What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: TE/2026/06/2392/7323/RFQ)?

• Submit electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://qa.ppd-supplier.transnet.net/. No telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or emailed submissions accepted. • The tender must be uploaded with: Name of Tenderer, Contact person and details, Tender Number TE/2026/06/2392/7323/RFQ, and Tender Description. • Documents must be marked for the attention of the Employer’s Agent: Thembisa Dlawo. • Submit at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues. You can upload 30MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. • Late tenders will not be accepted. • Tender validity period is 12 weeks from the closing date; you may be requested to extend it. • Required returnable documents include: T2.2-01 Certificate of Attendance (signed at compulsory meeting), T2.2-02 CIDB Registration proof, and all schedules listed in T2.1 (e.g., Company Experience, Project Organogram, Key Personnel CVs, Project Schedule, Methodology). • Submissions must not contain documents relating to any other tender. • Failure to attend the compulsory tender clarification meeting will result in disqualification.

How will bids be evaluated?

1. Mandatory attendance at the Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting. 2. CIDB registration (or capability to register) at a grading designation of 2CE or higher for the value of the works. For Joint Ventures: all members must be CIDB registered, the lead partner must be no more than one level below the required grade, and the combined grading must meet the 2CE or higher requirement. 3. Achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 points across five scored criteria: Company Previous Experience (10 pts), Project Organogram (10 pts), Experience/Qualifications/Registration of Key Personnel (Mechanical, Civil, Geologist/Hydrogeologist, Environmental Engineers - 10 pts each, total 40 pts), Project Schedule (20 pts), and Approach & Methodology (20 pts).

What are the technical specifications?

• Scope: Design and Construction of an Effluent Treatment Plant at Transnet Engineering, Bethlehem Locomotive Depot. • Key deliverables include: Design, Supply and delivery of materials to site, Installation, Health and Safety requirements, Testing and Commissioning, and Handing Over. • The Works Information/Scope of Works is detailed in Part C3.1 of the tender documents. • Site Information is provided in Part C4.1. • The project requires a detailed project schedule covering all deliverables, with a preference for timelines under 3 months (66 working days). • The contractor must submit a methodology document covering execution plan, quality assurance, design approach, health & safety, supply, construction, testing, and handing over. • Key personnel must be assigned: Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Geologist/Hydrogeologist Engineer, and Environmental Engineer, each with specified qualifications and professional registrations.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Pricing must be submitted in accordance with Pricing Instructions (Option B) and Bill of Quantities in Part C2. • Tenderers must submit one (1) year of audited financial statements (as per T2.2-22). • Transnet reserves the right to request audited financial statements for due diligence. • The evaluation includes Price and Total Cost of Ownership, weighted at 80 points in the 80/20 preference points system. • No specific mention of performance bonds, guarantees, or payment terms in the extracted text.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Mandatory Documents to Submit: - Valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS, with a TCS PIN for verification. - Valid B-BBEE Certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or an affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership. - Valid CIDB certificate in the correct designated grading (2CE or higher). - Proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). - Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen’s Compensation Fund (separate letters for each JV member if applicable). • B-BBEE Preference Points: Specific goals for B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 (5 points), 50% Black Youth Owned (5 points), 30% Black Woman Owned (5 points), People with Disabilities (5 points). Non-compliant or Level 3-8 scores 0. • Other Compliance: Tenderer must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet’s restricted list, or National Treasury’s list of defaulters. Must complete the Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (Annex G) and declare any serious breach of law in the past 5 years.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Closing Date: As per Tender Advert. Closing Time: As per Tender Advert. • Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting: Date, time, and venue are 'AS PER TENDER ADVERT'. It is compulsory and lasts approximately 2 hours. Tenderers must provide their own transportation and accommodation. • Site Visit/Walk: Will take place at Transnet Engineering, Bethlehem Locomotive Depot. Specific date and time are not stated in the document. • Tenderers must bring the RFQ document and Returnable Schedule T2.2-01 to the compulsory meeting to be signed as proof of attendance.

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• Employer's Agent (Procurement Contact): Thembisa Dlawo, Acting Procurement Manager. • Address: Uitenhage Centre & EC Region Cape Corridor. • Telephone: 041 994 2310. • Email: Thembisa.Dlawo@transnet.net. • Tender documents must be marked for her attention. • For fraud or corruption reporting: Tip-offs Anonymous: 0800 003 056 or Transnet@tip-offs.com.

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