Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Mahatma Gandhi Road - Durban - DURBAN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172985
The department requires a contractor to install weighing systems in the port of durban under a 12-month nec3 engineering and construction contract. Bidders must hold CIDB grade 5me or higher, attend a compulsory site briefing on 15 october 2026, and achieve at least 60 functionality points to advance to price and preference evaluation. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory attendance at the compulsory briefing session combined with the CIDB grading threshold and the extensive professional registration requirements for five key personnel roles — failure on any of these disqualifies the bid outright.
Compulsory briefing: 15 October 2026 at 10:00 at 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse, Port of Durban — attendance certificate (T2.2-01) mandatory with bid; PPE required (safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, hi-vis vest, hard hat)
Closing: 28 October 2026 at 16:00 — electronic upload only via https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net; submit at least 24 hours early; 30 MB per upload; no special characters in filenames
CIDB grading: minimum 5ME; joint ventures require all members CIDB-registered, lead partner not below one level under 5ME, combined JV grading ≥5ME, certified JV agreement
Key personnel — proof of registration required for: Construction Project Manager, Civil Engineer/Technologist, Electrical Engineer/Technologist, Mechanical Engineer/Technologist, Health and Safety Officer
Functionality minimum: 60 out of 100 points; scored by minimum 2 evaluators (0/20/40/60/80/100 scale); breakdown — Programme 10, Management and CVs 30, Quality 5, Health and Safety 10, Environmental 5, Previous Experience 20, Method Statement 20
Preference points: 80/20 system if all responsive tenders ≤R50 million; 90/10 if any >R50 million; B-BBEE Level 1-2 gets 8 or 4 points, EME/QSE 51% black-owned gets 12 or 6 points, Level 3-8 or non-compliant gets zero
Mandatory documents: SARS Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE 51%+ black-owned only), CSD registration with supplier number and unique reference, Letter of Good Standing (Workmen's Compensation), signed C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance
Disqualification risks: late or incomplete upload, failure to attend briefing, missing returnable documents, file corruption from special characters or last-minute submission, submission through another company's portal profile, unduly low or high rates without justification, listing on tender defaulters registers, serious breach of law conviction within 5 years, conflicts of interest, insolvency or business rescue status
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - 16:00
Venue
Queens Warehouse, 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point, Durban, 4001
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
A tender clarification meeting will be conducted at TRANSNET national ports authority, port of durban, 237 mahatma gandhi road, queens warehouse on 15 october 2026 at 10:00am for a period of ± 2 (two) hours. The eligibility criterias are as follows: - attendance of compulsory briefing session; - CIDB grading of 5me or higher; - professional registration for the following key personnel: o construction project manager o civil engineer/technologist o electrical engineer/ technologist o mechanical engineer/technologist o health and safety officer
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Request for Proposal
Mahatma Gandhi Road - Durban - DURBAN - 4001
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Important Dates
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)Compulsory briefing session: 15 October 2026 at 10:00
Venue: Transnet National Ports Authority, Port of Durban, 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Attendance: mandatory; proof of attendance certificate (T2.2-01) required with bid
PPE required: safety shoes, goggles, long sleeve shirts, high visibility vests, hard hats
Access requirements: breathalyzer testing; no firearms; identity document/passport/driver's licence for access control
Transport and accommodation: bidders' own cost
Closing date: 28 October 2026 at 16:00
Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date; possible extension request if evaluation not finalised
Issue date: 6 October 2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFP Weighing.pdf
Procurement for the installation of weighing systems in the Port of Durban for a period of twelve months, issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (Transnet SOC Ltd).
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Contact Information
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)Procurement Officer (Employer's Agent)
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Submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Alternative portal reference: https://esupplierportal.transnet.net
Briefing venue: Transnet National Ports Authority, Port of Durban, 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)Submission method: electronic upload via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal only
Portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Closing: 28 October 2026 at 16:00
File naming: use only alphabetical and/or numerical characters; special characters corrupt files
Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted
Late submissions: not accepted; incomplete uploads at closing time produce corrupted files
Recommendation: submit at least 24 hours before deadline to avoid technical issues
Returnable forms required:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)Evaluation stages (sequential):
Stage 1 — Administrative and substantive responsiveness
Stage 2 — Compulsory briefing attendance
Stage 3 — CIDB eligibility
Stage 4 — Professional registration for key personnel
Stage 5 — Functionality (minimum qualifying score: 60/100)
Scored by minimum 2 evaluators, averaged; scores per criterion: 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100
Functionality breakdown:
Stage 6 — Price and preference (only for bidders scoring ≥60 functionality points)
Preference point system: 80/20 if all responsive tenders ≤R50 million; 90/10 if any responsive tender >R50 million
Price weight: 80 (80/20 system) or 90 (90/10 system)
Specific goals weight: 20 (80/20) or 10 (90/10)
B-BBEE preference points:
Transnet reserves right to independent B-BBEE audit at any stage until contract completion
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)Scope: installation of weighing systems in the Port of Durban
Contract period: 12 months
Contract form: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract
Key programme requirements:
Key personnel required:
Quality requirements:
Health and safety:
Environmental:
Experience requirement:
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)Pricing format: Activity Schedule under NEC3 (Part C2)
Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date
No bid security or performance bond amounts specified in extracted text.
Payment terms, retention, or specific financial guarantees: not stated in available document text.
Transnet reserves right to:
Financial capacity: no explicit minimum turnover stated; however, CIDB 5ME grading implies financial capability threshold
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP Weighing.pdf (RFP)CSD registration: mandatory; supplier number and unique registration reference required
Tax status: valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN for verification
CIDB: Grade 5ME or higher mandatory
B-BBEE evidence required:
Preference points thresholds:
Professional registrations required for key personnel:
Workmen's Compensation: valid Letter of Good Standing required (or separate letters for all JV members)
Legal compliance:
Integrity Pact compliance required
Transnet reserves right to probity checks and independent audits
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 103 of 1977
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Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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