Supply and delivery of fabrication and installation of s07 steel structure for TRANSNET port terminals in richards bay as a once‑off. Bidders must hold a CIDB grade 3sl or higher and attend a compulsory briefing on 29 october 2026, failing which they will be disqualified. The tender closes on 12 november 2026 at 12:00 and is evaluated on administrative responsiveness, functionality (minimum 80% score), and a 80/20 preference system for price and b‑bee.
Key Requirements
CIDB grade: 3SL or higher (or evidence of capacity to obtain before evaluation).
Compulsory briefing: attend on 29 October 2026 at 11:00, bring signed T2.2‑2 certificate; failure leads to disqualification.
Tax compliance: valid SARS tax clearance certificate and TCS PIN.
CSD registration: supplier number and unique registration reference; also provide Workmen's Compensation Fund good standing.
B‑BEE evidence: submit a valid B‑BEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE) and complete SBD 6.1 preference points claim.
Returnable documents: upload all mandatory schedules and forms (T2.2‑1‑17, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, C1.1, C1.2, C2.1, C2.2) via the electronic portal by 12 November 2026 at 12:00.
Comparable experience: provide at least four purchase orders for major steel structural work valued over R450 k completed in the past two years, plus coded‑welder performance qualification certificates.
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Fabrication and installation of an S07 steel structure at Transnet Port Terminals in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, as a once-off contract. The work includes steel fabrication of conveyors, stacker/reclaimers and/or ship loaders in the heavy material handling industry or mines, with a compulsory site briefing and a 12-week tender validity period.
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Scope: one-off structural steel works at the Richards Bay port terminal, comprising fabrication and installation of the S07 steel structure.
Compulsory clarification meeting: 29 October 2026 at 11:00
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Venue: Transnet Port Terminal (Harbour)
uMhlathuze Building entrance
Port of Richards Bay
3900
Attendance condition: The T2.2-02 certificate must be brought to the meeting for signature. Failure to attend will lead to disqualification.
Meeting conduct: The meeting starts punctually, and information will not be repeated for late arrivals.
Travel: Tenderers must arrange their own transport and accommodation.
Compulsory site walk: Required in connection with the clarification meeting.
Site access PPE: Safety shoes, goggles, long-sleeve shirts, high-visibility vests and hard hats. Entry will be refused without the required PPE.
Other site controls: All entrants to Transnet offices, depots, workshops and stores are subject to breath testing; firearms are prohibited; attendees must carry identification for access inspection.
Deadline: 12 November 2026 at 12:00. Late uploads will not be considered.
Language: English.
Mark the documents for the attention of Leslie Thabede, Buyer and Employer's Agent.
Telephone, telegraph, facsimile and email offers are not accepted.
Alternative tender offers are not permitted.
All listed documents must be complete, valid, and signed where required before upload.
Addenda will be issued only to entities recorded at the compulsory meeting, including intended joint ventures.
Returnable schedules and forms
T2.2-01 — CIDB eligibility schedule: states the bidder's grading and expiry and must be supported by the CIDB certificate or evidence of capacity to register before evaluation.
T2.2-02 — Certificate of attendance: must be taken to the compulsory meeting for the Employer's representative to sign, then submitted with the offer.
T2.2-03 — Previous experience schedule: records comparable projects and indexes the supporting POs, references and welder certificates.
T2.2-04 — Authority to submit: identifies the bidder's legal category and authorises the person signing the offer.
T2.2-05 — Record of addenda: identifies all tender amendments considered before submission.
T2.2-06 — Letter of Good Standing: provides Workmen's Compensation Fund evidence for the bidder or each joint-venture member.
T2.2-07 — Risk elements: identifies and mitigates works risks, assesses employer-stated risks, and records that no risk was identified where applicable.
T2.2-08 — Site establishment requirements: must be submitted with the offer.
T2.2-09 — CIDB SFU Annex G compulsory enterprise questionnaire: supplies enterprise and tax particulars and includes tender-default, fraud, corruption, association, conflict-of-interest and tax-verification declarations. Each joint-venture member must complete its own questionnaire.
T2.2-10 — Non-disclosure agreement: records the bidder's confidentiality obligations.
T2.2-11 — RFP declaration form: must be completed with the offer.
T2.2-12 — RFP breach-of-law declaration: discloses any serious breach of law, including Competition Act breaches, during the preceding 5 years.
T2.2-13 — Certificate of acquaintance with the tender document: confirms familiarity with the issued requirements.
T2.2-14 — Service Provider Integrity Pact: records acceptance of the applicable integrity obligations.
T2.2-15 — Supplier Code of Conduct: records acceptance of the supplier conduct requirements.
T2.2-16 — POPIA agreement: authorises the processing of personal information for this procurement.
T2.2-17 — Contractor insurance: provides the required insurance information or evidence.
SBD 4 — Declaration of Interest: discloses relevant state employment or connected-party interests of directors or shareholders.
SBD 6.1 — Preference Points Claim Form: claims B-BBEE and specific-goal preference points and supplies the prescribed evidence.
C1.1 — Offer portion of the Form of Offer and Acceptance: must be completed and signed.
C1.2 — Contract Data: must be completed as part of the offer.
C2.1 — Pricing Instructions: must be completed in accordance with the prescribed pricing procedure.
C2.2 — Activity Schedule: must contain the priced offer.
Supporting evidence
Valid SARS tax clearance certificate and TCS PIN.
Valid CIDB certificate or evidence of capacity to meet the required grade before evaluation.
Proof of CSD registration.
Valid B-BBEE certificate or permitted sworn affidavit.
Workmen's Compensation Fund letter of good standing.
Comparable-project POs, client references and coded-welder performance qualification certificates.
Certified copy of the signed joint-venture agreement where applicable.
Rejection and disqualification risks
Late upload.
Failure to attend the compulsory meeting.
Missing, invalid or unsigned returnables.
Failure to meet the CIDB eligibility condition.
An alternative offer or an offer not in English.
A serious breach of law during the preceding 5 years, which may result in exclusion.
Rates changed after closing, which will not be accepted.
All applicable returnables completed and returned.
Returnables valid and the offer signed by an authorised representative.
Substantive responsiveness
Transnet's general and legal qualification requirements met.
Priced offer completed under C2.1 and C2.2.
Material compliance with the scope and specification.
Mandatory eligibility
Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting verified against the attendance register.
CIDB grading of 3SL or higher, or capacity to obtain that grade before evaluation. Failure makes the tender unacceptable.
Functionality
Total functionality weighting: 100 points.
Experience criterion: 60 points.
Coded-welder criterion: 40 points.
Minimum qualifying functionality score: 80/100 (80%). Only bids meeting this threshold proceed to preference evaluation.
Experience evidence: POs for major steel structural work valued at more than R450,000 and completed in the past 2 years. Evidence scores are 4 POs = 100 points, 3 = 75, 2 = 50, 1 = 25, and no PO = 0.
Coded-welder evidence: performance qualification certificates for the welders to be used. Evidence scores are 4 certificates = 100 points, 3 = 75, 2 = 50, 1 = 25, and no certificate = 0.
Comparable work should involve steel fabrication of conveyors, stacker/reclaimers and/or ship loaders in heavy-material-handling operations or mining.
References must provide the client name and contact details, project description, duration and contract value.
Preference evaluation
System: 80/20, based on an estimated value not exceeding R50,000,000 including all applicable taxes.
Price: maximum 80 points, calculated relative to the lowest acceptable bid.
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2: 10 preference points.
At least 50% black youth ownership: 10 specific-goal points.
Non-compliant bidders and B-BBEE levels 3 to 8 receive no points for the B-BBEE status goal.
Missing B-BBEE verification results in zero preference points. Claims may require further substantiation before or after award.
If all acceptable bids fall outside the stated value band, the lowest acceptable bid determines the applicable preference system.
Award
Transnet may award to the highest-scoring bidder, but objective circumstances may justify another award; the lowest price is not automatically accepted.
Transnet may reject unreasonably high or low rates and test the market.
A preferred bidder's rates, contract data and returnables may undergo risk review.
Objective award concerns include poor past performance or lack of good standing; an Integrity Pact breach or unmitigated probity risk; adverse effect on return on investment; supplier rotation; existing or pending restrictions; inadequate professional, technical, financial, equipment, facility, managerial or personnel capability; absence of legal capacity; insolvency, business rescue, winding-up, administration, suspension or relevant legal proceedings; failure to meet legal requirements; or a conflict of interest that prevents impartial performance.
Information proved incorrect after award may lead to termination of the contract.
Transnet may independently audit B-BBEE scorecard components from closing until completion of the contract.
Main work: fabrication and installation of the S07 steel structure.
Location: Transnet Port Terminal in the Port of Richards Bay.
Required outcome: completed structural steel installation that materially complies with the Works Information and specification.
Technical pre-qualification
CIDB grade: 3SL or higher for structural steel work, or evidence that the bidder can attain that grade before evaluation.
Comparable work: past or current projects of similar size and nature, particularly steel fabrication for conveyors, stacker/reclaimers and/or ship loaders in heavy-material-handling or mining environments.
PO evidence: major steel structural work valued at more than R450,000 and performed during the past 2 years.
Coded welders: performance qualification certificates must support the welders proposed for the works.
Project references: client name and contact details, project description, duration and contract value.
Use the C2.1 pricing instructions and complete the C2.2 Activity Schedule with a priced offer.
Price scoring includes all applicable taxes and excludes unconditional discounts.
Rates or amounts may not be changed after closing.
Financial and commercial requirements
Financial capacity: bidders must demonstrate the financial resources needed for the proposed contract.
Due diligence: Transnet may request audited financial statements or other supporting records before award.
Comparable-work value: supporting POs must cover work valued at more than R450,000 and completed in the past 2 years.
Risk allowance: all costs attributable to risks allocated to the contractor must be included in the total tender price.
Insurance: the contractor's insurance returnable must be submitted; no quantified cover appears in the available requirements.
Offer validity: 12 weeks after closing. Transnet may request an extension on the same terms if internal evaluation and governance processes remain incomplete.
Preparation costs: Transnet will not reimburse tender-preparation costs, whether or not the bidder is awarded the work.
CSD: self-registration is required, together with the supplier number and unique registration reference number. Registration is available at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.
SARS: valid tax clearance certificate and TCS PIN are required.
CIDB: valid 3SL or higher registration for structural steel work, or evidence of capacity to register before evaluation.
Workmen's Compensation Fund: letter of good standing for the bidder or separate letters for every joint-venture member.
B-BBEE: submit a valid certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency. An EME or QSE with at least 51% black ownership may submit the prescribed sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership.
Joint-venture requirements
Every member must be CIDB-registered.
The lead partner must hold a grade no more than one level below the required grade and hold the required recognition status.
The combined grade must be at least 3SL.
A certified copy of the signed joint-venture agreement must be provided.
An incorporated joint venture must provide its Memorandum of Incorporation within 4 weeks after the Contract Date.
Legal and enterprise requirements
Annex G requires company or close-corporation registration particulars, VAT number if applicable, tax reference number, CSD number, CIDB number and relevant owner or partner information.
T2.2-12 requires disclosure of serious breaches of law, including Competition Act breaches, during the preceding 5 years. Transnet may exclude bidders convicted of such breaches.
The enterprise declarations cover tender-default registration, fraud or corruption convictions during the preceding 5 years, associations with other tenderers, conflicts of interest and tax-status verification.
The Integrity Pact, Supplier Code of Conduct, confidentiality agreement and POPIA agreement must be accepted through the prescribed returnables.
The CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender apply, with the Tender Data taking precedence in the event of an inconsistency.
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.
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