Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
KOEDOESPOORT - Gauteng - Pretoria -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173172
The department requires testing, repairing and commissioning of a faulty 20 mva transformer at turfgrond substation (88/25 kv ac) under koedoespoort depot in the eastern region. The work will be carried out under an nec3 engineering and construction contract by TRANSNET rail infrastructure manager. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 80 out of 100 and attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 14 october 2026. The most consequential consideration is the strict eligibility and documentation requirements, including CIDB grading, tax clearance, b‑bbee certification and submission of all listed returnable forms.
Compulsory briefing attendance: Bidders must attend the mandatory clarification meeting on 14 October 2026 at Turfgrond Substation; failure to attend results in disqualification.
Minimum functionality score: Bidders must achieve at least 80 out of 100 points in the functionality evaluation (Relevant Experience, Workshop Resources, Personnel, Method Statement) to be considered.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 4 EP or higher (or be capable of obtaining it) and, for joint ventures, each member must be registered with a combined grading meeting the requirement.
B‑BBBEE evidence: Bidders must submit a SANAS‑accredited B‑BBBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) and meet the applicable preference‑point thresholds (Level 1/2, 30 % black‑women, 50 % black‑youth or disability ownership).
Submission deadline and method: Tenders must be uploaded electronically via the Transnet e‑Tender Submission Portal by 10:00 on 21 October 2026; late or incorrectly submitted bids are rejected.
Returnable forms list: All listed schedules (T2.2‑1 through T2.2‑23, C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C2.2) must be completed and uploaded; missing any form leads to disqualification.
Disqualification risks: Bidders must not be on the Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet restricted list, or have a serious law conviction in the past 5 years, be insolvent, in receivership, business rescue, or submit through another company’s profile.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 10:00
Venue
UNDER KOEDOESPOORT DEPOT IN THE EASTERN REGION
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Proposal
KOEDOESPOORT - Gauteng - Pretoria -
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Important Dates
07 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf
Testing, repairing and commissioning of a faulty 20MVA transformer at Turfgrond substation (88/25kV AC) under Koedoespoort depot in the Eastern Region. The works require specialist transformer workshop capabilities including winding, pressing, vacuum/oven treatment, HV impulse testing, and heavy lifting equipment.
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Compulsory tender clarification meeting: 14 October 2026 at 11:00
Closing date and time: 21 October 2026 at 10:00
Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended on same terms if evaluation not finalised)
Contact Information
Source: TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf (RFP)Commercial enquiries:
Employer's Agent (Procurement Manager):
Submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Tip-offs Anonymous: 0800 003 056 or [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf (RFP)Submission method: electronic upload via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Closing time: 10:00 on 21 October 2026
Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date
Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted
Critical warning: submit at least one day before closing; Transnet accepts no liability for technical failures
Profile rule: each bidder must register and submit through its own company profile; submitting through another company's profile disqualifies the bid. Joint ventures may use any member's profile
No late tenders accepted
No telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or emailed offers accepted
Returnable forms required:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf (RFP)Evaluation stages: Functionality → Price → Preference (80/20 system)
Minimum qualifying score for functionality: 80/100
Functionality criteria (each scored 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100 by minimum 3 evaluators, averaged):
Score 0: 0-1 unit; 20: 2 units; 40: 3 units; 60: 4 units; 80: 5 units; 100: 6+ units
Score 0: none; 20: 1; 40: 2; 60: 3; 80: 4; 100: all 5. Outsourced resources require proof of agreement
Score 0: none; 20: 1; 40: 2; 60: 3; 80: 4; 100: all 5. CVs and qualifications required
Score 0: 0/5 objectives; 20: 1/5; 40: 2/5; 60: 3/5; 80: 4/5; 100: all 5
Preference points (80/20 system, for tenders ≤ R50 million):
Transnet reserves right to conduct independent audit of scorecard components at any stage
Technical Specifications
Source: TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf (RFP)Scope: testing, repairing and commissioning of one faulty 20 MVA transformer at Turfgrond Substation (88/25 kV AC) under Koedoespoort Depot in the Eastern Region
Contract form: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract
Key workshop resources required:
Key personnel required:
Method statement must address: scope of works, equipment and resources, environmental considerations, security considerations, safety considerations
Health and safety: comprehensive questionnaire required covering injury history, workers' compensation, citations, safety programme, training programme, safety activities, safety stewardship
Insurance: contractor to provide proof of insurance (T2.2-21)
Financial Requirements
Source: TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf (RFP)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (C2.2)
Financial submission required: three years audited financial statements (T2.2-22)
Insurance: proof of insurance to be provided by contractor (T2.2-21)
Bid security: forms of securities required (C1.3)
Transnet reserves right to request audited financial statements or other documentation for due diligence
Transnet may conduct risk analysis on preferred tenderer including unduly high/low rates, contract data, and tender returnables
Compliance Requirements
Source: TFR2026080002114634RFP CIDB-Testing, Repairing and Commissioning of faulty 20MVA Transformer at Turfgrond substation 88 25kV AC.pdf (RFP)CIDB: Grade 4 EP or higher class of construction work required. Joint ventures: all members registered; lead partner not lower than one level below required class; combined grading equal to or higher than 4 EP; certified copy of signed JV agreement required
CSD: proof of registration on Central Supplier Database required
Tax: valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS; TCS PIN to be provided for verification
B-BBEE: valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate, or sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership level for EMEs and QSEs with 51%+ black ownership
Workmen's compensation: letter of good standing required (separate letters for all JV members if newly constituted)
Disqualification risks:
Transnet reserves right to exclude tenderers convicted of serious breach of law including Competition Act breaches in past 5 years
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
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011-584-0635[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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