Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
223 Maydon Road - Durban - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158860
AI Document Analysis Stages
Important Dates
Source: RFQ THE MAINTENANCE OF BLUFF RADAR TOWER IN THE PORT OF DURBAN.pdf (RFQ)Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
223 Maydon Road - Durban - Durban - 4001
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.
RFQ THE MAINTENANCE OF BLUFF RADAR TOWER IN THE PORT OF DURBAN.pdf
This tender, issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), invites bids for the maintenance of the Bluff Radar Tower in the Port of Durban for a period of three (3) months. The tender follows a structured Request for Quotation (RFQ) process under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract framework. The scope includes maintenance work on a critical infrastructure asset, with strict compliance, eligibility, and evaluation criteria.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 - 14:00
Venue
223 Maydon Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban
11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 165 495
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ THE MAINTENANCE OF BLUFF RADAR TOWER IN THE PORT OF DURBAN.pdf (RFQ)Administrative
Legal
Technical
Preference
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ THE MAINTENANCE OF BLUFF RADAR TOWER IN THE PORT OF DURBAN.pdf (RFQ)TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
Transnet National Ports Authority
an Operating Division TRANSNET SOC LTD
[Registration Number 1990/000900/30]
Request for quotation (RFQ)
For the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
RFQ number : TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Issue date :
COMPULSORY BRIEFING : 18 June 2026 @ 10h00
CLOSING DATE : 07 July 2026
CLOSING TIME : 14h00
TENDER VALIDITY PERIOD : 12 weeks from closing date
NEC3 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Tender Documents
CPM 2020 Rev 01 of 2
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
Contents
Number Heading
The Tender
Part T1: Tendering Procedures
T1.1 Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender
T1.2 Tender Data
Part T2: Returnable Documents
T2.1 List of Returnable Document
T2.2 Returnable Schedules
The Contract
Part C1: Agreements and Contract Data
C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance
C1.2 Contract Data (Parts 1 & 2)
Part C2: Pricing Data
C2.1 Pricing Instructions
C2.2 Bill of Quantities
Part C3: Scope of Work
C3.1 Works Information
Part C4: Site Information
C4.1 Site Information
NEC3 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Tender Documents
CPM 2020 Rev 01 of 2
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
T1.1 Tender notice and invitation to tender
Section 1: notice to tenderers
1. Invitation to tender
Responses to this Tender [hereinafter referred to as a Tender] are requested from persons,
companies, close corporations or enterprises [hereinafter referred to as a Tenderer].
The maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of
Description durban for a period of three (3) months
This Tender may be downloaded directly from the National
Treasury eTender Publication Portal at www.etenders.gov.za TENDER and the Transnet website at DOWNLOADING https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/ (please use
Google Chrome to access Transnet link) FREE OF CHARGE.
A Tender notice from CIDB can be accessed at CIDB website CIDB NOTICE https://www.cidb.org.za/cidb-tenders/currenttenders/
A Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting will be conducted at 223 Maydon
Road (Maydon Wharf) on the 18 June 2026, at 10:00am [10 O’clock]
for a period of ± two (2) hours. [Tenderers to provide own transportation and
accommodation].
The Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting will start punctually and
information will not be repeated for the benefit of Tenderers arriving late.
A Site visit/walk will take place, tenderers are to note:
high visibility vests and hard hats.
COMPULSORY walk.
TENDER
CLARIFICATION Transnet Offices, Depots, Workshops and Stores will have to undergo
MEETING breathalyser testing.
documents, passports or drivers licences are on them for inspection at the
access control gates.
Certificate of Attendance in the form set out in the Returnable Schedule
T2.2-01 hereto must be completed and submitted with your Tender as proof
of attendance is required for a compulsory tender briefing.
Tenderers are required to bring this Returnable Schedule T2.2-01 to
the Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting to be signed by the
Employer’s Representative.
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
Tenderers failing to attend the compulsory tender briefing will be
disqualified.
14:00 on 07 July 2026
Tenderers must ensure that tenders are uploaded timeously onto the system. CLOSING DATE If a tender is late, it will not be accepted for consideration.
2. Tender submission
Transnet has implemented a new electronic tender submission system, the e-Tender Submission
Portal, in line with the overall Transnet digitalization strategy where suppliers can view advertised
tenders, register their information, log their intent to respond to bids and upload their bid
proposals/responses on to the system.
a) The Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal can be accessed as follows:
Log on to the Transnet eTenders management platform website
(https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/);
Click on “ADVERTISED TENDERS” to view advertised tenders;
Click on “SIGN IN/REGISTER – for bidder to register their information (must fill in all
mandatory information);
Click on “SIGN IN/REGISTER” - to sign in if already registered;
Toggle (click to switch) the “Log an Intent” button to submit a bid;
Submit bid documents by uploading them into the system against each tender selected.
Tenderers are required to ensure that electronic bid submissions are done at
least a day before the closing date to prevent issues which they may encounter
due to their internet speed, bandwidth or the size of the number of uploads
they are submitting. Transnet will not be held liable for any challenges
experienced by bidders as a result of the technical challenges. Please do not
wait for the last hour to submit. A Tenderer can upload 30mb per upload and
multiple uploads are permitted.
b) Bidders to note that all pricing must be completed in the eSupplier portal, electronic pricing.
No paper pricing schedule should be accepted.
c) Each company must register its profile using its company details and use the corresponding
registered profile to log an intent to bid as well as submitting any bid.
d) Transnet will not accept a bid or will disqualify a bidder who submits a bid in the Transnet
e-tender submission through another bidders’/Company’s profile. In other words, each bidder
must register the intent to bid and submit its bid through its own profile under the same
company name that will eventually bid for the tender. No company shall submit a bid on
behalf of another company regardless of the company being a subsidiary or holding company.
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
e) In case of a Joint Venture, any of the parties/companies to the Joint Venture may use its
registered profile to submit a bid on behalf of the Joint Venture.
f) The tender offers to this tender will be opened as soon as possible after the closing date and
time. Transnet shall not, at the opening of tenders, disclose to any other company any
confidential details pertaining to the Tender Offers / information received, i.e. pricing,
delivery, etc. The names and locations of the Tenderers will be divulged to other Tenderers
upon request.
g) Submissions must not contain documents relating to any Tender other than that shown on
the submission.
3. Confidentiality
All information related to this RFP is to be treated with strict confidentiality. In this regard
Tenderers are required to certify that they have acquainted themselves with the Non-Disclosure
Agreement. All information related to a subsequent contract, both during and after completion
thereof, will be treated with strict confidence. Should the need however arise to divulge any
information gleaned from provision of the Works, which is either directly or indirectly related to
Transnet’s business, written approval to divulge such information must be obtained from
Transnet.
4. Disclaimers
Tenderers are hereby advised that Transnet is not committed to any course of action as a result
of its issuance of this Tender and/or its receipt of a tender offer. In particular, please note that
Transnet reserves the right to:
4.1. Award the business to the highest scoring Tenderer/s unless objective criteria justify the
award to another tenderer.
4.2. Not necessarily accept the lowest priced tender or an alternative Tender;
4.3. Go to the open market if the quoted rates (for award of work) are deemed unreasonable;
4.4. Should the Tenderers be awarded business on strength of information furnished by the
Tenderer, which after conclusion of the contract is proved to have been incorrect,
Transnet reserves the right to terminate the contract;
4.5. Request audited financial statements or other documentation for the purposes of a due
diligence exercise;
4.6. Not accept any changes or purported changes by the Tenderer to the tender rates after
the closing date;
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
4.7. Verify any information supplied by a Tenderer by submitting a tender, the Tenderer/s
hereby irrevocably grant the necessary consent to the Transnet to do so;
4.8. Conduct the evaluation process in parallel. The evaluation of Tenderers at any given
stage must therefore not be interpreted to mean that Tenderers have necessarily passed
any previous stage(s);
4.9. Unless otherwise expressly stated, each tender lodged in response to the invitation to
tender shall be deemed to be an offer by the Tenderer. The Employer has the right in
its sole and unfettered discretion not to accept any offer.
4.10. Not be held liable if tenderers do not provide the correct contact details during the
clarification session and do not receive the latest information regarding this RFP with the
possible consequence of being disadvantaged or disqualified as a result thereof.
4.11. Transnet reserves the right to exclude any Tenderers from the tender process who has
been convicted of a serious breach of law during the preceding 5 [five] years including
but not limited to breaches of the Competition Act , as amended. Tenderers
are required to indicate in tender returnable on T2.2-15 [Breach of Law] whether or
not they have been found guilty of a serious breach of law during the past 5 [five] years.
4.12. Transnet reserves the right to perform a risk analysis on the preferred tenderer to
ascertain if any of the following might present an unacceptable commercial risk to the
employer:
5. Transnet will not reimburse any Tenderer for any preparatory costs or other work performed in
connection with this Tender, whether or not the Tenderer is awarded a contract.
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
6. National treasury’s central supplier database
Tenderer are required to self-register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD)
which has been established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state
and facilitate the verification of certain key supplier information. The CSD can be accessed at
https://secure.csd.gov.za/. Tenderer are required to provide the following to Transnet in order
to enable it to verify information on the CSD:
Supplier Number....................................... and Unique registration reference
number.................................(Tender Data)
The following whistle blowing channels area available to report incidents:
1.1 Toll Free No: 0800 003 056
1.2 Email Address: [email protected]
1.3 Sms: 063 786 7403
1.4 Please Call me number: 1200637867403
1.5 A dedicated Website: https://whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/Transnet
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of TRANSNET national ports authority, a division
TRANSNET soc ltd
Bid
Num TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703 issue closing closing
Ber: /RFQ date: date: 07/07/2026 time: 14:00
Desc
Ripti the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a period of
On three (3) months
Bid response documents submission instructions
(pleaserefertosection2,paragraph3foradetailedprocessonhowtouploadsubmissions):
https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/
Bidding procedure / technical enquiries may be directed to:
CONTACT PERSON Hlengiwe Dlamini
E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
Supplier information
Name of bidder
Postal address
Street address
Numbe
Telephone number code r
Cellphone number
Numbe
Facsimile number code r
E-mail address
VAT registration number
IT is a condition of this bid that the tax matters of the successful respondents be in order, or
That satisfactory arrangements have been made with south african revenue service (SARS) to
Meet the respondents tax obligations.
Tcp pin or csd NO
Supplier compliance bbeee
STATUS Yes STATUS
Level or sworn
Affidavit
No
If Yes, Who was the Certificate
issued by?
An accounting officer an accounting officer as contemplated in the close
As contemplated in the corporation act (cca)
Close corporation act a verification agency accredited by the south african
(Cca) and name the accreditation system (sanas)
Applicable in the tick a registered auditor
Box name:
[A b-bbee status level verification certificate/ sworn affidavit (for emes &
QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE B-BBEE ACT]
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for a
Period of three (3) months
6 ARE YOU A5 ARE YOU THE FOREIGN BASEDACCREDITED Yes No SUPPLIER FOR THE Yes NoREPRESENTATIVE IN SOUTH GOODS /SERVICESAFRICA FOR THE GOODS [IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] /WORKS OFFERED? [IF YES, ANSWER/SERVICES /WORKS OFFERED? QUESTIONAIRE BELOW ]
Signature of the Bidder ................................. Date: .................................
Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers
Is the bidder a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO
Does the bidder have a branch in the RSA? yes NO
Does the bidder have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO
Does the bidder have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance
Status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 1.3
Below.
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TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
T1.2 Tender data
The conditions of tender are the Standard Conditions of Tender as contained in Annex C of the CIDB
Standard for Uniformity in Engineering and Construction Works Contracts. The Standard for
Uniformity in Construction Procurement was first published in Board Notice in
Government Gazette No June 2004. It was subsequently amended in Board Notice in Government Gazette No October 2005, Board Notice in Government
Gazette No August 2006, Board Notice No in Government Gazette No January 2009, Board Notice in Government Gazette No May 2010,
Board Notice in Government Gazette July 2015 and Board Notice in Government Gazette No August 2019.
This edition incorporates the amendments made in Board Notice in Government Gazette
August 2019. (see www.cidb.org.za).
The Standard Conditions of Tender make several references to Tender data for detail that apply
specifically to this tender. The Tender Data shall have precedence in the interpretation of any
ambiguity or inconsistency between it and the Standard Conditions of Tender.
Each item of data given below is cross-referenced in the left-hand column to the clause in the
Standard Conditions of Tender to which it mainly applies.
Clause Data
C.1.1 The Employeris Transnet SOC Ltd
(Reg No. 1990/000900/30)
C.1.2 The tender documents issued by the Employercomprise:
Part T: The Tender
Part T1: Tendering procedures T1.1 Tender notice and invitation to tender
T1.2 Tender data
Part T2 : Returnable documents T2.1 List of returnable documents
T2.2 Returnable schedules
Part C: The contract
Part C1: Agreements and contract data C1.1 Form of offer and acceptance
C1.2 Contract data (Part 1 & 2)
C1.3 Form of Securities
Part C2: Pricing data C2.1 Pricing instructions
C2.2 Bill of Quantities
Part C3: Scope of work C3.1 Works Information
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Part C4: Site information C4.1 Site information
C.1.4 The Employer’s agent is: Contracts Specialist
Name: Hlengiwe Dlamini
Address: Queens Warehouse, 237 Mahatma Gandhi
Road, Point, Durban, 4001
E – mail [email protected]
C.2.1 Only those tenderers who satisfy the following eligibility criteria are eligible to submit
tenders:
1. Stage One - Test for Administrative and substantive Responsiveness
The test for administrative and Substantive responsiveness will include the
following:
Administrative & Substantive responsiveness check
were completed and returned by the closing date and time.
respondent
have been met.
complete the BOQ in full, failure to complete may result in
disqualification.
portal, electronic pricing. No paper pricing schedule should be
accepted.
given.
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Stage One - Eligibility with regards to attendance at the compulsory
clarification meeting:
An authorised representative of the tendering entity or a representative of a
tendering entity that intends to form a Joint Venture (JV) must attend the
compulsory clarification meeting in terms C2.7.
3. Stage Two - Eligibility in terms of the Construction Industry Development
Board:
a) Only those tenderers who are registered with the CIDB, or are capable of being so
prior to the evaluation of submissions, in a contractor grading designation equal to
or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the
sum tendered or a value determined in accordance with Regulation 25 (1B) or
25(7A) of the Construction Industry Development Regulations, designation of 3CE
or higher class of construction work, are eligible to have their tenders evaluated.
b) Joint Venture (JV)
Joint ventures are eligible to submit tenders subject to the following:
1. every member of the joint venture is registered with the CIDB;
2. the lead partner has a contractor grading designation of not lower than one
level below the required class of construction works under consideration and
possesses the required recognition status; and
3. the combined Contractor grading designation calculated in accordance with the
Construction Industry Development Regulations is equal to or higher than a
Contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum
tendered for a 3CE or higher class of construction work or a value determined
in accordance with Regulation 25(1B) or 25(7A) of the Construction Industry
Development Regulations
The tenderer shall provide a certified copy of its signed joint venture agreement
Any tenderer that fails to meet the stipulated eligibility criteria will be
regardedasanunacceptabletender.
4. Stage Four - Functionality:
Only those tenderers who obtain the minimum qualifying score for functionality will be
evaluated further in terms of price and the applicable preference point system. The
minimum qualifying for score for functionality is 60 points.
The evaluation criteria for measuring functionality and the points for each criteria and,
if any, each sub-criterion are as stated in C.3.11.3 below.
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Anytendererthatfailstomeetthestipulatedpre-qualifyingcriteriawillbe
regardedasanunacceptabletender.
C.2.7 The arrangements for a compulsory clarification meeting are as stated in the Tender
Notice and Invitation to Tender. Tenderers must complete and sign the
attendance register. Addenda will be issued to and tenders will only be received
from those tendering entities including those entities that intends forming a joint
venture appearing on the attendance register.
Tenderers are also required to bring their RFP document to the briefing session
and have their returnable document T2.2-01 certificate of attendance signed
off by the Employer’s authorised representative.
C.2.12 No alternative tender offers will be considered.
C.2.13.3 Each tender offer shall be in the English Language.
C.2.13.5 The Employer’s details and identification details that are to be shown on each tender
C2.15.1 offer are as follows:
Identification details: The tender documents must be uploaded with:
Name of Tenderer:
Contact person and details:
The Tender Number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
The Tender Description: The Maintenance of Bluff Radar
Tower in the Port of Durban for a period of three (3)
months.
Documents must be marked for the attention of:
Employer’s Agent:
C.2.13.9 Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or e-mailed tender offers will not be accepted.
C.2.15 The closing time for submission of tender offers is:
Time: 14:00 on the 07 July 2026
Location: The Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal:
(https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/);
NO late tenders will be accepted
C.2.16 The tender offer validity period is 12 weeks after the closing date. Tenderers are to
note that they may be requested to extend the validity period of their tender, on the
same terms and conditions, if Transnet’s internal evaluation and governance approval
processes has not been finalised within the validity period.
C.2.23 The tenderer is required to submit with his tender:
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. A valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the South African Revenue Services.
Tenderers also to provide Transnet with a TCS PIN to verify Tenderers
compliance status.
2. A valid B-BBEE Certificate from a Verification Agency accredited by the South
African Accreditation System [SANAS], or a sworn affidavit confirming annual
turnover and level of black ownership in case of all EMEs and QSEs with 51% black
ownership or more together with the tender;
3. A valid CIDB certificate in the correct designated grading;
4. Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database;
5. Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen’s compensation fund by the tendering
entity or separate Letters of Good Standing from all members of a newly constituted
Jv.
Note: Refer to Section T2.1 for List of Returnable Documents
C3.11 The minimum number of evaluation points for functionality is: 60
The procedure for the evaluation of responsive tenders is Functionality, Price and
Preference:
Only those tenderers who attain the minimum number of evaluation points
for Functionality will be eligible for further evaluation, failure to meet the
minimum threshold will result in the tender being disqualified and removed
from any further consideration.
Functionality Criteria
The functionality criteria and maximum score in respect of each of the criteria are as
follows:
Functionality criteria Sub-criteria Sub- Maximum
criteria number of
points points
T2.2-03 Previous No references submitted, 0 30
Experience or references submitted not
being relevant to
Company Experience maintenance or Traceable References
construction of steel Tenderer to submit
traceable references structures or references
(letter or completion submitted do not contain all
certificate) showing requirements
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
experience in maintenance Tenderer has submitted 20
or construction of steel one (1) reference relevant
structures. Reference to maintenance or
letters or completion construction of steel certificates must be on the
structures letterhead of companies
that the work was done Tenderer has submitted 40
for, references or two (2) references relevant
certificates should include to maintenance or
the following: construction of steel
(1) The project structures
description, Four (4) key personnel 60 (2) Client Company name,
member’s CVs submitted (3) Client contact details
(email or telephone), with required qualifications
(4) Contract duration and three (3) years’
experience.
Four (4) key personnel 80
members plus one (1)
additional key personnel
member’s CVs submitted
with required qualifications
and three (3) years’
experience
Four (4) key personnel 100
members plus two (2)
additional key personnel
members CVs submitted
with required qualifications
and three (3) years’
experience
T2.2-04 Management No Response/ CVs 0 30
& CVs of Key persons: submitted but does not
1.CV of the Site Agent with form part of required key
NQF level 6 or higher in personnel/ Qualifications
invalid or not attached/ Civil Engineering
submitted with less than 2.CV of the General
three (3) years’ experience/ Foreman/ supervisor with
years of experience not NQF level 5 or higher in
indicated. one of the Civil/ Building
One (1) or Two (2) key 20 Engineering trades. personnel members CVs
3.CV of the employee with submitted with required
an abrasive blasting qualification and three (3)
certificate years’ experience.
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.CV of the Safety Officer Three (3) key personnel 40
who is registered as a members CVs submitted
Safety Officer with the with required qualifications
South African Council for and three (3) years’
experience. the Project and
Four (4) key personnel 60 Construction Management
member’s CVs submitted Professions (SACPCMP)
with required qualifications Additional key personnel
and three (3) years’ CVs that need to be
experience. submitted are:
Four (4) key personnel 80 1.CV of the Painter with a members plus one (1)
Painting certificate. additional key personnel
2.CV of the welder with member’s CVs submitted
welder’s trade certificate with required qualifications
will only be considered if experience.
all four (4) key personnel Four (4) key personnel 100
members are submitted. members plus two (2)
additional key personnel
members CVs submitted
with required qualifications
and three (3) years’
experience.
T2.2-05 Health and Baseline Risk Assessment 20
Safety Requirements
Method Statement 10
Policy, Organisation and 10
Safety and Health
Management Involvement
Maximum possible 100
score for Functionality
Functionality shall be scored independently by not less than three (3) evaluators and
averaged in accordance with the following schedules:
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Each evaluation criteria will be assessed in terms of scores of 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100
(linear scale, more suitable for NEC3, ECC (construction related procurement).
The scores of each of the evaluators will be averaged, weighted and then totalled to
obtain the final score for functionality, unless scored collectively. (See CIDB Inform
Practice Note #9).
Note: Any tender not complying with the above-mentioned requirements,
will be regarded as non-responsive and will therefore not be considered for
further evaluation. This note must be read in conjunction with Clause C.2.1.
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
C.3.11. Only tenders that achieve the minimum qualifying score for functionality will be
evaluated further in accordance with the 80/20 as described in Preferential
Procurement Regulations.
80 where the financial value of one or more responsive tenders received have a value
equal to or below R50 million, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Evaluation Criteria Final Weighted Scores
Price and Total Cost of Ownership 80
Specific goals - Scorecard 20
Total score: 100
Up to 20 tender evaluation points will be awarded to tenderers who complete the
preferencing schedule and who are found to be eligible for the preference claimed.
Should the evidence required for any of the Specific Goals applicable in this
tender not be provided, a tenderer will score zero preference points for that
particular “Specific Goal”.
In terms of Transnet Preferential Procurement Policy (TPPP) and Procurement Manuals,
the following preference points must be awarded to a bidder who provides the relevant
required evidence for claiming points.
Selected Specific Goal Number of points
allocated (20)
B-BBEE Status Level of contributor (1 or 2) 10
EMEs and/or QSEs who are 51% black owned 10
Non-Compliant and/or B-BBEE Level 3-8 contributors 0
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following Table represents the evidence to be submitted for claiming
preference points for applicable specific goals in a particular tender:
Specific Goals Acceptable Evidence
B-BBEE Certificate / Sworn - Affidavit / B-BBEE Status Level of contributor CIPC B-BBEE Certificate (in case of JV, a (1 or 2) consolidated scorecard will be accepted)
Should the evidence required for any of the Specific Goals applicable in this
tender not be provided, a tenderer will score zero preference points for that
particular “Specific Goal”
The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:
Description points
Price 80
B-BBEE Level of contributor (1 or 2)
3 EMEs and/or QSEs who are 51% black owned 20
Total points for Price and Specific Goals must not exceed 100
Note: Transnet reserves the right to carry out an independent audit of the tenderers
scorecard components at any stage from the date of close of the tenders until
completion of the contract.
C.3.13 Tender offers will only be accepted if:
1. The tenderer or any of its directors/shareholders is not listed on the Register of
Tender Defaulters in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt
Activities Act of 2004 as a person prohibited from doing business with the public
sector;
2. the tenderer does not appear on Transnet’s list for restricted tenderers and
National Treasury’s list of Tender Defaulters;
3. the tenderer has fully and properly completed the Compulsory Enterprise
Questionnaire and there are no conflicts of interest which may impact on the
tenderer’s ability to perform the contract in the best interests of the Employer
or potentially compromise the tender process and persons in the employ of the
state.
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Transnet reserves the right to award the tender to the tenderer who scores the
highest number of points overall, unless there are objective criteria which will
justify the award of the tender to another tenderer. The objective criteria
Transnet may apply in this bid process include;
a) Tenderer is not in good standing with Transnet National Ports Authority due to
a poor track record of past performance with Transnet SOC Ltd and or Transnet
National Ports Authority;
b) Award of business to a bidder who did not score the highest points on price and
specific goals, should the price of highest ranked bidder be underquoted and is
not market related.
c) There is clear, uncontrived and/or overwhelming evidence and/or facts that the
bidder has or continues to be in breach of any of the provisions contained in
the Integrity Pact;
d) The Probity check undertaken by Transnet National Ports Authority establishes
the existence of any unmitigated risks which would have a negative impact on
the project;
e) Unless the appointment of the bidder would result in a negative impact on
Transnet’s Return on Investment;
f) It is necessary to rotate Suppliers to promote opportunities for other suppliers,
in circumstances where the bidder has been awarded business previously and
the award of the tender will result in inequitable allocation of business;
g) The tenderer or its members, directors, partners:
institution that Transnet may be aware of and there is a clear,
uncontrived and/or overwhelming evidence and/or facts in relation to
the alleged wrongdoing on the basis of which the restriction process has
been initiated;
h) cannot, as necessary and in relation to the proposed contract, demonstrate that
it possesses the professional and technical qualifications, professional and
technical competence, financial resources, equipment and other physical
facilities, managerial capability, reliability, experience and reputation, expertise
and the personnel, to perform the contract;
i) has no legal capacity to enter into the contract;
j) is insolvent, in receivership, under Business Rescue as provided for in chapter
6 of the Companies Act, 2008, being wound up, has its affairs administered
pursuant to a court order, has ceased or suspended their business activities, or
is subject to legal proceedings in respect of any of the foregoing;
k) does not comply with the legal requirements, if any, stated in the tender data;
and
l) is not able to perform the contract free of conflicts of interest.
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban for
A period of three (3) months
________________________________________________________________________________________________
m) is able, in the option of the employer to perform the contract free of conflicts
of interest.
C.3.17 The number of paper copies of the signed contract to be provided by the Employer is
1 (one).
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 12 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban
For a period of three (3) months
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
T2.1 List of Returnable Documents
2.1.1 These schedules are required for pre-qualification and eligibility purposes:
T2.2-01 Stage Two as per CIDB: Eligibility Criteria Schedule - Certificate of attendance at
Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting
T2.2-02 Stage Three as per CIDB: Eligibility Criteria Schedule - CIDB Registration
2.1.2 Stage Five as per CIDB: these schedules will be utilised for evaluation purposes:
T2.2-03 Evaluation Schedule: Previous experience
T2.2-04 Evaluation Schedule: Management & CV’s
T2.2-05 Evaluation Schedule: Health and Safety Management
2.1.3 Returnable Schedules:
General:
T2.2-06 Authority to submit tender
T2.2-07 Record of addenda to tender documents
T2.2-08 Letter of Good Standing
T2.2-09 Availability of equipment and other resources
T2.2-10 Schedule of proposed Subcontractors (if subcontract in terms of TPPP is not eligibility)
T2.2-11 Site Establishment requirements
Agreement and Commitment by Tenderer:
T2.2-12 CIDB SFU ANNEX G Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire
T2.2-13 Non-Disclosure Agreement
T2.2-14 RFP Declaration Form
T2.2-15 RFP – Breach of Law
T2.2-16 Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document
T2.2-17 Service Provider Integrity Pact
T2.2-18 Supplier Code of Conduct
1.3.2 Financial/Insurance:
T2.2-19 Insurance provided by the Contractor
T2.2-20 Three (3) years audited financial statements
Part T2: Returnable Documents
CPM 2020 – Rev 02 of 2 T2.2: Returnable Schedules
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban
For a period of three (3) months
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.2 C1.1 Offer portion of Form of Offer & Acceptance
2.3 C1.2 Contract Data
2.4 C1.3 Forms of Securities
2.5 C2.1 Pricing Instructions (Bill of Quantities)
2.6 C2.2 Bill of Quantities
Part T2: Returnable Documents
CPM 2020 – Rev 02 of 2 T2.2: Returnable Schedules
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban
For a period of three (3) months
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
T2.2-01: Eligibility Criteria Schedule:
Certificate of Attendance at Tender Clarification Meeting
This is to certify that
(Company Name)
Represented (Name and
by: Surname)
Was represented at the compulsory tender clarification meeting
Held at: 223 Maydon Road (Maydon Wharf), Durban
On (date) 18 June 2026 Starting time: 10:00am
Particulars of person(s) attending the meeting:
Name Signature
Capacity
Attendance of the above company at the meeting was confirmed:
Name Signature
For and on Behalf of the
EmployersAgent. Date
CPM 2020 Rev 01 T2.2: Returnable Schedules
of 1 T2.2-01: Eligibility Criteria Schedule:
Certificate of Attendance
at Tender Clarification Meeting
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban
For a period of three (3) months
____________________________________________________________________________
T2.2-02: Eligibility Criteria Schedule - CIDB Grading Designation
Note to tenderers:
Tenderers are to indicate their CIDB Grading by filling in the table below. Attach a copy of
the CIDB Grading Designation or evidence of being capable of being so registered.
CRS Number Status Grading Expiry Date
1. Only those tenderers who are registered with the CIDB, or are capable of being so
prior to the evaluation of submissions, in a contractor grading designation equal to
or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the
sum tendered or a value determined in accordance with Regulation 25 (1B) or
25(7A) of the Construction Industry Development Regulations, for a 3CE or higher
class of construction work, are eligible to have their tenders evaluated.
2. Joint Venture (JV)
Joint ventures are eligible to submit tenders subject to the following:
1. every member of the joint venture is registered with the CIDB;
2. the lead partner has a contractor grading designation of not lower than one level
one level below the required grading designation in the class of construction
works under consideration and possesses the required recognition status; and
3. the combined Contractor grading designation calculated in accordance with the
Construction Industry Development Regulations is equal to or higher than a
Contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered
for a 3CE or higher class of construction work or a value determined in
accordance with Regulation 25(1B) or 25(7A) of the Construction Industry
Development Regulations
4. the Contractor shall provide the employer with a certified copy of its signed joint
venture agreement;
5. and in the event that the joint venture is an ‘Incorporated Joint Venture’ the
Memorandum of Incorporation to be provided within 4 (four) weeks of the
Contract Date.
CPM 2020 Rev 01 Part T2: Returnable Schedules
of 1 T2.2-02: CIDB Registration
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban
For a period of three (3) months
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
T2.2-03: Evaluation Schedule: Previous Experience
Note to tenderers:
Tenderers are required to demonstrate performance in comparable projects of similar size and
nature by supplying the following:
Tenderer to submit traceable references (letter or completion certificate) showing
experience in maintenance or construction of steel structures. Reference letters or
completion certificates must be on the letterhead of companies that the work was done for,
references or certificates should include the following:
1) The project description,
2) Client Company name,
3) Client contact details (email or telephone),
4) Contract duration
project description, duration and contract value)
Index of documentation attached to this schedule
Document name
CPM 2020 Rev 01 Part T2: Returnable Schedules
of 2 T2.2-03: Evaluation Schedule: Previous Experience
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of durban
For a period of three (3) months
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Score Previous Experience (Max. 30 Points)
No references submitted, or references submitted not being relevant to 0 maintenance or construction of steel structures or references submitted do not
contain all requirements.
Tenderer has submitted one (1) reference relevant to maintenance or construction 20 of steel structures.
Tenderer has submitted two (2) references relevant to maintenance or construction 40 of steel structures.
Tenderer has submitted three (3) references relevant to maintenance or 60 construction of steel structures.
Tenderer has submitted four (4) references relevant to maintenance or construction 80 of steel structures
Tenderer has submitted five (5) or more references relevant to maintenance or 100 construction of steel structures
CPM 2020 Rev 01 Part T2: Returnable Schedules
of 2 T2.2-03: Evaluation Schedule: Previous Experience
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of
Durban for a period of three (3) months
T2.2-04: Evaluation Schedule - Management & CV’s of Key Personnel
The tender must be able to demonstrate that the project personnel have sufficient knowledge,
experience and qualifications to provide the required services and submit the following
documents as a minimum with the tender:
1. The experience of assigned key persons in relation to the scope of work will be evaluated
from three different points of view, namely:
i. Relevant experience - Civil/ Building Engineering trades.
ii. The education, training and skills of the assigned staff in the specific sector, field,
subject, etc. which is directly linked to the Scope of Works. Proof of education and
training must be attached to the C.V.
iii. Key personnel CVs that need to be submitted are:
Building Engineering trades
Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
members are submitted.
2. Comprehensive CV’s should be attached to this schedule:
As a minimum each CV should address the following, but not limited to;
i. Personal particulars
a. Name
b. Place (s) of tertiary education and dates associated therewith
c. Professional awards
ii. Qualifications (degrees, diplomas, grades of membership of professional societies
and professional registrations)
CPM 2020 Rev 01 Part T2: Returnable Schedules
T2.2-04: Evaluation Schedule:
Management & CV’s of Key Persons
TRANSNET national ports authority
Tender number: TNPA/2026/04/0830/4703/RFQ
Description of the works: the maintenance of bluff radar tower in the port of
Durban for a period of three (3) months
iii. Name of current employer and position in enterprise
iv. Overview of post graduate experience (year, organization and position)
v. Outline of recent assignments / experience that has a bearing on the Scope of Works
List of Key Persons assigned to the above disciplines
No. Key Persons Name and S
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
TransnetContact Person
Hlengiwe Dlamini
Phone
011-000-0000
[email protected]
Website
www.transnet.net/
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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High source confidence
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