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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Transnet Pipelines South Region Network - Transnet Pipelines South Region Network - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164515
TRANSNET pipelines is procuring professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways across its south region pipeline network, on an as-and-when required basis for three years. The work covers earth retaining structures, soil erosion control, flood control, river training, bulk earthworks and rehabilitation works. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100, and the contract is governed by the nec3 engineering and construction contract.
Eligibility: Bidders must provide proof of ECSA registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng for both the Structural Engineer and Civil Engineer; failure to do so disqualifies the tender.
Functionality threshold: Bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 points on functionality to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
Company experience: Bidders must submit a list of comparable projects completed in the last 15 years, with completion certificates or sectional completion letters, covering design and construction monitoring of works such as earth retaining structures, soil erosion control, flood control, river training or rehabilitation works.
Key personnel: The project team must include a Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Water Engineer and Quantity Surveyor, with CVs and an organogram; the Structural and Civil Engineers must be ECSA registered, and experience of 8 or more years earns the maximum score.
Method statement: Bidders must submit a method statement covering approach to washaway investigation, technical report structure, risk management, a communication plan (e.g. RACI matrix) and a quality control plan.
Submission: Tenders must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) by 12:00 on 4 September 2026; late submissions are rejected, and no telephonic, fax or email offers are accepted.
Compliance documents: Bidders must provide a valid tax clearance certificate with TCS PIN, proof of CSD registration, and a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency or a sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with 51% or more black ownership.
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Date & Time
Friday, 04 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
http://intranet.inter.transnet.local/Videos/General/Transnet%20Recovery%20Pla
Non-compulsory visual tender clarification meeting will be conducted visually using following link: http://intranet.inter.transnet.local/Videos/General/Transnet%20Recovery%20Plan/VID-20231214-WA0000?Web=1 On the 12th august 2026, at 10:30am [10h30 for a period of ± 1 (one) hour.
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Transnet Pipelines South Region Network - Transnet Pipelines South Region Network - KZN - 4001
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04 Aug
2026
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04 Sept
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf
Transnet Pipelines seeks professional services for design and construction monitoring of washaways in the South Region on an 'as and when' required basis for three years. The tender uses NEC3 contract and includes a non-compulsory site briefing on 12 August 2026, with electronic submission due by 12:00 PM on 4 September 2026. Evaluation follows a three-stage process: pre-qualification (ECSA registration for Structural and Civil Engineers), functionality (minimum 70 points out of 100), and then price with 80/20 preference points.
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Important Dates
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)Non-compulsory site briefing: 12 August 2026 at 10:30, held virtually (link provided in tender documents). Closing date: 4 September 2026 at 12:00. Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)Employer's agent: Khulakahle Mthethwa, Procurement Officer. Address: 202 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, 4001. Tel: 031-361 1594. Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)Submit via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Upload bids at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; maximum 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed. No telephonic, fax, or email offers accepted. Late submissions are rejected. Returnable forms include T2.2-01A and T2.2-01B (eligibility certificates), T2.2-03 (previous experience schedule), T2.2-04 (organogram, management, CVs), T2.2-04A through T2.2-04E (key personnel schedules), T2.2-05 (method statement), and standard forms such as SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and a signed offer form.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)Three-stage evaluation: Stage 1 (Pre-qualification) – bidders must provide proof of ECSA registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng for both the Structural Engineer and Civil Engineer. Failure disqualifies. Stage 2 (Functionality) – minimum qualifying score of 70 out of 100 points. Criteria: Company Previous Experience (35 points), Project Organogram, Management & CVs (45 points), Method Statement (20 points). Sub-criteria for key personnel (Structural, Civil, Geotechnical, Water Engineers, Quantity Surveyor) each scored on experience and qualifications. Stage 3 (Price and Preference) – 80/20 preference points system applies (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE). Only bidders scoring 70+ on functionality proceed.
Technical Specifications
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)Scope: Professional services for design and construction monitoring of washaways on Transnet Pipelines' South Region network, on an as-and-when required basis for three years. Services include earth retaining structures, soil erosion control, flood control structures, river training, bulk earthworks, and rehabilitation works. Bidders must provide a method statement covering approach, technical report structure, risk management, communication plan (e.g., RACI matrix), and quality control plan. Key personnel required: Structural Engineer (ECSA registered), Civil Engineer (ECSA registered), Geotechnical Engineer, Water Engineer, and Quantity Surveyor. Contract: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract.
Financial Requirements
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)Pricing via Bill of Quantities (rate-based). No bid bond amount specified; a form of guarantee is listed in the contract data. Transnet may request audited financial statements for due diligence. The 80/20 preference points system applies (price 80 points).
Compliance Requirements
Source: South RFP - PDF Final0408.pdf (RFP)CSD registration required – provide supplier number and unique registration reference. Valid tax clearance certificate and TCS PIN. Valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency, or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with 51%+ black ownership. Proof of ECSA registration for Structural and Civil Engineers (compulsory eligibility). Standard forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Bidders must not be on the Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet's restricted list.
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