduct of the proceedings of the several provincial and local divisions of the Supreme Court of South Africa., The Power of Attorney must be signed by the principal under the same title as used in the Bid Documents. of 11 Transnet General Bid Conditions, If a Power of Attorney held by the South African representative or agent includes matters of a general nature besides provision for the entering into and signing of a contract with Transnet, a certified copy thereof should be furnished., The Power of Attorney must authorise the South African representative or agent to choose the domiciliumcitandietexecutandi. 33.5 If payment is to be made in South Africa, the foreign Supplier/Service Provider [i.e. the principal, or its South African agent or representative], must notify Transnet in writing whether, for payment by electronic funds transfer [EFT], funds are to be transferred to the credit of the foreign Supplier/Service Provider's account at a bank in South Africa, in which case the name and branch of such bank shall be furnished; or, funds are to be transferred to the credit of its South African agent or representative, in which case the name and branch of such bank shall be furnished. 33.6 The attention of the Respondent is directed to clause 24 above [Securities] regarding the provision of security for the fulfilment of contracts and orders and the manner and form in which such security is to be furnished. 34 DATABASE OF RESTRICTED SUPPLIERS The process of restriction is used to exclude a company/person from conducting future business with Transnet and other organs of state for a specified period. No Bid shall be awarded to a Bidder whose name (or any of its members, directors, partners or trustees) appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters kept by National Treasury, or who have been placed on National Treasury’s List of Restricted Suppliers. Transnet reserves the right to withdraw an award, or cancel a contract concluded with a Bidder should it be established, at any time, that a bidder has been restricted with National Treasury by another government institution. 35 CONFLICT WITH ISSUED RFX DOCUMENT 35.1 Should a conflict arise between these General Bid Conditions and the issued RFX document, the conditions stated in the RFX document shall prevail. oooOOOooo of 11

3 submitting of bid documents

3.1 A Bid, which shall hereinafter include reference to an RFP or RFQ, shall be submitted to Transnet no later than the closing date and time specified in accordance with the directions issued in the Bid Documents. Late Bids will not be considered.

3.2 The Bid Documents must be completed in their entirety and Respondents are required to complete their Bid submissions legibly in non-erasable ink.

3.3 Bids shall be delivered in a sealed envelope in accordance with the instructions indicated in the Bid Documents with the Bid number and subject marked on the front of the envelope.

3.4 The Respondent’s return address must be stated on the reverse side of the sealed envelope.

Power of Attorney from their principals must be furnished to Transnet by the South

Power of Attorney must comply with Rule 63 (Authentication of documents executed outside

Power of Attorney must be signed by the principal under the same title as used in the Bid

Power of Attorney held by the South African representative or agent includes matters of a

Power of Attorney must authorise the South African representative or agent to choose the

mandatory returnable schedules / documents will result in disqualification. Failure to submit other schedules /

documents may result in disqualification.

6 validity period

6.1 The Respondents must hold their Bid valid for acceptance by Transnet at any time within the requested validity period after the closing date of the bid.

6.2 Respondents may be requested to extend their validity period for a specified additional period. In such instances, Respondents will not be allowed to change any aspect of their Bid, unless they are able to demonstrate that the proposed change/s is as a direct and unavoidable consequence of Transnet’s extension of the validity period.

After the closing date of a Bid (i.e. during the evaluation period) the Respondent may only communicate with the

Chairperson of the relevant Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee.

Where Bids are submitted to the Chairperson of the relevant Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee,

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• Works involve the removal of a damaged fence and associated rubble, and the installation of a new concrete pre-cast palisade fence at Transnet Engineering's Durban facility.
• The contract period for these works is 3 months.

• Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting (including site visit): 28 July 2026 at 10:00 at Transnet Engineering Durban, Rotating Machines Depot and Electrical Locomotives Depot, 150-152 Eel Road, Umbilo.
• Tender Closing Date and Time: 06 August 2026 at 15:00.
• Tender Validity Period: 12 weeks from the closing date.

• Employer's Agent (Procurement Manager): Vuyiswa Sedutla.
• Address: Transnet Engineering.
• Tel: 012 391 1518.
• Email: [email protected].
• Tender submissions and queries must be directed through the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal.

• Submit electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net.
• Closing date and time: 06 August 2026 at 15:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• You must register your company profile on the portal and submit through your own profile. Submissions through another company's profile will be disqualified.
• For joint ventures, any member may submit using its registered profile.
• Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted.
• Required returnable documents include: Certificate of Attendance at compulsory briefing (T2.2-01), CIDB grading designation, and all schedules listed in T2.1.
• Tenders must be in English. Telephonic, telegraphic, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
• Tender validity period is 12 weeks from closing date; you may be requested to extend it.

• Scope of Works: Removal of damaged fence and rubble, and installation of a concrete pre-cast palisade fence at Transnet Engineering Durban.
• Contract Duration: The works are to be completed over a period of 3 months.
• Detailed specifications and works information are contained in Part C3 (Scope of Work) and Part C4 (Site Information) of the tender documents.

• Pricing must be submitted in the format specified in Part C2 (Pricing Data), including C2.1 Pricing Instructions and C2.2 Activity Schedule.
• A bid bond or form of guarantee is required, as per C1.3 Form of Securities.
• Tenderers must submit three years of audited financial statements (T2.2-25).
• Payment terms and forecast rate of invoicing are to be detailed in the returnable schedules (T2.2-23).

• Mandatory documents to submit with your tender:

1. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS, including a TCS PIN for verification.
2. Valid B-BBEE Certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency, or a sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with 51% or more black ownership.
3. Valid CIDB certificate in the correct designated grading (3SQ or higher).
4. Proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
5. Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen’s Compensation Fund.

• Tenderers must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet's restricted list.
• A completed Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.2-15) is required, confirming no conflicts of interest.

Scope: Removal of damaged fence and rubble, and installation of Concrete Pre-Cast Palisade Fence at Transnet Engineering Durban for a period of 3 months.

Key Deliverables:

• Demolition of old, damaged fence.
• Responsible collection and disposal of rubble (dumping certificate required).
• Supply and delivery of Concrete Palisade Fence.
• Civil engineering work (as per specification sections 5.1.10–5.1.15).
• Installation of Concrete Palisade Fence (as per specification sections 5.1.17, 5.1.17a–d).
• Handover to client, including all required certificates and documentation.

Handover to client: Submit a complete methodology, including Certificate of Compliance/Completion, product specification sheet, and manufacturer warranty certificate. Non-submission: 0 points.

Submit reference letters or a reference list for prior projects involving the supply, delivery, and installation of Concrete Palisade Fence. Only relevant references are accepted. Format must comply with Annexure C (if using a reference list).

Submit the following for compliance:

• Certificate of Compliance/Completion for the project.
• Product specification sheets for materials used.
• Manufacturer warranty certificates for the Concrete Palisade Fence.

Handover requirements:

• Certificate of Compliance/Completion.
• Product specification sheet.
• Manufacturer warranty certificate.

Non-compliance with handover methodology results in 0 points for this section.

Minimum threshold: 70/100 points. Responses below this threshold are deemed non-compliant and disqualified.

• Scope: Removal of damaged fence and rubble, installation of concrete pre-cast palisade fence at Transnet Engineering Durban.
• Location: Rotating Machines Depot and Electrical Locomotives Depot, 150-152 EEL Road, Umbilo.
• Tasks include: Demolition, rubble removal, supply, refurbishment, delivery, installation, documentation, testing, training, commissioning, structural investigation, and submission of project completion documents.

• Closing date: 6 August 2026 at 15:00.
• A compulsory site inspection is required. Arrangements for date and time must be made with the Transnet Engineering Project Manager.
• The site inspection certificate must be submitted with the tender documents.

• A compulsory site inspection is required for all prospective tenderers.
• Arrange date and time directly with the Transnet Engineering Project Manager.
• A site inspection certificate, completed and countersigned by the Project Manager on the day, must be submitted with the tender documents.

• Department: Facilities and Infrastructure.
• Technical Officer/Project Manager: Transnet Engineering Durban.
• Compiled by: Khethu Nzuza (Engineering Technician).
• Reviewed by: Lindo Ngcobo (Maintenance Manager).
• Approved by: Mhlonipheni Nxumalo (Executive Manager).
• Any matters requiring a decision must be presented to the Project Manager in charge.

• A compulsory site inspection certificate, completed and countersigned by the Transnet Engineering Project Manager on the day of the visit, must be submitted with the tender documents.
• Tenders must allow for monthly progress and clarification meetings on site initially and after commissioning for defect meetings when required.
• A meeting will be held after issuing of the tender to establish the exact scope and magnitude of the contract.
• No tender will be considered unless it has the certificate signed by the Engineer or project manager or his representative.
• The Technical Officer reserves the right to have the proposal checked independently by a third party.
• The successful tenderer must provide proof that spares can be procured locally within 7 working days.
• All work must be completed by suitably qualified persons.

• Provide full particulars and sufficient literature at tender stage for proper technical assessment.
• Complete the relevant questionnaire in full, indicating compliance with each specification item.
• If insufficient space, provide additional details in a covering letter, numbered according to specification clauses.
• Identify any specification shortcomings (omissions/sub-standard requirements) and propose alternatives at tender stage.
• Clearly indicate alternative offers and justify why superior/beneficial to Transnet.
• Submit samples of materials to the project manager before work commences.

Scope of Work:

• Demolish damaged palisade fence.
• Remove rubble.
• Supply, deliver, and install new concrete pre-cast palisade fence.
• Refurbishment, documentation, testing, training, commissioning, and structural investigation.
• Submit project completion documents.

Location:

• Transnet Engineering, Rotating Machines Depot and Electrical Locomotives Depot, 150-152 EEL Road, Umbilo, Durban.

Key Technical Requirements:

• Concrete compressive strength for pre-cast elements: minimum 40 MPa at 28 days (SABS 863). Provide test certificate.
• Steel reinforcements: high yield steel, minimum 410 MPa, comply with SABS 920 and SABS 4482. Provide material certificate.
• Foundations: 0.8m deep x 0.40m wide x 0.40m long concrete foundation per post. Minimum strength 15 MPa after 14 days. Tests must be conducted by a SANAS accredited lab.
• Posts: 3.0m long, 220mm thick, spaced at 2.0m intervals.
• Pales: 2.3m long, 70mm thick, 9 pales per 2m segment spaced at 90mm.
• Cross bars/rails: 1.98m long, 150mm wide, 75mm thick, grouted with 2:1 sand/cement mix.
• Concertina coil: Hot-dipped galvanized wire, 450mm outer diameter, core wire 2.5mm diameter.
• Gates: Supply and install 4 sliding gates, repair 1 sliding gate. All gates to be mild steel, hot-dip galvanized (SANS 121), automated.
• Specific fence repairs: 260m and 355m perimeter fence repairs, gate rail track reinstatement, post and pole repairs.
• Contractor responsible for all labour, transport, tools, and materials.
• Damaged materials must be removed to an approved dump site; certificate of dumping required.
• Samples of materials must be submitted to the project manager before work commences.
• Warranty: 24 months on workmanship and materials.
• After-sales: Proof of local spares availability within 7 working days.

• Contractor to supply and deliver all required materials.
• Contractor responsible for providing labour, transport, tools, and all items to complete the project.
• Detailed foundation specifications: 0.8m deep x 0.40m x 0.40m concrete mix (cement, river sand, stones). Strength tests required.
• Post specifications: 3.0m long, slotted, 220mm thick, spaced at 2.0m intervals.
• Pale specifications: 2.3m long, 70mm thick, 9 per 2m segment spaced at 90mm.
• Cross bar/rail specifications: 1.98m long, 150mm wide, 75mm thick, grouted.
• Cross bars made of four high-yield carbon steel bars (4mm x 1900mm).
• Use electro-galvanised mild steel nuts, bolts, washers; fill with cement mortar.
• Concertina coil installation: drill posts, install galvanised brackets, attach coil.
• Specific fence repairs: 260m and 355m perimeter fence, gate rail track, posts, poles.
• Gate supply, installation, and repair: 4 new sliding gates, 1 repair; all galvanized and automated.
• Tenderer must state the services required for the project.

• Only engage specialist sub-contractors with proven successful experience in similar work.
• Provide sufficient proof of suitable experience in design and manufacturing of similar equipment.
• Submit a complete and detailed reference list with tender, including addresses and contact persons for inspection during adjudication.
• Submit a complete list of proposed sub-contractors and major component suppliers.
• Commit in writing to an adequate, experienced, and stable project team for the contract duration.
• Transnet will not consider offers from tenderers deemed to lack adequate experience.

• Compulsory site inspection required; certificate must be submitted with tender.
• Submit complete list of proposed sub-contractors and major component suppliers.
• Commit in writing to an adequate, experienced, and stable project team for the contract duration.
• Transnet will conduct a workshop inspection to verify quality control and manufacturing capabilities.
• Equipment must be complete, of modern design, using advanced proven technology, and built to good engineering practices.
• Equipment must be protected against damage during shipping, transport, and storage.

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable legislation.
• Read and comply with Transnet contractor safety, health and environmental management specification guidelines (TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.2).
• Submit a SHE Contractor Compliance file after purchase order issuance (not at tender stage).
• All personnel, including sub-contractors, must attend a compulsory Safety Induction Course provided free by Transnet.
• Conduct a Risk Assessment and submit to the Risk Department via the Project Manager at least two weeks before project commencement.
• A safety file and associated documents will be required from the successful tenderer.
• Materials and workmanship must meet specified SABS/SANS standards and provide test certificates.
• Works carry a 24-month warranty.
• All work must be completed by suitably qualified persons.

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable legislation.
• Read and comply with Transnet's SHE guidelines (TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.2).
• Submit a SHE Contractor Compliance file after purchase order issuance.
• All personnel, including sub-contractors, must attend a compulsory Safety Induction Course provided by Transnet.
• Conduct a Risk Assessment and submit to Risk Department via Project Manager at least two weeks before project start.
• A safety file and associated documents will be required from the successful tenderer.
• Contractor is solely responsible for safety of staff and security of works/materials on site.
• Contractor must attend site meetings when convened.
• Contractor is responsible for any damages caused by staff to site buildings and civil works.

• Damaged/old materials must be removed from site and dumped at an approved dumping site.
• Submit a certificate of dumping to the project manager on completion.

• Warranty: 24 months on workmanship and materials.
• Additional testing period: 1 month (744 hours for 24/7 shifts or 248 hours for 8-hour shifts) depending on business shift requirements.
• Completion of work not accepted without satisfying the above conditions.
• Warranty period: 2 years. Specify when system becomes fully operational and warranty commences.
• After-sales: Provide proof that spares can be procured locally within 7 working days.
• All work must be completed by suitably qualified persons.
• Penalties will be levied for late deliveries due to project criticality.

• Operational conditions: Sea level altitude, ambient temperature 0°C to 45°C, relative humidity 50% to 100%, heavy saline atmosphere.
• Successful tenderer subject to a workshop inspection by Transnet Engineering.
• Contractor solely responsible for staff safety and site security for works and materials.
• Contractor must attend site meetings when convened.
• Contractor responsible for damages caused by staff to site buildings and civil works.
• Penalties will be levied for late deliveries.
• Technical Officer reserves right to have proposal independently checked by a third party.
• Tenders must allow for monthly progress and clarification meetings.

• All offers must be completed in every respect with the specification; only completed tenders considered.
• Transnet will not consider offers from tenderers deemed to lack adequate experience.
• Tenderers must indicate clause-by-clause compliance with specific requirements, or exactly how they differ.

• Transnet Engineering will conduct a workshop inspection to assess the contractor's facilities for quality control and equipment capabilities.