High pressure jet machine for sewer installation - cape town container terminal (RFQ TPT/2026/10/1382/12901)

Closing date and time: 13 November 2026 at 14:00.

Compulsory briefing or site visit: Not specified in this document; any compulsory session will be indicated in the RFQ document. Attendance is mandatory if indicated, and failure to attend results in disqualification.

Enquiries before closing: Direct to the contact person listed in the RFQ document (details not provided in this document).

Communication after closing: Only with the Chairperson of the Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee.

Submission address: As indicated in the Bid Documents.

No specific names, email addresses, or telephone numbers are provided in this document.

Submission method: Sealed envelope delivered per instructions in the Bid Documents, with bid number and subject marked on the front and the respondent's return address on the reverse.

Closing date and time: 13 November 2026 at 14:00 (as per tender record).

Late bids will not be considered.

Bid documents must be completed in full, legibly in non-erasable ink.

Only official Transnet bid forms may be used; non-compliance may result in rejection.

Original forms must be completed; additional information on company letterhead is permitted only if space is insufficient and must be cross-referenced.

All returnable documents listed in the RFX Documents must be submitted; failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules/documents results in disqualification.

Samples, if required, must be marked with respondent's name, address, bid number and item number and delivered by the closing date.

Foreign respondents must submit a Power of Attorney authorising their South African representative, complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court.

Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this general conditions document; refer to the specific RFQ document for scoring split, minimum qualifying score, and preference point system (80/20 or 90/10).

General disqualification grounds:

• Bidder (including directors, members, partners, trustees) appears on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Unauthorised communication during the evaluation period (after closing date) may lead to disqualification.
• Goods offered must be new (unused condition) unless otherwise stipulated.
• Prices must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis per latest ICC Incoterms.
• Successful bidder must furnish a Deed of Suretyship within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance.

No B-BBEE, CIDB, or local content thresholds are specified in this document.

Scope: Supply and delivery of a high pressure jet machine for sewer, once-off, at the Cape Town Container Terminal (per tender record).

Goods must be new, unused, not second-hand or reconditioned unless otherwise stipulated.

Delivery basis: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) per latest ICC Incoterms to the delivery point(s) specified in Transnet's Bid Documents.

Quantities: Transnet does not bind itself to a definitive quantity; estimated annual quantities are provided in the Bid Documents. The successful respondent must supply ordered quantities up to contract expiry.

Delivery period: Governed by the Terms and Conditions of Contract; lead time must include non-working days, holidays, stocktaking, and plant repair periods.

Progress reports may be required periodically.

Emergency demands: Supplier given first right of refusal; if unable to meet critical delivery, Transnet may procure elsewhere.

Drawings/specifications: Must tender strictly according to Transnet-supplied drawings/specifications unless officially amended. Respondent's drawings must be submitted before closing time; non-receipt may disqualify.

Foreign specifications: Translated copies required if not British/American standards; departures must be detailed in a covering letter.

Pricing schedule requirements:

• Currency: ZAR unless otherwise permitted.
• Basis: Local supplies on Delivered RSA named destination basis; imported supplies on DDP basis to end destination in South Africa.
• Prices must be firm; prices subject to confirmation not accepted.
• Alterations to prices must be initialled by the signatory.
• VAT: Local supplies inclusive of VAT shown separately on tax invoice at standard rate. Foreign services: VAT on local portion (commission) only.
• Conditional discounts: Discount period calculated from receipt of correct month-end statement with tax invoice.
• Alternative payment/financing proposals may be submitted but standard terms must be tendered first.
• Advance payment guarantee may be required.
• Export licence may be needed for imported goods.

Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) unless specifically permitted in the RFP.

Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered.

Price alterations must be initialled by the signatory.

Pricing basis:

• Local supplies: Delivered RSA named destination basis.
• Imported supplies: DDP basis to end destination in South Africa.

VAT: Local supplies inclusive of VAT shown separately on tax invoice at standard rate. Foreign services: VAT on local portion (commission) only.

Payment terms: As per Terms and Conditions of Contract; alternative payment/financing proposals may be submitted but standard terms must be tendered first.

Conditional discount period calculated from receipt of correct month-end statement with tax invoice.

Security: Successful bidder must furnish a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance or guarantee corporation within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance. No payment until form delivered; failure to comply entitles Transnet to cancel the contract.

Advance payment guarantee may be required.

Export licence may be needed for imported goods; manufacturer/forwarding agent to apply.

Transnet prefers Rand-based agreements; forward exchange cover may be requested for foreign currency portions. South African Reserve Bank approval required for foreign currency payments.

National Treasury restrictions: Bidder (including directors, members, partners, trustees) must not appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Foreign bidders: Power of Attorney complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court, signed by the principal under the same title as the bid, authorising domicilium citandi et executandi. Certified copy if Power of Attorney covers general matters.

Identification: Full names of directors (company), members (close corporation), partners (partnership), or individual (sole trader) must be stated in the bid.

Returnable documents: All mandatory returnable schedules/documents listed in the RFX Documents must be submitted; omission leads to disqualification.

Samples: If required, must be submitted by closing date; failure may cause rejection.

Quality: Goods must be new unless otherwise stipulated.

No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content thresholds are stated in this document.

CSD registration and tax compliance: Not explicitly stated in this document; typically required per standard procurement practice.

Contract formation: General Bid Conditions, Terms and Conditions of Contract, and any Special Conditions constitute the contract upon Transnet's letter of acceptance.

Law: South African law governs; respondent must specify a domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa.

Foreign respondents: Must appoint a South African representative with Power of Attorney complying with Rule 63.

Security: Deed of Suretyship from approved institution within 30 days of acceptance; no payment until delivered; failure allows cancellation.

Payment: Per Terms and Conditions of Contract; alternative proposals allowed but standard terms must be tendered first. Conditional discount period from receipt of correct month-end statement. Advance payment guarantee may be required.

Quantities: No definitive quantity commitment; estimated annual quantities provided; supplier must fulfil orders up to contract expiry.

Delivery: DDP basis; lead time inclusive of non-working days, holidays, stocktaking, plant repairs. Progress reports may be required. Emergency demands: supplier first right of refusal.

Quality: Goods must be new unless otherwise stipulated.

Drawings/specifications: Must adhere to Transnet-supplied documents; respondent's drawings due before closing. Foreign specifications require translated copies and departure details.

Export licence: May be required for imported goods.

VAT: Local supplies inclusive of VAT shown separately; foreign services VAT on local portion only.

Restricted suppliers: No award to bidders on National Treasury's registers.

Conflict: RFX document prevails over General Bid Conditions in case of conflict.

Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this general conditions document. The document only states communication restrictions during evaluation (only with the Chairperson of the Bid Preparation and Evaluation Committee) and general disqualification grounds (restricted suppliers, unauthorised communication, non-new goods, non-DDP pricing, failure to provide security). Refer to the RFQ document for the scoring methodology, minimum qualifying score, and preference point system.