Hydrogeological study and installation of borehole at petrusburg rail network depot.

Employer's agent (Procurement Officer):

• Name: Chris van Vuuren
• Telephone: (051) 408 2206
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Transnet Road, Rail Engineering Building, Room 121

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

Tender downloading: National Treasury eTender Portal at www.etenders.gov.za and Transnet website at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome for Transnet link)

Fraud reporting: TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS 0800 003 056 or [email protected]

Submission method: electronic upload via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net

Closing time: 12:00 on 29 October 2026

Upload limit: 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads permitted

Late tenders: not accepted under any circumstances

Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date; bidders may be asked to extend

Identification required on submission: bidder name, contact person and details, tender number (TFR/2026/09/0004/114756/RFQ), tender description

Mark for attention: Chris van Vuuren, Procurement Officer

No telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or emailed offers accepted

No alternative tender offers permitted

Returnable forms required:

• T2.2-01 Certificate of Attendance at Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting (signed by Employer's representative)
• T2.2-02 Authority to Submit Tender (board resolution or equivalent authorising signatory)
• T2.2-03 Record of Addenda
• T2.2-04 Letter of Good Standing with Workmen's Compensation Fund
• T2.2-05 Risk Elements
• T2.2-06 Availability of Equipment and Other Resources
• T2.2-07 Schedule of Proposed Subcontractors
• T2.2-08 Affected Property Establishment Requirements
• T2.2-09 Method Statement
• T2.2-10 Health and Safety Management Plan
• T2.2-11 CIDB SFU Annex G Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (with SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 attached)
• T2.2-12 Non-Disclosure Agreement
• T2.2-13 RFP Declaration Form
• T2.2-14 RFP Breach of Law
• T2.2-15 Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document
• T2.2-16 Service Provider Integrity Pact
• T2.2-17 Supplier Code of Conduct
• T2.2-18 Insurance provided by the Contractor
• C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance
• C1.2 Contract Data Part Two (Data by Contractor)
• C2.2 Price List

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to attend the compulsory tender clarification meeting
• Late submission
• Unsigned or omitted returnable forms
• Incorrect or incomplete CSD registration
• Failure to provide TCS PIN for tax verification
• Being listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet's restricted tenderers list
• Directors or shareholders employed by the state without disclosure
• Conflict of interest not disclosed
• Serious breach of law conviction in preceding 5 years

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80, specific goals 20)

Evaluation stages: administrative and substantive responsiveness first, then price and preference scoring

Minimum qualifying: only administratively and substantively responsive tenders proceed to evaluation

Price weighting: 80 points

Specific goals weighting: 20 points total, allocated as:

• B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor: 6.67 points
• 50%+ black youth-owned entities: 6.67 points
• 30% black women-owned entities: 6.67 points
• Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3-8: 0 points for specific goals

Evidence required for preference claims:

• B-BBEE level: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (consolidated scorecard for JVs accepted per DTI guidelines)
• 30% black women ownership: B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate (consolidated scorecard for JVs)
• 50% black youth ownership: certified copy of ID documents of owners plus B-BBEE certificate or affidavit (consolidated scorecard for JVs)

Transnet reserves right to independently audit scorecard components at any stage from tender close to contract completion

Award: to highest scoring responsive tenderer unless objective criteria justify another choice; due diligence may consider financial capacity, restrictions, legal capacity, insolvency status, conflicts of interest

Scope: hydrogeological study and installation of borehole at Petrusburg Rail Network Depot, Free State

Method statement must cover:

• Hydrogeological study methodology
• Drilling of boreholes
• Sequence of all drilling activities through to handover
• Impact assessment for practicality, quality, health, safety, risk and environment

Mandatory standards:

• SANS 241-1:2015 (borehole testing requirements for safety and environmental compliance)
• SANS 10299 (drilling practices and water extraction limits)

Health and safety requirements:

• Contract-specific H&S plan with legal appointee roles (S16.1 CEO, S16.2 assistant, CR8.1 construction manager, CR8.2 assistant, CR8.5 H&S officer, CR8.7 supervisor, CR8.8 assistant supervisor, CR9.1 risk assessor, construction H&S manager)
• Construction Manager and Project Manager appointments under Project and Construction Management Professional Act
• Valid Letter(s) of Good Standing with Workmen's Compensation Fund
• Signed SHE company policy with five minimum elements: commitment to safety and pollution prevention, continual improvement, legal compliance, management accountability, objectives and targets
• Risk assessment methodology with major activity risks and mitigation
• Health and safety incident synopsis for last five years with descriptions, types, actions taken, and cost breakdown

Equipment and resources: list required with type, availability, hourly rate, number, ownership details

Subcontracting: proposed subcontractors must be listed with B-BBEE credentials, CSD number, nature and extent of work, percentage of tendered prices; post-award changes require Project Manager acceptance

Risk elements: bidder must identify, evaluate and mitigate project risks; state "No Risks" if none identified; all risk costs deemed included in tendered prices

Pricing data: C2.2 Price List to be completed

Pricing format: NEC3 Term Service Contract

No bid security or performance bond explicitly stated in extracted text

No retention or advance payment guarantee explicitly stated

Insurance: T2.2-18 Insurance provided by the Contractor required

Financial capacity: Transnet reserves right to request audited financial statements for due diligence

Transnet may conduct risk analysis on unduly high or low tendered rates, contract data, or tender returnables

CSD registration: mandatory; supplier number and unique registration reference required for verification

Tax status: valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS or TCS PIN to verify compliance status

B-BBEE: valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership level; preference points only for Level 1-2, 50%+ black youth-owned, or 30% black women-owned; non-compliant and Level 3-8 score zero preference points

CIDB: registration required with contractor grading designation 1 CE or higher for class of construction work; valid CIDB CRS number required for verification

Joint ventures:

• Every member must be CIDB registered
• Lead partner: not lower than one level below required class
• Combined grading must equal or exceed 1 CE
• Certified copy of signed joint venture agreement required
• Separate Letters of Good Standing for all JV members
• Separate enterprise questionnaires for each JV partner

CIPC: company registration number required on questionnaire

Workmen's Compensation: Letter of Good Standing required

Professional registrations: Construction Manager and Project Manager under Project and Construction Management Professional Act

Local content: not explicitly stated in extracted text

SBD forms referenced in T2.2-11:

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): disclose state employment and connections
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claim B-BBEE points under 80/20

Other mandatory commitments:

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-12)
• RFP Declaration Form (T2.2-13)
• Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document (T2.2-15)
• Service Provider Integrity Pact (T2.2-16)
• Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-17)
• RFP Breach of Law declaration (T2.2-14): disclose any serious breach of law conviction in past 5 years