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β’ Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use google chrome. β’ Closing date: 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Upload at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30mb per upload; multiple uploads allowed. β’ File names must use only alphabetical or numerical characters to avoid corruption. β’ All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be submitted. There are three categories: 1. Mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit all by the closing date results in disqualification. 2. Returnable documents used for scoring: missing documents result in a zero score for that criterion. 3. Essential returnable documents: failure to submit may allow a further opportunity; persistent failure may lead to disqualification. β’ All sections must be signed, stamped, and dated by an authorised representative. β’ After closing, communicate only via email: [email protected]. β’ Changes to submissions after the closing date will not be considered. β’ Collusion between bidders leads to automatic disqualification and restriction from state business.
β’ Submit your complete bid proposal electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. β’ The closing date is 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Each file upload is limited to 30mb; multiple uploads are allowed. β’ Use only alphabetical and numerical characters in file names to prevent corruption. β’ All returnable documents listed in the proposal form (section 5) must be submitted, signed, and dated. β’ The bid must remain valid for 120 business days from the closing date. TRANSNET may request an extension; failure to respond may result in exclusion. β’ Clarification questions must be submitted using the RFP clarification request form (section 8) before 06 july 2026. Responses will be published on the e-tender portal. β’ After the closing date, all communication must be via email to [email protected]. NO changes to submissions are permitted after closing. β’ Collusion between bidders will result in disqualification and restriction from state business.
β’ Submit your bid electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use google chrome. β’ The closing date is 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. You can upload 30mb per file; multiple uploads are allowed. β’ File names must use only alphabetical and/or numerical characters to avoid corruption. β’ All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be submitted. There are three types: - mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit these by the closing date results in disqualification. - Returnable documents used for scoring: missing these will result in a zero score for the relevant criterion but not disqualification. - Essential returnable documents: missing these may allow TRANSNET to give you a further deadline; failure to submit may lead to disqualification. β’ All sections and pages must be signed, stamped, and dated by an authorised representative. β’ After the closing date, communicate only via email: [email protected]. β’ Do not canvass TRANSNET officials after closing; collusion leads to disqualification and restriction from state business. β’ TRANSNET will publish the award outcome on the national treasury e-tender portal and its website within 10 days.
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) By 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. Use google chrome for access. Upload all bid documents, ensuring each file name uses only alphabetical/numerical characters. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file; multiple uploads allowed. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents (mandatory, scoring, essential) must be signed, stamped, and dated. Mandatory documents: failure to submit all mandatory returnable documents by closing date/time results in disqualification. Scoring documents: failure to submit results in a zero score for applicable criteria. Essential documents: failure to submit may result in disqualification after a set deadline. Required forms include sbd 1, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development, protection of personal information, and certificate of attendance (if applicable).
Submit a sealed envelope containing the completed and signed tender document, including all returnable schedules, to tender box 220 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town before 10:00 on 23 july 2026. The envelope must be endorsed with: tender NO. 287S/2025/26, tender box number, closing date, and the tendererβs name and address. If the tender is too large for the box, enquire at the public counter for alternative instructions. Tenders submitted by facsimile or email will be rejected. Ensure all documents are legibly completed in non-erasable ink. Only tenders on original cct-issued documents with all returnable documents duly completed and signed will be considered responsive. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tender offers remain valid for 120 days after closing, extendable to 12 months plus a possible further 6 months by mutual agreement. Withdrawal after closing requires cct approval and may incur liability for additional costs. Alternative tenders are permitted only if a main tender is also submitted, clearly marked as 'alternative tender' in a separate sealed envelope.
β’ All required returnable documents must be uploaded to the TRANSNET eβtenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before the closing time. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection, attendance certificate) must be signed, stamped and dated β failure results in automatic disqualification. β’ Essential returnable documents (e.g., Rental offer price, bβbbee certificate or sworn affidavit, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating) must be submitted; missing items may be allowed a short extension but can still lead to disqualification. β’ All uploaded files must use only alphanumeric characters (NO special symbols) and be limited to 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. β’ Bids must be lodged at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues; late or incorrectly uploaded bids will be rejected. β’ The bid remains valid for 120 business days from the closing date; TRANSNET may request an extension, and failure to comply will result in exclusion.
β’ Submit one sealed envelope containing the completed form of offer, all returnable schedules and any supporting documents. β’ Envelope must be addressed to the city of cape town, tender box NO. 222, civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, 2nd floor (concourse level). β’ If the tender is too large for the box, ask the public counter for alternative instructions β the tenderer remains responsible for proper delivery. β’ Closing date and time: 21 july 2026, 10:00 AM. tender must be received before the closing time; late submissions are rejected. β’ All required returnable documents (e.g., Schedule f.5 Declaration of interest β state employees, schedule f.7 Past SCM practices, schedule f.10 Proposed deviations, schedule f.13 Information to be provided) must be completed, signed and attached. β’ Psira registration certificate (valid at tender close) must be submitted with the tender or on request; failure to provide renders the tender nonβresponsive. β’ Tax compliance status pin (SARS) must be recorded on the details of tenderer pages; the cct will verify IT via csd or eβfiling. β’ Nonβcompliance with any of the above returnable documents or missing signatures will lead to disqualification.
β’ All required returnable documents (mandatory, essential and scoringβrelated) must be signed, stamped and dated as indicated in the sbd 1 form. β’ Mandatory returnables (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection, attendance certificate) must be uploaded by the closing date β failure results in automatic disqualification. β’ Essential returnables (e.g., Lease plan, draft lease agreement, general bid conditions) may be accepted after a deadline extension, but nonβsubmission after that will lead to disqualification. β’ Scoringβrelated returnables (e.g., Bβbbee compliance evidence, capital and maintenance expenditure plans, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating) can be submitted late; they will be scored zero for the relevant criterion. β’ Upload process: log on to the TRANSNET eβtenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net), Register or sign in, select the tender, click βlog an intentβ, and upload each document using only alphanumeric characters in the file name (max 30 mb per file). β’ NO late submissions will be accepted; submit at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues. β’ Bids are valid for 120 business days from the closing date; the bidder must respond to any request for an extension, otherwise the bid will be excluded.
β’ Upload the complete bid to the TRANSNET eβtenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Log in, register intent, and upload all required files before the closing time. Do not wait until the last hour; aim to submit at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues. File names may contain only alphanumeric characters β any other characters may corrupt the file. β’ Closing date & time: 17 july 2026 12:00 pm. Late or incorrectly uploaded bids will be rejected. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (must be signed, stamped and dated): β sbd 1 form (section 1) β certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement & applicable documents (section 6) β RFP declaration and breach of law form (section 7) β specific goals points claim form (section 9) β job creation and skills development form (section 10) β protection of personal information form (section 11) β certificate of attendance of compulsory/nonβcompulsory RFP (section 12) β’ essential returnable documents (must be submitted, otherwise the bid may be disqualified): β rental offer price schedule (section 4) β business plan, company profile, reference letters, bank rating, cashβflow projections, maintenance and capital expenditure plans. β’ Failure to provide mandatory documents results in automatic disqualification; failure to provide essential documents may give the bidder a chance to submit them before a set deadline, after which disqualification applies. β’ All signatures must be by persons legally authorised to bind the bidder. β’ Bidders must confirm receipt of the above documents in the submission checklist (yes/no).
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’ All returnable documents listed in the schedule of bid documents must be attached, signed, stamped and dated. β¦ Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection, certificate of attendance) β failure to provide results in automatic disqualification. β¦ Essential returnable documents β if missing, TRANSNET may grant a short extension; failure after the extension leads to disqualification. β¦ Returnable documents used for scoring β if missing, the bidder receives a zero score for the related evaluation criterion but the bid is still considered. β’ File names may contain only alphanumeric characters; each upload is limited to 30 mb. β’ Submit the bid at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues; late or incorrectly uploaded bids will be rejected. β’ Bid validity: 120 business days from the closing date. β’ Any amendment to the bid after the closing date is prohibited. β’ Bidders must sign all pages of the proposal and provide proof of authority (e.g., Board resolution).
β’ All returnable documents listed in the proposal form (section 5) must be signed, stamped and dated by an authorised representative. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration) must be uploaded by the closing date 17 july 2026 12:00 pm β failure results in automatic disqualification. β’ Returnable documents used for scoring (e.g., Bβbbee compliance proof, specific goals claim form, business plan, reference letters, bank rating) are not disqualifying if missing, but will receive a zero score for the related criterion. β’ Essential returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form) may be accepted after the deadline only if TRANSNET grants an extension; otherwise the bidder is disqualified. β’ Bids must be uploaded to the TRANSNET eβtender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) At least one day before the closing time to avoid technical issues. β’ File names may contain only alphanumeric characters; each upload is limited to 30 mb, multiple uploads are allowed. β’ Bidders must ensure the bid remains valid for 120 business days from the closing date. β’ Late submissions or submissions that do not meet the above requirements will be rejected without consideration.
- Upload the complete bid package to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) β See section 2, paragraph 3 for upload steps. - All returnable documents listed in the sbd 1 form must be signed, stamped and dated. - **Mandatory returnable documents** (failure = automatic disqualification): section 4 rental offer price, proof of bβbbee compliance, specificβgoals claim form, jobβcreation/skillsβdevelopment form, personalβinformation protection form, declaration & breachβofβlaw form. - **Essential returnable documents** (may be given a deadline extension; failure after extension = disqualification): sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specificβgoals claim form, jobβcreation/skillsβdevelopment form, personalβinformation protection form, attendance certificate. - Bidders must ensure the bid is lodged by **17 july 2026, 12:00 pm**. Late or improperly uploaded bids will be rejected. - Bidders must upload at least one day before the closing time to avoid technical issues; only alphanumeric characters are allowed in file names. - The bid must remain valid for **120 business days** from the closing date. - Failure to provide any of the above documents or to comply with the upload rules may result in disqualification or a zero score for the affected evaluation criterion.
β’ Submit your bid electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use google chrome. β’ Deadline: 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. NO late submissions accepted. β’ Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30mb per upload; multiple uploads allowed. β’ Use only alphabetical or numerical characters in file names to prevent corruption. β’ All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be submitted. They are categorised: - mandatory returnable documents: missing any results in disqualification. - Returnable documents used for scoring: missing any results in zero points for that criterion. - Essential returnable documents: missing may allow a further submission opportunity; failure may lead to disqualification. β’ Sign, stamp, and date all returnable sections. The person signing must be legally authorised. β’ Do not alter RFP documents except as allowed in clause 15 of general bid conditions, paragraph 11 (legal review), and section 6. β’ After closing, communicate only via email: [email protected]. NO changes to submissions after closing. β’ Canvassing TRANSNET officers or collusion with other bidders leads to disqualification and restriction from state business.
β’ Submit at tender box 241, tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town β’ place completed tender document (including form of offer and acceptance) plus supporting documentation in a sealed envelope β’ envelope must display: company name and address, tender NO. 277Q/2025/26, tender box NO. 241, and closing date (20 july 2026) β’ insert sealed envelope into the official tender box before 10:00 on 20 july 2026 β’ if tender is too large for the box or box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office public counter for alternative instructions β’ telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late tenders will not be accepted β’ tenders may only be submitted on official issued tender documentation β’ collect documents from: tender distribution office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town β’ document collection: 19 june 2026 onwards, 08:30-15:00 during working hours β’ non-refundable tender fee of r300.00 Payable by cash or eft to city of cape town β’ returnable documents include form of offer and acceptance (c1.1) And preference claim forms (table 1)
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Upload all bid documents against the selected tender. Maximum file size per upload: 30mb; multiple uploads permitted. Use only alphabetical/numerical characters in filenames. Submit at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. Mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit all mandatory documents by the closing date results in disqualification. Returnable documents used for scoring: failure to submit results in a zero score for the applicable criterion. Essential returnable documents: failure to submit may result in disqualification after a set deadline for resubmission. Required documents include: sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development form, protection of personal information form, and certificate of attendance (if applicable).
Bidders must submit proposals via the e-tender portal or TRANSNET portal. All documents must be signed and dated at the bottom of each page by a legally authorized representative. All returnable documents listed in the proposal form (section 5) must be included. Proposals are deemed offers; any exceptions must be clearly indicated. Alterations to the actual RFP documents are prohibited. Clarification requests must be submitted via the system before july 6, 2026. Bidders must self-register on the national treasuryβs central supplier database (csd) prior to submission.
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. Use google chrome for access. Upload all returnable documents as listed in section 5. File names must use only alphabetical/numerical characters. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file. Multiple uploads are permitted. Bidders are advised to submit at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All pages of returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated by an authorised representative. Mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit all mandatory documents by the closing date/time results in disqualification. Returnable documents used for scoring: failure to submit results in a zero score for the applicable criterion. Essential returnable documents: failure to submit may result in disqualification if not provided by a set deadline. Required forms include sbd 1, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development form, and protection of personal information form.
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Bidders must register and log intent to respond before uploading documents. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file; multiple uploads allowed. File names must use only alphabetical/numerical characters. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. Mandatory documents: sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development form, protection of personal information form, certificate of attendance (if applicable). Documents used for scoring: rental offer price, b-bbee compliance proof, capital/expenditure plans, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating. Essential documents may be requested later if missing. Non-submission of mandatory documents results in disqualification. Non-submission of scoring documents results in zero points for those criteria.
β’ Complete the form of offer and acceptance, sign every page and attach all required returnable documents. β’ Place the completed tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with: β tender NO. 292S/2025/26 β tender description β your name and address β tender box number (202) β closing date and time. β’ Submit the envelope to the official tender box at civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, 2nd floor, concourse level, before 10:00 AM on 24 july 2026. If the box is full or the tender is too large, obtain alternative instructions from the public counter β the responsibility to deliver remains with you. β’ Only one main tender may be submitted; an alternative tender (if desired) must be in a separate sealed envelope marked βalternative tenderβ. Only the highestβranked alternative to an acceptable main offer will be considered. β’ Do not alter the tender documents except to correct errors as instructed by the cct; all signatories must initial any changes. β’ NO tenders may be submitted by fax or eβmail unless expressly permitted. β’ The tender is nonβresponsive if any required returnable schedule is missing, incomplete, or if the offer is not clear, irrevocable and unambiguous. β’ The offer must remain valid, irrevocable and open for acceptance for 120 days after the closing date (extendable up to a further 12 months, or an additional 6 months by agreement).
β’ Upload the complete bid package to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before the closing time. β’ All returnable documents listed in the schedule of bid documents must be signed, stamped and dated. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., Sbdβ1 form, rental offer schedule, bβbee certificate, business plan, reference letters, bank rating) must be submitted; failure to provide them results in automatic disqualification. β’ Essential returnable documents (e.g., Certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, personal information protection form) must be submitted; if not provided by the deadline, TRANSNET may grant an extension, otherwise the bid will be rejected. β’ Bidders must ensure the bid is uploaded at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues; only alphanumeric characters are allowed in file names. β’ Bid validity: 120 business days from the closing date. β’ Late submissions or uploads after the deadline will not be accepted.
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