The department requires the sale of two tm2500 mobile power unit generators (TM47-7246122 and TM48-7213158) from TRANSNET national ports authority to a single purchaser or separately. The highest-risk bidder consideration is the proof of funding pre-qualification: bidders must submit valid, verifiable evidence of sufficient funds to settle the purchase price within the payment period, or they will be disqualified.
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Pre-qualification: valid, verifiable proof of funding to settle the purchase price and mandatory charges within the payment period — bank confirmation letter, proof of available funds, approved financing facility, or formal third-party funding commitment. Closing time: 16:00 on 15 January 2027. Mandatory briefing: 23 November 2026 at 10:00 on Microsoft Teams, attendance compulsory. Submit the RFP Clarification Request Form by 12:00 on 4 December 2026. Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database before submitting; only foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt. Submit a SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate; remain tax compliant for the contract term. Complete the B-BBEE Preference Points Claim Form with a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs). Price scoring is weighted at 90 points out of 100 using the formula PS = 90 × (1 + (Pt − Pmax) / Pmax), with final scores rounded to two decimal places. Prices must remain firm and fixed for the contract duration and be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. The successful bidder must obtain security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or TOP SECRET level. Collusion with another bidder automatically disqualifies the bidder.
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Sale of two TM2500 mobile power unit generators (TM47-7246122 and TM48-7213158, both TM2500 + Gen 4) previously purchased from the GE Consortium for the Ports of Richards Bay and Saldanha. Transnet National Ports Authority invites proposals to purchase one or both units, with the sale run under PFMA and internal disposal policy requirements.
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TNPA, an operating division of Transnet SOC Ltd, is disposing of two TM2500 mobile power unit generators.
Unit 1: TM47-7246122, TM2500 + Gen 4.
Unit 2: TM48-7213158, TM2500 + Gen 4.
The units were bought from the General Electric consortium to address load shedding at the Port of Richards Bay and the Port of Saldanha.
TNPA's energy strategy has changed, so the units are no longer required.
The sale aims to:
obtain fair value through transparent, market-aligned pricing;
minimise operational disruption and clarify timelines, responsibilities and handover;
secure the purchaser's cooperation on due diligence, site access, inspections and asset verification;
align with the PFMA, internal disposal policies and other regulatory requirements;
reduce future operating and maintenance costs.
Important Dates
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf (RFP)
Compulsory briefing
Date: 23 November 2026 at 10:00
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Venue: Microsoft Teams — https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3410008898702974?p=LLpFUhzV22wHVXCKBL
Attendance is compulsory.
Clarification deadline
Submit the RFP Clarification Request Form by 12:00 on 4 December 2026.
Proposal Form and List of Returnable Documents (Section 5).
Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, Master Agreement and Applicable Documents (Section 6).
RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form (Section 7).
RFP Clarification Request Form (Section 8), only if queries are raised.
B-BBEE Preference Points Claim Form (Section 9), with a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs and QSEs.
Certificate of Attendance of the non-compulsory RFP briefing (Section 10).
Protection of Personal Information form (Section 11).
Pricing schedule in Annexure B, completed strictly in the prescribed format.
Proof of funding (pre-qualification evidence).
DPIP/FPPO disclosure section, completed where applicable.
Signed JV or consortium agreement, or written confirmation of intent with percentage split and responsibilities, where applicable.
Company resolution or other proof of authority for the signatory.
Signing and formatting
Sign, stamp and date the bottom of every page before uploading.
The signatory must be legally authorised by the bidder.
Any additional conditions must be set out in a covering letter; do not alter the RFP documents themselves.
Disqualification risks
Late submission.
Missing or unsigned returnable documents.
Failure to submit proof of funding.
Pricing not submitted in the prescribed schedule format.
Material deviation from Transnet's standard terms and conditions.
Collusion with another bidder.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf (RFP)
Evaluation stages
Stage 1: administrative responsiveness — bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and valid, bid signed by an authorised person.
Stage 2: substantive responsiveness — general and legislative qualification criteria met, priced offer submitted in the prescribed schedule, material compliance with scope and specification.
Stage 3: weighted scoring out of 100.
Stage 4: post-tender negotiation, if the price is not market-related.
Stage 5: objective criteria, if applied.
Stage 6: award and conclusion of contract.
Pre-qualification (pass/fail)
Proof of funding: valid, verifiable evidence of access to sufficient funds to settle the purchase price and mandatory charges within the payment period.
Acceptable evidence: bank confirmation letter, proof of available funds, approved financing facility, or formal third-party funding commitment.
Fail if evidence is missing, insufficient, unverifiable, or funds will not be available in time.
Weighted scoring (total 100)
Price: 90 points.
Specific goals (B-BBEE): 10 points, claimed on the Specific Goals Preference Points Claim Form.
Price formula: PS = 90 × (1 + (Pt − Pmax) / Pmax), where Pt is the bid price and Pmax the highest acceptable bid.
Final pricing scores are rounded to two decimal places.
Post-tender negotiation
Transnet may negotiate if the highest-ranked price is not market-related.
Negotiation is sequential: highest-ranked bidder first, then second, then third; if no market-related price is agreed with the third, the RFP is cancelled.
Bidders may be asked for a best and final offer.
Objective criteria
Transnet may award to a bidder other than the highest scorer on objective grounds, including geographical location, risk assessment and probity checks (financial ratio analysis, due diligence and possible site visit), DPIP/FPPO relationships, and reputational or brand risk.
Technical Specifications
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf (RFP)
Scope
TNPA is disposing of two TM2500 mobile power unit generators, sold to one purchaser or separately.
Unit 1: TM47-7246122, TM2500 + Gen 4.
Unit 2: TM48-7213158, TM2500 + Gen 4.
The units were originally bought from the General Electric consortium for the Port of Richards Bay and the Port of Saldanha.
What bidders must provide
Timing: when delivery or transfer of the unit(s) is required.
Purchase price: the amount offered for the unit(s).
Terms and conditions: any conditions or special considerations attached to the purchase.
Environmental position: the bidder's policies on waste disposal, recycling and energy conservation.
Total cost of ownership: commitment to continuous improvement initiatives, with specific areas and potential savings percentages.
Risk controls: measures to mitigate non-performance risk in respect of quality and specification, continuity of supply, and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Conditions
The sale is conducted under TNPA's disposal policies, the PFMA and applicable legislation.
TNPA may accept or reject any submission and may negotiate to obtain optimal value.
Bidders must act in good faith, provide complete and accurate information, and meet all deadlines.
The successful bidder must comply with the specifications in Annexure A and with railway safety requirements under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act.
Subcontractor appointments are subject to review of the subcontractor's ability to meet the railway safety requirements.
Transnet may require security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or TOP SECRET level for the successful bidder, its personnel and subcontractors.
Methodology
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf
Bidders must cooperate with Transnet on due diligence, site access, inspections and asset verification, and must complete all mandatory compliance steps.
The purchaser must engage constructively to facilitate a smooth transfer of the assets and uphold all legal and regulatory obligations.
Bidders must state when delivery or transfer of the unit(s) is required, the price offered, and any conditions attached to the purchase.
Quality Management
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf
Bidders must describe the controls that mitigate the risk of non-performance in respect of:
the quality and specification of goods or services delivered;
continuity of supply;
compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The successful bidder must comply with the specifications in Annexure A and with railway safety requirements under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act.
Subcontractor appointments are subject to review of the subcontractor's ability to meet the railway safety requirements.
Transnet may require security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or TOP SECRET level for the successful bidder, its personnel and subcontractors.
Financial Requirements
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf (RFP)
Pricing
Complete the schedule of prices in Annexure B; do not use a different format.
Prices in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
Unpriced disbursements will not be accepted.
Discounts are considered only if offered unconditionally.
Imported items are converted at the South African Reserve Bank rate published on the advertisement date.
Prices must remain firm and fixed for the contract duration.
Quantities stated are estimates only; orders are placed as and when required.
Proof of funding (pre-qualification)
Valid, verifiable evidence of sufficient funds to pay the purchase price and mandatory charges within the payment period.
Acceptable evidence: bank confirmation letter, proof of available funds, approved financing facility, or formal third-party funding commitment.
Market-related price
Transnet may not award to a bidder whose price is not market-related and may negotiate or cancel the RFP.
Costs
Transnet does not reimburse bidders for preparatory costs.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf (RFP)
Registration and tax
Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database before submitting; only foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt.
Submit a SARS tax compliance status PIN or a printed TCS certificate; remain tax compliant for the contract term.
Joint ventures, consortia and subcontractors must each submit a separate TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
B-bbee
Submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to claim the 10 specific-goals points.
A joint venture is evaluated on one consolidated B-BBEE scorecard.
Employment equity
Comply with the Employment Equity Act, including section 53.
Disclosure
Complete the DPIP/FPPO disclosure where a commercial relationship exists.
Complete the RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form, disclosing any serious breach of law in the preceding five years.
Other
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Comply with the National Railway Safety Regulator Act and the specifications in Annexure A.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Treat all RFP information as confidential and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Submit proof of authority for the signatory, such as a company resolution.
Health & Safety
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf
Bidders must describe their controls for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act as part of the risk section of the proposal.
The successful bidder must comply with the specifications in Annexure A and with railway safety requirements under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act.
Subcontractor appointments are subject to review of the subcontractor's ability to meet the railway safety requirements.
Transnet may require security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or TOP SECRET level for the successful bidder, its personnel and subcontractors.
Environmental
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf
Bidders must set out their environmental policies, covering waste disposal, recycling and energy conservation.
Contractual Terms
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf
Contract formation
A letter of award is issued to the successful bidder, followed by a final contract.
The contract is concluded when the bidder accepts the letter of award.
Legal review
Transnet's legal counsel reviews the bidder's proposed contractual terms before award; a material deviation from the standard terms may disqualify the bid.
Validity
Bids remain valid for 180 business days from the closing date.
Transnet may request an extension on the same terms.
The successful bidder's bid remains valid until the final contract is concluded.
Next-ranked bidders may be asked to confirm their quoted prices remain valid.
Changes and communication
No changes to a submission are accepted after the closing date.
Canvassing Transnet officers or employees between closing and award is prohibited.
Collusion leads to disqualification and restriction from doing business with organs of state.
Breach
A serious breach of law, including the Competition Act, in the preceding five years must be disclosed on the RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form.
Incorrect information may lead to cancellation of the contract and listing on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers for up to 10 years.
Disclaimers
Transnet may modify the scope, reject non-conforming proposals, cancel the process, split the award, or award only part of the scope.
Transnet may validate information and request audited financial statements.
Transnet does not reimburse preparatory costs.
Section
Source: GEN SETS Tender doc merged.pdf
Evaluation is sequential, although Transnet may run steps in parallel.
Stage 1 — administrative responsiveness
Bid lodged on time.
All returnable documents completed and valid.
Bid signed by an authorised person.
Stage 2 — substantive responsiveness
General and legislative qualification criteria met.
Priced offer submitted in the prescribed pricing schedule.
Specific goals (B-BBEE): 10 points, claimed on the Specific Goals Preference Points Claim Form.
Final pricing scores rounded to two decimal places.
Stage 4 — post-tender negotiation
Applied if the price is not market-related.
Sequential negotiation with the highest, then second, then third ranked bidder; if no market-related price is agreed with the third, the RFP is cancelled.
Bidders may be asked for a best and final offer.
Stage 5 — objective criteria
Transnet may award to a bidder other than the highest scorer on grounds including geographical location, risk assessment and probity checks (financial ratio analysis, due diligence and possible site visit), DPIP/FPPO relationships, and reputational or brand risk.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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