Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria - Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria - Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria - 0186
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176947
TRANSNET freight rail requires sanas-accredited calibration of 31 categories of measuring instruments, including load cells, pressure calibrators, infrared thermometers, multimeters, micrometers, hardness machines and impact testers, with several items calibrated on-site at 1000 bluegum avenue, koedoespoort. The RFQ is evaluated on an 80/20 preference system: price carries 80 points and specific goals 20 points, with b-bbee level 1 earning 15 points, level 2 earning 10 points and at least 50% black youth ownership earning 5 points. Bidders must submit a completed pricing schedule or be disqualified, and all responses must be uploaded to the TRANSNET e-tender portal by 16 november 2026 at 16:00. Calibration certificates must come from a sanas-accredited laboratory, or from the oem only where NO sanas laboratory is available.
Closing: 16 November 2026 at 16:00; upload via the Transnet e-Tender Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) using Google Chrome; late submissions are disqualified.
Mandatory returnable: completed pricing schedule; failure to submit disqualifies the quotation.
Essential returnables: SBD 1, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, and Protection of Personal Information form; missing these may disqualify.
Scoring evidence: B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit or CIPC certificate for B-BBEE points; certified owner ID copies not older than three months plus B-BBEE evidence for the 50% black youth owned points; missing evidence scores zero for that goal.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference system — price 80 points, specific goals 20 points (Level 1 = 15, Level 2 = 10, 50% black youth owned = 5, Level 3–8 = 0); functionality not applicable.
Calibration standard: certificates must be issued by a SANAS-accredited laboratory; OEM calibration accepted only if no SANAS laboratory is available.
Tax and CSD: submit SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate and CSD number; each JV party or subcontractor must submit separate tax and CSD particulars; failure may invalidate the bid.
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Date & Time
Monday, 16 November 2026 - 16:00
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Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria - Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria - Rolling Stock Technology Pretoria - 0186
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Description
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf
SANAS calibration of 30 measuring instruments for Transnet Freight Rail, including load cells, pressure calibrators, thermometers, micrometers, vernier calipers, hardness machines, balances, and other metrology equipment.
Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd in Gauteng requires SANAS calibration of measuring instruments. The tender package includes standard terms and conditions governing the supply/provision of goods and services.
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Scope of work: Supply and provision of Goods/Services to Transnet SOC Ltd. The Supplier/Service Provider must deliver Goods/Services conforming to the Order specification.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 14:00
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and provision of Goods/Services to Transnet SOC Ltd
Quality Management
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdfQuality management: Goods must conform strictly to Order specification. Goods must be fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. Transnet may test and/or inspect Goods as considered necessary. Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) may be raised for non-conforming Goods. Supplier must investigate and remedy non-conformance within stipulated timeframe. Failure to comply with NCR may result in further conditions or termination. Warranty: Supplier warrants competence and conformance to all relevant legislation, standards, directives and orders. Warranty covers: no deterioration of Transnet equipment, no third-party rights infringement. Supplier indemnifies Transnet against losses from warranty breach.
Financial Requirements
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Prices specified in Order cannot be increased
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdf (unknown)B-BBEE: May not subcontract more than 25% of contract value to enterprises without equal or higher B-BEE status level, unless subcontracted to EME
Health & Safety
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdfHealth and safety: Supplier liable for acts, omissions and defaults of personnel/agents on Transnet premises. Must comply with Transnet's health and safety, security and system security rules and procedures. POPIA compliance: Personal information must be processed only for specified purposes. Must implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. Regular risk assessments required. Personal information must be destroyed or de-identified after use, subject to legal retention requirements. Security breach notification to other party and relevant authorities required.
Contractual Terms
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdfContract terms and conditions: Commencement and expiry dates to be specified per Order. Transnet may cancel Order with 30 days' written notice or on material breach. On termination, Transnet pays fair reasonable price for work in progress (not exceeding total contract value). Non-conformance may result in termination if not remedied within stipulated timeframe. Subcontracting requires Transnet approval; unapproved subcontracting penalized up to 10% of contract value. Local production and content minimum threshold must be maintained in all subcontracting. Subcontracting limited to 25% of contract value to enterprises without equal or higher B-BEE status level, unless EME. Cession of payment rights requires prior written approval from Transnet. Assignment of obligations prohibited (against section 217 of Constitution). Supplier Integrity Pact: Commitment to avoid dishonesty, fraud, and corruption. Restricted suppliers: May not bid if on National Treasury's restricted list. Notice provisions: By hand, facsimile, or email (deemed on acknowledgement). Governing law: South African law; arbitration under Arbitration Foundation of South Africa rules. General provisions: Surviving clauses after termination; headings for convenience; severability.
Section
Source: Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for RFQs.pdfEvaluation aspects: Goods/Services must be fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality; must not infringe any third-party rights; must conform to all relevant legislation, standards, directives and orders in force at time of delivery; must not cause deterioration in functionality of Transnet equipment.
Description
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdfScope: SANAS calibration of various measuring instruments for Transnet Freight Rail, Technology Management
Submission channel: electronic upload only via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Access: use Google Chrome; registration of a company profile is mandatory; sign in, toggle Log an Intent, and upload bid documents against the selected tender
File limits: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted
Timing: submit at least one day before closing; late submissions are not accepted
Profile rule: each bidder submits through its own registered profile under the same company name; no bidding on behalf of another company
Joint venture: any joint venture party may use its registered profile to submit on behalf of the joint venture
Important Dates
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)Issue date: 5 November 2026
Closing date and time: 16 November 2026 at 16:00
Recommended submission: at least one day before the closing date
Bid validity period: 180 business days from the closing date, excluding the first day and including the last day
Contact Information
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries
Technical enquiries
Clarifications
Portal
Submission Guidelines
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)Submission channel
Returnable forms
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)Scoring split
Specific goals points
Evidence for specific goals
Other requirements
Technical Specifications
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)Requirement: SANAS calibration of various measuring instruments for Transnet Freight Rail, Technology Management
Items and quantities
On-site venue: 1000 Bluegum Avenue, Koedoespoort
Certificate standard: SANAS accredited calibration laboratory; OEM calibration acceptable if no SANAS laboratory is available
Pricing columns: item, scope of work, quantity, unit price ZAR, total price ZAR; totals excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, total including VAT
Pricing Schedule
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdfPricing schedule columns: item, scope of work, delivery date, quantity, unit price ZAR, total price ZAR
Totals: total price excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, total price including VAT
VAT registration: bidders must indicate whether they are VAT registered
Items: 31 listed measuring instruments requiring SANAS calibration, with quantities ranging from 1 to 4 per item
On-site items: Charpy impact machine, optical light microscope, MTS tensile tester, Izod impact test, Apha Brinell hardness machine, Wolpert Vickers hardness machine, Wilson Rockwell C hardness machine, and micro-Vickers hardness machine at 1000 Bluegum Avenue, Koedoespoort
Financial Requirements
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: unit price and total price in ZAR for each item; total price excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, total price including VAT
VAT registration: bidders must indicate whether they are VAT registered for fair price comparison
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date; Transnet may request an extension if evaluation is not finalised
Financial due diligence: Transnet may request audited financial statements or other documentation
Rate changes: no changes to bid rates after closing or after award unless the contract specifically provides for it
Costs: Transnet does not reimburse bidders for preparatory costs or work performed in connection with the proposal
Compliance Requirements
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: supplier database number MAAA required; a CSD number must be provided where no tax compliance status PIN is available
Tax compliance: SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate must be submitted; each joint venture party, consortium member, or subcontractor must submit a separate TCS certificate, PIN, or CSD number; failure to provide tax particulars may render the bid invalid
B-BBEE: B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted for compliance with the B-BBEE Act; CIPC certificate acceptable; consolidated scorecard accepted for joint ventures
Foreign suppliers: foreign supplier questionnaire required where applicable; entity residency, branch, permanent establishment, income, and tax liability questions must be answered
Authority: proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution, must be submitted with the bid
POPIA: consent to Transnet processing the bidder's personal information is required
Contractual Terms
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdfMandatory returnable documents
Essential returnable documents
Scoring documents
Breach of law
Popia
Transnet reservation of rights
Dpip/fppo
Section
Source: 1. RFQ 1 -RST Calibration (002) - Updated.pdfScoring split: price 80 points, specific goals 20 points, using the 80/20 preference point system
Functionality: not applicable
Specific goals points
Evidence
Mandatory pricing schedule: omission results in disqualification of the quotation
Closing: 16 November 2026 at 16:00; late tenders are disqualified
Validity: 180 business days from the closing date
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.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
06 Nov 2026
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Data conflicts
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031-361-2239[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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