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.
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Robert Sobukwe - Bellville - Bellville - 7507
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169349
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 16:00
Venue
Online - Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369435033436141?p=HzChIy4yitRpbeZBFg
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Robert Sobukwe - Bellville - Bellville - 7507
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Contact Information
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdf (unknown)07 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 Sept
2026
Closing Date
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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.pdf
Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdf
Specification - Annexure A.pdf
Minimum Wage Price Schedule - Annexure C.pdf
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdf (unknown)For quality control purposes, Transnet reserves the right to take samples from any consumables and/or
Technical Specifications
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdf (unknown)Provision of office cleaning, hygiene and gardening services
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdfof the service. The names and qualifications of the Supervisors together with full details of their
experience in this field of work must be furnished. The service providers must furnish the names and
addresses of all proposed sub-service providers, which is subject to prior approval.
Quality Management
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdfthat reports and liaise with the Transnet supervisor on a daily basis. Transnet representative will
communicate with only this delegated person regarding inspections and / or defective work /
workmanship. Transnet’s representatives will not be acting as supervisors to the service provider’s
staff.
as requested by the Employer) reported. reported.
No response of Non-Conformance Report (NCR) within
1% of the Task Order value per day 10% of the Task Order value3 days
The service provider’s work must conform to domestic cleaning practices, standards and specifications
and the work must be completed to the satisfaction of the Supervisororhisdelegatedrepresentative.
Manager or appointed Employer’s representative and the Service Provider, to affect quality assurance.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdfproperly clothed to the satisfaction of the Employer, the Employer reserves the right to request such
employees to wear a uniform or overall, of a type, cut and design approved by the Employer and
purchased by the Service Provider. Employees must be identifiable as employees of the Service Provider
by means of their uniforms:
necessary. The Service Provider must supply the relevant protective clothing at his own cost and
included in the pricing of the Service.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Financial Requirements
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdf (unknown)Payment Terms: payment terms.
Other requirements
Security:
The Service provider shall arrange for access permits to enter the Transnet site for its staff with
Transnet Security. The company shall provide each staff member with a badge of identification.
Standard Specifications:
▪ All materials and quality of work shall comply with specifications.
▪ Transnet Health and Safe
Compliance Requirements
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdf (unknown)No specific requirements found
Contractual Terms
Source: Specification - Annexure A.pdfthe applicable statutory requirements in respect of minimum wages and Unemployment Insurance
Fund (UIF).
to the satisfaction of Transnet to confirm that the Service Provider complies with the latest National
vests are to be worn in areas where there are railway train operations.
areas such as in the yards.
on a daily basis upon entering Transnet premises and/or admin buildings.
shall take out insurance in respect of all risks for which it is prudent for the Service Provider to
insure against, including any liability it may have as a result of its activities under this Agreement
for theft, destruction, death or injury to any person and damage to property.
West in the western cape region assets on “as and when required basis” in all
Regions for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
of 17
The Employer’s right to impose penalties does not in any way detract the Employer’s right to claim
damages instead of penalties in the event of a breach by the Service Provider of any or all of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Table 1: Key Performance Indicators
Contact Information
Source: Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdf (RFP){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"of Employment and Labour or it’s","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdf (RFP)Technical evaluation
Points points
be scored zero.
Methodology
Source: Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdfMaximum possible score 100
Minimum score for technical evaluation is 70/100
Cleaning, Hygiene, and submitted the Method Statement that does 0
not cover at minimum key elements 1, and 2Gardening services:
Method statement covers element 1, 2 and 3Key elements:
of the key elements on how the contractor1. Health and Safety 15 will execute the provision of cleaning,
management plan hygiene, and/or gardening services
be utilized. one of the three remaining key elements on
utilized including of cleaning, hygiene and/or gardening
organogram services
responsiveness / and two of the three remaining key
preparedness that covers elements on how the contractor will execute 25
the proposed scope of the provision of cleaning, hygiene and/or
work gardening services
such tasks will be elements on how the contractor will execute
performed on daily basis. the provision of cleaning, hygiene, and/or 306. Proposed work schedule / gardening services
work plan
Maximum possible score 100
Minimum score for technical evaluation is 70/100
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdfOrganogram and CV’s of Cleaning Supervisor
key people: No CV attached/no experience 0
the project/availability of skills 3
experience = 0≥, ≤1 year
to manage and perform the
contract (assigned personnel). 6
experience> 1 ≤3 years
experience > 3, ≤ 4 years.
experience > 4, ≤ 5 years.
Company Previous No evidence provided 0
Experience: Bidder has successfully provided 1 cleaning, 5
and/or hygiene services.
Bidder has successfully provided 2 to 3 10(Proof of experience attached
cleaning and/or hygiene services.
in the client letter head with
contactable reference in the Bidder has successfully provided 4 cleaning, 15
form of a Letter of Award and/or hygiene services. 25
accompanied by a reference
letter per completed service) Bidder has successfully provided 5 cleaning 20
and/or hygiene services.
Bidder has successfully provided >=6 25
cleaning and/or hygiene Services.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdf (RFP)Proof of experience attached
Health & Safety
Source: Evaluation Criteria_Cleaning Services_(002).pdfexperience) >5 years.
Risk Assessment: The Bidder failed to provide information or
(Specific to the works) only submitted a Risk Assessment that does 0
not cover at minimum key elements 1, and 2.Key elements of a Risk
The Bidder has provided a risk assessment,Assessment (RA)
that includes mandatory elements 1, 2 and 3 1. Tasks Identification, 15 with adequate detail and is relevant to the
including mandatory elements 1, 2, 3, 4 and 25
must include element 5 with adequate detail
NOTE: Risk Assessment and is relevant to the scope.
Elements 1, 2 and 3 above are The Bidder has provided a risk assessment,
mandatory. Risk Assessments including all Six (6) elements with adequate
30without all three elements will detail and is relevant to the scope.
be scored zero.
Important Dates
Source: Minimum Wage Price Schedule - Annexure C.pdf (unknown){"closingDate":"04 February 2025"}
Technical Specifications
Source: Minimum Wage Price Schedule - Annexure C.pdf (unknown)Amount
R33,27 x 40 hours per week x 4.33
1 Basic monthly wage cost R 5 762.36
weeks
Hourly rate Hourly rate R 33.27
Daily rate 8 hrs per day R 266.16
Weekly wage cost Hourly wage x 40 hours (week) R 1 330.80
2 Leave provisions Please fill in leave provisions
3 Other: Employer contribution Please fill in other Employer contribution
Bonus
4 Monthly Labour Cost ( per 1 x cleaner ) A1 + A2 + A3 R 5 762.36
Total monthly labour cost ( per total
5 14 r 80 673.10
number of cleaners required
Total BASE Labour Cost for the 3 (three)
year contract (including all required
cleaners and Supervisor)
36 Months
Note: this base price calculation
Does not include the escalation
For years 2 and 3
Pricing Schedule
Source: Minimum Wage Price Schedule - Annexure C.pdfcomply will result in disqualification
Random payslips will be requested from the cleaning personell once contract is in place
Please include the weekend and public holidays rates where applicable
Compliance Requirements
Source: Minimum Wage Price Schedule - Annexure C.pdf (unknown)comply will result in disqualification
Health & Safety
Source: Minimum Wage Price Schedule - Annexure C.pdfNo. 52053, published on 04 February 2025
R33,27 x 40 hours per week x 4.33
1 Basic monthly wage cost R 5 762.36
weeks
Hourly rate Hourly rate R 33.27
Daily rate 8 hrs per day R 266.16
Weekly wage cost Hourly wage x 40 hours (week) R 1 330.80
Important Dates
Source: RFP.pdf (RFP){"briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":null,"venue":"e and time: as per TDPS system. The briefing session will start punctually, and information will not be repeated","is_compulsory":true}"}
Contact Information
Source: RFP.pdf (RFP){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"021 940 3833","department":"/ PUBLIC ENTITY)","address":"SURROUNDING AREAS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP.pdf (RFP)Returnable Documents: SECTION 3 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY, CRITERIA AND RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS documents/ Functionality/ technical Price schedules/Pre- 70 points negotiation, if Selection of the qualifications applicable. (eg Minimum Threshold preferred bidder. Price (80) Market Related Award of Price (Objective criterion business negotiation or to justify award to and Specific Best And Final someone other conclusion goals (20) Offer than the highest of contract negotiation) ranked bidder must have been stated in the bid Technical Pre-qualification documents and can Criteria/minimum Technical / Functional WEIGHTED be used at this requirements/legal criteria & weightings SCORE stage, if applicable) have been met, In the case of Joint Ventures, a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement or Section1 written confirmation of the intention to enter into a Joint Venture Agreement Refer Essential
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP.pdf (RFP)Transnet will utilise the following methodology and criteria in selecting a preferred Supplier/Service provider:
Stage 1:
Test for stage 2 stage 3
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP.pdf (RFP)Beaufort west and surrounding areas for a period of thirty-six (36) months
Methodology
Source: RFP.pdfMaximum possible 100
score
RespondentsmustreferTechnical Evaluation Criteria.ARespondent’scompliancewiththeminimum
functionality/technicalthresholdwillbemeasuredbytheirresponsestotechnicalevaluation.(refertoannexureB)
Respondents are to note that Transnet will round off final technical scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal places for
the purposes of determining whether the technical threshold has been met.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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SBD1 Form Section1
Notice to bidders Section2
Evaluation methodology, criteria and returnable documents Section3
Certificate Of Acquaintance with RFP, Terms & Conditions & Applicable Section5
responsiveness / how the contractor will execute the provision 25
preparedness that covers of cleaning, hygiene and/or gardening
the proposed scope of services
work Method statement covers all 6 of the key
work plan
Maximum possible 100
score
RespondentsmustreferTechnical Evaluation Criteria.ARespondent’scompliancewiththeminimum
functionality/technicalthresholdwillbemeasuredbytheirresponsestotechnicalevaluation.(refertoannexureB)
Respondents are to note that Transnet will round off final technical scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal places for
the purposes of determining whether the technical threshold has been met.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Proposal No TP/2026/03/0041/3121/RFP of 35
Returnable Document
Theminimumthresholdfortechnical/functionality[StepTWO]mustbemetorexceededfora
Respondent’sProposaltoprogresstoStepThreeforfinalevaluation
1.3 STEP THREE: Evaluation and Final Weighted Scoring
a) Price Criteria [Weighted score 80 points]:
Statements plus 2 previous years
SECTION 1: SBD1 Form
SECTION 2: Notice To Bidders
SECTION 3: Evaluation Methodology, Criteria And Returnable Documents
SECTION 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP Documents
SECTION 6: Specific Goals Points Claim Form
SECTION 7 Certificate Of Attendance Of Compulsory RFP Briefing
SECTION 8: Protection of Personal Information
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFP.pdf-Signed SECTION National
Minimum Wage Schedule
1.1 STEP ONE: Test for Administrative and Substantive Responsiveness
The test for administrative and substantive responsiveness will include the following:
Administrative & Substantive responsiveness check RFP Reference
Whether the Bid has been lodged on time
Whether all Returnable Documents and/or schedules [where applicable] Section3
were completed and returned by the closing date and time
Verify the validity of all returnable documents Allsections
Verify if the Bid document has been duly signed by the authorised Allsections
respondent
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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a) Log on to the Transnet eSupplier website/Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/)
b) Click on “SIGN IN/REGISTER –to register new bidder information and ensure that all (must fill in all mandatory information is completed)
OR; - to sign in if already registered;
c) Click on “ADVERTISED TENDERS” to view advertised tenders;
d) Toggle (click to switch) the “Log an Intent” button in order to be able to activate the submission of a bid;
e) Respondents are to submit bid documents by uploading them onto the system against each tender selected. A Bidder can upload 30mb
per upload and multiple uploads are permitted.
f) Bidders to note that all pricing must be completed in the eSupplier portal, electronic pricing. No paper pricing schedule
should be accepted.
g) Bidders should ensure that electronic bid submissions are submitted at least a day before the closing date and bidders should not wait for
the last hour before the deadline to submit. This is to enable them to timeously address issues which they may encounter due to internet
speed, bandwidth or the size of the number of uploads being submitted. Transnet will not be held liable for any challenges experienced by
bidders as a result of their own technical challenges.
h) No late submissions will be accepted.
i) Each company must register its own profile using its company details and use the corresponding registered profile to log an intent to bid as
well as submitting any bid.
j) 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.
k) 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
responsiveness scoring / 100***
Returnable
documents/ Functionality/ technical Price schedules/Pre-
70 points negotiation, if Selection of the qualifications applicable. (eg Minimum Threshold preferred bidder.
Price (80) Market Related Award of
Price (Objective criterion business negotiation or to justify award to and Specific Best And Final someone other conclusion goals (20) Offer than the highest of contract negotiation)
ranked bidder must
have been stated
in the bid
CV’s of key people: No CV attached/no experience 0
allocated to the 3 services experience = 0 year
project/availability of
skills to manage and Provision of cleaning and/or hygiene
6 perform the contract services experience years
15 (assigned personnel). Provision of cleaning and/or hygiene
9 services experience 4 years.
12 services experience 5 years.
n
Company Previous No evidence provided 0
Experience: Bidder has successfully provided 1 cleaning, 5
and/or hygiene services.
Bidder has successfully provided 2 to 3 10
cleaning and/or hygiene services. (Proof of experience
attached in the client Bidder has successfully provided 4 cleaning, 15
letter head with and/or hygiene services.
contactable reference in Bidder has successfully provided 5 cleaning 20 25
the form of a Letter of and/or hygiene services.
Award accompanied by Bidder has successfully provided >=6 cleaning 25
a reference letter per and/or hygiene Services.
completed service)
RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS USED FOR SCORING [Yes or No]
Valid proof of Respondent’s compliance to Specific Goal requirements stipulated in
Section 6 of this RFP (Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn- Affidavit as per DTIC
guidelines)
ANNEXURE B : Technical Submission/Questionnaire
Respondent’s valid proof of evidence to claim points for compliance with Specific Goals’
requirements as stipulated in Section 6 of this RFP
ResponsestoAnnexure B–TechnicalEvaluationCriteria
❖ OrganogramandCV’sofkeypeople
❖ RiskAssessment
❖ Companypreviousexperience
❖ MethodstatementforCleaning,Hygiene,andGardeningservices
c) Essential Returnable Documents:
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP.pdfI/We Acknowledge that an electronic pricing schedule for goods and/or services will be completed in the
Transnet eSupplier portal in line with the scope of work requirements.
Delivery Lead-Time from date of purchase order: ____________________ [days/weeks]
Respondents are to note that Transnet will round off final pricing scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal
places.
Notes to Pricing:
a) Respondents are to note that if the price offered by the highest scoring bidder is not market-related,
Transnet may not award the contract to that Respondent. Transnet may-
(i) negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the highest points or cancel the RFP;
(ii) if that Respondent does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market-related price with
the Respondent scoring the second highest points or cancel the RFP;
(iii) if the Respondent scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related price,
negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the third highest points or cancel the
RFP.
If a market-related price is not agreed with the Respondent scoring the third highest points, Transnet
must cancel the RFP.
b) All Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT
c) Any disbursement not specifically priced for will not be considered/accepted by Transnet.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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[Yes or No]
Submit valid Letter of Good Standing (COID-A) from department of Employment and Labour
or it’s agencies.
SECTION 4 : Submit Signed SECTION [refer to section 4] National Minimum Wage
Schedule. – refer to annexure B
SECTION 4 : Pricing Schedule Form
b) Returnable Documents Used for Scoring
In addition to the requirements of section (a) above, Respondents are further required to submit with their
I/We_________________________________________________________________________________
hereby offer to supply the goods/services at the prices quoted in the Price Schedule below, in accordance with
the conditions related thereto.
the Standard RFP Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods or Services to Transnet; and
any other standard or special conditions embodied in this Request for Proposal.
I/We accept that unless Transnet should otherwise decide and so inform me/us, this Proposal [and, if any, its
covering letter and any subsequent exchange of correspondence], together with Transnet’s acceptance
thereof shall constitute a binding contract between Transnet and me/us. I/We further agree that if, after I/we
have been notified of the acceptance of my/our Proposal, I/we fail to deliver the said goods/service/s within
the delivery lead-time quoted, Transnet may, without prejudice to any other legal remedy which it may have,
cancel the order and recover from me/us any expenses incurred by Transnet in calling for Proposals afresh
and/or having to accept any less favourable offer.
Price Schedule
Delivery Lead-Time from date of purchase order: ____________________ [days/weeks]
Respondents are to note that Transnet will round off final pricing scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal
places.
must cancel the RFP.
b) All Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT
c) Any disbursement not specifically priced for will not be considered/accepted by Transnet.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Proposal No TP/2026/03/0041/3121/RFP of 35
Returnable Document
d) To facilitate like-for-like comparison bidders must submit pricing strictly in accordance with this price
schedule and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid
being disqualified.
e) Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), Transnet will only consider such price
discount(s) in the final evaluation stage if offered on an unconditional basis.
Minimum Wage Form: (Refer to annexure C)
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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Returnable Document
Section 5
information relevant to the Supply of the Goods as well as Transnet information and Employees, and
have had sufficient time in which to conduct and perform a thorough due diligence of Transnet’s
operations and business requirements and assets used by Transnet. Transnet will therefore not
consider or permit any pre- or post-contract verification or any related adjustment to pricing, service
levels or any other provisions/conditions based on any incorrect assumptions made by the
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP.pdf (RFP)Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Administrative MINIMUM THRESHOLDS& Substantive Weighted responsiveness scoring / 100***
Organogram and Cv’s of key people
Submit valid Letter of Good Standing (COID-A) from -Risk Assessment department of Employment and Labour or its agencies. -Company previous
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1
Points Allocation: 20 points
B-BBEE Details: ction (a) above, Respondents are further required to submit with their
Proposals the following Returnable Documents Used for Scoring and also to confirm submission of these
documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Proposal No TP/2026/03/0041/3121/RFP of 35
Returnable Document
Submitted
RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS USED FOR SCORING [Yes or No]
Valid proof of Respondent’s compliance to Specific Goal requirements stipulated in
Section 6 of this RFP (Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn- Affidavit as per DTIC
guidelines)
ANNEXURE B : Technical Submission/Questionnaire
Respondent’s valid proof of evidence to claim points for compliance with Specific Goals’
requirements as stipulated in Section 6 of this RFP
ResponsestoAnnexure B–TechnicalEvaluationCriteria
❖ OrganogramandCV’sofkeypeople
❖ RiskAssessment
❖ Companypreviousexperience
❖ MethodstatementforCleaning,Hygiene,andGardeningservices
c) Essential Returnable Documents:
Respondents are further required to submit the following Essential Returnable Documents with their
RFP and to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:
Essential returnable documents & schedules submitted
[Yes or No]
Latest Financial Statements signed by your Accounting Officer or latest Audited Financial
Statements plus 2 previous years
SECTION 1: SBD1 Form
SECTION 2: Notice To Bidders
SECTION 3: Evaluation Methodology, Criteria And Returnable Documents
SECTION 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP Documents
SECTION 6: Specific Goals Points Claim Form
SECTION 7 Certificate Of Attendance Of Compulsory RFP Briefing
SECTION 8: Protecti
Health & Safety
Source: RFP.pdfof this RFP and/or its receipt of a Proposal in response to it. Please note that Transnet reserves the right to:
articulated in the conditions or objective criteria to this RFP
cancel the RFP process;
validate any information submitted by Respondents in response to this bid. This would include, but is not
limited to, requesting the Respondents to provide supporting evidence. By submitting a bid,
Respondents hereby irrevocably grant the necessary consent to Transnet to do so;
exercise;
and/or after the award of the business, unless the contract specifically provides for it;
Restricted Suppliers for a period not exceeding 10 years, on the basis that a contract was awarded on
the strength of incorrect information furnished by the Respondent or on any other basis recognised in
law;
required Goods/Services at the quoted price, should the preferred bidder fail to sign or commence with
the contract within a reasonable period after being requested to do so. Under such circumstances, the
validity of the bids of the next ranked bidder(s) will be deemed to remain valid, irrespective of whether
the next ranked bidder(s) were notified of their bid being unsuccessful. Bidders may therefore be
requested to advise whether they would still be prepared to provide the required Goods/Services at their
quoted price.
bidder will be excluded from tender process.
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requirements/legal criteria & weightings SCORE stage, if applicable)
requirements
-Organogram and Cv’s
of key people
-Submit valid Letter of Good
Standing (COID-A) from -Risk Assessment
department of Employment
and Labour or its agencies. -Company previous
experience
-Signed SECTION National
15 experience) 5 years.
Risk Assessment: The Bidder failed to provide information
(Specific to the works) or only submitted a Risk Assessment that
Key elements of a Risk 0
does not cover at minimum key elements Assessment (RA)
Cleaning, Hygiene, and submitted the Method Statement that does not 0
cover at minimum key elements 1, and 2Gardening services:
Method statement covers element 1, 2 and 3 Key elements:
of the key elements on how the contractor will1. Health and Safety 15 execute the provision of cleaning, hygiene,
management plan and/or gardening services
to be utilized. one of the three remaining key elements on
utilized including of cleaning, hygiene and/or gardening services
organogram Method statement covers element 1, 2, 3, and
justify the award to another bidder. The objective criteria Transnet may apply in this bid process include:
Skills Transfer and Capacity Building for Transnet;
Impact on Transnet’s Return On Investment;
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Proposal No TP/2026/03/0041/3121/RFP of 35
Returnable Document
been awarded business repeatedly overtime, in the same commodity, in order to benefit other suppliers
in the market;
the tenderer:
is not under restrictions, or has principals who are under restrictions, preventing participating in the
employer’s procurement,
be aware of,
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,
has no legal capacity to enter into the contract
is insolvent, in receivership, under Business Rescue as provided for in chapter 6 of the Companies Act,
2008, bankrupt or being wound up, has his affairs administered by a court or a judicial officer, has
suspended his business activities, or is subject to legal proceedings in respect of any of the foregoing,
does not comply with the legal requirements, if any, stated in the tender data and
is unable, in the option of the employer to perform the contract free of conflicts of interest.
all risks identified during a risk assessment exercise/probity check (which may be conducted by an
authorised third party) that would be done to assess all risks, including but not limited to:
be limited to Efficiency, Profitability, Financial Risk, Liquidity, Acid Test, and Solvency;
Prominent Public Official (FPPO) or an entity of which such person or official is the beneficial
owner; and
1.6 STEP SIX: Award of business and conclusion of contract
▪ Immediately after approval to award the contract has been received, the successful or preferred bidder(s)
will be informed of the acceptance of his/their Proposal by way of a Letter of Award. Thereafter the final
contract will be concluded with the successful Respondent(s). where applicable
▪ Alternatively, the acceptance of a letter of award by the Successful Respondent. will constitute the
final contract read together with their RFP response and the Standard Terms and Conditions. This will be
stated in the letter of award.
▪ Considered relevant governance protocols;
▪ Determined the DPIP or FPPO status of that counterparty; and
▪ Conducted a risk assessment and due diligence to assess the potential risks that may be posed by the
business relationship.
As per the Transnet Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) and Foreign Prominent Public Officials
(FPPO) and Related Individuals Policy available on Transnet website
https://www.transnet.net/search/pages/results.aspx?k=FPIDP#k=DPIP, Respondents are required to disclose
any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO (as defined in the Policy) by completing the following
section:
respond, before submitting the bid. The Bidder agrees that he/she will have no claim or cause of action based on an
allegation that any aspect of this RFP was unclear but in respect of which he/she failed to obtain clarity.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 12, 13 and 14 ABOVE IS CORRECT.
I accept that the state may reject the bid or act against me in terms of paragraph 6 of PFMA SCM
Instruction /22 on preventing and combating abuse in the supply chain management
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP.pdfSpecific Goals Points Claim Form Section6
RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form Section7
Whether the Bid contains a priced offer Section4–Pricing
any contract emanating from this RFP. Should the Respondent be awarded the contract [the Agreement] and fail
to present Transnet with such renewals as and when they become due, Transnet shall be entitled, in addition to any
other rights and remedies that it may have in terms of the eventual Agreement, to terminate such Agreement
immediately without any liability and without prejudice to any claims which Transnet may have for damages against
the Respondent.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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Section 4
efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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We further hereby certify that I/we have/have not been [delete as applicable] found guilty during the
preceding 5 [five] years of a serious breach of law, including but not limited to a breach of the Competition Act,
, by a court of law, tribunal or other administrative body. The type of breach that the Respondent is
required to disclose excludes relatively minor offences or misdemeanours, e.g. traffic offences. This includes the
imposition of an administrative fine or penalty.
Date of breach: _____________________________
bidding process, should that person or entity have been found guilty of a serious breach of law, tribunal or
regulatory obligation.
SIGNED at ___________________________ on this _____ day of ______________________ 20___
(a) “all applicable taxes” includes value-added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment
insurance fund contributions and skills development levies;
(b) “B-BBEE” means broad-based black economic empowerment as defined in section 1 of the Broad-
Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;
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(c) “B-BBEE status level of contributor” means the B-BBEE status received by a measured entity based
on its overall performance using the relevant scorecard contained in the Codes of Good Practice on
Black Economic Empowerment, issued in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment Act;
(d) “bid” means a written offer in a prescribed or stipulated form in response to an invitation by an organ
of state for the supply/provision of services, works or goods, through price quotations, advertised
competitive bidding processes or proposals;
(e) “Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act” means the Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. );
(f) “EME” means an Exempted Micro Enterprise as defines by Codes of Good Practice under section 9 (1)
of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. );
(g) “functionality” means the ability of a bidder to provide goods or services in accordance with
specification as set out in the bid documents;
(h) “Price” includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts.
(i) “Proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor” means:
B-BBBEE status level certificate issued by an unauthorised body or person;
A sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice;
Any other requirement prescribed in terms of the B-BBEE Act.
(j) “QSE” means a Qualifying Small Enterprise in terms of a Codes of Good Practice under section 9 (1) of
the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 ( Act No. );
(k) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in South African currency, calculated at
the time of bid invitations, and includes all applicable taxes and excise duties.
(l) “Specific goals” means targeted advancement areas or categories of persons or groups either
previously disadvantaged or falling within the scope of the Reconstruction and Development
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.
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