Gordons Road, uMhlathuze Building - Transnet Port Terminal, RCB - Richardsbay - 3900
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23 Jul 2026
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Summary
TRANSNET port terminal richards bay (tpt rcb) is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to replace the caillard 08 long travel panel and install cable trays as a once-off project. The work involves stripping old components, supplying and installing new panels, cables, and cable trays, and conducting function testing. Bidders must be CIDB registered (grade 3ep or higher) and provide proof of relevant experience.
Key Requirements
Must be registered with CIDB as an Electrical Contractor with a valid CIDB 3EP or higher grading.
Provide a project-specific method statement covering: stripping old components and wiring, supply and installation of new panel, electrical cables and cable trays, installation of new components and function testing, and mapping cable layout with termination details.
Submit proof of similar electrical work (stripping, replacement, installation) with a minimum contract value of R450,000 in the past 2 years, via at least 5 purchase orders.
Minimum qualifying score of 80% on the technical evaluation is required.
The work is a once-off project at Transnet Port Terminal Richards Bay (TPT RCB).
Ensure all work complies with the technical specifications and safety standards as per the tender document.
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Tender for replacement of Caillard-08 long travel panel and installation of cable trays at Transnet Port Terminal Richards Bay. The project requires electrical engineering expertise with specific technical and compliance requirements.
FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf
Tender for the replacement of the Caillard 08 long travel panel and installation of cable trays as a once-off project at Transnet Port Terminal Richards Bay. The contract uses NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract framework with electronic submission and evaluation based on functionality, price, and B-BBEE preference.
This tender is for the replacement of the long travel motor panel and installation of new cable trays for a Caillard ship-unloader at Transnet Port Terminals Richards Bay. The scope includes the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of specified electrical components and cable management systems to improve infrastructure reliability and safety compliance. The work is a once-off project with a strict 9-day completion timeline.
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Mandatory: CIDB registration as Electrical Contractor with 3EP or higher grading. Technical evaluation criteria: 1) CIDB compliance (pass/fail), 2) Method Statement (40% weight), 3) Previous Experience (60% weight). Minimum qualifying score: 80/100. Previous experience requires minimum 5 purchase orders for similar electrical work (stripping, replacement, installation) valued at least R450,000 each within last 2 years.
Mandatory: Contractors must be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) as an Electrical Contractor with a grading of 3EP or higher.
Contractual Terms
Source: TECHNICAL EVALUATION CAILLARD 08.pdf
The evaluation criteria form part of the tender conditions. Key contractual requirements include:
The contractor must hold a valid CIDB registration as an Electrical Contractor, grade 3EP or higher.
The method statement must address five specific project execution items.
Proof of previous similar experience (minimum R450,000 contract value in the past two years) is required via purchase orders.
Section
Source: TECHNICAL EVALUATION CAILLARD 08.pdf
Minimum qualifying technical score is 80 out of 100.
RFQFOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdfCompliance review in progress
Important Dates
Source: FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf (RFQ)
Issue Date: 23 July 2026.
Closing Date and Time: 06 August 2026 at 12:00pm.
Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting: Not Applicable.
Tender Validity Period: 90 days (12 weeks) from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf (RFQ)
Tender validity period is 12 weeks after closing; you may be asked to extend it.
Telephonic, telegraphic, fax, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
Ensure your submission is marked for the attention of the Employer’s Agent: Nompumelelo Simelane.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf (RFQ)
Stage 1: Eligibility – Compulsory clarification meeting: Not applicable.
Stage 2: CIDB registration – Must be registered with CIDB in Grade 3EP or higher for Electrical Engineering. Joint ventures allowed if all members registered, lead partner at least one level below required grade, and combined grading meets requirement. Provide certified copy of signed JV agreement.
Stage 3: Functionality – Minimum qualifying score is 60 points (per Tender Data C.2.1) or 80 points (per Technical Evaluation table). The document shows both; the higher threshold (80) is stated in the technical evaluation section. Functionality criteria: Method Statement (T2.2-03) and Previous Experience (T2.2-04).
Previous Experience: Provide purchase orders for similar electrical work (stripping, replacement, installation) with minimum contract value of R450,000 in past 2 years. Scoring: 5+ purchase orders = 100, 4 = 80, 3 = 60, 2 = 40, 1 = 20, none = 0.
Method Statement: Must address all five items: strip old components, supply/install new panel and cables, install new components and function testing, map cable layout and termination. Scoring: all five = 100, four = 80, three = 60, two = 40, one = 20, none = 0.
Price and preference: 80/20 system (price 80 points, B-BBEE up to 20 points). Only tenders achieving minimum functionality score are evaluated further.
Disqualification: Failure to meet eligibility criteria, not achieving minimum functionality score, or being listed on tender defaulters register.
Technical Specifications
Source: FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Caillard 08 long travel panel replacement and installation of cable tray as a once-off project at Transnet Port Terminal Richards Bay.
Key deliverables:
Safely strip out existing electrical panel, cables, and cable trays.
Supply and install new stainless steel long travel motors panel box and stainless-steel mounting brackets.
Record all current labels and safely disconnect obsolete wiring and components.
Supply and installation of cable trays with bracket mounting.
Replace electrical cables from the panel to the long travel electrical motors and brakes.
Method Statement (T2.2-03) required, detailing project-specific approach, methodology, and addressing safety, quality, and environmental impact.
Works Information is detailed in Part C3 of the tender documents.
Financial Requirements
Source: FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing must be submitted in the format specified in Part C2: Pricing Data, including C2.1 Pricing Instructions and C2.2 Bill of Quantities/Activity Schedule.
A Performance Guarantee may be required (Form of Intent in T2.2-14).
Guarantee for all electrical components: Minimum 12-month warranty for defects in materials from date of work completion, to be provided in writing on company letterhead (T2.2-05).
All costs related to identified risk elements are deemed included in the tenderer's total price.
Compliance Requirements
Source: FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CAILLARD 08 LONG TRAVEL.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory documents to submit with tender:
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS and TCS PIN for verification.
Valid B-BBEE Certificate from SANAS-accredited agency OR sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with 51%+ black ownership.
Valid CIDB certificate for Grade 3EP or higher.
Proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen’s Compensation Fund.
Must complete Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.2-07), Non-Disclosure Agreement, and declare no breaches of law.
Tenderer must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet's restricted list, or National Treasury's defaulters list.
B-BBEE preference points are awarded; failure to provide proof results in zero points.
DocumentSCOPE OF WORK.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf
This is a once-off service for Transnet Port Terminals Richards Bay (TPT RCB).
The work involves the replacement of the Caillard 08 long travel panel and installation of cable trays.
The document is Part C3 (Service Information) of an NEC3 TSC Contract, comprising 14 pages.
Important Dates
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf (TENDER)
Site Briefing: Attendance is compulsory to be considered for the project. No specific date, time, or venue is provided in the document.
Site Access: The site is at the Bulk Terminal in the Port of Richards Bay. Access via East or West Access Gates, subject to TPT security requirements and regulations.
Briefing Session
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf (TENDER)
Site Briefing: Attendance is compulsory to be considered for the project.
Site Access: The site is at the Bulk Terminal in the Port of Richards Bay. Access is via East or West Access Gates, subject to TPT security requirements and regulations.
The service provider must be ISO 9001 accredited and actively comply with its requirements.
Must comply with all relevant South African legislation, including the OHS Act, COIDA, BBBEE Act, and other listed acts.
Must have the capability to complete the work within the 9-day timeframe.
Must provide all necessary SHE documentation, including a safety file for approval post-award.
All personnel must be medically fit and equipped with appropriate PPE.
Must attend a site briefing to be considered for the project.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Supply, installation, and commissioning of a new cable management system and replacement of the existing electrical panel box for the Caillard 08 ship-unloader at Import section, 702 berth, Richards Bay.
Detailed tasks:
Safely strip out existing electrical panel, cables, and cable trays.
Supply and install new stainless steel long travel motors panel box (100x80x30mm, IP66) with DIN-rail mounting and cable trunking.
Supply and install stainless steel mounting brackets (IP166 rated).
Supply and install specific electrical components as listed (e.g., LED light, temperature sensor, fan, circuit breakers, relays, terminal blocks, cables).
Supply and install hot-dip galvanized steel ladder cable trays (specific sizes and lengths totalling 164 meters) mounted on stainless steel brackets.
All wiring and cable trays must be correctly labelled and earthed.
Testing and commissioning:
Perform visual inspection, IP rating verification, earth continuity test, insulation resistance test, and functional testing.
Document test results and provide certification of compliance.
Key constraints:
Work must be completed within a maximum of 9 days from project initiation.
Any deviation from the scope requires prior authorisation from the Engineering Manager.
Work execution must not interfere with other terminal operations.
Methodology: The service provider must provide a methodology statement.
Methodology
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf
The service provider must provide a methodology statement on how the services will be conducted.
Project Timeline: Complete all services within a maximum of 9 days from project initiation. Promptly inform TPT of any delays with a detailed explanation and revised completion date.
Quality Management
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf
Mandatory Requirement: The service provider must be ISO 9001 accredited and actively comply with its requirements.
Background: Transnet Port Terminals Richards Bay's quality management system is based on ISO 9001 or later standards. Electrical servicing is a quality-control-sensitive process requiring significant investment in quality systems and skilled personnel.
Pricing Schedule
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf (TENDER)
Invoice Requirements:
Address to Transnet SOC Limited.
Include Transnet's VAT No: 4720103177.
Include the service provider's VAT number.
Contain a bill format as per the tender document indicating previously paid, paid to date, and amount due for the month.
Quality Management: Mandatory ISO 9001 accreditation.
Health and Safety:
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and all other listed legislation.
Submit a Safety File for approval post-award.
All employees must be medically fit to work on Transnet premises.
All personnel must have relevant PPE (including safety harnesses where applicable).
Ensure COIDA registration is updated for the services rendered.
Standards: All works must comply with the latest editions of South African National Standards (SANS), including SANS 10142-1 (wiring), SANS 60529 (IP ratings), SANS 1507 (cables), and SANS 1186 (labelling).
B-BBEE: The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act is listed as applicable legislation.
Health & Safety
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf
General Requirement: Comply with all health and safety Acts, rules, and regulations to the latest revisions.
Specific Requirements:
Submit a safety file to the safety department for assessment where applicable.
All employees must be medically fit with a confirming report.
All personnel must have all relevant PPE.
Ensure COIDA registration is updated.
Legislative Compliance: Bidders must comply with a listed range of legislation including the OHSA, Hazardous Substances Act, COIDA, National Ports Act, Merchant Shipping Act, and others.
Environmental
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf
The service provider must review, familiarise, and understand the proposed site, including all constraints and environmental factors.
Site conditions at Richards Bay Bulk Terminal include:
Groundwater table between 0.8m and 1.5m below ground level in winter.
Altitude at sea level.
Ambient temperature range: 5 to 45°C.
Relative humidity frequently 100%.
Air pollution: heavily saline and dust-laden; industrial and locomotive fumes; ignitable dusts.
General wind velocities up to 60km/h; storm winds up to 180 km/h.
Contractual Terms
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf
Guarantees: Provide a comprehensive guarantee covering defects in materials for all installed electrical components for a minimum of 12 months from work completion.
Warranties: Provide a comprehensive warranty for workmanship for a minimum of 12 months from work completion.
Contract Objective: To strip, replace the existing long travel motors panel and cable trays, ensuring compliance with national standards and safety regulations as a once-off service.
Requirements
Source: SCOPE OF WORK.pdf (TENDER)
The service provider must review and understand the operational requirements of the facilities in the Port of Richards Bay.
The service provider is responsible for any other reasonable works required to deliver the services on time, on budget, and at accepted quality.
Access Restrictions: The service provider is excluded from entering TPT's Operational Areas adjacent to the Affected Property. Work must be planned to cause the least possible disruption.
Site Conduct: The service provider must ensure safe passage for their team and traffic, provide flagmen, and keep staff within allocated, fenced working areas. All staff must comply with TPT operational safety requirements and wear necessary PPE.
Standards Compliance: Works and supplied materials tested to alternative standards may be considered at the Engineering Manager's discretion, provided they are not less stringent and can pass all tests in the called-for standards.
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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