Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Kendal Siding - Kendal - Mpumalanga - 2225
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163817
Tender for the provision of kendal yard lighting at TRANSNET port terminals richards bay. Electrical contractors with experience in port lighting should apply. Key conditions include an openโtender process, compulsory briefing at kendal siding, emalahleni, and a closing date of 12 august 2026.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 13:00
Venue
Kendal Siding, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Eligibility - CIDB grading 3ef of higher
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Kendal Siding - Kendal - Mpumalanga - 2225
AI Document Analysis Stages
Important Dates
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf (RFQ)29 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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)
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RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf
This tender, issued by Transnet SOC Ltd (operating as Transnet Port Terminals Richards Bay), invites bids for the provision of Kendal Yard Lighting. The project involves electrical and civil works for lighting infrastructure at a Transnet terminal in Mpumalanga. The tender process includes mandatory attendance at a clarification meeting, submission of technical and legal documentation, and adherence to strict evaluation criteria for functionality, price, and B-BBEE compliance. The closing date for submissions is August 12, 2026, at 13:00 UTC, via Transnetโs e-Tender Submission Portal.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf (RFQ)Stage One
Attendance at the Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting (August 5, 2026). Failure to attend or submit the Certificate of Attendance (T2.2-01) results in disqualification.
Stage Two
CIDB registration with a grading designation of 3 EP or higher for the class of construction work. For Joint Ventures (JVs):
Stage Two JV
Stage Three
Minimum qualifying functionality score: 85 points. Criteria include:
Functionality Criteria
Name
Wiremanโs Licence / Electrical Competency (T2.2-03)
Max Points
100
Requirements
Valid credentials (N3/Grade 12, Trade Test, Wiremanโs Licence, CV with 2+ years experience, traceable reference).
Name
Civil Engineer Qualification (T2.2-04)
Max Points
40
Requirements
BSc/BTech or equivalent, CV with civil/foundation experience, proof of relevant renovation experience, 2+ years experience, traceable reference.
Name
Traceable References (T2.2-05)
Max Points
40
Requirements
Minimum 5 traceable references for high mast lighting, street lighting, LV reticulation, or similar works. References must include client letterhead, project details, value, and contact information.
Additional
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf (RFQ)of Works: THE PROVISION OF KENDAL YARD LIGHTING FOR TRANSNET SOC LTD TERMINALS RICHARDS BAY
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf(https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net);
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CPM 2020 Rev06 Part T1: Tendering procedures
of 5 T 1.1: Tender Notice and Invitation
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf (RFQ)Bid Bond: Performance Guarantee
T2.2-20 Agreement in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Part T2: Returnable Documents
CPM 2020 โ Rev 02 of 2 T2.2: Returnable Schedules
Transnet Port Terminals
Tender number : TPT/2026/06/0599/6701/RFQ PPA 127114
Description of Works: THE PROVISION OF KENDAL YARD LIGHTING F
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf (RFQ)Central supplier database
Central Supplier Database (CSD)
B-BBEE Minimum Level: one
Points Allocation: 85 points
B-BBEE Details: ERS 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 Transnetโs 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:
Tenderers also to provide Transnet with a TCS PIN to verify Tenderers
compliance status.
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;
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: 85
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
Tender Data CPM 2020 Rev 11 of 19 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
Transnet Port Terminals
Tender number : TPT/2026/06/0599/6701/RFQ PPA 127114
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdfTransnet 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;
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 T2.2-14, [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:
CPM 2020 Rev06 Part T1: Tendering procedures
of 5 T 1.1: Tender Notice and Invitation
Section
Source: RFQ CIDB PPA 127114 KENDAL LIGHTING.pdf4.8. 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);
Tender number : TPT/2026/06/0599/6701/RFQ PPA 127114
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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
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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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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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subsidiary of Transnet
Contact
031-361-8589[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Key Personnel
Provinces Active
Industries
Name
Methodology of Work Execution (T2.2-06)
Max Points
20
Requirements
Detailed method statement covering introduction/scope, site establishment, HSE, standards/specifications, work methodology, quality assurance, program/sequencing, resources, risk management, and close-out/handover.