Supply and install guardrails at hood point lighthouse — CIDB sl1 required

Closing date and time: 5 November 2026 at 10:00.

Compulsory site meeting: 29 October 2026 at 10:00 (venue not specified in document; assume Hood Point Lighthouse).

Compulsory site meeting: 29 October 2026 at 10:00. Venue not explicitly stated; likely Hood Point Lighthouse.

Enquiries (bidding procedure and technical):

• Contact: Moira Hartzenberg
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: not provided

All clarifications must be submitted via the e-Tender portal or directed to the above email.

Submission address: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).

Service delivery address: Hood Point Lighthouse, Eastern Cape (exact address not provided).

Submission method: electronic via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register, log intent, and upload bid documents against the selected RFQ. Each upload limited to 30 MB; multiple uploads permitted. Submit at least one business day before closing to avoid technical issues; no late submissions accepted.

Mandatory returnable (disqualification if omitted): Completed pricing schedule.

Essential returnables (may cause disqualification if omitted): SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid); RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form; Protection of Personal Information form; Tax verification certificate (TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate); B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; Proof of CSD registration (MAAA number).

Returnables for scoring (zero points if omitted): Valid proof of compliance with Specific Goals evidence requirements (B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit/CIPC certificate; for 51% Black Youth Owned entities, certified ID copies of owners plus B-BBEE evidence).

Foreign suppliers not resident in RSA with no branch, permanent establishment, income source or tax liability in RSA must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire.

Evaluation uses 80/20 preference point system:

• Price: 80 points
• B-BBEE (Specific Goals): 20 points

Specific Goals allocation:

• B-BBEE Level 1 contributor: 15 points
• B-BBEE Level 2 contributor: 10 points
• 51% Black Youth Owned Entities: 5 points
• Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3–8 contributors: 0 points

No minimum qualifying score stated. Evidence for Specific Goals: B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate (consolidated scorecard accepted for JVs); for Black Youth Owned entities, certified ID copies of owners plus B-BBEE evidence.

Scope: Supply and install guardrails at Hood Point Lighthouse, Eastern Cape, for a once-off period.

Quantity: 1 each (item described as "SUPPLY AND INSTALL GUARD RAILS AS PER THE SCOPE OF WORK AT HOOD POINT LIGHTHOUSE").

CIDB grading required: SL1 or higher.

No detailed technical specifications, standards, or service levels provided in the extracted text.

Pricing schedule format:

• Single line item: "SUPPLY AND INSTALL GUARD RAILS AS PER THE SCOPE OF WORK AT HOOD POINT LIGHTHOUSE" – quantity 1 each.
• Bidders must indicate VAT registration status for fair price comparison.
• Unit price (ZAR) and total price (ZAR) required.
• Subtotal excl. VAT, 15% VAT, total incl. VAT.
• CIDB grading SL1 or higher noted on pricing schedule.

Pricing format: Firm price schedule with single line item; bidders must indicate VAT registration status. Unit price and total price in ZAR; 15% VAT added to arrive at total inclusive amount.

Bid validity: 60 business days from closing date (excluding first day, including last day); may be extended on same terms if evaluation not finalised. Successful bidder's validity deemed to remain until final contract conclusion.

No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, retention, or payment terms specified in the extracted text.

Eligibility and mandatory compliance:

• CIDB registration: Grade SL1 or higher (construction works).
• Tax compliance: Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate; if unavailable, CSD number must be provided. Each party in a JV/consortium/sub-contractor must submit separate TCS/CSD.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: MAAA number required.
• B-BBEE: Certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate required to claim preference points; non-compliant bidders score 0 on Specific Goals.
• Returnable forms (see submissionGuidelines for list and consequences).
• Foreign suppliers: Must complete questionnaire if not RSA resident with no RSA branch, permanent establishment, income source, or tax liability.
• Declaration of past serious breach of law (preceding 5 years) required via RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form.
• Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) consent form required.

Contract terms and Transnet rights:

• Transnet may modify the RFQ and request re-bidding.
• Proposals not conforming to instructions/specifications may be rejected.
• Late proposals disqualified.
• Contract may be awarded any time after closing; partial award or split award possible.
• Transnet may cancel the bid process.
• Transnet may validate submitted information and request supporting evidence; bidders grant irrevocable consent.
• Audited financial statements or other due diligence documentation may be requested.
• No changes to bid rates accepted after closing/award unless contract provides for it.
• Contract cancellation and referral to National Treasury Restricted Suppliers Database (up to 10 years) for incorrect information.
• Next ranked bidder may be awarded if preferred bidder fails to sign/commence; their bid validity deemed to remain.
• Transnet not liable for bid preparation costs.
• Contract information may be disclosed per JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
• DPIP/FPPO disclosure required: bidders must declare any commercial relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons or Foreign Prominent Public Officials per Transnet policy; successful bidders may be published annually.

Special conditions:

• Bid validity: 60 business days from closing date (excluding first day, including last day); extendable on same terms.
• Successful bidder's validity remains until final contract conclusion.
• Transnet reserves rights to modify, reject, cancel, split award, validate information, request due diligence, restrict suppliers for incorrect information, and award to next ranked bidder.
• No reimbursement of bid preparation costs.
• JSE Debt Listing Requirements may require contract disclosure.
• DPIP/FPPO disclosure and due diligence required.

Mandatory requirements:

• CIDB grading SL1 or higher.
• Completed pricing schedule (mandatory returnable).
• SBD 1, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Protection of Personal Information form, Tax verification certificate, B-BBEE certificate, Proof of CSD MAAA (essential returnables).
• Valid proof of Specific Goals compliance (scoring returnable).
• Tax compliance (TCS PIN/certificate or CSD number).
• CSD registration (MAAA number).
• Foreign supplier questionnaire if applicable.

Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (Price 80, B-BBEE 20). Specific Goals points: B-BBEE Level 1 = 15, Level 2 = 10, 51% Black Youth Owned = 5, Non-compliant/Level 3–8 = 0. Evidence: B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit/CIPC certificate (consolidated scorecard for JVs); for Black Youth Owned, certified ID copies of owners plus B-BBEE evidence.