Supply and delivery of messroom benches including tables, once off, at cape town container terminal

Closing date: 03 November 2026

Closing time: 16:00

Clarification queries deadline: 03 November 2026 at 15:00

Issue date: 27 October 2026

No compulsory briefing or site visit stated.

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Gilmore Rainers
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 021-449 2557

Complaints:

• Email: [email protected]

Submission portal: transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net

Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome). Bidders must register on the portal, log an intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the tender. Upload limits: 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; no late submissions accepted. Each bidder must use its own registered profile; no company may submit on behalf of another, except a joint venture may use any party's profile.

Returnable documents (all must be provided; mandatory ones cause disqualification if missing):

• Pricing completed electronically on the system (mandatory).
• SBD 1 Form (invitation to bid, bidder details).
• Section 5: RFQ Declaration, Certificate of Acquaintance & Breach of Law form – confirms acquaintance with RFQ conditions and certifies no serious breach of law.
• Section 6: Specific Goals Points Claim Form – claims preference points for B-BBEE and specific goals.
• Section 7: Protection of Personal Information – consents to processing of personal information.
• CSD certificate.
• Tax certificate or TCS PIN.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• CIPC certificate.
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution).

All returnable sections must be signed, stamped, and dated. Responses must not include documents from other quotations or proposals.

Evaluation stages:

1. Responsiveness test: bid lodged on time, all returnable documents provided and valid, bid signed by authorised person, qualification criteria met, material compliance with scope.
2. Functionality: not applicable (N/A) for this RFQ.
3. Weighted scoring (80/20 preference system):

• Price: 80 points. Price formula: Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
• Specific goals: 20 points split as:
• B-BBEE Level 1: 15 points.
• B-BBEE Level 2: 10 points.
• +50% Black Youth Owned Entities: 5 points.
• Non-compliant or B-BBEE levels 3–8: 0 points.

4. Price negotiations: Transnet may negotiate market-related price with highest ranked bidder; if unsuccessful, may negotiate with second and third ranked or cancel.
5. Objective criteria: Transnet may award to another bidder based on skills transfer, return on investment, rotation of suppliers, split award for security of supply, or risks identified in probity checks.
6. Award of contract after approval.

Minimum qualifying score: Not stated.

Supply and delivery of messroom benches including tables, once off, for Transnet Port Terminals at Cape Town Container Terminal. Specific quantities, dimensions, materials, or technical standards are not provided in the accessible sections; refer to Annexure A – Scope of Work.

No specific experience requirements are stated. Bidders must be registered on the Transnet e-tender portal and comply with submission instructions. Proof of authority to sign is required.

Pricing must be completed electronically on the Transnet eSupplier Portal (walkthrough video at https://youtu.be/sHTa468a8PE). Prices quoted on a delivered-to-nominated-destination basis, inclusive of VAT, in South African Rand. State delivery lead time. Deviance from the prescribed price schedule may lead to disqualification. Unpriced disbursements will not be considered. Discounts only considered if unconditional. Transnet may negotiate market-related price; if not agreed, bid may be cancelled. Final price scores rounded to 2 decimal places.

Pricing must be completed electronically on the Transnet eSupplier Portal. Prices quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, on a delivered-to-nominated-destination basis. State delivery lead time from date of purchase order. Pricing must strictly follow the provided price schedule; deviation may lead to disqualification. Unpriced disbursements will not be considered. Unconditional discounts only considered at final evaluation. Transnet will round final price scores to 2 decimal places. If highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate or cancel. No bid security, bond, or guarantee mentioned.

CSD registration: All bidders (except foreign suppliers with no local entity) must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at secure.csd.gov.za and provide CSD number.

Tax compliance: Tax matters must be in order; submit SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate. For unincorporated consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.

CIPC: CIPC certificate required as essential returnable.

B-BBEE: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit accepted. Evidence types:

• Large enterprises: certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency.
• QSE: certificate from SANAS accredited agency, or sworn affidavit (if 51%+ black-owned) signed by authorised representative and attested by Commissioner of Oaths.
• EME: sworn affidavit acceptable.

Foreign suppliers: complete questionnaire if foreign based; may be exempt from CSD registration if no local entity.

Employment Equity Act compliance required.

Disclosures: Must declare any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO); also disclose any owner/employee who was a Transnet employee or board member in the past 10 years.

No specific OHS requirements are stated in the accessible sections. The successful bidder may need security clearance to level CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET, and must implement security measures as required by the contract.

Transnet may request Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information at any stage; this is for record and analysis, not for evaluation or disqualification.

Bidders must be acquainted with and accept Transnet's General Bid Conditions, Standard Terms and Conditions, Supplier Integrity Pact, and Non-disclosure Agreement. The successful bidder must complete a Supplier Declaration Form for vendor registration. Contract validity: 90 business days from closing date; bid may be extended. All returnable documents must remain valid for the contract duration; failure to renew may result in contract termination. Contract may be cancelled and bidder placed on restricted suppliers database for up to 10 years if incorrect information provided. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and Employment Equity Act.

Additional detail: Price evaluation uses formula Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Preference points for specific goals include B-BBEE levels and Black Youth Owned Entities. No functionality threshold (N/A). Evaluation follows stages: responsiveness, functionality (N/A), weighted scoring, price negotiation, objective criteria, award.