Green Street - Port Elizabeth - Port Elizabeth - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177217
Summary
The department requires the hire of 160-ton and 65-ton mobile cranes for three intervals each with a five-day cycle at TRANSNET port terminals at the port of port elizabeth container terminal, as and when required. Bidders must submit through the TRANSNET esupplier portal, complete electronic pricing in the tdps system, and meet a minimum technical threshold of 70 points out of 100. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the minimum 70-point technical score, which is mandatory to proceed to final evaluation; failure to meet IT disqualifies the bid.
Key Requirements
Valid mobile crane operator's licences for both operators (mandatory). Minimum technical threshold of 70 points out of 100 to proceed to final evaluation. Three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed within the last five years. CVs of key personnel (mobile crane operators) with at least two years' experience each. Maintenance records for both cranes including last service dates, serial numbers, safe working load and service history. SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate required. Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with CSD number required. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted. Compulsory briefing session on 11 November 2026 at 11:00 at TPT Admin Building, NRE Garage, SCM Boardroom, Jetty Street, Port Elizabeth; certificate of attendance must be submitted. Closing date 16 November 2026 at 14:00; submission via eSupplier portal at least one day before closing.
Provision to hire of 160 and 65-ton mobile cranes for three (3) intervals each with six-day cycle at Transnet Soc Limited (Reg. no. 1990/000900/30) Operating as Transnet Port Terminals (hereinafter referred to as “TPT”) at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal as and when required.
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Provision to hire of 160 and 65-ton mobile cranes for three (3) intervals each with six-day cycle at TRANSNET soc limited (reg. NO. 1990/000900/30) operating as TRANSNET port terminals (hereinafter referred to as “tpt”) at the port of port elizabeth container terminal as and when required.
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Description
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Important Dates
06 Nov
2026
PUBLICATION
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2026
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RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Transnet Port Terminals requires the hire of 160-ton and 65-ton mobile cranes for three intervals, each with a five-day cycle, at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal on an as-and-when-required basis. The service includes operators and must be delivered under a quotation process with a compulsory briefing session.
The department requires the hire of 160 and 65-ton mobile cranes for three intervals each with a five-day cycle at Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, operated by Transnet Port Terminals, as and when required.
Hire of 160-ton and 65-ton mobile cranes for three intervals, each on a five-day cycle, at Transnet Port Terminals' Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, as and when required. The service includes operators and is delivered under RFQ iCLM PE 891/TPT.
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The service is the hire of 160-ton and 65-ton mobile cranes for Transnet Port Terminals at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, required for three intervals each with a five-day cycle, as and when needed. The scope of work is detailed in Annexure A (not included in the extracted text).
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 14:00
Compulsory briefing session: 11 November 2026 at 11:00
Venue: TPT Admin Building, NRE Garage, SCM Boardroom, Jetty Street, Port Elizabeth
A certificate of attendance must be submitted with the bid.
Clarification questions deadline: 13 November 2026 at 12:00
Issue date: 6 November 2026
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Essential (may be requested later; failure may disqualify):
Section 1: SBD 1 form (invitation to bid).
Section 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents.
Section 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form.
Section 7: Compulsory Briefing Session Certificate of Attendance.
Section 8: Protection of Personal Information form.
Used for scoring (zero points if missing):
Proof of compliance with specific goals (B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit/CIPC certificate).
Returnable Schedule 2: Three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed within the last five years, including company name, contact person, telephone, value, signature and year.
Returnable Schedule 4: Maintenance records or service history of both cranes, including last service dates, serial numbers, minimum safe working load (160 and 65-ton) and list of service or maintenance performed.
All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the respondent.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation stages:
Administrative and substantive responsiveness: checks late submission, completeness of returnable documents, validity of documents, authorised signature, compliance with legislation, priced offer, compliance with scope, and mandatory pre-qualification (valid mobile crane operator's licence for both operators).
Technical/functionality threshold: minimum 70 points out of 100 required to proceed. Scores rounded to two decimal places.
Previous work experience (40 points): 40 for three or more contactable reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects within five years; 20 for two; 10 for one; 0 for none.
Operator CV and experience (40 points): 40 for two CVs of operators with at least two years' experience each; 20 for one CV with at least one year; 0 for none or not meeting requirements.
Maintenance record (20 points): 20 for maintenance/service record with all information; 0 otherwise.
Price and specific goals (80/20 preference system):
Price: 80 points. Formula: Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the bid price and Pmin the lowest acceptable price.
Specific goals: 20 points. B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor: 10 points; 30% black women owned: 10 points; non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3-8: 0 points.
Price negotiations (if applicable): if the highest-ranked bid is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate sequentially with the highest, second and third ranked bidders, or cancel.
Objective criteria (if applicable): Transnet may award to other than the highest scorer on objective grounds.
Award: letter of award and contract conclusion.
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Hire of mobile cranes for Transnet Port Terminals at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, as and when required.
Crane requirements:
One 160-ton mobile crane.
One 65-ton mobile crane.
Three intervals each, with a five-day cycle per interval.
Operators:
Must provide valid mobile crane operator's licences for both operators.
Operators must have relevant experience (CVs required).
Maintenance:
Maintenance records for both cranes must be submitted, showing last service dates, serial numbers, safe working load and service history.
Detailed scope: refer to Annexure A – Scope of Works (not included in the extracted text).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Previous work experience (40 points):
Three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed within the last five years, each including company name, contact person, telephone, value, signature and year of execution.
Scoring: three or more = 40 points; two = 20 points; one = 10 points; none = 0 points.
Scoring: two CVs with at least two years' experience each = 40 points; one CV with at least one year = 20 points; none or insufficient = 0 points.
Maintenance record (20 points):
Maintenance or service history of both cranes, including last service dates, serial numbers, minimum safe working load (160 and 65-ton) and list of service or maintenance performed.
Scoring: complete record = 20 points; otherwise 0 points.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Pricing must be completed electronically in the TDPS portal; no paper pricing schedule is accepted.
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, on a delivered nominated destination basis.
Bidders must use the prescribed pricing schedule format; deviation may result in disqualification.
Unpriced disbursements will not be accepted. Unconditional discounts will be considered in evaluation.
Price scoring: 80 points, using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing:
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
Pricing must be completed electronically in the TDPS portal; no paper pricing schedule accepted.
Bidders must use the prescribed pricing schedule format; deviation may disqualify.
Unpriced disbursements will not be accepted.
Unconditional discounts will be considered in evaluation.
Price evaluation:
Price score out of 80 points, calculated using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
If the highest-ranked bid is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate or cancel.
No bid security, performance bond or retention percentage is stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
CSD registration:
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide CSD number.
Foreign suppliers without a local entity are exempt.
Tax compliance:
Must submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate.
If no TCS, a CSD number must be provided.
Joint ventures/consortia: each party must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD.
B-bbee:
Must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (or CIPC certificate for EMEs).
B-BBEE Level 1 or 2: 10 points; 30% black women owned: 10 points; Level 3-8 or non-compliant: 0 points.
Large enterprises: certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency.
QSEs: certificate or sworn affidavit (only black-owned QSEs 51-100% black owned).
Valid mobile crane operator's licences for both operators (mandatory).
Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution).
Compliance with Employment Equity Act, including section 53.
Security clearance may be required for successful respondent and personnel (level CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET).
Disclosure of any relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO).
Bidders listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
Environmental
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Transnet may request information on the bidder's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standing at any stage. This information will not be used for evaluation or disqualification but may be recorded for ESG compliance analysis.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Contract duration: three intervals, each with a five-day cycle, as and when required.
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date.
Standard conditions: The contract will be subject to Transnet's General Bid Conditions, Standard RFQ Terms and Conditions, Supplier Integrity Pact, and Non-disclosure Agreement. Any alternative terms proposed by the bidder must be submitted on company letterhead and are subject to legal review; material deviations may disqualify.
Security clearance: The successful respondent and its personnel may be required to obtain security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level.
Disclosure: Transnet may publish contract details in compliance with JSE Debt Listing Requirements and may require disclosure of relationships with DPIPs/FPPOs.
Termination: Transnet may terminate the contract immediately if the successful respondent fails to maintain the validity of returnable documents.
Penalties: If a bidder subcontracts without disclosure, Transnet may impose a penalty of up to 10% of the contract value. Fraudulent B-BBEE claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, cancellation, restriction from future business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system:
Price: 80 points, scored using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
Specific goals: 20 points, allocated as 10 points for B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 and 10 points for 30% black women ownership. Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3-8 bidders receive 0 points.
Technical evaluation (threshold 70/100):
Previous work experience (40 points): three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects within five years = 40; two = 20; one = 10; none = 0.
Operator CVs (40 points): two CVs with at least two years' experience each = 40; one CV with at least one year = 20; none or insufficient = 0.
Maintenance record (20 points): complete record = 20; otherwise 0.
Bidders must meet the 70-point technical threshold to proceed to price and specific goals evaluation. Scores are rounded to two decimal places.
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Description
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Provision to hire 160-ton and 65-ton mobile cranes for three intervals, each with a five-day cycle, at Transnet Port Terminals, Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, on an as-and-when-required basis.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 16 November 2026
Closing time: 14:00
Compulsory briefing session:
Date: 11 November 2026
Time: 11:00
Venue: TPT Admin Building, NRE Garage, SCM Boardroom, Jetty Street, Port Elizabeth
Attendance is compulsory; a certificate of attendance must be submitted.
Clarification queries deadline: 13 November 2026 at 12:00, submitted to [email protected]
Bid validity period: 180 business days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf (RFQ)
Returnable documents used for scoring (non-submission scores zero for that criterion):
Proof of compliance with specific goals (B-BBEE and 30% black women ownership).
Returnable Schedule 2: Three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed within the last five years, including company name, contact person, telephone, value, signature and year.
Returnable Schedule 3: CVs of mobile crane operators indicating experience.
Returnable Schedule 4: Maintenance records or service history of both cranes, including last service dates, serial numbers, safe working loads (160 and 65 tons) and list of services performed.
Essential returnable documents (may be requested later; failure may disqualify):
Section 1: SBD1 Form (invitation to bid).
Section 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents.
Section 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form.
Section 8: Protection of Personal Information form.
All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the bidder.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation stages:
Administrative and substantive responsiveness: checks timely submission, completeness of returnable documents, validity of documents, authorised signature, compliance with legislation, priced offer, compliance with scope, and pre-qualification criteria (valid mobile crane operator's licence for both operators).
Previous work experience (40 points): 40 points for three or more contactable reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed in the last five years; 20 points for two; 10 points for one; 0 for none.
Operator CV and experience (40 points): 40 points for two CVs of operators with at least two years' experience each; 20 points for one CV with at least one year; 0 for none or non-compliant.
Maintenance record (20 points): 20 points for maintenance or service records for both cranes with all required information; 0 otherwise.
Minimum qualifying score: 70/100. Scores rounded to two decimal places.
Price and specific goals (80/20 preference system):
Price: 80 points, calculated using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
Specific goals: 20 points, allocated as: B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor = 10 points; 30% black women owned = 10 points; non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3-8 = 0 points.
Price negotiations (if applicable): Transnet may negotiate with the highest ranked bidder, then second, then third, to achieve a market-related price, or cancel the RFQ.
Objective criteria (if applicable): Transnet may award to other than the highest scoring bidder on objective grounds.
Award: Letter of Award issued; contract concluded thereafter.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Provision to hire of 160-ton and 65-ton mobile cranes for three intervals each with a five-day cycle at Transnet Port Terminals, Port of Elizabeth Container Terminal, as and when required.
Deliverables:
Supply of one 160-ton mobile crane and one 65-ton mobile crane for each interval.
Each interval consists of a five-day cycle.
Service to be provided on an as-and-when-required basis.
Operator requirements:
Both operators must hold valid mobile crane operator's licences.
Operators must have experience operating mobile cranes (CVs required).
Equipment requirements:
Maintenance records for both cranes must be submitted, including last service dates, serial numbers, safe working loads (160 and 65 tons) and service history.
Location: Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, Eastern Cape.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Previous work experience (40 points):
Three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed within the last five years.
Each letter must include: company name, contact person, telephone, value, signature and year of project.
Operator CVs (40 points):
CVs of mobile crane operators indicating experience.
Two CVs with at least two years' experience each = 40 points; one CV with at least one year = 20 points; none = 0.
Maintenance record (20 points):
Maintenance or service history of both cranes, including last service dates, serial numbers, safe working loads (160 and 65 tons) and list of services performed.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Pricing must be completed electronically in the TDPS portal; no paper pricing schedule accepted.
All prices in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
Bidders must use the prescribed pricing schedule format; deviation may disqualify the bid.
Any disbursement not specifically priced will not be accepted.
Unconditional discounts will be considered in the final evaluation stage.
Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents (Section 5).
RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form (Section 6).
Protection of Personal Information form (Section 8).
Mobile crane operator's licences.
Other:
Disclosure of any relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO).
Compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53.
No collusion with competitors; collusion leads to disqualification and restriction.
Security clearance may be required for the successful bidder and personnel.
Environmental
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Transnet may request information on the bidder's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standing at any stage. This information will not be used for evaluation or disqualification but for record and analysis of ESG compliance.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date.
Contract award: Letter of Award; contract concluded thereafter.
Price negotiations: Transnet may negotiate with the highest ranked bidder, then second, then third, to achieve a market-related price, or cancel the RFQ.
Disclosure: Transnet may publish contract details in compliance with JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
DPIP/FPPO: Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person or Foreign Prominent Public Official.
Security clearance: The successful bidder and personnel may require security clearance.
Legal review: Proposed contractual terms are subject to review by Transnet's Legal Counsel.
Continued validity: The successful bidder must keep all returnable documents valid for the contract duration; failure may lead to termination.
Section
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F - Reviewed.pdf
Technical evaluation (70-point threshold):
Previous work experience (40 points): three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects in the last five years = 40; two = 20; one = 10; none = 0.
Operator CVs (40 points): two CVs with at least two years' experience = 40; one CV with at least one year = 20; none = 0.
Maintenance record (20 points): complete records for both cranes = 20; otherwise 0.
Price and specific goals (80/20):
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points (B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 = 10; 30% black women owned = 10).
Minimum technical score: 70/100.
RFQRFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Transnet Port Terminals requires the hire of a 160-ton and a 65-ton mobile crane at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, for three intervals per crane on a five-day cycle, as and when required. Detailed scope is in Annexure A. The RFQ also sets out the electronic submission process through the TDPS eSupplier portal, tax compliance and CSD registration obligations, and the compulsory briefing session.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Compulsory briefing session: 11 November 2026 at 11:00
Venue: TPT Admin Building, NRE Garage, SCM Boardroom, Jetty Street, Port Elizabeth
Attendance is compulsory; a certificate of attendance must be submitted with the bid.
Clarification queries: submit to [email protected] by 12:00 on 13 November 2026. Responses are shared with all bidders.
Closing: 16 November 2026 at 14:00
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Submission method: Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) eSupplier portal only — https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/
Register a company profile, log an intent to bid, then upload the response against the tender.
Upload limit: 30 MB per file; multiple uploads allowed.
Pricing must be completed electronically in the portal; no paper pricing schedule will be accepted.
Submit at least one day before the closing date; no late submissions will be accepted.
Each bidder must submit through its own registered profile under the bidding company's name. A bid submitted through another company's profile is rejected or disqualified, even between subsidiary and holding company.
Joint ventures: any JV party may submit on behalf of the JV using its own profile.
Valid mobile crane operator's licence for both operators.
Mandatory Returnable Schedule 1.
Section 4: Pricing Schedule (completed in TDPS).
Section 7: Compulsory Briefing Session Certificate of Attendance.
Returnable documents used for scoring (missing item scores zero for that criterion):
Proof of compliance with the specific goals claimed (B-BBEE and 30% black women ownership).
Returnable Schedule 2: three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed in the last five years, each showing company name, contact person, telephone, value, signature and year of execution.
Returnable Schedule 3: CVs of the mobile crane operators showing crane operating experience.
Returnable Schedule 4: maintenance records or service history for both cranes, showing last service dates, serial numbers, safe working loads of 160 and 65 tons, and the maintenance performed.
Essential returnable documents (failure may lead to a deadline to remedy, then disqualification):
Section 1: SBD 1 Invitation to Bid — bidder details and signed offer.
Section 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents — confirms the bidder has read and accepts the RFQ conditions.
Section 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form — discloses any serious breach of law in the past five years.
Section 7: Compulsory Briefing Session Certificate of Attendance.
Section 8: Protection of Personal Information consent.
All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the bidder.
Disqualification risks:
Late submission.
Missing mandatory returnable document.
Bid not signed by an authorised person.
Bid submitted through another company's profile.
Collusion with another bidder.
Material deviation from the pricing schedule format.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation stages:
Administrative and substantive responsiveness: lodged on time; all returnable documents completed and valid; bid signed by an authorised respondent; general and legislative criteria met; priced offer included; bid materially complies with the scope; valid mobile crane operator's licences for both operators submitted. Failing this stage ends the bid.
Technical/functionality threshold: scored out of 100; minimum qualifying score 70. Scores are rounded to two decimal places. A bid below 70 is non-responsive.
Previous work experience (40 points): 40 for three or more contactable reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects in the last five years; 20 for two; 10 for one; 0 for none.
Operator CVs and experience (40 points): 40 for two operator CVs each showing at least two years' mobile crane operating experience; 20 for one CV showing at least one year; 0 for none or non-compliant.
Maintenance record (20 points): 20 for maintenance or service records for both cranes with all required information; 0 if absent or non-compliant.
Final weighted scoring (100 points):
Price: 80 points, calculated as Ps = 80 × (1 − Pt/Pmin), where Pt is the bid price and Pmin the lowest acceptable price.
Specific goals: 20 points under the 80/20 system:
B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributor: 10 points.
30% black women owned: 10 points.
Non-compliant or B-BBEE Level 3 to 8: 0 points.
Price negotiation (if applicable): if the highest-ranked price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate in ranking order (first, then second, then third) or cancel the RFQ. Best and final offers may be requested.
Objective criteria: Transnet may award to another bidder where objective criteria justify it.
Award: letter of award, followed by conclusion of contract.
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date, excluding the first day and including the last. Bidders may be asked to extend.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: hire of one 160-ton and one 65-ton mobile crane at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, as and when required.
Hire periods: three intervals for each crane.
Cycle length: five days per interval (the tender record states six days; the RFQ document states five).
Location: Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal.
Operators: the supplier must provide mobile crane operators, each holding a valid operator's licence, with CVs evidencing operating experience.
Cranes: maintenance or service records must be provided for both cranes, showing serial numbers, last service dates, safe working loads of 160 and 65 tons, and the maintenance performed.
Detailed scope: Annexure A – Scope of Works.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Previous work experience (40 points): three reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed in the last five years, each showing the client company name, contact person, telephone, contract value, signature and year of execution. Fewer letters score lower: two letters 20 points, one letter 10 points, none 0.
Operator CVs and experience (40 points): CVs for the mobile crane operators showing their crane operating experience. Two CVs each with at least two years' experience score 40; one CV with at least one year scores 20; none or non-compliant scores 0.
Maintenance record (20 points): maintenance or service history for both cranes, showing last service dates, serial numbers, safe working loads of 160 and 65 tons, and the maintenance performed. Full records score 20; absent or non-compliant records score 0.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Pricing is completed electronically in the TDPS portal; no paper pricing schedule is accepted.
Prices in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, on a delivered nominated destination basis.
Pricing must follow the TDPS schedule exactly; a different format may disqualify the bid.
Disbursements not specifically priced are not accepted.
Unconditional discounts are considered in final evaluation; conditional discounts are not.
Pricing scores are rounded to two decimal places.
If the highest-ranked price is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate with the first, second and third ranked bidders in turn, or cancel the RFQ.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing
All pricing must be completed electronically in the TDPS portal; no paper pricing schedule is accepted.
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, on a delivered nominated destination basis.
Pricing must follow the TDPS schedule exactly; a different format may disqualify the bid.
Disbursements not specifically priced will not be accepted.
Unconditional discounts are considered in final evaluation; conditional discounts are not.
Pricing scores are rounded to two decimal places.
Market-related price
Transnet may not award to a bid whose price is not market-related. It may negotiate with the highest-ranked bidder, then the second, then the third, or cancel the RFQ.
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, retention or turnover threshold is stated in the RFQ.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf (RFQ)
Registration and tax
Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za/ and provide the CSD number.
Submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or a printed TCS certificate. Where no TCS is available, the CSD number must be provided.
Joint ventures, consortia and subcontractors: each party must submit its own TCS certificate/PIN and CSD number.
Foreign suppliers with no local registered entity need not register on the CSD.
Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution) must be submitted.
B-BBEE and specific goals
B-BBEE evidence: a B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit or CIPC B-BBEE certificate as per DTIC guidelines. A joint venture must submit a consolidated scorecard.
Large enterprises: certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency.
QSEs: SANAS certificate, or a sworn affidavit attested by a Commissioner of Oaths confirming annual turnover and black ownership (only for 51% to 100% black-owned QSEs).
EMEs: sworn affidavit attested by a Commissioner of Oaths, or a CIPC certificate confirming annual turnover and black ownership; a SANAS certificate is required only if measured on the QSE scorecard.
Preference points: B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 earns 10 points; 30% black women ownership earns 10 points; Level 3 to 8 or non-compliant earns 0.
Other compliance
Valid mobile crane operator's licences for both operators.
No listing on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including section 53.
Disclosure of any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO).
Security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level may be required of the successful bidder, its personnel and subcontractors.
The successful bidder must keep all returnable documents valid for the contract duration and renew them when due; failure allows Transnet to terminate immediately.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Security clearance: acceptance of the bid may be conditional on the successful bidder, its personnel and subcontractors obtaining security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or TOP SECRET level, and on implementing all security measures the safe performance of the contract requires.
No further health and safety requirements are stated in the RFQ.
Environmental
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Transnet may request information on the bidder's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standing at any stage. This information is for record and analysis only; it is not used for evaluation and does not disqualify a bidder.
Where subcontracting applies, Transnet may conduct due diligence on subcontractors, including investigations to detect fronting.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Bid validity: 180 business days from the closing date. Bidders may be asked to extend; failure to respond before expiry excludes the bidder.
Contract formation: a letter of award is issued, followed by a final contract, or acceptance of the letter of award together with the RFQ response and standard terms constitutes the contract.
Standard terms: Transnet's General Bid Conditions, Standard RFQ Terms and Conditions, Supplier Integrity Pact and Non-Disclosure Agreement apply. Alternative terms must be submitted in writing on company letterhead; material deviation may disqualify.
Continued validity: the successful bidder must keep all returnable documents valid for the contract duration and renew them when due; failure allows Transnet to terminate immediately without liability.
Disclosure: contract details may be published under JSE Debt Listing Requirements. Commercial relationships with DPIPs or FPPOs must be disclosed and may be published annually.
Breach of law: bidders must disclose any conviction for a serious breach of law, including competition law breaches, in the preceding five years.
Section
Source: RFQ_document - Hire 160 and 65ton Crane-F.pdf
Technical evaluation (100 points, minimum 70):
Previous work experience: 40 points for three or more contactable reference letters for similar crane hire or heavy lifting projects completed in the last five years; 20 for two; 10 for one; 0 for none.
Operator CVs and experience: 40 points for two operator CVs each with at least two years' mobile crane operating experience; 20 for one CV with at least one year; 0 for none or non-compliant.
Maintenance record: 20 points for maintenance or service records for both cranes with all required information; 0 if absent or non-compliant.
Final weighted scoring (100 points):
Price: 80 points, using Ps = 80 × (1 − Pt/Pmin).
Specific goals: 20 points — 10 for B-BBEE Level 1 or 2, 10 for 30% black women ownership, 0 for Level 3 to 8 or non-compliant.
B-BBEE evidence: certificate, sworn affidavit or CIPC certificate as per DTIC guidelines; joint ventures submit a consolidated scorecard. Large enterprises need a SANAS-accredited certificate; QSEs may use a sworn affidavit if 51% to 100% black-owned; EMEs may use a sworn affidavit or CIPC certificate.
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.
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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