Supply, delivery, installation and plumbing of 30 hydroboils for TRANSNET engineering (durban main centre) - 6-Month project

• Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting: 18 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (MS Teams, Meeting ID: 341 295 836 272 299, Passcode: pA6j8SE7).
• Non-compulsory Site Visit: 22 June 2026 at 09:00 AM (311 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Transnet Engineering).
• Closing Date: 30 June 2026 at 13:00.
• Tender Validity Period: 12 weeks from closing date.

• SCM Contact: Vuyiswa Sedutla. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 012 391 1518. Address: Koedoespoort.
• Submission Portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.
• Tender Download: www.etenders.gov.za or https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).
• Confirm attendance for clarification meeting/site visit: [email protected].

• Submit via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Upload documents at least 24 hours before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Compulsory: Attend Tender Clarification Meeting on MS Teams (18 June 2026, 10:00 AM, Meeting ID: 341 295 836 272 299, Passcode: pA6j8SE7). Bring Returnable Schedule T2.2-02 for signing. Failure to attend disqualifies your bid. Confirm attendance and send contact details to [email protected].
• Non-compulsory site visit: 22 June 2026, 09:00 AM at 311 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Transnet Engineering. PPE (safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, high-vis vests, hard hats) mandatory. No PPE = no entry. Breathalyser testing required. Firearms prohibited. Bring ID/passport/driver’s license.
• Required returnable documents: Certificate of Attendance (T2.2-01), CIDB Grading Designation (T2.2-02), Company Experience & Track Record (T2.2-03), Technical Specification Compliance (T2.2-04), Personnel Qualifications & Licensing (T2.2-05), Project Lead & Project Plan (T2.2-06), Warranties & Post-Installation Support (T2.2-07), Authority to Submit Tender (T2.2-08), Letter of Good Standing (T2.2-09), Record of Addenda (T2.2-10), Certificate of Acquaintance (T2.2-11), CIDB SFU ANNEX G Questionnaire (T2.2-12), Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-13), Breach of Law Declaration (T2.2-14), RFQ Declaration Form (T2.2-15), Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-16), Service Provider Integrity Pact (T2.2-17), Insurance (T2.2-18), Audited Financial Statements (T2.2-19).
• Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date. May be extended if requested.

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• Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, and plumbing work of 30 hydroboils for Durban Main Centre, Transnet Engineering, over 6 months.
• Deliverables: Hydroboils must meet manufacturer technical datasheets, SABS/SANS certification, and NRCS LOA documentation. Tank capacity, materials (e.g., stainless steel), and power ratings must comply with specifications.
• Installation: Must include plumbing work. Detailed methodology, risk assessment, and project timeline (Gantt chart) required.
• Safety: Site-specific safety plan required (isolation, mounting, testing, hazards).
• Warranties: Minimum 12-month warranty for parts/labour; 24-month tank warranty preferred. Local spare parts stock required.

• Pricing: Submit via Activity Schedule (C2.2). Upload pricing documents to e-Tender Submission Portal.
• Bonds/Guarantees: Insurance provided by the contractor (T2.2-18).
• Financial Statements: 1-year audited financial statements required (T2.2-19).
• Payment Terms: Not specified in document.
• Tender Validity: 12 weeks from closing date. May be extended if requested by Transnet.

• Tax Clearance: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS + TCS PIN for verification.
• B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership level. Preference points: Level 1/2 (5 pts), 30% Black Women Owned (5 pts), 50% Black Youth Owned (5 pts), Entities Owned by People with Disability (5 pts).
• CIDB: Valid CIDB certificate in correct grading (1SO or higher for construction work). For JVs: All members must be CIDB-registered; lead partner grading must be within one level of required; combined grading must meet/exceed required designation.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Proof of registration required. Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference Number must be provided.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Letter of Good Standing from Workmen’s Compensation Fund (or separate letters for JV members).
• Legal: Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet’s restricted tenderers list. Complete Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.2-12).
• Non-Disclosure: Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-13).
• Integrity: Sign Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-16) and Service Provider Integrity Pact (T2.2-17).
• Breach of Law: Declare any serious breach of law in past 5 years (T2.2-14).

Site visits/briefing sessions may be requested. If marked as compulsory in the RFX, attendance is mandatory; failure to attend will result in disqualification. Bids must remain valid for acceptance within the requested validity period after closing. Extensions may be requested, but bids cannot be altered unless changes are a direct result of Transnet’s extension.

Site visits or briefing sessions may be required. If marked as compulsory in the RFX, attendance is mandatory; failure to attend will result in disqualification.

Direct pre-closing clarification queries to the contact person listed in the RFX Document in the stipulated manner. Post-closing, communicate only with the Chairperson of the Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee. Submission address and other contact details are as indicated in the Bid Documents.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope with the bid number and subject marked on the front, and your return address on the reverse. Deliver before the closing date/time as per the Bid Documents. Late bids will not be considered. Complete all Bid Documents in full, legibly, in non-erasable ink. Use only official Transnet bid forms/formats; non-compliance may lead to rejection. If additional space is needed, submit supplementary info on company letterhead, cross-referenced in the RFX. All returnable documents listed in the RFX must be submitted; failure to submit mandatory documents will result in disqualification. Alterations to bid prices must be initialled by the signatory. Samples, if required, must be marked with your name, address, bid number, and item number, and submitted by the closing date. Failure to submit samples may result in rejection. Unsuccessful bidders may collect samples at their own risk and cost. After closing, only communicate with the Chairperson of the Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee. Unauthorised communication may disqualify your bid.

Supply, deliver, install, and perform plumbing work for 30 hydroboils at Durban Main Centre, Transnet Engineering, over a six-month period. Goods must be NEW (unused, not second-hand or reconditioned) unless otherwise stipulated. Strictly adhere to Transnet’s drawings/specifications unless officially amended. If using foreign specifications (other than British/American standards), submit translated copies and detail any departures/variations in a covering letter. Non-compliance may disqualify the bid. Respondent’s drawings must be submitted by the closing date/time; late submission may disqualify the bid. Copyright of submitted plans/drawings/specifications is governed by Transnet’s Intellectual Property Rights terms.

Goods must be new (unused, not second-hand or reconditioned) unless otherwise stipulated. Strictly adhere to Transnet’s drawings/specifications unless officially amended. Respondent’s drawings must be submitted by the closing date/time; late submission may disqualify the bid. For foreign specifications (other than British/American standards), submit translated copies and detail any departures/variations in a covering letter. Non-compliance may disqualify the bid. Copyright of submitted plans/drawings/specifications is governed by Transnet’s Intellectual Property Rights terms.

Quote prices in South African Rand (ZAR) unless the RFP permits otherwise. Prices subject to confirmation will not be considered. Alterations to bid prices must be clearly marked and initialled. Pricing basis: Local supplies (manufactured/produced/assembled in SA or imported supplies held in SA) must be quoted on a Delivered RSA named destination basis. Imported supplies must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to the end destination in SA, unless otherwise specified. Lead time for delivery must include all non-working days, holidays, and periods for stocktaking or plant repairs. Prices for local supplies must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately on the Tax Invoice. For foreign services, VAT applies only to the local portion (commission) and must be shown separately. Payment terms are as per the Terms and Conditions of Contract. Alternative payment/financing proposals may be submitted but must include full details; evaluation will consider financial merits. Conditional discounts (e.g., for early payment) are calculated from the date Transnet receives the correct month-end statement and Tax Invoice. Incomplete/incorrect invoices will delay the discount period. Advance payments may require a guarantee. A non-refundable bid fee may apply, but documents are also available free on the National Treasury eTender Portal. For foreign currency remittances, SARB approval is required. Transnet prefers Rand-based agreements and may request forward exchange cover for foreign currency portions. Pro-forma/tax invoices may be requested for VAT compliance. No price adjustments will be recognised if increases occur after the delivery date.

Companies must list full names of directors; close corporations must list members; partnerships/individuals must list partners or the individual’s name. Bidders must not be on the National Treasury’s Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Foreign bidders or their SA representatives/agents must submit written proof of authorisation. Successful foreign bidders’ SA representatives must enter into contracts in the principal’s name and provide a Power of Attorney complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court, signed under the same title as in the Bid Documents. The Power of Attorney must authorise the representative to choose the domicilium citandi et executandi. For EFT payments in SA, foreign suppliers must specify whether funds should be transferred to their SA bank account or their SA agent’s account, including bank details. Successful bidders must provide security (e.g., Deed of Suretyship from an approved SA financial institution) for contract fulfilment within 30 calendar days of acceptance. Failure to provide security may result in contract cancellation. Security may be used to cover Transnet’s losses due to breach of contract. Guarantees for advance payments may be required. All returnable documents must be submitted; failure to submit mandatory documents will result in disqualification.

If a conflict arises between these General Bid Conditions and the issued RFX document, the conditions stated in the RFX document shall prevail.

Pre-closing queries must be directed to the contact person listed in the RFX Document in the stipulated manner. Post-closing, communicate only with the Chairperson of the Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee.