What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: TFR/2026/08/0004/114696/RFP-HOAC-ELF-57941)?

Submit electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Upload up to 30 MB per file; multiple uploads are allowed. Submissions must be completed before the closing time; late bids will not be accepted. Bidders are advised to submit at least one day early to avoid technical issues. All documents must be signed, stamped, and dated at the bottom of each page. The person signing must be legally authorised and proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be provided. Returnable forms (must be completed and returned with the bid): - SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): captures bidder contact details, tax and B-BBEE information, and serves as the offer cover page. - SBD 5 (Preference Points Claim): used to claim B-BBEE points under the PPPFA. - Specific Goals Points Claim Form (Section 9): for claiming additional preference points. - Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, Master Agreement & Applicable Documents (Section 6). - RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form (Section 7). - RFP Clarification Request Form (Section 8) – to be submitted before the clarification deadline if queries are needed. - Proof of CSD registration. - Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. - B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). - For joint ventures or consortia: signed JV/consortium agreement or written confirmation of intention, including percentage split and responsibilities. - MOU/Authorization letter from OEM (if not the manufacturer) or manufacturer’s confirmation letter (if the bidder is the OEM). - Evidence of previous experience (Phase 2). - Technical drawings, datasheets, and type test certificates (Phase 3). - ISO 9001 certification or quality plan (for each manufacturing facility). - Lead time sheet completed. Disqualification risks: - Bid not lodged on time. - Failure to submit all required returnable documents or schedules. - Bid not signed by an authorised representative. - No priced offer. - Material deviation from scope or specifications. - Late submission, regardless of reason.

What are the technical specifications?

Scope: supply and delivery of Overhead Track Equipment (OHTE) conductors and wires for Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Central Region under an 18-month as-and-when contract. Wires are used for maintenance, refurbishment, and de-coppering of OHTE, for 3 kV DC traction supplies and 6.6 kV / 11 kV AC transmission lines. Major wires include Deer wire, Tiger wire, and Copper Magnesium wire. Items are grouped into seven categories: - Category A: Phase and earth wires (e.g., Rabbit – 50 mm² or 59 mm² aluminium, steel reinforced). - Category B: Bonding and bundle conductors (e.g., 160 mm² copper bonding, 11 kV bundle cables). - Category C: Droppers wire, joint and termination kits (e.g., stainless steel dropper wire 4 mm, XLPE termination kits). - Category D: Jumper and return wires (e.g., Bull feeder 800 mm², copper jumper 160 mm²). - Category E: Feeder wires (e.g., Bull feeder 800 mm², Scorpion feeder 500 mm², aluminium jumper). - Category F: Catenary wires (e.g., greased 160 mm², Tiger catenary 160 mm², Deer catenary 530 mm²). - Category G: Contact wires (e.g., 161 mm² copper, 161 mm² copper magnesium). All materials must comply with Transnet drawings, specifications, and applicable SANS and IEC standards as detailed in Annexure A. Bidders must submit technical datasheets, type test certificates, and OEM drawings proving compliance. The bidder must complete the functional evaluation for each group they intend to supply.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

Mandatory registrations and documents: - Central Supplier Database (CSD): bidders must be registered before submitting. Business will not be awarded to unregistered suppliers. - Tax Compliance: bidders must be tax compliant and submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed certificate. Foreign suppliers must comply with tax requirements. - B-BBEE: submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs). Joint ventures must submit a consolidated B-BBEE scorecard. Specific goals points are claimed via the Specific Goals Claim Form. - Employment Equity: compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53, is required. - Security Clearance: the successful bidder, its personnel, and subcontractors may be required to obtain security clearance to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level. The bidder is responsible for obtaining clearance. - Legal Review: proposals will be reviewed by Transnet Legal Counsel; material deviation from standard terms may result in disqualification. - SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 5 (Preference Points Claim) are required returnable forms. - For joint ventures: signed JV agreement or written confirmation of intention, including percentage split and responsibilities. - For non-OEM bidders: MOU/Authorization letter from each OEM. For OEM bidders: manufacturer's confirmation letter. Both must be on official letterhead, quoting RFP number, dated, signed, and stating the items covered.

Transnet SOC Ltd: OHTE Conductors & Wires RFP

Requirements for 160 square millimetre

All aluminium jumper conductor

Author: Engineer

T.G. Mangwegape

Technology Management

Approved by: Principal Engineer

S.E. Sibande

Sguda Sibande Digitally DN:Management,Date:cn=Sguda2020.09.03signedemail=[email protected],Sibande,by15:43:52Sgudao=TransnetSibande+02'00' Freight Rail, ou=Technologyc=ZA Technology Management

Date: 03 September 2020

Circulation Restricted To:

Transnet and Relevant Third Parties

“I acknowledge that this application contains personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (the “Act”). By

accessing/ using this application, I consent to the processing of my personal information in accordance with the requirements of the Act. I

acknowledge that I cannot unreasonably withhold my consent. I acknowledge that the purpose for processing my personal information is in terms of

this application.”

disclosed or reproduced in part or in whole in any manner whatsoever, except with the written permission of and in a manner permitted by the

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List of amendments to the specification

Version Date Issued Clause Page Remarks

No. No. No.

01 31 January 2019 All All First Edition of BBH 2161 Version 01

02 10 June 2019 7.1.5 Transnet store item number added in

Version 2

03 03 September 2020 All All New Technology Management

specification template adopted

1.0 Added Annexure A and Annexure B

2.0 IEC 60228 added as normative reference

2.0 BBH 2164 and BB0962 removed

3.0 Electrical service conditions updated

4.0 The cross-sectional area and conductor

flexibility class updated.

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Table of contents

1.0 Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 Normative references ......................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Iec standard ...................................................................................................................... 4

2.2. SANS standards ................................................................................................................ 4

3.0 Service conditions ................................................................................................................. 4

3.1. Environmental conditions ........................................................................................... 4

3.2. Mechanical service conditions ................................................................................. 4

3.3. Electrical service conditions ................................................................................... 5

4.0 Technical requirements ...................................................................................................... 5

5.0 Testing and inspections ....................................................................................................... 5

6.0 Rating plate, markings and instruction labels ......................................................... 5

7.0 Documentation requirements ........................................................................................... 6

8.0 Quality assurance ................................................................................................................. 6

9.0 Packaging, storage and handling .................................................................................... 6

10.0 Guarantee and defects ................................................................................................ 6

11.0 Method of tendering ..................................................................................................... 7

Appendix a: technical data sheet ............................................................................................ 8

Annexure b: technical data sheet .......................................................................................... 9

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1.0 Scope

1.1. This specification details Transnet’s requirements for the design of the 160 mm2 all

aluminium conductor to be used as a jumper on overhead track equipment.

1.2. The jumper shall be used on the 3kV DC and 25kV AC electrification systems.

1.3. This specification contains the schedule of requirements (Annexure A) which shall be

completed by the supplier and shall be submitted as part of the tender documents.

1.4. This specification contains technical datasheet (Annexure B) which shall be completed

by the supplier and shall be submitted as part of the tender documents.

2.0 Normative references

Unless otherwise specified all materials used, equipment developed and supplied shall

comply with the latest edition of the relevant International Electro-technical Commission

(IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), South African National

Standards (SANS) or Transnet publications.

2.1. Iec standard

IEC 60228, Conductors of insulated cables.

2.2. SANS standards

SANS 182-2, Conductors for overhead electrical transmission lines - Part 2: Stranded

aluminium conductor.

SANS 182-3, Conductors for overhead electrical transmission lines - Part 3: Aluminium

conductors, steel reinforced.

SANS 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements.

SANS 6282-3, Test methods for bare conductors and conductors of insulated electric

cables Part 3: Mechanical tests.

SANS 60287-1-1, Electrical cables – calculation of the current rating Part 1-1: current

rating equations (100% load factor) and calculation of losses – general.

3.0 Service conditions

3.1. Environmental conditions

Altitude: 0 - 1800 m above sea level.

Relative humidity: 10% to 90%.

Ambient temperature: -10° C to +55° C.

Wind pressure: 750 Pa.

Lightning conditions: 20 ground flashes/km2 per annum.

Pollution: Heavily salt laden with industrial pollutants

including diesel- electric locomotive emissions.

3.2. Mechanical service conditions

3.2.1. The jumpers shall withstand severe vibrations as it will be installed on overhead track

equipment above rail.

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3.3. Electrical service conditions

The conductor shall be used on the following electrical systems in table 1.

Table 1: System voltages

Systems 3kV DC 25kV AC

Lowest voltages 2.4 kV 19 kV

Highest voltages 3.9 kV 30 kV

4.0 Technical requirements

4.1. These technical requirements are for an all-aluminum soft stranded jumper to equalize

current between the contact wire, the catenary and the feeder wire.

4.2. The material used to design and manufacture the conductor to be as a jumper shall be

pure aluminium in H9 condition and should comply with the requirements given in

SANS182-2.

4.3. The required cross-sectional area of the conductor shall be 160 mm2.

4.4. The number of strands in a conductor shall be 37.

4.5. The diameter of a single strand shall be 2.36 mm flexible class 2 conductor in

accordance to IEC 60228.

4.6. The layer configuration of the conductor shall be to the sequence of 1-6-12-18/ C-Z-S-

Z concentrically, whereby the outmost layer is right hand (Z).

4.7. The lay lengths and lay ratios mentioned in clause 4.6 shall conform to SANS 182-1.

4.8. The resistance of the conductor shall not be more than 0.178 Ω/km at 20°C.

4.9. The breaking force according to SANS 182-3 shall not be less than 28.9kN.

4.10. The conductor current ratings namely: continuous current, 5 minutes rating and 1-minute

rating shall be specified on the datasheet.

5.0 Testing and inspections

5.1. Transnet reserves the right to be present at all tests and inspections as called for in this clause.

5.2. The responsibility of arranging the tests called for in this clause rests with the successful

tenderer.

5.3. A Transnet Freight Rail, Technology Management (Electrical Technology) department

representative may request any additional test deemed necessary to ensure compliance.

5.4. All certificates of the listed tests shall be supplies to TFR Technology Management for

verification and inspection.

5.5. Test methods to be carried out to determine whether the conductor complies with the technical

requirement shall be in accordance to SANS 6283.

5.6. Sampling applied shall confirm to section 6 of SANS 182-2.

5.7. The tensile strength of the conductor shall be tested.

5.8. The elongation of break of the conductor shall be tested.

6.0 Rating plate, markings and instruction labels

6.1. Each drum shall bear the following information legibly and permanently marked on a firmly

cheek of the drum with a letter dimension of not less than 50mm:

6.2. The original equipment manufacturer’s trade name or trademark.

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6.3. Reference area (37/2.36, 160 , mm2, AAC) and material of conductor (Aluminium Jumper

conductor).

6.4. Reference area and material of conductor.

6.5. Nominal length in meters.

6.6. Gross mass in kg.

6.7. Dated Batch Number.

7.0 Documentation requirements

7.1. Drawings and technical documentation shall be submitted with tender.

7.2. The manufacturer shall provide one soft copy and two hard copies of the technical specification.

7.3. The manufacturer shall provide design and type test certificates to verify conformance to the

requirements and these must be submitted with tender documents.

7.4. Supplier shall advise how to proceed with the equipment at the end of its operating life,

taking into consideration environmental requirements and regulations.

8.0 Quality assurance

8.1. The successful tenderer shall maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) based on

or certified to ISO 9001.

9.0 Packaging, storage and handling

9.1. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the conductor shall be packed on a robust drum

or reel that has a barrel of diameter 580 mm.

9.2. Where wooden drums or wooden reels are used, the moisture content of the wood used for

fabrication of the drums or reels shall not exceed 15% to comply with clause 5.1.3 of SANS 182-

9.3. Each reel shall bear the following information legibly and indelibly marked on a firmly attached

label or printed on a cheek of the reel.

10.0 Guarantee and defects

10.1. The appointed tenderer shall guarantee that the supplied conductor conforms to Transnet’s

requirements.

10.2. The appointed tenderer shall accept liability for makers’ defects, which may appear in design,

material and workmanship.

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11.0 Method of tendering

11.1. Tenderers shall indicate clause-by-clause compliance document with the specification.

This shall take the form of a separate document listing each of the specification’s clause

and sub-clause numbers, indicating the individual statements of compliance or non-

compliance.

11.2. Statement of non-compliance shall be motivated by the tenderer, as per 11.1.

11.3. Tenderers shall submit comprehensive literature consisting of detailed technical

specifications, general constructional details and principal dimensions, maintenance

schedules if necessary, datasheets, together with clear illustrations of the equipment

offered.

11.4. Any items offered in accordance with other standards will be considered at the sole

discretion of Transnet Freight Rail, Technology Management, Electrical Technology

Department. The tenderer shall supply full details stating where the item differs from

these specifications as well as supplying a copy (in English) of the recognized standard

specification(s) with which it complies. Any deviations must be approved by the relevant

Transnet Freight Rail, Technology Management, Electrical Technology Department in

writing.

11.5. Failure to comply with clauses 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 and 11.4 could preclude a tenderer from

consideration.

11.6. In the event of any conflict between the various submitted relevant documents, the order

of precedence shall be, and in consultation with Transnet Freight Rail, Technology

Management, Electrical Technology Department:

a) Legal and safety requirements.

b) This Specification.

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Appendix a: technical data sheet

(To be completed by the relevant Transnet Freight Rail Representative)

No. Details Values

1 Name of the depot/location

2 Electrification line type

3 Name of the conductor Aluminium Jumper conductor

4 Total required length

5 Conductor size 37/2.36, 160 mm2, AAC

Completed by .........................................

Designation .........................................

Signature .........................................

Date .........................................

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Annexure b: technical data sheet

(To be completed by the supplier and submitted as part of their tender)

No. Details of the conductor Values Unit

a) Cross-sectional area of the conductor mm2

b) Number of strands Strands

c) Conductor Lay ratio

d) Conductor breaking force kN

Current ratings:

e) Continuous rating A

f) 5 Minutes rating A

g) 1 Minute rating A

h) Resistance per km at 20 degrees Ohms/km

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supply

of grooved, 107 mm2 or 161 mm2 copper-magnesium (CuMg0,2) contact wire.

2.0 References

2.1 The following specification and drawing are referred to herein:

2.1.1 British Standards Specification:

BS EN 50149 : Railway application – Fixed installation – Electrical traction – Copper and

copper alloy grooved contact wires

2.1.2 Transnet Drawing

Specification for hard drawn, grooved, copper

Contact wire, for electrical

Traction purposes

Author: Chief Engineering Technician

Section: Technology W.F. MANS

Management

Approved: Senior Engineer

Section: Technology L.O. BORCHARD

Management

Authorised: Principal Engineer

Section: Technology W.A. COETZEE

Management

Date: 9 December 2009

Circulation Restricted To:

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Engineering &Technology: Infrastructure Engineering

Engineering &Technology: Technology Management

disclosed or reproduced in part or in whole in any manner whatsoever, except with the written permission of and in a manner permitted by the

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Index

Section contents .0 Scope 3

2.0 References 3

3.0 Appendices 3

4.0 Method of tendering 3

5.0 Material 3

6.0 Marking 3

7.0 Size and length 4

8.0 Drums and winding 4

9.0 Marking of drums 4

10.0 Information 4

11.0 Tests 5

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1.0 Scope

This specification covers Transnet’s requirements for the manufacture, testing and supply of 107mm2

and/or 161mm2 hard drawn, grooved, copper contact wire.

2.0 References

2.1 The following specification and drawing are referred to herein:

2.1.1 British Standards Specification:

BS EN 50149 : Railway application – Fixed installation – Electrical traction – Copper and copper

alloy grooved contact wires

2.1.2 Transnet Drawing:

CEE-TW-433 : Steel Drum for Contact Wire.

3.0 Appendices

The following appendices form an integral part of this specification:

3.1 Appendix 1: Cross-sectional profile of the 107mm2 and 161mm2 contact wire.

3.2 Appendix 2: Special Marking for Identification Purposes.

(A) specifies chemical composition of the brass insertion

(B) specifies the nature of the imprinting

3.3 Appendix 3: Test Results of 107mm2 Grooved Contact Wire.

This appendix specifies the form in which the test results for 107mm2 grooved copper will be

presented in order to check compliance.

3.4 Appendix 4: Test Results of 161mm2 Grooved Contact Wire.

This appendix specifies the form in which the test results for 161mm2 grooved copper will be

presented in order to check compliance.

4.0 Method of tendering

4.1 Tenderers shall indicate clause by clause compliance or non-compliance with the

specification. This shall take the form of a separate document listing all the specification

clause numbers indicating the individual statement of compliance or non-compliance.

4.2 A statement of non-compliance shall be motivated by the tenderer.

4.3 The test results (Appendix 2A, 3 and 4) to this specification, shall be fully completed by Tenderers.

4.4 Failure to comply to clauses 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 may preclude a tender from further consideration.

5.0 Material

5.1 The wire shall be made from high conductivity hard drawn copper in accordance with specification

Bs en 50149.

5.2 The wire shall comply with all the properties detailed in Appendix 3 and 4 hereof for 107mm2 and

161mm2 respectively.

6.0 Marking

6.1 A marking groove shall be in accordance with Appendix 2(C). The groove will also comply with the

following requirement.

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6.1.1 A brass strip of cross sectional area not greater than 1% and not smaller than 0,5% of total wire area

will be embedded into a groove in such a way that the removal of the brass is not possible by hand.

6.2 The wire shall have imprinted on the top of the lobe the words TRANSNET, as indicated in Appendix

2(B).

7.0 Size and length

7.1 The wire shall have a cross sectional area of 107mm2 or 161mm2 and shall have dimensions in

accordance with drawings shown in Appendix 2(A).

7.2 The 107mm2 wire shall be supplied in continuous lengths of 1610m plus 2m minus 0 (zero) and the

161mm2 wire shall be supplied in continuous lengths of 1830m plus 2m minus 0 (zero).

8.0 Drums and winding

8.1 Each drum shall be manufactured in accordance with Transnet’s drawing No. CEE-TW-433 and

shall have the wire tightly and evenly wound thereon.

8.2 The inner end of each length shall be marked at a distance of 30m from that end in such a manner

as to give an observer, 6m away from the drum, an indication of the approaching end of the length

when the wire is being reeled off at the rate of 60m per minute.

8.3 The wire shall be wound on the drum with the vertical axis of the wire at right angles to the axis of

the drum and in such a manner that the contact surface of the wire shall be to the bottom when the

wire is unreeled of the top of the drum. The wire shall be wound in uniform layers with turns tightly

together and free from kinks and crossovers.

8.4 Both ends of the wire must be securely fixed to the drum flange.

9.0 Marking of drums

9.1 Each drum shall have, clearly marked on the outer surface of one flange, the following information:

The manufacturer’s name
The size of the wire
The total length of the wire contained thereon
The gross mass
The net mass
Transnet's stores order number
A suitable sequence number for identification purposes

9.2 Arrows indicating the direction of un-winding, must appear clearly marked on both flanges of the

drum.

10.0 Information

Tenderers shall submit with their tenders the following information:

Maximum resistance of the wire to be supplied, (Ω/km at 20 °C)
Minimum tensile strength of the wire to be supplied (kN)
Actual number and full details of the type of joints in each length of wire to be supplied
Chemical composition of brass used in embedded strip

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11.0 Tests

11.1 A sample length of wire from the end of each drum shall be cut off for test purposes. When relevant,

one sample length in five shall include a joint. All samples shall be tested to ensure compliance with

clauses 5.2, 6.1.1 and 7.1 hereof. Whenever samples cut off in terms of the above, includes a joint,

the exact location of this joint shall be clearly and positively marked by means of non destructive

chemical etching. This is required to ensure that the wire at the joints can be tested for compliance

with the requirements of clause 5.2.

11.1.1 After removal of a sample length of wire from a drum, the actual length of wire remaining thereon,

shall not be less than that called for in clause 7.2.

11.2 Since creep of the contact wire has to be taken into account during erection stages and afterwards

during normal maintenance, tenderers must give figures indicating the initial and final creep rate that

can be expected. The tensile stress for these creep rates should also be indicated.

11.3 Tests to confirm the compliance of the wire with the technical properties laid down in clause 5.2,

shall be carried out on the sample lengths by the manufacturer as detailed in specification

Bs en 50149.

11.4 Transnet reserves the right to witness all tests.

11.5 Copies of test certificates giving details of all tests results are to be handed, immediately after the

tests, to Transnet, to confirm that the wire and drums meet the electrical and mechanical properties

required by this specification.

11.5.1 The test certificates to be supplied to Transnet shall be as shown in Appendix 3 and 4.

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Appendix 1

Cross-sectional profiles

Figure 1: Cross-sectional profile of a 107mm2 Contact wire.

Figure 2: Cross-sectional profile of a 161mm2 Contact wire.

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Appendix 2a

Special marking for identification purposes

(A)

Customer’s Name:__________________________________________________

Customer’s Order No.:_______________________________________________

Drum No.:_________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________

Chemical composition of contaminant insert

Impurity

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Appendix 2b

Special marking for identification purposes

(B)

TRANSNET TRANSNET TRANSNET

In both cases (107mm2 and 161mm2 contact wire) the height of

the text must be 3.5mm ±0.5

(C)

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Appendix 3

TEST RESULTS OF 107mm2 GROOVED CONTACT WIRE

Customer's Name: ______________________________________________________

Customers Order No.: _____________________________________________________

Nominal Area Resistance Tensile Elongation Hardness Twists Reverse Notes

Mass per (mm2) per km @ strength on 200 mm (Brinell or in 250 Bends

Drum km (kg) 20°C (Mpa) (%) Rockwell) mm

No. 951 ±3% 107 0.1695 max 36 3.0 96 HB 5 5

min min 1/10 or 54 min min

HRB min

Signed: Quality Inspector: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

Testing Authority: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

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Appendix 4

TEST RESULTS OF 161mm2 GROOVED CONTACT WIRE

Customer's Name: ______________________________________________________

Customers Order No.: _____________________________________________________

Nominal Area Resistance Tensile Elongation Hardness Twists Reverse Notes

Mass per (mm2) per km @ strength on 200 mm (Brinell or in 250 Bends

Drum km (kg) 20°C (Mpa) (%) Rockwell) mm

No. 1430 161 0.1125 max 32.5 3.0 96 HB 5 5

±3% min min 1/10 or 54 min min

HRB min

Signed: Quality Inspector: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

Testing Authority: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

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Three conductor types are specified across the documents:

BBH 2161 Version 03 — 160 mm² all-aluminium jumper conductor (AAC)

Application: jumpers on 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC overhead track equipment (system voltages: 2.4–3.9 kV DC, 19–30 kV AC).
Material: pure aluminium H9 condition per SANS 182-2.
Cross-sectional area: 160 mm²; 37 strands; single strand diameter 2.36 mm (flexible class 2 per IEC 60228).
Layer configuration: 1-6-12-18 / C-Z-S-Z concentric, outer layer right-hand (Z).
Lay lengths/ratios per SANS 182-1.
Maximum resistance: 0.178 Ω/km at 20 °C.
Minimum breaking force: 28.9 kN per SANS 182-3.
Current ratings (continuous, 5 min, 1 min) to be stated on datasheet.
Environmental conditions: altitude 0–1800 m, humidity 10–90%, temperature -10 to +55 °C, wind pressure 750 Pa, lightning 20 flashes/km²/year, heavily salt-laden with industrial pollutants.
Mechanical: must withstand severe vibrations on overhead track equipment above rail.
Testing: tensile strength, elongation at break per SANS 6283; sampling per SANS 182-2 section 6; Transnet may witness tests and request additional tests; certificates to TFR Technology Management.
Drum marking: manufacturer trade name, reference area (37/2.36, 160 mm², AAC), material, nominal length (m), gross mass (kg), dated batch number; lettering ≥50 mm on drum cheek.
Packaging: robust drum/reel with 580 mm barrel diameter; wooden drum moisture ≤15% per SANS 182-2 clause 5.1.3.
Documentation with tender: drawings, technical documentation (1 soft + 2 hard copies), design & type test certificates, completed Annexure A & B, end-of-life disposal advice.
Quality: QMS based on/certified to ISO 9001 (SANS 9001).
Guarantee: conformity to requirements; liability for design, material, workmanship defects.

BBD7267 Version 2 — 107 mm² or 161 mm² CuMg0.2 grooved contact wire

Standard: BS EN 50149; drum drawing BBD 7973.
Material: high-conductivity copper-magnesium CuMg0.2 per BS EN 50149.
Cross-section per Appendix 1.
Marking: "TRANSNET" imprinted on upper lobe (Appendix 2A); three identification grooves on upper lobe per Appendix 2B.
Lengths: 107 mm² — 1620 m (+2 m / -0); 161 mm² — 1830 m (+2 m / -0).
Drums: per BBD 7973; wire tightly/evenly wound; inner end marked 30 m from end; vertical axis at right angles to drum axis; contact surface to bottom when unreeled from top; uniform layers, no kinks/crossovers; both ends secured to flange.
Drum flange marking: manufacturer name, wire size, total length, gross mass, net mass, Transnet stores order number, sequence number; unwind arrows on both flanges.
Information with tender: maximum resistance (Ω/km at 20 °C), minimum tensile strength (kN), actual number and full details of joints per length.
Tests: sample from each drum end (1 in 5 includes joint); joint location marked by non-destructive chemical etching; remaining length after sampling not less than clause 7.2; creep rate (initial/final) and tensile stress figures required; tests per BS EN 50149; Transnet may witness; certificates per Appendix 3 & 4.
Compliance: clause-by-clause compliance document; completed test results (Appendix 3 & 4); non-compliance motivated; failure may preclude consideration.

CEE.0241 Issue 2009 — 107 mm² or 161 mm² hard-drawn grooved copper contact wire

Standard: BS EN 50149; drum drawing CEE-TW-433.
Material: high-conductivity hard-drawn copper per BS EN 50149.
Marking: brass strip embedded in groove (0.5–1% of wire cross-section, non-removable by hand) per Appendix 2A; "TRANSNET" imprinted on top of lobe (text height 3.5 mm ±0.5) per Appendix 2B.
Lengths: 107 mm² — 1610 m (+2 m / -0); 161 mm² — 1830 m (+2 m / -0).
Drums: per CEE-TW-433; same winding, marking, and end-securing requirements as BBD7267.
Drum flange marking: same as BBD7267.
Information with tender: maximum resistance (Ω/km at 20 °C), minimum tensile strength (kN), actual number and full details of joints per length, chemical composition of brass insert.
Tests: same sampling, joint marking, creep rate, BS EN 50149 testing, witnessing, and certificate requirements as BBD7267 (Appendix 3 & 4).
Compliance: clause-by-clause compliance document; completed test results (Appendix 2A, 3, 4); non-compliance motivated; failure may preclude consideration.

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The document provides guidance on calculating local content per SATS 1286:2011. Bidders must complete three declarations: Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule), Annexure D (Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule), and Annexure E (Local Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule). The local content percentage is (tender price less imported content) / tender price. The tender specifies designated products (electrical cables at 90% local content; steel products at 100% local content) and requires bidders to provide evidence of imported content, including from third parties. Successful bidders must update declarations with actual values for the contract duration.

Important Dates

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Closing date and time: 2026-09-25 at 10:00 SAST. No mandatory briefing, site visit, or clarification deadline is stated in the document.

Contact Information

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Department of Trade and Industry (the dti): Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; the dti Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, 0002. Tel: (012) 394 0000. Customer Contact Centre: 0861 843 384 (local), +27 12 394 9500 (international). Website: www.thedti.gov.za. No specific SCM or technical contact for this tender is provided in the document.

Submission Guidelines

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Submit completed Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) by the closing date and time (2026-09-25 at 10:00 SAST). The tender authority may also require Annexures D (Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule) and E (Local Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule). Tender number: HOAC-ELF-57941. All declarations must be completed in accordance with SATS 1286:2011. If the tender is successful, the tenderer must continuously update Declarations C, D and E with actual values for the contract duration.

Evaluation Criteria

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Bidders must submit a completed Annexure C with the tender. The specified minimum local content percentages are 90% for electrical cables and 100% for steel products and components for construction. Local content calculation must follow SATS 1286:2011. Bidders must provide verifiable evidence of imported content, including commercial invoices and bills of entry. If information on the origin of components, parts or materials is not available, it will be deemed imported content. No other pre-qualification criteria (CSD registration, B-BBEE level, tax clearance, CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.

Technical Specifications

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Supply and delivery of OHTE conductors and wires for the Central Region on an as-and-when basis for 18 months. Items include:

Dropper wire: 4 mm diameter, copper, SANS 182 Part 1, coil 50 kg, coil diameter 500 mm.
Dropper wire: 4 mm diameter, stainless steel (AISI Grade 304 soft), solid structure, coil 50 kg, coil diameter 500 mm.
Feeder wire: 800 mm², aluminium hard drawn, SANS 182 Part 2, code name BULL, strand 61/4.25 mm, reel wood, lengths 1 km and 500 m.
Feeder wire: 500 mm², aluminium, SANS 182 Part 2, code name SCORPION, reel wood, length 500 m.
Jumper wire: 160 mm², copper annealed, SANS 1411 Part 1, strand 61/1.8 mm, reel wood, length 300 m.
Jumper wire: 160 mm², all aluminium conductor, specification BBH 2161, reel wood, length 500 m.
Catenary wire: 160 mm², aluminium steel reinforced (ACSR), SANS 182 Part 3, greased except outer surface of outer layer per SANS 61089 Figure C.5 and Type 20A150 per BS EN 61394, reel wood, length 2 km, code name TIGER, strand 30/7/2.36 mm.
Catenary wire: 530 mm², aluminium hard drawn, steel reinforced, SANS 182 Part 3, reel wood, length 500 m, code name DEER, strand 30/7/4.27 mm.
Contact wire: 161 mm², copper, non-insulated, grooved, wooden drum, length 1.83 km, specification CEE.0241.2009, material number 54013041, for Spoornet use only.
Contact wire: 161 mm², copper magnesium 0.2, golden brown insulation, 3 kV DC, reel wood, specification BBD7267, marking: 3 identification grooves on upper lobe.
Contact wire: 161 mm², copper magnesium, non-insulated, wooden drum, length 1830 m, specification BBD 7267, marking: three identification grooves on upper lobe.
Cable repair kit: P/N SXSU 3111 (MOD TNET 35), Raychem, splice conductor, set of 3, for 35 mm² three core XLPE bundle cable.
Termination kit: XLPE bundle, 11 kV, outdoor, specification BBC7613, for 50 mm² conductor.

Financial Requirements

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Pricing must be submitted excluding VAT. Local content calculation uses the tender exchange rate (Pula, EU, GBP) as per SBD/MBD 6.2. Bidders must declare imported content values in ZAR using the tender exchange rate, including freight costs to port of entry and all locally incurred landing costs and duties. Foreign currency payments (royalties, licence fees, etc.) must be declared and converted at the tender exchange rate. No bond, guarantee, or insurance requirements are stated in the document.

Compliance Requirements

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Local content requirements:

Electrical cables: minimum 90% local content.
Steel products and components for construction: minimum 100% local content.
Bidders must complete Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) and may be required to submit Annexures D and E.
Local content calculation must follow SATS 1286:2011.
Imported content evidence: commercial invoices, bills of entry, and Declaration D from third parties.
Exempt imported content requires evidence of exemption granted by the Department of Trade and Industry.
If information on origin of components, parts or materials is not available, it is deemed imported content.
Successful bidders must continuously update Declarations C, D and E with actual values for the contract duration.
No CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, CIPC registration, or professional body registration requirements are stated in the document.

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Description

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) requires a supplier for OHTE conductors and wires for the Central Region under an 18-month as-and-when contract. The contract is needed because the national OHTE wires contract funds have been depleted and cannot be renewed. The procurement supports key projects in the 2026/2027 financial year, including two shutdowns on the Central Corridor and one on the Container Corridor. Wires are in high demand due to low stock levels and infrastructure improvement interventions. The wires are used for maintenance, refurbishment, and de-coppering of overhead traction equipment, and are supplied to depots via the SAP PM system.

Important Dates

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Closing date: 25 September 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST).

Non-compulsory briefing session: 03 September 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Transnet will not be responsible for any disadvantage resulting from non-attendance.

Clarification deadline: 03 September 2026 at 12:00 PM – RFP Clarification Request Form must be submitted by this time.

Bid validity period: 19 May 2027 (180 business days from closing date). Bidders may be asked to extend validity if evaluation is not finalised. Next-ranked bidders' bids will be deemed valid for potential award if the preferred bidder fails to sign or commence the contract.

Briefing Session

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A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 03 September 2026 at 10:00 AM for approximately 30 minutes. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Transnet will not be held responsible if any bidder who does not attend feels disadvantaged. Bidders are advised to bring a copy of the RFP to the briefing.

Contact Information

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Bidding procedure and technical enquiries: Thabo Nkosi, telephone 011 308 4236, email [email protected].

After closing date, contact only the DBAC Secretariat: Prudence Nkabinde, telephone 011 544 9321, email [email protected].

Submission address: electronic only via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal.

Submission Guidelines

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Submit electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Upload up to 30 MB per file; multiple uploads are allowed. Submissions must be completed before the closing time; late bids will not be accepted. Bidders are advised to submit at least one day early to avoid technical issues. All documents must be signed, stamped, and dated at the bottom of each page. The person signing must be legally authorised and proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be provided.

Returnable forms (must be completed and returned with the bid):

SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): captures bidder contact details, tax and B-BBEE information, and serves as the offer cover page.
SBD 5 (Preference Points Claim): used to claim B-BBEE points under the PPPFA.
Specific Goals Points Claim Form (Section 9): for claiming additional preference points.
Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, Master Agreement & Applicable Documents (Section 6).
RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form (Section 7).
RFP Clarification Request Form (Section 8) – to be submitted before the clarification deadline if queries are needed.
Proof of CSD registration.
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate.
B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
For joint ventures or consortia: signed JV/consortium agreement or written confirmation of intention, including percentage split and responsibilities.
MOU/Authorization letter from OEM (if not the manufacturer) or manufacturer’s confirmation letter (if the bidder is the OEM).
Evidence of previous experience (Phase 2).
Technical drawings, datasheets, and type test certificates (Phase 3).
ISO 9001 certification or quality plan (for each manufacturing facility).
Lead time sheet completed.

Disqualification risks:

Bid not lodged on time.
Failure to submit all required returnable documents or schedules.
Bid not signed by an authorised representative.
No priced offer.
Material deviation from scope or specifications.
Late submission, regardless of reason.

Returnable Documents

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All returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Proposal Form and List of Returnable Documents) must be completed and returned. Documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. Key returnable documents include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 5 (Preference Points Claim), Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP and Master Agreement, RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form, RFP Clarification Request Form (if needed), proof of CSD registration, tax compliance PIN or certificate, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, MOU/Authorization letter from OEM (or manufacturer's confirmation), evidence of previous experience, technical drawings and datasheets, ISO 9001 certification or quality plan, and completed lead time sheet. For joint ventures, a signed JV agreement or written confirmation of intention must be submitted with percentage split and responsibilities.

Evaluation Criteria

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Evaluation is conducted in three stages, which may be run in parallel. Stage 1 (Administrative and Substantive Responsiveness): bid lodged on time, all returnable documents completed and returned, bid signed, priced offer, material compliance with scope. Stage 2 (Minimum Thresholds – three phases): Phase 1 – MOU/OEM Letter (100 points pass); Phase 2 – Previous Experience (100 points pass); Phase 3 – Functional Evaluation (80 points out of 100 pass). Stage 3 (Weighted Scoring): Price – 90 points; Specific Goals – 10 points. Post-tender negotiation may be held with the preferred bidder and second/third-ranked bidders if pricing is not market-related. Award may be split per group: highest-ranked bidder receives 60% of quantities, second highest 40%. If fewer than two bidders qualify for a group, a single award may be made. Items within a group may be evaluated individually if no bidder can supply the whole group.

Technical Specifications

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Scope: supply and delivery of Overhead Track Equipment (OHTE) conductors and wires for Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Central Region under an 18-month as-and-when contract. Wires are used for maintenance, refurbishment, and de-coppering of OHTE, for 3 kV DC traction supplies and 6.6 kV / 11 kV AC transmission lines. Major wires include Deer wire, Tiger wire, and Copper Magnesium wire.

Items are grouped into seven categories:

Category A: Phase and earth wires (e.g., Rabbit – 50 mm² or 59 mm² aluminium, steel reinforced).
Category B: Bonding and bundle conductors (e.g., 160 mm² copper bonding, 11 kV bundle cables).
Category C: Droppers wire, joint and termination kits (e.g., stainless steel dropper wire 4 mm, XLPE termination kits).
Category D: Jumper and return wires (e.g., Bull feeder 800 mm², copper jumper 160 mm²).
Category E: Feeder wires (e.g., Bull feeder 800 mm², Scorpion feeder 500 mm², aluminium jumper).
Category F: Catenary wires (e.g., greased 160 mm², Tiger catenary 160 mm², Deer catenary 530 mm²).
Category G: Contact wires (e.g., 161 mm² copper, 161 mm² copper magnesium).

All materials must comply with Transnet drawings, specifications, and applicable SANS and IEC standards as detailed in Annexure A. Bidders must submit technical datasheets, type test certificates, and OEM drawings proving compliance. The bidder must complete the functional evaluation for each group they intend to supply.

Methodology

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Bidders must demonstrate technical compliance by submitting OEM drawings or documentation for all items in each category they are bidding for. Drawings must be labelled according to group and item number, clearly show compliance with given drawings, specifications, and standards, be stamped/signed by the OEM, and where hardness and mixed metals/alloys are specified, state the hardness and percentage contents. The functional evaluation will be conducted per group of material. If a bidder submits multiple MOUs per group, separate drawing packs must be submitted for each MOU, and each will be scored separately. A bidder will only progress for a category if at least one MOU meets the requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

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Phase 2 requires proof of previous experience in supplying similar OHTE conductors and wires within the past 60 months. Evidence must be submitted per group of wires and include inspection certificates, delivery notes, or invoices that are signed/authorized, dated, and clearly describe the items. Phase 3 (functional evaluation) requires evidence of previous supply or testing of similar items within the past 36 months, including test certificates, inspection certificates, delivery notes, or invoices. Failure to provide this evidence results in a score of zero for that criterion. The evaluation is conducted per group of wires.

Quality Management

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Bidders must provide evidence of quality management. For non-OEM bidders, the quality plan(s) or ISO 9001 certification(s) must be for each OEM/manufacturer that provided the MOU. OEM bidders with multiple manufacturing facilities must provide quality plans or ISO 9001 certifications and confirmation letters for all facilities that will manufacture the material. The quality plan must include four stages: (a) inspection from raw material to final product, (b) quality assurance plan/checklist and approval of final product, (c) certification process to proceed to next production stage, and (d) internal test certificates applicable throughout production and for final product. Scoring: full ISO 9001 certification or quality plan with all four stages gets 20 points; three stages, 15 points; two stages, 10 points; one stage, 5 points; no plan, 0 points.

Pricing Schedule

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Pricing is to be submitted in Section 4 of the RFP. The bid must contain a priced offer. Award may be split per group: the highest-ranked bidder receives 60% of the total quantities for that group, and the second highest-ranked bidder receives 40%. If fewer than two bidders qualify for a group, a single award is made. Items within a group may be evaluated individually if no bidder can supply the whole group. No specific bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are mentioned.

Financial Requirements

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

Pricing is to be submitted in Section 4 (Pricing Schedule). The bid must contain a priced offer. No specific bonds, guarantees, or insurance requirements are stated. Award may be split per group: 60% to highest-ranked bidder, 40% to second highest. If only one bidder qualifies for a group, a single award is made. Items within a group may be evaluated individually if no bidder can supply the whole group. No payment terms or financial capacity thresholds are specified.

Compliance Requirements

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Mandatory registrations and documents:

Central Supplier Database (CSD): bidders must be registered before submitting. Business will not be awarded to unregistered suppliers.
Tax Compliance: bidders must be tax compliant and submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed certificate. Foreign suppliers must comply with tax requirements.
B-BBEE: submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs). Joint ventures must submit a consolidated B-BBEE scorecard. Specific goals points are claimed via the Specific Goals Claim Form.
Employment Equity: compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53, is required.
Security Clearance: the successful bidder, its personnel, and subcontractors may be required to obtain security clearance to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level. The bidder is responsible for obtaining clearance.
Legal Review: proposals will be reviewed by Transnet Legal Counsel; material deviation from standard terms may result in disqualification.
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 5 (Preference Points Claim) are required returnable forms.
For joint ventures: signed JV agreement or written confirmation of intention, including percentage split and responsibilities.
For non-OEM bidders: MOU/Authorization letter from each OEM. For OEM bidders: manufacturer's confirmation letter. Both must be on official letterhead, quoting RFP number, dated, signed, and stating the items covered.

B-BBEE Requirements

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

B-BBEE compliance is mandatory. Bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs). Joint ventures or consortia must submit a consolidated B-BBEE scorecard. Preference points for specific goals are claimed via the Specific Goals Claim Form (Section 9) according to the table in that form. The specific goals points are weighted at 10 points in Stage 3 evaluation. The B-BBEE level will be used to claim preference points under the PPPFA.

Health & Safety

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No specific OHS requirements are detailed in the RFP. However, the successful bidder may be required to implement security measures as necessary for the safe performance of the contract, including obtaining security clearance for personnel to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level. The bidder is responsible for obtaining such clearance.

Contractual Terms

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

The contract will be governed by the RFP and standard Transnet conditions. Legal review: each proposal will be reviewed by Transnet Legal Counsel; material deviation from standard terms may lead to disqualification. Confidentiality: all RFP information must be treated as confidential; bidders must certify acquaintance with the Non-Disclosure Agreement. The service provider must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Security clearance may be required for the successful bidder, its personnel, and subcontractors (level CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET). The bidder is responsible for obtaining clearance. Compliance with the Employment Equity Act and tax legislation is required for the entire contract term. Transnet may cancel the contract and request National Treasury to place the bidder on the Database of Restricted Suppliers if incorrect information was provided.

Special Conditions

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

Bidders may be required to extend the validity period of their bid if evaluation is not finalised. Once the award is approved, the successful bidder's validity remains valid until contract conclusion. Next-ranked bidders' bids will be deemed valid for potential award if the preferred bidder fails to sign or commence the contract. Transnet may request next-ranked bidders to confirm if they still offer the quoted price. Transnet reserves the right to modify the scope, reject non-conforming proposals, disqualify late bids, award at any time, award only a portion, cancel the process, validate information, require due diligence documentation, and cancel contracts based on incorrect information. The contract award may be subject to security clearance requirements.

Requirements

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

Mandatory technical requirements: All equipment must comply with Transnet drawings, specifications, and applicable SANS and IEC standards. Bidders must submit equipment technical datasheets, type test certificates, and OEM drawings. For Phase 1, bidders must submit a MOU/Authorization letter from the OEM (if not the manufacturer) or a manufacturer's confirmation letter (if the bidder is the OEM). The letter must be on official letterhead, quote the RFP number, be dated, signed by both parties, and state the items covered. For Phase 2, bidders must submit proof of previous experience of similar work in the past 60 months. For Phase 3, bidders must submit OEM documentation proving compliance with Transnet's drawings/specifications for all items in each category. The threshold for each group is 100 points; failure to return requested drawings for any item results in disqualification for that entire group.

Section

Source: RFP__PPA-HOAC-ELF-57941-27072026 Rev 3.pdf (RFP)

Bidders must pass a three-stage evaluation. Stage 1 verifies administrative and substantive responsiveness: bid submitted on time, all returnable documents completed and returned, bid signed, priced offer, and material compliance with scope. Stage 2 includes three phases: Phase 1 – MOU/OEM Letter (100% pass), Phase 2 – Previous Experience in the last 60 months (100% pass), Phase 3 – Functional Evaluation (80 points out of 100 pass). Stage 3 weights price at 90 points and specific goals at 10 points. Transnet may negotiate with the preferred bidder and second/third-ranked bidders if pricing is not market-related. The award may be split per group: 60% to the highest-ranked bidder, 40% to the second highest. If fewer than two bidders qualify for a group, a single award may be made. Items within a group may be evaluated individually if no bidder can supply the whole group.

Supply and delivery of ohte conductors & wires for central region — 18-Month as-and-when contract (90% local content electrical cables, 100% steel products)

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