Provision of rigging and crane hire services – richards bay – 3 months

Closing date: 25 August 2026 at 16:00. Clarification queries deadline: 24 August 2026 at 12:00, submitted to Cookie Naidoo. No mandatory briefing or site visit stated.

No pre-bid briefing or site visit mentioned. Specific queries must be submitted to Cookie Naidoo before 12:00 pm on 24/08/2026.

SCM and technical enquiries: Cookie Naidoo, telephone 035 905 3255, email [email protected]. Post-closing communication: Shaun Sewraj (same telephone and email). Submission: electronic only via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal; no physical address provided.

Submit via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Register and log intent to bid. Upload bid documents (up to 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). Each company must use its own registered profile; joint ventures may use one party's profile. No late submissions accepted. Mandatory returnable documents must be submitted by closing date/time or bid is disqualified: Section 4 Quotation Form, legal binding letters confirming personnel competency and crane compliance. Essential returnable documents (failure may lead to disqualification after a cure period): SBD1, Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents, RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Protection of Personal Information form, proof of authority to sign, tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD number), B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated.

Mandatory: Section 4 Quotation Form, legal binding letters for personnel competency and crane compliance. For scoring: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof for specific goals. Essential: SBD1, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFQ Declaration, Specific Goals Claim Form, POPIA form.

Two-stage evaluation: 1. Administrative and substantive responsiveness (must pass to proceed). 2. Final weighted scoring: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Price scoring formula: Ps = 80 x (Pmin / Pt). Specific goals claimed via Specific Goals Points Claim Form (includes B-BBEE status level and other specific goals per Transnet policy). 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value below R50 million). Post-tender negotiations may be conducted if highest-scoring bid price is not market-related. Transnet may apply objective criteria (skills transfer, rotation of suppliers, financial stability, due diligence, DPIP/FPPO risks) to justify award to another bidder.

Scope: Provision of rigging and crane hire services on an as-and-when-required basis for a three-month period at the Port of Richards Bay Terminal. Personnel: Bidder must submit a legal binding letter on company letterhead confirming at least two riggers, two supervisors, and two crane operators, including for each: qualification, years of relevant experience, role/position, and confirmation of employment. Equipment: Legal binding letter confirming statutory compliance of all cranes, slings, lifting lugs, etc., with compliance and expiry dates indicated. Transnet reserves the right to verify credentials.

Bidder must submit a legal binding letter confirming at least two riggers, two supervisors, and two crane operators, with details of qualifications, years of experience, role, and confirmation of employment.

Pricing via TDPS system, ZAR inclusive VAT. Deviation may disqualify. Unconditional discounts considered. Market-related price negotiation may occur.

Pricing format: Submitted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT. Pricing must be strictly in accordance with the prescribed price schedule (refer to TDPS system). Deviations from the schedule may disqualify the bid. Unconditional discounts only considered at final evaluation stage. Transnet may negotiate a market-related price with the highest-scoring bidder; if unsuccessful, may negotiate with the next-ranked bidder or cancel the RFQ. No bond, guarantee, or insurance requirements stated.

Mandatory registrations and documents: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (foreign suppliers with no local entity exempt). Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN or printed certificate) – each party in a joint venture/consortium must submit separately. Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for scoring). SBD1 (Invitation to Bid) – completed and signed. SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) – included in the RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form; discloses relationships with state employees. Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents. RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form (includes disclosure of any serious breach of law in past 5 years). Specific Goals Points Claim Form. Protection of Personal Information form. Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution). Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Must comply with Employment Equity Act (Section 53). All compliance documents must remain valid for the contract duration; failure to renew may lead to termination.

B-BBEE status level contribution: Level 1 and Level 2 = 10 points each; +50% Black Youth Owned Entities = 10 points; Non-Compliant or Level 3-8 = 0 points. Subcontracting more than 25% to a lower B-BBEE entity loses points. Proof required: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

Quotation is a binding offer. Transnet may cancel, reject, split award, validate info, negotiate. Successful bidder must maintain document validity. Security clearance may be required. POPIA compliance required.

Bidders must self-register on CSD, be tax compliant, comply with Employment Equity Act, maintain validity period of 180 business days, and disclose contract info. DPIP/FPPO disclosure required.

Step 1: Administrative responsiveness (timely, complete documents). Step 2: Substantive responsiveness (priced offer, scope compliance). Step 4: Price (80 points) using formula Ps = 80

• (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin); Specific Goals (20 points). Step 5: Post-tender negotiations if price not market-related. Step 6: Objective criteria may apply. Step 7: Award.