What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: TRIM/2026/03/0208/2225/RFQ)?

- Submit via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Upload at least 1 day before closing to avoid technical issues (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). - Each bidder must register its own profile and submit under its own company name. Joint Ventures may submit via one member’s profile. - Required returnable documents: T2.2-01 (Certificate of Attendance), T2.2-02 to T2.2-22 (evaluation, eligibility, and compliance schedules), Form of Offer & Acceptance, Contract Data Part Two, Bill of Quantities. - Late submissions, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mailed tenders will not be accepted. - Disqualification risks: Failing to attend compulsory briefing, submitting via another company’s profile, or not providing required documents (e.g., Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE Certificate, CSD registration).

How will bids be evaluated?

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What are the technical specifications?

- Scope: Diagnosis and repairs of 132kV/25kV traction transformers at Cradock Substation. - Key deliverables: Diagnostic testing, refurbishment, repair, testing and commissioning of transformers (66kV to 220kV range). - Required methodologies: Detailed method statements for diagnostic/assessment, refurbishment/repair, testing/commissioning, and project timeline. - Key personnel requirements: * Project Manager: Electrical Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc/BTech). * Master Electrician: Trade Test Certificate. * SHE Representative: SAMTRAC or equivalent. * Testing Officer/Engineer/Technician: Transformer testing qualification. * Technical Supervisor: Electrical Engineering Diploma/Degree + transformer refurbishment experience. - Site requirements: PPE mandatory for site visits (safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, high-visibility vests, hard hats). Breathalyser testing and no firearms on Transnet premises.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

- Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Instructions (C2.1) must be completed. - Bonds/Guarantees: Form of Guarantee (C1.3), Form of Intent to Provide Performance Guarantee (T2.2-20). - Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; refer to Contract Data Part Two (C1.2). - Financial capacity: 3 years audited financial statements (T2.2-22) required. Forecast Rate of Invoicing (T2.2-21) to be submitted. - Insurance: Contractor must provide proof of insurance (T2.2-19).

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

- CSD Registration: Mandatory (self-register at https://secure.csd.gov.za/; provide Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference). - Tax Compliance: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate + TCS PIN for verification. - B-BBEE: Valid certificate from SANAS-accredited agency or sworn affidavit (annual turnover + black ownership level). Minimum Level 1-2 for preference points. - CIDB: Registration required at 3EP or higher for electrical works. Joint Ventures must meet combined grading requirements. - Workmen’s Compensation: Letter of Good Standing (T2.2-07) for tendering entity or all JV members. - Other: Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-13), RFP Declaration Form (T2.2-14), Breach of Law Declaration (T2.2-15), Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-18). - Exclusions: Tenderers listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet’s restricted list are disqualified.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

- Compulsory Briefing Session: 16 July 2026 at 12:00pm, Cradock Substation (attendance mandatory; latecomers not accommodated). - Site Visit: Same day as briefing (PPE required: safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, high-visibility vests, hard hats). - Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 10:00am (no late submissions accepted). - Tender Validity Period: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended).

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

- Employer’s Agent: Zamanyambose Mtetwa * Address: FC Sturrock Building, 1 Fleming Street, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape * Tel: 041 507 2724 * Email: Zamanyambose.mtetwa@transnet.net - Tender Documents: Download from www.etenders.gov.za or https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/ (use Google Chrome). - Fraud/Corruption Reporting: TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS: 0800 003 056 or Transnet@tip-offs.com

Transnet Cradock Transformer Diagnosis and Repairs RFQ

RFQAM Cradock Transformer.pdfReview complete

Important Dates

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

Compulsory Briefing Session: 16 July 2026 at 12:00pm, Cradock Substation (attendance mandatory; latecomers not accommodated).
Site Visit: Same day as briefing (PPE required: safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, high-visibility vests, hard hats).
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 10:00am (no late submissions accepted).
Tender Validity Period: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended).

Contact Information

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

Employer’s Agent: Zamanyambose Mtetwa

Address: FC Sturrock Building, 1 Fleming Street, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Tel: 041 507 2724
Email: [email protected]

Tender Documents: Download from www.etenders.gov.za or https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/ (use Google Chrome).
Fraud/Corruption Reporting: TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS: 0800 003 056 or [email protected]

Submission Guidelines

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

Submit via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Upload at least 1 day before closing to avoid technical issues (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed).
Each bidder must register its own profile and submit under its own company name. Joint Ventures may submit via one member’s profile.
Required returnable documents: T2.2-01 (Certificate of Attendance), T2.2-02 to T2.2-22 (evaluation, eligibility, and compliance schedules), Form of Offer & Acceptance, Contract Data Part Two, Bill of Quantities.
Late submissions, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mailed tenders will not be accepted.
Disqualification risks: Failing to attend compulsory briefing, submitting via another company’s profile, or not providing required documents (e.g., Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE Certificate, CSD registration).

Evaluation Criteria

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

Stage One

Attendance at compulsory tender clarification meeting (16 July 2026) by an authorised representative. Certificate of Attendance (T2.2-01) must be submitted with the tender.

Stage Two

CIDB registration: Tenderer must be registered with CIDB at a grading designation of 3EP or higher for the class of construction work. For Joint Ventures: all members must be CIDB-registered, lead partner must have a grading not lower than one level below the required class, and combined grading must meet or exceed 3EP.
Proof of CIDB registration must be submitted.

Stage Three

Functionality evaluation: Minimum qualifying score of 70 points out of 100. Criteria include:
Previous Experience

Technical Specifications

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

Scope: Diagnosis and repairs of 132kV/25kV traction transformers at Cradock Substation.
Key deliverables: Diagnostic testing, refurbishment, repair, testing and commissioning of transformers (66kV to 220kV range).
Required methodologies: Detailed method statements for diagnostic/assessment, refurbishment/repair, testing/commissioning, and project timeline.
Key personnel requirements:

Project Manager: Electrical Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc/BTech).
Master Electrician: Trade Test Certificate.
SHE Representative: SAMTRAC or equivalent.
Testing Officer/Engineer/Technician: Transformer testing qualification.
Technical Supervisor: Electrical Engineering Diploma/Degree + transformer refurbishment experience.

Site requirements: PPE mandatory for site visits (safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, high-visibility vests, hard hats). Breathalyser testing and no firearms on Transnet premises.

Financial Requirements

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Instructions (C2.1) must be completed.
Bonds/Guarantees: Form of Guarantee (C1.3), Form of Intent to Provide Performance Guarantee (T2.2-20).
Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; refer to Contract Data Part Two (C1.2).
Financial capacity: 3 years audited financial statements (T2.2-22) required. Forecast Rate of Invoicing (T2.2-21) to be submitted.
Insurance: Contractor must provide proof of insurance (T2.2-19).

Compliance Requirements

Source: AM Cradock Transformer.pdf (RFQ)

CSD Registration: Mandatory (self-register at https://secure.csd.gov.za/; provide Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference).
Tax Compliance: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate + TCS PIN for verification.
B-BBEE: Valid certificate from SANAS-accredited agency or sworn affidavit (annual turnover + black ownership level). Minimum Level 1-2 for preference points.
CIDB: Registration required at 3EP or higher for electrical works. Joint Ventures must meet combined grading requirements.
Workmen’s Compensation: Letter of Good Standing (T2.2-07) for tendering entity or all JV members.
Other: Non-Disclosure Agreement (T2.2-13), RFP Declaration Form (T2.2-14), Breach of Law Declaration (T2.2-15), Supplier Code of Conduct (T2.2-18).
Exclusions: Tenderers listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet’s restricted list are disqualified.

Core procurement rules

These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Act 53 of 2003

high

Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Act 108 of 1996 (s217)

high

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.

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Act 5 of 2000

high

Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Act 12 of 2004

high

Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Act 28 of 2024

high

Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Act 2 of 2000

medium

Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Act 3 of 2000

medium

Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Sector-specific rules

These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.

Construction Industry Development Board Act (CIDB Act)

Act 38 of 2000

high

Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.

Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)

Act 85 of 1993

high

Diagnosis and repair of 132kV/25kV traction transformers at cradock substation for TRANSNET rail infrastructure

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Core procurement rules

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Sector-specific rules

Construction Industry Development Board Act (CIDB Act)

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)

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