Construction of wheelchair ramp at pier 1 auditorium, TRANSNET port terminals, durban

Enquiries (Employer's Agent):

• Name: Noxolo Ngcobo
• Role: Buyer
• Address: Transnet Port Terminals, No 8 Bayhead Road, Langeberg, Durban 4001
• Telephone: 031 816 9883
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud reporting:

• Tip-offs Anonymous: 0800 003 056
• Email: [email protected]

Submission channel: electronic only, via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Uploads are limited to 30 MB per file; multiple uploads are permitted. Bids must be submitted at least a day before closing to avoid network issues; late submissions will not be accepted. Each tender offer must be in English and marked with the tender number TPT/2026/10/1404/13104/RFQ, for the attention of Noxolo Ngcobo. Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or emailed tenders are not accepted. No alternative tenders will be considered.

Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed):

• T2.2-01: CIDB Grading – Level 1 or higher, General Building (GB).
• T2.2-02: Signed compliance statement with National Building Regulations.
• T2.2-03: Certificate of Attendance at the compulsory tender clarification meeting.
• T2.2-03/04: Previous experience – letters of completion or reference letters.
• T2.2-05: Warranty for workmanship – signed commitment letter.
• T2.2-06: Warranty for material/supplied components – signed commitment letter.
• T2.2-07: Authority to submit tender (company, partnership, joint venture, or sole proprietor certificate).
• T2.2-12: Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (CIDB SFU Annex G).
• T2.2-13: Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• T2.2-14: RFQ Declaration Form.
• T2.2-15: RFQ – Breach of Law declaration.
• T2.2-16: Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document.
• T2.2-17: Service Provider Integrity Pact.
• T2.2-18: Supplier Code of Conduct.
• T2.2-19: Agreement in terms of POPIA.
• T2.2-20: Insurance provided by the contractor.
• T2.2-08: Record of addenda; T2.2-09: Letter of Good Standing; T2.2-10: Risk Elements; T2.2-11: Availability of equipment.
• C1.1: Form of Offer and Acceptance; C1.2: Contract Data; C2.1/C2.2: Pricing Schedule/Activity Schedule; C3.1: Scope of Work.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or TCS PIN), valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and proof of CSD registration.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned returnables.
• Late submission for any reason.
• Failing to meet eligibility criteria (CIDB grade, attendance, compliance statement).
• Failing to obtain the minimum 80/100 functionality score.

Evaluation proceeds in stages; only bidders passing each stage proceed to the next.

Stage One – Administrative and substantive responsiveness:

• Bid lodged on time.
• All returnable documents completed and returned by closing time.
• Bid documents signed by authorised respondent.
• Pre-qualification criteria met, including CIDB grading Level 1 or higher (GB), National Building Regulations compliance, and certificate of attendance at the mandatory briefing.

Stage Two – Functionality (minimum qualifying score: 80 out of 100):

• Previous experience: maximum 40 points. Three or more references = 40; two = 20; none or one = 0. Proof must be traceable completion/reference letters.
• Warranty for workmanship: maximum 30 points. 12 months = 30; 6-11 months = 15; less than 6 or none = 0.
• Warranty for material/supplied components: maximum 30 points. 12 months = 30; 6-11 months = 15; less than 6 or none = 0.
• Functionality is scored independently by at least 3 evaluators and averaged.

Stage Three – Price and specific goals (80/20 preference point system):

• Price: 80 points, using formula PS = 80 (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
• Specific goals: 20 points total.
• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 10 points.
• +50% Black Youth Owned Entities: 5 points.
• 30% Black Women Owned Entities: 5 points.
• Evidence for each claimed specific goal must be submitted or zero points for that goal.

Stage Four – Post-tender negotiations (may occur to achieve market-related price).

Stage Five – Award: highest total score (price + specific goals) wins, subject to due diligence and no conflicts.

Scope: Construction of a wheelchair ramp at the Pier 1 Auditorium stage, including building repairs and alterations, at Transnet Port Terminals, Durban.

Tender documents refer to the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (CPM 2020).

No detailed quantities, drawings, or standards are stated in the available source text.

Pricing: Submit a priced offer via the Pricing Schedule / Activity Schedule.

No bid security, guarantee, retention or payment terms are stated in the available source text.

No financial capacity or turnover thresholds stated.

Mandatory eligibility:

• CIDB grading Level 1 or higher in General Building (GB) class of construction work. Joint ventures must have all members registered with CIDB; lead partner graded no more than one level below required; combined grading equal to or higher than required; certified JV agreement required.
• Signed compliance statement with National Building Regulations.
• Certificate of attendance at compulsory tender briefing.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS, plus TCS PIN for verification.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency, or sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and level of black ownership (per DTIC guidelines).
• Proof of registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD), with supplier number and unique registration reference.
• Tenderer or directors/shareholders must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet's restricted list, or National Treasury's defaulter list.
• Completed Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire with no conflicts of interest.
• Declaration on serious breach of law in the preceding 5 years.

Specific goals (for preference points):

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 10 points.
• +50% Black Youth Owned Entities: 5 points (evidence per DTIC guidelines).
• 30% Black Women Owned Entities: 5 points.
• Evidence required for each claim; otherwise zero points for that goal.