Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170363
TRANSNET property requires a cidb-registered contractor (minimum grade 3 gb) to provide preventative, corrective, emergency and ad hoc maintenance for buildings, wet services, electrical and mechanical assets in the nelspruit cluster and surrounding areas of mpumalanga on an as-and-when-required basis for six months. The contract will be awarded under the nec3 term service contract form using an 80/20 preference point system (price 80, b-bbee 20) with a mandatory functionality threshold. Submissions are electronic only via the TRANSNET digital procurement system (tdps) and must include a valid CIDB certificate, coida letter, tax clearance with tcs pin, b-bbee verification, csd registration, two years of audited financial statements and a full set of signed returnable schedules. NO compulsory briefing will be held; all enquiries must be logged on tdps.
Closing: 5 October 2026 at 09:00 – electronic submission only via TDPS (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net); no late tenders accepted
CIDB registration: minimum Grade 3 GB or higher (mandatory – disqualification if absent)
COIDA: valid Letter of Good Standing from Department of Employment and Labour (mandatory – disqualification if absent)
B-BBEE: SANAS-accredited certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE ≥51% black ownership); Transport Sector EMEs must provide accounting officer letter or SANAS verification – no generic affidavit accepted
Tax compliance: valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN for verification
CSD: registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (supplier number and unique registration reference required)
Financial capacity: two years audited financial statements must be submitted
Functionality: minimum qualifying score required (exact threshold not disclosed) – only bidders meeting it proceed to 80/20 price/B-BBEE evaluation
Joint ventures: each member CIDB-registered; lead partner ≥ one grade below 3 GB; combined grading ≥ 3 GB; certified JV agreement required
Returnable schedules: Authority to Submit Tender, Schedule of Proposed Sub-contractors, Non-Disclosure Agreement, RFQ Declaration Form, Breach of Law Declaration, Certificate of Acquaintance, Service Provider Integrity Pact, Supplier Code of Conduct, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Record of Addenda, Form of Offer and Acceptance, Contract Data, Pricing Data/Price List, Service Information, Site Information
Enquiries: only via TDPS – email enquiries outside the system will not be answered
Contact: Mulweli Mukosi (Senior Buyer), [email protected], Transnet Northern Region
Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing (extendable on same terms)
No compulsory briefing or site visit
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Date & Time
Monday, 05 October 2026 - 09:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga -
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 5 October 2026 at 09:00
Compulsory briefing/site visit: none – no tender clarification meeting will be held
Enquiries: must be submitted via TDPS only (email enquiries outside the system will not be answered)
Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended on same terms if evaluation not finalised)
15 Sept
2026
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2026
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf
Transnet Property requires a contractor for preventative, corrective, emergency, and ad hoc maintenance of buildings, wet services, electrical, and mechanical assets in the Nelspruit cluster and surrounding areas of Mpumalanga, on an as-and-when-required basis for six months. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract, with bids submitted electronically via the Transnet Digital Procurement System.
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Employer's agent (Senior Buyer): Mulweli Mukosi
Email: [email protected]
Address: Transnet, Northern Region
Enquiries channel: Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) – https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/
Submission portal: same TDPS link
Service delivery area: Nelspruit cluster and surrounding areas, Mpumalanga Province, Northern Region
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: electronic upload only via Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/
Closing: 5 October 2026 at 09:00 – no late tenders accepted
Upload at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads permitted
No telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or e-mailed offers accepted
Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date
Returnable forms and documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Joint ventures: certified copy of signed JV agreement required; each member CIDB-registered; lead partner grading not lower than one level below required 3 GB; combined grading meets 3 GB or higher
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation follows 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, B-BBEE 20 points) as estimated value does not exceed R50 million
B-BBEE points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0
Minimum qualifying score for functionality required – only tenders achieving this threshold proceed to price and preference evaluation (exact minimum score not stated in document)
Price scoring formula: Ps = 80 × (1 – (Pt – Pmin) / Pmin)
Due diligence may be conducted on preferred tenderer covering restrictions, technical/financial capacity, legal status, solvency, conflicts of interest, and price breakdown realism
Transnet reserves right to award to highest overall scorer unless objective criteria justify otherwise
No alternative tender offers considered
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Scope: preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, and ad hoc services for Transnet assets
Asset categories: buildings, wet services, electrical, mechanical
Geographic area: Northern Region, Mpumalanga Province – Nelspruit cluster and surrounding areas
Basis: as and when required
Contract period: 6 months
Contract form: NEC3 Term Service Contract (CPM 2020 Rev 02)
Pricing: online Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to be completed in TDPS
No alternative technical offers permitted
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: online BOQ (schedule of rates) submitted via TDPS
Financial capacity evidence: two years audited financial statements required
Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee or retention percentages specified in extracted text
Payment terms not detailed in extracted text
Transnet may request audited financial statements for due diligence
Transnet reserves right to go to open market if quoted rates deemed unreasonable
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ For Nelspruit GBM 1.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory eligibility (disqualification if missing):
Joint venture compliance: each member CIDB-registered; lead partner grading ≥ one level below 3 GB; combined grading ≥ 3 GB; certified JV agreement submitted
No alternative tenders; English language only; tenderer and directors not convicted of fraud/corruption in past 5 years; no conflicts of interest
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
23 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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Contact
0313088384[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Median Estimate
R 1 803 379
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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