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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Cnr Henry Street & Berguis Road Sasolburg Industrial 1947 Transnet Pipelines - Sasolburg - Sasolburg - 1947
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
10 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177679
TRANSNET pipelines requires the supply and delivery of a lock-out station for its sasolburg depot. The procurement is a request for quotation (RFQ) evaluated on price (80%) and b-bbee level (20%). Bidders must submit electronically via the TRANSNET digital procurement system by 12 november 2026 at 17:00. The most consequential consideration is that only b-bbee level 1 or 2 contributors earn the full 20 preference points; lower levels score zero.
Closing: 12 November 2026 at 17:00. Late submissions disqualified.
Submission: Electronic only via Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders. Upload max 30 MB per file; submit at least one day early.
Mandatory returnable documents: Transnet Online System-Generated Pricing Schedule (failure = disqualification). Essential: SBD1, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Protection of Personal Information, Calibration certificate.
Evaluation: Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points). Only B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributors score 20 points; Level 3-8 score 0.
Tax compliance: Submit SARS unique PIN, TCS certificate, or CSD number. Failure may invalidate bid.
Validity period: Bid must remain valid for 180 business days from closing date; may be extended.
Enquiries: Technical enquiries to Zotha Mthethwa (031 308 8294, [email protected]). Clarifications must be submitted before closing.
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Thursday, 12 November 2026 - 17:00
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Cnr Henry Street & Berguis Road Sasolburg Industrial 1947 Transnet Pipelines - Sasolburg - Sasolburg - 1947
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Description
10 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf
Supply and delivery of a lock-out station to the Transnet Pipelines Sasolburg Depot in the Free State, procured by Transnet SOC Ltd under RFQ TPL/2026/11/0718/14281/RFQ. Bids are submitted electronically through the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) eSupplier Portal, with pricing captured on the system-generated pricing schedule. Award is decided on price and B-BBEE contribution.
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R 730 800
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Supply and delivery of a lock-out station for Sasolburg Depot, for Transnet Pipelines.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 12 November 2026 at 17:00.
Clarifications deadline: Before 17:00 on 12 November 2026.
No mandatory briefing or site visit.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries:
Submission: Via TDPS portal (no physical address).
Delivery address:
Cnr Henry Street & Berguis Road
Sasolburg Industrial, 1947
Transnet Pipelines
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: Electronic via Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) eSupplier Portal.
Portal URL: https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders
Bidders must register or sign in, log intent, and upload bid documents.
No late submissions accepted. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues.
Maximum upload size: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads allowed.
Returnable documents:
Also required: Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) to sign.
Tax compliance: SARS unique PIN or TCS certificate or CSD number.
Foreign suppliers: Complete questionnaire if applicable.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation split: Price (80 points), B-BBEE (20 points).
B-BBEE points: Level 1 or 2 contributor = 20 points; non-compliant (Level 3-8) = 0 points.
No minimum qualifying score specified.
Preference point system: 80/20 (price/B-BBEE).
No functionality evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply and delivery of a lock-out station for Sasolburg Depot.
Delivery location: Transnet Pipelines, Cnr Henry Street & Berguis Road, Sasolburg Industrial, 1947.
No further specifications provided in the RFQ.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdfOnly Transnet Online System-Generated Pricing Schedule accepted. Lead time to be stated.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Only Transnet Online System-Generated Pricing Schedule accepted. No other format.
Lead time from date of request to be stated (days/weeks).
No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms specified.
Validity period: 180 business days from closing date. May be extended.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance: Submit SARS unique PIN or TCS certificate or CSD number. Failure may invalidate bid.
B-BBEE: Submit B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate to claim points. Level 1 or 2 required for full 20 points.
Foreign suppliers: Complete questionnaire confirming residence, branch, etc.
No CIDB grading required.
No local content percentage specified.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdfValidity period: 180 business days from closing date.
Transnet reserves the right to modify the RFQ, reject non-conforming proposals, disqualify late submissions, split award, cancel the bid process, validate information, request audited financials, and more.
Bidders must disclose any relationship with Transnet employees or board members.
Bidders must declare any commercial relationship with DPIP or FPPO.
Failure to provide accurate information may lead to disqualification or restriction from future business.
Transnet may award to next ranked bidder if preferred bidder fails to sign.
No reimbursement for preparatory costs.
Section
Source: RFQ for PPA 147818 Supply and Delivery of The Lock-Out Station for Sasolburg Depot.pdfPrice (80 points), B-BBEE (20 points). B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 gets 20 points; non-compliant gets 0.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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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
Official source
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Last checked
11 Nov 2026
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Contact
031 308 8294[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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