Supply and delivery of industrial road sweeper and 12 500l super sucker vacuum truck to TRANSNET port terminals richards bay

Promotion of supplier development through subcontracting: service provider must subcontract 30% of contract to South African companies that are HDIs, entities with specified minimum B-BBEE level, and black-owned EMEs and QSEs. Detailed subcontracting plan required within specified days of contract commencement, including list of subcontractors, scope of work, contract values and timelines.

Closing: 2 November 2026 at 14:00

No compulsory briefing or site visit indicated in this annexure.

Evaluation includes preferential procurement points for Specific Goals per Transnet's TPPP:

• Promotion of B-BBEE levels
• Entities 30% black women-owned
• Entities 50% black youth-owned
• Entities owned by black people with disabilities
• Entities owned by black people in rural areas
• South African entities
• EMEs and QSEs 50% black-owned
• Entities 51% black-owned

Service providers must provide proof of maintained or improved status over contract duration.

Additional points for:

• Subcontracting 30% of contract to HDIs, entities with specified minimum B-BBEE level, and black-owned EMEs/QSEs (detailed subcontracting plan required)
• Job creation with portfolio evidence (ID copies, pay-slips, contracts)
• Local content and local production
• Nipp

No minimum qualifying score, price/functionality split, or 80/20 vs 90/10 split stated in this annexure.

Supply and delivery of housekeeping equipment: superior broom model road sweeper industrial and super sucker.

Once-off supply to Transnet Port Terminals at Richards Bay Multi-Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminals.

Specific Goals (contractual obligations upon award):

• B-BBEE: no minimum level for bidding; points awarded for levels and black ownership categories (30% black women-owned, 50% black youth-owned, black disabled-owned, rural black-owned, 50% black-owned EMEs/QSEs, 51% black-owned)
• Subcontracting: minimum 30% of total contract value to South African companies that are B-BBEE Level 1 and 2, and 51% black-owned EMEs and QSEs; detailed subcontracting plan required within specified days of commencement
• Localisation: required to localise a percentage of contract value (exact percentage not stated)
• Job creation: allocate minimum 10% of contract value to advancement of designated groups through job opportunities; job creation/preservation plan required
• Skills development: allocate minimum 5% for skills development initiatives targeting previously disadvantaged individuals, black youth from public education institutions, and skills transfer to local black-owned SMMEs
• Enterprise and Supplier Development: initiatives aimed at development of black-owned EMEs and QSEs
• Local Economic Development (local to site)

Reporting:

• Implementation plan with targets and milestones required
• Monthly/quarterly reporting or as required
• Portfolio of Evidence quarterly or as required
• Transnet may conduct site visits/audits

Non-compliance penalties:

• Financial penalty up to 10% of contract value
• Penalty equivalent to subcontracting shortfall
• Withhold payments until compliance
• Contract termination

Standard requirements (implied but not explicit in this annexure): CSD registration, valid tax compliance status (SARS TCS/tax pin), CIPC registration.

B-BBEE requirements per Specific Goals:

• Points awarded for B-BBEE levels and black ownership categories: 30% black women-owned, 50% black youth-owned, black disabled-owned, rural black-owned, South African entities, EMEs/QSEs 50% black-owned, 51% black-owned
• Service providers must provide proof of maintained or improved status over contract duration
• Subcontracting target: 30% to HDIs, entities with specified minimum B-BBEE level, and black-owned EMEs/QSEs
• No minimum B-BBEE level stated for bidding eligibility

Conditions of contract per Directive 02/2025:

• Subcontracting: minimum 30% of total contract value to South African companies that are B-BBEE Level 1 and 2, and 51% black-owned EMEs and QSEs; detailed subcontracting plan required within specified days of commencement
• Industrialisation: localise a percentage of contract value (percentage not stated)
• Local capability and capacity building: initiatives targeted at local owned companies in related sector
• Job creation and preservation: allocate minimum 10% of contract value to advancement of designated groups through job opportunities; job creation/preservation plan required
• Technology transfer: initiatives for improvement of local owned companies' operations
• Skills development: allocate minimum 5% for skills development targeting previously disadvantaged individuals, black youth from public education institutions (FET Colleges, Universities, Universities of Technology), and skills transfer to local black-owned SMMEs
• Enterprise and Supplier Development: initiatives aimed at development of black-owned EMEs and QSEs
• Local Economic Development (local to site)

Reporting:

• Implementation plan with clear targets and milestones
• Monthly/quarterly reporting or as required
• Portfolio of Evidence quarterly or as required
• Transnet reserves right to conduct site visits/audits

Non-compliance:

• Formal communication and corrective action required within specified timeframes

Penalties:

• Financial penalty equivalent to 10% of contract value
• Financial penalty equivalent to subcontracting shortfall
• Withhold payments equivalent to value of specific goals initiatives not met until compliance
• Contract termination

Conditions of contract per Directive 02/2025: Transnet incorporates contractual obligation to execute identified transformation objectives. Service provider must implement:

• Subcontracting minimum 30% of total contract value to South African companies that are B-BBEE Level 1 and 2, and 51% black-owned EMEs and QSEs
• Localisation of a percentage of contract value
• Local capability and capacity building
• Job creation (10% of contract value) and preservation plan
• Technology transfer initiatives
• Skills development (5% allocation) targeting previously disadvantaged individuals, black youth from public institutions, and skills transfer to local black-owned SMMEs
• Enterprise and Supplier Development for black-owned EMEs and QSEs
• Local Economic Development

Reporting and penalties as detailed in contractual_terms.

Evaluation includes preferential points for Specific Goals per TPPP: promotion of B-BBEE levels, entities 30% black women-owned, 50% black youth-owned, owned by black people with disabilities, owned by black people in rural areas, South African entities, EMEs and QSEs 50% black-owned, and 51% black-owned. Service providers must provide proof of maintained or improved status. Additional points for subcontracting 30% to HDIs, specified B-BBEE level, black-owned EMEs/QSEs; job creation with portfolio evidence (ID copies, pay-slips, contracts); local content and local production; NIPP.

Scope: Supply and delivery of housekeeping equipment (road industrial sweeper and super sucker) for Transnet SOC Ltd operating as Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at the Richards Bay Multi-Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminals, as a once-off supply.

Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 14:00

No compulsory briefing or site visit stated in document

Confirmation letters on company letterhead for Super Sucker capacity 12 500L, diesel engine, RAL3020 red, EEAM.Q.OO8 corrosion protection, and technical specification compliance

Financial support confirmation from accredited institution (bank/NCR/SEDA/NEF) on letterhead indicating tender number, not older than 3 months from closing date

Bidders must meet all Technical Qualification Questionnaire requirements to progress to next evaluation stage

Returnable documents: Confirmation letters on company letterhead for each technical requirement (Super Sucker capacity 12 500L; diesel engine; RAL3020 red; EEAM.Q.OO8 corrosion protection; technical specification compliance)

Financial support confirmation signed on institution/agency letterhead indicating tender number, not older than 3 months from closing date.

1. Super Sucker capacity must be 12 500L - confirmation letter on company letterhead
2. Equipment must be fitted with diesel engine - confirmation letter on company letterhead
3. Final color must be RAL3020 (red) - confirmation letter on company letterhead
4. Corrosion protection must meet EEAM.Q.OO8 specification - confirmation letter on company letterhead
5. Compliance to technical specification - confirmation letter on company letterhead

Bidders must meet all Technical Qualification Questionnaire requirements to progress

Scope: Supply and delivery of housekeeping equipment (road industrial sweeper and super sucker) at Richards Bay Multi-Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminals, as once-off supply

Technical requirements: Super Sucker capacity 12 500L

Equipment fitted with diesel engine

Final color RAL3020 (red)

Corrosion protection EEAM.Q.OO8 specification

Compliance to technical specification

All requirements require confirmation letter on bidding company letterhead

Financial support confirmation required from accredited financial institution (bank or NCR-accredited company) or institutions such as SEDA/NEF

Confirmation must be signed on institution/agency letterhead indicating tender number

Must not be older than 3 months from closing date

Confirms financial support to value of project cost if bidder is awarded tender

No specific CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or CIPC registration stated in document

Financial support confirmation as described in financialRequirements section is required

Eligibility requirements: Super Sucker capacity 12 500L; equipment with diesel engine; final color RAL3020 (red); corrosion protection EEAM.Q.OO8 specification; technical specification compliance

Evidence of compliance required via confirmation letters

Financial support confirmation from accredited institution (bank/NCR/SEDA/NEF) on letterhead indicating tender number, not older than 3 months from closing date, confirming support to project value

Bidders must meet all Technical Qualification Questionnaire requirements to progress.

This annexure outlines the Economic Development Plan (EDP) requirements under Transnet's OEM/OPM Strategy. Transnet, as a state-owned company, uses the EDP to advance economic development and transformation objectives. Bidders must submit an EDP as an Essential Returnable Document detailing how the contract award will contribute to local production, job creation, skills development, subcontracting to black-owned SMMEs, and socio-economic upliftment in the contract region.

Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 14:00

No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned in this annexure.

Submission requirements (from this annexure)

• Economic Development Plan (EDP) is an Essential Returnable Document; must be submitted with the bid.
• Non-submission of the EDP may lead to disqualification after a further submission opportunity.
• The submitted EDP will be negotiated with Transnet ESD Function to finalise targets and implementation plan.
• Main tender document governs submission method, number of copies, packaging, and closing time.

Economic Development Plan requirements (quality management):

• Local Production Initiatives: detailed product/components localization plan listing items to localize, identified local suppliers, and implementation plan.
• Job Creation and Preservation: quantified plan for new jobs (number and rand value) for black people, black women, black youth, black persons with disabilities; existing jobs preserved; regional job creation for local residents.
• Skills Transfer and Development: quantified training targets (number and rand value) for black people, black youth, black women; higher education bursaries/scholarships for black youth; training initiatives for local black-owned suppliers.
• Subcontracting: minimum 30% of contract value to SMMEs (EME/QSE) with ≥51% ownership by black people, black women, black youth, or black persons with disability; list of potential subcontractors per region.
• Socio-Economic Development: initiatives to uplift communities in contract region.
• Reporting: implementation plan with targets/milestones; monthly/quarterly progress reports; quarterly Portfolio of Evidence; Transnet audit/site visit rights.
• Non-compliance: formal notification, corrective action within specified timeframes, evidence of resolution required.
• The EDP will be negotiated with Transnet ESD Function post-submission to finalise practical targets.

Financial commitments and penalties

• Subcontracting: minimum 30% of contract value to SMMEs (EME/QSE) with ≥51% ownership by black people, black women, black youth, or black persons with disability.
• Penalties for non-compliance with Economic Development Plan:

• Financial penalty equivalent to 10% of contract value.

• Financial penalty equivalent to shortfall between subcontracting target and actual achieved.

• Withholding of payments equivalent to value of specific goals/conditions not met until compliance achieved.

• Contract termination.

• Reporting requires monthly/quarterly progress reports and quarterly Portfolio of Evidence; Transnet may conduct site visits/audits.

Compliance requirements (Economic Development Plan)

• B-BBEE and localization commitments aligned with Transnet's OEM/OPM Strategy.
• Economic Development Plan (EDP) mandatory as Essential Returnable Document.
• EDP must address:

• Local production initiatives: product/components localization plan with supplier identification and implementation plan.

• Job creation and preservation: quantified targets (number and rand value) for black people, black women, black youth, black persons with disabilities; existing jobs preserved; regional distribution.

• Skills transfer and development: quantified training targets for black people, black youth, black women; higher education bursaries/scholarships for black youth; training for local black-owned suppliers.

• Subcontracting: minimum 30% of contract value to qualifying SMMEs (EME/QSE with ≥51% ownership by black people, black women, black youth, black persons with disability); list of potential subcontractors per region.

• Socio-economic development initiatives for contract region communities.

• Monthly/quarterly reporting and quarterly Portfolio of Evidence required.
• Transnet reserves right to audit/verify.
• Non-compliance triggers corrective action within specified timeframes; persistent non-compliance constitutes material breach.

Contractual terms for Economic Development Plan:

• Submission and successful implementation of the agreed EDP is a material and enforceable obligation forming an integral part of the contract.
• Non-compliance with EDP deliverables, milestones, performance targets, reporting obligations, or Portfolio of Evidence submission constitutes a material breach.
• Penalties for failure to implement EDP:

• Financial penalty of 10% of contract value.

• Financial penalty equal to shortfall between subcontracting target (30% of contract value) and actual achieved.

• Withholding of payments equivalent to value of unmet specific goals/conditions until compliance.

• Contract termination.

• Transnet may conduct site visits/audits to verify reported information.
• Non-compliance must be corrected within timeframes specified by Transnet with evidence of resolution.

Evaluation criteria specific to the Economic Development Plan are not detailed in this annexure. The fragment refers to withholding payments for non-compliance with EDP goals, which is a contractual penalty rather than an evaluation criterion.

Issue date: 13 October 2026.

Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting: 21 October 2026 at 11:00 (venue: Umhlathuze Building, Gordon Road, Port of Richards Bay). Duration ±2 hours. Attendance mandatory; authorised representative must sign T2.2-01. Arrive ≥3 hours early for permit processing (ID copy required). PPE required: safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, high-visibility vest, hard hat. Breathalyser testing at entry; firearms prohibited.

Closing date and time: 02 November 2026 at 14:00.

Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended on same terms).

Employer's Agent (SCM/Technical enquiries):

• Name: Buhle Cetywa
• Role: Employer's Agent
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 035 905 3160
• Address: Transnet Port Terminals, Gordon's Road, Umhlathuze Building, Richards Bay, 3900

Submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net

Service delivery address: Richards Bay Multi-Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminals, Port of Richards Bay.

Fraud reporting: Tip-offs Anonymous 0800 003 056 or [email protected]

Submission method: Electronic upload via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).

Closing time: 14:00 on 02 November 2026. No late tenders accepted.

Upload capacity: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• T2.2-01 Certificate of Attendance at Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting (signed by Employer's Representative at briefing).
• T2.2-02 Housekeeping Equipment Compliance to Eligibility Criteria Schedule (technical parameters, financial support confirmation).
• T2.2-03 Housekeeping Equipment Guarantees and Warranties Schedule (warranty periods, corrosion protection, local support).
• T2.2-04 Housekeeping Equipment Track Record Schedule (5-year reference list with PO values and delivery proof).
• T2.2-05 Authority to Submit a Tender (company/partnership/JV/sole proprietor certificate).
• T2.2-06 Record of Addenda to Tender Documents.
• T2.2-07 Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (including SBD 4 Declaration of Interest and SBD 6 Preference Points Claim).
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS) and TCS PIN for verification.
• Valid B-BBEE Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with ≥51% black ownership.
• Proof of CSD registration (supplier number and unique registration reference).

Disqualification risks:

• Non-attendance at compulsory briefing.
• Submission after closing time.
• Any returnable form omitted or unsigned.
• Failure to meet Technical Qualification Questions (Annexure A).
• Functionality score below 70/100.
• False declarations or conflict of interest.

Evaluation follows 80/20 preference point system (total tender value ≤ R50 million).

Stage 1: Administrative responsiveness (mandatory returnables, tax, B-BBEE, CSD, attendance certificate).

Stage 2: Technical Qualification Questions (Annexure A) – pass/fail; failure = unacceptable tender.

Stage 3: Functionality evaluation (Annexure B) – minimum qualifying score 70/100; below 70 = unacceptable tender.

Stage 4: Price and Specific Goals scoring (only bidders passing Stage 3):

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific Goals: 20 points allocated as:

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor: 10 points.
• Black Owned EME or QSE (≥51% black ownership): 10 points.
• Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3–8: 0 points.

Total maximum: 100 points.

Award to highest scoring tenderer unless objective criteria (due diligence, risk analysis) justify otherwise.

Transnet reserves right to audit B-BBEE scorecard components at any stage until contract completion.

Scope: Once-off supply and delivery of housekeeping equipment to Transnet Port Terminals, Richards Bay Multi-Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminals.

Equipment required:

• Superior Broom Model Road Sweeper Industrial.
• Super Sucker (capacity 12,500 L).

Mandatory technical parameters (T2.2-02):

• Super Sucker capacity: 12,500 L (applicable to super suckers only).
• Diesel engine fitted.
• Final colour: RAL 3020 (red).
• Corrosion protection per specification EEAM-Q-008.
• Full compliance with Technical Specification (Annexure not extracted but referenced).

Financial support confirmation: Letter from accredited financial institution (bank, NCR-accredited entity, SEDA/NEF) confirming support to project value, on letterhead, referencing tender number, not older than 3 months from closing date.

Guarantees and warranties (scored):

• Diesel motor, hydraulic components, structural (chassis), electrical/controls: warranty periods offered (scored ≥24 months = 100%, ≥20 = 80%, ≥18 = 60%, ≥12 = 40%, <12 = 0%).
• Corrosion protection guarantee: ≥10 years = 100%, ≥8<10 = 80%, ≥7<8 = 60%, ≥6<7 = 40%, ≥5<6 = 20%, <5 = 0%.
• Local technical support availability, lead time for on-site support (hours), major spares held locally.

Track record: Supply of plant equipment over last 5 years; reference list with customer names, contact details, PO/delivery note numbers, contract values, years. Scoring based on highest single PO value with signed delivery note/completion certificate: ≥R10M = 100%, ≥R6M = 80%, ≥R6M (second tier) = 60%, ≥R4M = 40%, ≥R2M = 20%, none = 0%.

Pricing: Fixed-price once-off supply; pricing schedule (C2.2) to be completed per pricing instructions (C2.1).

Financial capacity: Bidder must provide confirmation of financial support from accredited institution (bank, NCR-accredited, SEDA/NEF) to the value of the project cost, letter not older than 3 months from closing date.

Bid security / guarantees: Not explicitly stated; warranties and guarantees on equipment components and corrosion protection are evaluated and scored.

Payment terms: Not detailed in extracted text; standard Transnet terms likely apply.

Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date; may be extended on same terms.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• CSD registration (supplier number and unique registration reference).
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN.
• B-BBEE evidence:

• Revenue ≤ R10 million (EME): qualifying sworn affidavit acceptable.
• Revenue ≤ R50 million (QSE): applicable certificate or qualifying affidavit (≥51% black ownership).
• Revenue > R50 million: valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate required.
• For JV: consolidated B-BBEE scorecard per DTIC guidelines.

• Not listed on National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet restricted supplier list.
• Completed Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.2-07) including SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6 (Preference Points Claim).
• Authority to Sign (T2.2-05) for company/partnership/JV/sole proprietor.
• Certificate of Attendance at compulsory briefing (T2.2-01).
• Technical compliance schedule (T2.2-02) signed.
• Guarantees/Warranties schedule (T2.2-03) completed.
• Track Record schedule (T2.2-04) with supporting POs/delivery notes.
• Record of Addenda (T2.2-06).

CIDB grading: Not specified for this goods supply tender; CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender referenced but no grade required.

Local content: Not explicitly stated beyond B-BBEE ownership thresholds.