Supply, delivery and installation of automatic voltage control (avc) for loop 4, 5 and 6 at saldanha

Employer's Agent (Contract Specialist):

• Name: Estelle van Wyk
• Role: Contract Specialist
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 021 940 1901 / 084 764 1601
• Address: Transnet Park Building, 1st Floor, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville

Clarification meeting directions contact:

• Name: Lefera Teisi
• Telephone: 083 284 7796

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

Service/delivery location: Salkor Building, Saldanha (Loops 4, 5 and 6).

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

Closing time: 23 November 2026 at 11:00.

Upload requirements: submit at least one day before closing; 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads permitted; Transnet not liable for technical issues.

No telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or e-mailed offers accepted.

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

• T2.2-01 POPIA Agreement: commits bidder to protect Transnet personal information per POPIA.
• T2.2-02 Certificate of Attendance: signed by Employer's representative at compulsory clarification meeting; non-attendance disqualifies.
• T2.2-03 Evaluation Schedule: Plan (works plan with dates, milestones, duration) – 30 functionality points.
• T2.2-04 Evaluation Schedule: Previous Experience (contactable references, completion certificates for comparable projects) – 35 functionality points.
• T2.2-05 Evaluation Schedule: Project Organogram, Management & CVs (org chart, CVs with Wireman's License, Safety Officer, QA Representative qualifications) – 35 functionality points.
• T2.2-06 Health and Safety Management.
• T2.2-07 Health and Safety Questionnaire.
• T2.2-08 Environmental Management.
• T2.2-09 Quality Management.
• T2.2-10 Authority to submit tender.
• T2.2-11 Record of addenda to tender documents.
• T2.2-12 Letter of Good Standing (Workmen's Compensation).
• T2.2-13 Risk Elements.
• T2.2-14 Availability of equipment and other resources.
• T2.2-15 Schedule of proposed Subcontractors.
• T2.2-16 Affected Property Establishment Requirements.
• T2.2-17 CIDB SFU Annex G Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire + Preference Claim Form (SBD 6.1 equivalent).
• T2.2-18 Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• T2.2-19 RFQ Declaration Form.
• T2.2-20 RFQ – Breach of Law (declare any serious breach in past 5 years).
• T2.2-21 Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document.
• T2.2-22 Service Provider Integrity Pact.
• T2.2-23 Supplier Code of Conduct.
• T2.2-24 Insurance provided by the Contractor.
• C1.1 Offer portion of Form of Offer & Acceptance.
• C1.2 Contract Data Part 2 (by Contractor).
• C2.2 Price List.

Disqualification risks: late submission; missing compulsory briefing attendance certificate; any returnable form unsigned or omitted; failure to meet CIDB grading; functionality score below 60; false declarations; listed on tender defaulters or restricted lists; insolvency/business rescue/bankruptcy; conflicts of interest.

Three-stage evaluation:

1. Eligibility – compulsory clarification meeting attendance (authorised representative must attend and sign T2.2-02).
2. CIDB registration – 2 EP or higher class of construction work; JV lead partner not lower than one level below required grading; combined JV grading must meet 2 EP or higher.
3. Functionality – minimum qualifying score 60/100. Criteria:

• Plan (T2.2-03): 30 points – works plan with start/end dates, key milestones, duration.
• Previous Experience (T2.2-04): 35 points – contactable references, completion certificates or written references for comparable projects of similar size/nature.
• Project Organogram, Management & CVs (T2.2-05): 35 points – org chart showing on-site/off-site management; detailed CVs with qualifications for Wireman's License, Safety Officer, Quality Assurance Representative.

Scoring: each criterion scored 0, 40, 70, 90 or 100 by at least three evaluators; scores averaged, weighted and totalled.

Only bidders meeting 60-point functionality threshold proceed to price and preference evaluation.

Price and Preference: 80/20 system (80 price, 20 specific goals).

Specific goals (20 points total):

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 5 points.
• 30% Black Women Owned: 5 points.
• 50% Black Youth Owned: 5 points.
• 50% Majority owned by People with Disability: 5 points.
• Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3–8: 0 points.

Evidence required: B-BBEE certificate (SANAS) or sworn affidavit; CIPC documents; certified ID copies; doctor's note/EEA1 for disability.

Transnet reserves right to audit scorecard components.

Scope: Supply, delivery and installation of Automatic Voltage Control (AVC) for Loop 4, 5 and 6.

Contract form: NEC3 Term Service Contract (CPM 2020 Rev 02).

Site: Saldanha (Salkor Building area).

Key personnel requirements (must be evidenced in T2.2-05):

• Wireman's License holder.
• Safety Officer.
• Quality Assurance Representative.

Project plan required (T2.2-03): start date, end date, key milestones, duration.

Previous experience: comparable projects of similar size and nature with contactable references and completion certificates.

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management plans required (T2.2-06 to T2.2-09).

Insurance to be provided by Contractor (T2.2-24).

Subcontractor schedule required (T2.2-15).

Affected property establishment requirements (T2.2-16).

PPE mandatory for site access: safety shoes, goggles, long-sleeve shirts, high-visibility vests, hard hats.

Breathalyser testing at Transnet premises; no firearms; ID documents required for access control.

Pricing format: Price List (C2.2) with Pricing Instructions (C2.1) – fixed pricing schedule.

Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date (extendable on same terms).

Bid security / guarantee: not explicitly stated in extracted text.

Retention / payment terms: not explicitly stated in extracted text.

Insurance: Contractor to provide insurance per T2.2-24 (details in schedule).

Financial capacity: Transnet may request audited financial statements for due diligence.

No specific turnover threshold stated.

Price evaluation weight: 80 points out of 100 in 80/20 preference system.

Mandatory eligibility:

• CSD registration: supplier number and unique registration reference required.
• Tax compliance: valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate and TCS PIN.
• B-BBEE: valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (turnover and black ownership per codes of good practice); Level 1 or 2 scores 5 preference points; Level 3–8 or non-compliant scores 0.
• CIDB: registration with grading 2 EP or higher class of construction work; JV rules apply (each member registered, lead partner within one level, combined grading meets 2 EP).
• Letter of Good Standing: Workmen's Compensation Fund (each JV member if new JV).
• Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act) or Transnet/National Treasury restricted lists.
• No serious breach of law conviction in preceding 5 years (declare on T2.2-20).
• Not insolvent, in business rescue, bankrupt, wound up, or subject to related legal proceedings.
• No conflicts of interest (Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire T2.2-17).
• POPIA Agreement (T2.2-01) signed.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-18) signed.
• Authority to submit tender (T2.2-10).
• Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document (T2.2-21).
• Service Provider Integrity Pact (T2.2-22).
• Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-23).
• Risk Elements schedule (T2.2-13).
• Availability of equipment and resources (T2.2-14).
• Record of addenda (T2.2-11).

Specific goals evidence: B-BBEE certificate/affidavit; CIPC documents; certified ID copies; doctor's note/EEA1 for disability claims.