Professional assessment and remedial recommendations for stores roof repair at tpt pier 1 container terminal

Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 13h00.

Compulsory site meeting: 06 November 2026 at 10h00, Transnet Durban Container Terminal, EES Workshop, Entrance 8, Bayhead Road, Durban 4001. Duration approximately 2 hours. Bidders must provide own transport and accommodation. Attendance is compulsory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.

Clarification deadline: 12 November 2026 at 13h00 — send queries to [email protected].

Bidding procedure enquiries:

• Contact: Noxolo Ngcobo
• Telephone: 031 816 9883
• Email: [email protected]

Complaints: email [email protected]

Submission address: Transnet e-tender submission portal (electronic).

Site meeting venue: Transnet Durban Container Terminal, EES Workshop, Entrance 8, Bayhead Road, Durban 4001.

Submission method: electronic only via the Transnet eSupplier portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Register or sign in, log intent to respond, then upload bid documents against the tender. Maximum upload size 30mb per file; multiple uploads permitted. All pricing must be completed electronically in the portal — no paper pricing schedules accepted.

No late submissions accepted. Transnet not liable for bidders' internet or bandwidth issues; submit at least a day before closing.

Each company must register and submit through its own profile; bids submitted through another company's profile are disqualified. Joint ventures may submit through any partner's profile.

Responses must relate only to this RFQ; do not include documents or references to other quotations.

All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated.

Mandatory returnable documents (failure = disqualification):

• Section 4: Quotation Form.

Essential returnable documents (may be given a deadline to provide; failure may disqualify):

• Section 1: SBD 1 Form (invitation to bid, bidder details).
• Section 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents.
• Section 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form.
• Section 8: Certificate of Attendance of the Compulsory Site Meeting.
• Section 9: Protection of Personal Information.

Returnable documents used for scoring:

• Valid proof of compliance with specific goals requirements in Section 6.

Also required: proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution).

Evaluation stages: Stage 1 – administrative and substantive responsiveness (must pass to proceed). Stage 2 – technical/functionality threshold (minimum 80% of technical points; scores rounded to 2 decimal places). Stage 3 – weighted scoring (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). Stage 4 – price negotiation (if applicable) to achieve market-related price, possibly via PTN/BAFO sequentially with highest-ranked bidders. Stage 5 – selection of preferred bidder. Stage 6 – award and conclusion of contract.

Price formula (80/20 system): Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin)/Pmin) for lowest price; details for highest price also given.

80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value up to R50 million).

Price points: 80. Specific goal points: 20, allocated as:

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 10 points
• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 + 50% Black Youth Owned: 5 points
• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 + 30% Black Women Owned: 5 points

Total price and specific goals must not exceed 100.

Minimum technical threshold: 80% of technical points.

If the bidder fails to submit proof for specific goals, preference points are not claimed.

Validity period: 180 business days from closing date.

Purpose: professional assessment and remedial recommendations for the repair of the stores roof at Transnet Port Terminal (TPT), Pier 1 Container Terminal, Durban.

Scope of work is attached on the Transnet portal — bidders must review the full specification.

The RFQ is for information and assessment only; Transnet may modify, split, or cancel requirements.

A successful bidder may be required to obtain security clearance (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) for personnel and subcontractors.

Pricing must be submitted strictly via the eSupplier portal, in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. The price schedule must be followed exactly; deviations may be disqualified. Unpriced disbursements are not accepted. Discounts are only considered if unconditional. If the top-scoring bid's price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate with the top three bidders sequentially or cancel the tender.

All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.

Pricing must follow the provided price schedule exactly; deviation may lead to disqualification.

Disbursements not specifically priced will not be accepted.

Discounted prices are only considered at final evaluation if unconditional.

Transnet may negotiate to achieve a market-related price; if not achieved with the top three bidders, the RFQ may be cancelled.

No bid security, bonds, or guarantees are mentioned.

Tax compliance: submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no PIN, provide a CSD number. Consortia, joint ventures and subcontractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD.

State employment: bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.

Employment Equity Act compliance required, including Section 53.

Foreign-based suppliers must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire and may be required to register with SARS.

Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO).

B-BBEE: preference points claimed under Section 6; proof required. 80/20 system applies, value up to R50m. B-BBEE level 1 or 2 gains 10 points; additional points for Black Youth (>50% owned) and Black Women (>30% owned) ownership.

Transnet may request further information on the bidder's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standing at any stage, but this information will not be used for evaluation or disqualification — only for record and analysis. Sub-contracting arrangements may be subject to due diligence to detect fronting.

Successful bidder must keep returnable documents valid for the contract duration; failure to renew may lead to immediate termination. The quotation, once accepted, becomes a binding contract. Transnet may cancel the contract and request National Treasury to place a bidder on the restricted suppliers database for up to 10 years for incorrect information. If the preferred bidder fails to sign or start the contract, Transnet may award to the next ranked bidder whose bid remains valid. Bidders must disclose any relationship with DPIP/FPPO; Transnet may publish contract details. The successful bidder must sign SBD 7 (contract form). A material deviation from standard terms may lead to disqualification.

Evaluation follows a multi-stage process: responsiveness check, then a technical/functionality threshold of 80%, then weighted scoring with price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points). Price scoring uses the 80/20 formula with Pmin and Pmax. If the highest-scoring bidder's price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate sequentially with the first, second and third ranked bidders, or cancel the tender.