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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
bayhead - Bayhead - Durban -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166110
TRANSNET engineering is procuring a service provider to design, manufacture, supply, install, test, and commission emergency rescue equipment in confined spaces. The equipment must be electrically operated and have a 250kg capacity.
Bidders must submit their bids via the Transnet e-tender submission portal.
A compulsory briefing session will be conducted on 25 August 2026 at 10:00 am.
Bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable safety regulations.
Bidders must have a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin or certificate and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Date & Time
Monday, 31 August 2026 - 16:00
Venue
Transnet Engineering, Bayhead Road off to Iran Road
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
bayhead - Bayhead - Durban -
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Description
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip19 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
31 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
ATTACHMENTS.zip
Transnet Engineering Durban requires a service provider to design, manufacture, supply, install, test, commission and maintain electrically operated emergency rescue equipment for confined spaces at the Bayhead Wagons facility in Kings Rest. The scope covers three locations (Wash Bay x2, Barrel Testing x1) and includes tripod/winch systems, rescue boards, harnesses, breathing apparatus, gas detectors and associated safety gear with a 250 kg capacity and remote control operation.
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Median Estimate
R 315 931
Range
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Supply ✓
4 Delivery ✓
5 Repair
6 Installation ✓
7 Documentation ✓
8 Testing ✓
9 Training ✓
10 Commissioning ✓
Of the specified:
Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of
1 ✓
emergency rescue equipment (electrically operated) in confined spaces.
2 The system to be installed at Wash bay area (2 off) and Barrel testing (1 off) ✓
3 Submission of project
supply and installation of 3 years’ experience: CV’s and
Professional certificates of emergency rescue Qualifications of each staff personnel to be
equipment (electrically submitted. The qualifications and experience
/ power operated) must be related to design, supply and
installation of emergency rescue equipment
Compliant ( CV contain (electrically / power operated).
work
Appointment of a service provider to design, manufacture, supply,
Install, test and commission emergency rescue equipment in confined spaces
At TRANSNET engineering durban.
Issue date : as per e-tender portal
Closing date : as per e-tender portal
Closing time : as per e-tender portal
SUBMISSION TO: Transnet e-tender submission portal – see SBD 1 fo
Important Dates
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip (RFQ){"closingDate":"2026-08-31T16:00:00.000Z","closingTime":"16:00","briefingSession":{"date":"2026-08-25","time":"10:00 am","venue":"Transnet Engineering, Bayhead Road off to Iran Road","is_compulsory":true}}
Contact Information
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip (RFQ){"name":"Duncan Mohaleamalla","email":"[email protected]","phone":"011 820 2032","department":null,"address":"Transnet Engineering, Bayhead Road off to Iran Road"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip (RFQ)Bidders must submit their bids via the Transnet e-tender submission portal. The portal can be accessed at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net. Bidders must register their company profile and log their intent to bid. Bidders can upload bid documents, with a maximum size of 30mb per upload. Multiple uploads are permitted. Bidders should submit their bids at least a day before the closing date. No late submissions will be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip (RFQ)The evaluation criteria include administrative and substantive responsiveness, technical functionality, and price. The technical functionality criteria include method statement, organogram, project plan, and reference letters. The price criteria include a market-related price and a best and final offer.
Technical Specifications
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip (RFQ)The scope of work includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of emergency rescue equipment in confined spaces. The equipment must be electrically operated and have a 250kg capacity. The equipment must also have ICASA approval and not interfere with any electronic equipment.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zip (RFQ)Bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable safety regulations. Bidders must also have a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin or certificate. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Section
Source: ATTACHMENTS.zipTransnet will utilise the following methodology and criteria in selecting a preferred Supplier/Service provider:
Stage 1: test for responsiveness stage 2
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Administrative & Substantive Weighted
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Quotation No. TE/2026/08/3440/10271/RFQ of 28
Pt − P min
Ps = 80 1 − P min
Where
Ps = Points scored for comparative price of bid under consideration
Pt = Comparative price of bid under consideration
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Quotation No. TE/2026/08/3440/10271/RFQ of 28
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Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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031-361-8589[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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