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Returnable documents required: β’ sbd1 - invitation to bid (part a and b) β’ sbd4 - bidder's disclosure form β’ sbd6.1 - Preference points claim form β’ sbd7 - written contract form (to be signed by successful bidder) submission requirements: β’ bids must be submitted on official forms provided - forms must be filled in by hand, not typed β’ do not re-type the official forms β’ submit to the bid box at the stipulated street address before 29 june 2026 at 11:00 β’ late bids will not be accepted β’ bids are subject to preferential procurement policy framework act 2000 and general conditions of contract disqualification risks: β’ failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid β’ submitting false or incomplete declarations will result in disqualification β’ persons in service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in service of the state, are not eligible to bid
De aar and surrounding area: service, maintenance and repairs of generators at various clients for 36 months (term contract)
Upington and surrounding area: service, maintenance and repairs of generators at various clients for 36 months (term contract)
β’ Upload the complete bid response to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before 12:00 pm on 17 july 2026. Late uploads will be rejected. β’ Use only alphanumeric characters in file names; each file may be up to 30 mb. Multiple uploads are allowed. β’ All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be attached and signed, stamped and dated: - mandatory returnables (e.g., Rental offer price, specific goals claim form, bβbee certificate/affidavit, capital expenditure plan, maintenance plan, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating). - Essential returnables (sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, personal information protection form, attendance certificate). - Failure to provide mandatory returnables results in automatic disqualification; failure to provide essential returnables gives a chance to submit by a deadline, after which disqualification applies. β’ Sign every page of the proposal and ensure the authorised signatoryβs details are included. β’ Bidders must confirm receipt of the bid by uploading at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues. β’ A bid validity period of 120 business days from the closing date is required; TRANSNET may request an extension. β’ Any amendment to the RFP after submission is not permitted.
β’ Upload the complete bid to the TRANSNET eβtenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using only alphanumeric file names; each file must be signed, stamped and dated. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (sbdβ1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection, attendance certificate) must be attached β failure to provide them disqualifies the bid. β’ Essential returnable documents (company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating, experience evidence) must be submitted; missing items result in a zero score for the related evaluation criterion. β’ All documents must be uploaded at least one day before the closing time to avoid technical issues; TRANSNET is not liable for late or corrupted uploads. β’ Bids are valid for 120 business days from the closing date; extensions may be requested but nonβresponse leads to exclusion.
β’ Upload the complete bid to the TRANSNET eβtenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) β Use only alphanumeric characters in file names; each file may be up to 30 mb and multiple uploads are allowed. β’ Submit the bid **NO later than 12:00 pm on 17 july 2026**. Late or incorrectly uploaded bids will be rejected. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (section 5) must be signed, stamped and dated; failure to provide them results in automatic disqualification. β’ Essential returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection) must be included β missing these may give the bidder a chance to submit them before a deadline, after which disqualification applies. β’ All bids must be valid for **120 business days** from the closing date; the bidder may be asked to extend the validity under the same terms. β’ Bidders must provide a tax compliance pin or csd number and a valid bβbbee certificate/affidavit. β’ Failure to meet any of the above (e.g., Unsigned documents, missing bβbbee proof, NO tax pin) may lead to a score of zero for the affected criterion or outright disqualification.
Returnable documents: [section incomplete - original document text not fully extracted] what the document states: β’ returnable documents are required as part of the submission bidder guidance: β’ ensure all required returnable documents are completed and signed before submission β’ submit before the 11:00 closing time on 2026-07-10 β’ late submissions will not be accepted
Repair and calibration of various machine for lines and servitude for 24 months
β’ Submission method: hard copy only. Electronic, telegraphic, telephone, telex, facsimile, or email submissions are not accepted. β’ Submission address: deposit clearly numbered bid documents with all attachments in the tender box at the customer service centre (csc), 76 boeing road east, bedfordview. β’ Closing deadline: by 11:00 (central african time) on the closing date. β’ Required returnables: fully complete, sign, and submit all compulsory sbd documents (sbd 1 and sbd 4). β’ Compulsory site briefing: must attend; failure results in disqualification. Attendance register is proof. Representative may only attend on behalf of one bidding entity/jv/consortium. β’ Joint venture/consortium: submit a signed joint venture or consortium agreement indicating revenue split/percentage. Both companies must provide sbd 4. β’ Integrity pact: must sign and submit the integrity pact for businesses with the tender. β’ Public liability cover: proof of valid cover for the full contract period. β’ Other key documents (requested before contract award): valid tax status pin, cipc registration, csd summary report, certified ID copies of directors/members/shareholders (certification <6 months old), comprehensive company profile.
Returnable documents: not specified in the provided text.
Returnable documents: not specified in the provided text.
β’ Submit bids to the bid box at first floor, 82 grayston drive, sandton, 2196. β’ Closing date: 16 july 2026. Closing time: 11:00 AM. late bids will not be considered. β’ Submit bids on the official forms provided (not retyped) or as prescribed in the bid document. β’ Submit one original bidding document, indexed, plus required copies (number not specified), and one CD. β’ seal the original and each copy as separate packages marked 'original' and 'copy'. Seal these together in an outer package marked 'confidential', stating only the gpf's address and bid number. β’ Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time; proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery. β’ The gpf prefers not to receive bids by post and takes NO responsibility for postal delays, courier misdelivery, or fax transmission faults. β’ Gpf employees are not permitted to deposit a bid on behalf of a bidder, except for those lodged by post or courier. β’ Include all required returnable documents, completing all forms, data, and schedules without exception. β’ Sign the original and all copies where indicated. Provide proof of signing authority (e.g., Company resolution). β’ Bids must be valid for acceptance for a specified period from the closing date (number of days to be filled in on the pricing schedule). β’ Failure to comply with submission requirements may render the bid invalid.
β’ Submit your bid in two sealed envelopes/boxes: volume 1 (technical and compliance) and volume 2 (financial and b-bbee). β’ Volume 1 must contain: part a (mandatory requirements), part b (technical/functional response). β’ Volume 2 must contain: part c (financial proposal and specific goals). β’ Include one original, copies, and an electronic version (memory card/external hard drive). β’ Submit to: passenger rail agency of south africa, tender box located in reception area of PRASA cres SCM offices, dark grey building, corner 546 paul kruger & scheiding streets, pretoria station precinct 0001. β’ Address the envelope with RFP NO: PRASA/NGR/001/06/2026 and description. β’ Closing: 20 july 2026 at 12:00 midday. Late or incorrectly addressed bids will not be accepted. β’ Required returnable documents: tender form (pricing schedule) form c, sbd 4 bidderβs disclosure, sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form, pricing schedule & bid form c annexure 4. β’ Bidders must ensure original and copies are identical. PRASA will not accept liability for missing mandatory documents. β’ Do not make alterations to the RFP documents; any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter. β’ Joint ventures/consortiums must submit a signed agreement or written confirmation of intent with percentage split and responsibilities. β’ Disqualification risks: late submission, canvassing PRASA officers, collusion, or failure to provide required documents.
β’ Submit proposals to railway safety regulator head office, waterfall point office park, building 4, cnr woodmead drive and waterfall drive, waterfall city, midrand, 1685. β’ Tender box available weekdays 08h00β16h30 (excluding public holidays). β’ Deadline: 10 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. NO late submissions accepted. β’ Submit one (01) original and one (01) scanned copy (pdf) on a flash drive. β’ Envelopes must contain only this rfpβs documents. β’ Responses opened after deadline. β’ Only shortlisted bidders notified. β’ Validity period: 90 business days from closing date; may be extended at same terms if evaluation is delayed. β’ Confidentiality: rsr will not disclose bid details to other participants. β’ Prohibited: communication with rsr officials between closing date and award. β’ Collusive bidding or restrictive practices may result in disqualification.
β’ Upload the complete bid package to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before the closing date and time (17 july 2026 12:00 pm). β’ Use only alphanumeric characters in file names; each file may be up to 30 mb and multiple uploads are allowed. β’ All returnable documents listed in the schedule of bid documents must be signed, stamped and dated. - Mandatory returnable documents (failure = automatic disqualification): sbd 1 form, rental offer price, specific goals claim form, bβbee certificate/affidavit, capital expenditure plan, maintenance expenditure plan, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating. - Essential returnable documents (failure = opportunity to resubmit; second failure = disqualification): certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals points claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection, certificate of attendance. - Returnable documents used for scoring (if not submitted, score = 0 for that criterion). β’ Bids must be signed by an authorised representative and include a proof of authority (e.g., Board resolution). β’ Late submissions, uploads after the deadline, or technical issues will not be accepted; submit at least one day before the deadline to avoid connectivity problems. β’ Bid validity is 120 business days from the closing date; TRANSNET may request an extension under the same terms. β’ Any amendment to the RFP after submission is not permitted; only the disclosed addenda on the eβtender portal apply.
β’ Submit a single sealed envelope containing the completed tender document (form of offer and acceptance) and all required returnable schedules. β’ Envelope must be addressed to the city of cape town, include the tender reference (284G/2025/26) and closing date, and be placed in tender box NO. 192 at the civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, 2nd floor (concourse level). β’ If the envelope is too large or the box is full, obtain alternative submission instructions from the tender distribution office β responsibility lies with the tenderer. β’ A nonβrefundable tender fee of r200 is payable only for a hardβcopy of the tender document; NO fee is required for electronic downloads. β’ Required returnable documents (see schedule f) include: declaration of interest β state employees, declaration of past SCM practices, proposed deviations and qualifications, certificate of authority for jvs/consortia, tax compliance status pin, etc. Failure to provide any will render the tender nonβresponsive. β’ Samples of the oil/lubricants must be supplied as per the specifications; the city may test samples at the tendererβs cost. Failure of the sample test will lead to disqualification. β’ The tender must be signed by an authorised representative; jointβventure submissions must include a founding agreement and indicate the lead partner. β’ Late submissions will be rejected. The city may reject or cancel the tender at any time before contract formation.
Request for proposal to lease land in extent of 4452m2 at seafarer circle in the port of cape town for a period of up to ten (10) years
Submit via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (Use google chrome). Closing date: 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. NO late submissions accepted. Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. File names must use only alphabetical or numerical characters. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. Document types: mandatory (disqualification if missing), scoring (zero score if missing), essential (may get a second chance). Mandatory: section 4 (rental offer price). Scoring: company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating, capital expenditure plan, maintenance expenditure plan, b-bbee proof. Essential: sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development, protection of personal information, certificate of attendance of briefing. After closing, communicate only via [email protected]. NO changes to submissions after closing. Collusion leads to disqualification and restriction from state business.
Returnable documents: (document content not fully extracted - refer to original bid notice bv1174.pdf For complete submission requirements)
β’ Upload the complete bid response to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before the closing date and time (17 july 2026, 12:00 pm). β’ Use only alphanumeric characters in file names; each file may be up to 30 mb and multiple uploads are allowed. β’ All returnable documents listed in the sbdβ1 form (mandatory, essential and optional) must be signed, stamped and dated. - Mandatory returnables (e.g., Rental offer price, specific goals claim form, bβbβbee certificate/affidavit) β failure to submit results in automatic disqualification. - Essential returnables (e.g., Sbdβ1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, personal information protection form) β if not submitted by the deadline, TRANSNET may grant an extension; failure after extension leads to disqualification. β’ Provide proof of tax compliance (SARS pin, tcs certificate or csd number) as required in the tax compliance section. β’ Declare any foreignβbased status and, if applicable, attach proof of a south african entity or authorised representative. β’ Late submissions or uploads after the deadline will be rejected and the bid will not be considered. β’ Bids are valid for 120 business days from the closing date; TRANSNET may request an extension, and failure to agree may lead to exclusion.
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