Supply and delivery of pontoon connectors, port of richards bay, 6-Month contract

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The scope is the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors and associated components to the Port of Richards Bay. The bill of quantities includes preliminary and general items such as a programme, laboratory load test results, quality assurance certificates, warranty certificate, and installation manual.

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Bidders must submit quality assurance certificates and a warranty certificate as part of the preliminary and general requirements.

The bill of quantities covers the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors and associated components to the Port of Richards Bay. Quantities are as follows:

• Pontoon connectors: 65 each
• M56 lock nuts: 130 each
• M56 retainer nuts: 130 each
• M56 flat washers: 130 each
• End plates (outer diameter 180 mm, inner diameter 60 mm, thickness 30 mm): 130 each
• 24 kg rubber bearings: 65 each

Preliminary and general items include a programme, laboratory load test results, quality assurance certificates, warranty certificate, and installation manual. Manufacturing, inspections and testing of components are also required.

Manufacturing, inspections and testing of components are required. Quality assurance certificates must be provided.

Pricing is to be submitted on the bill of quantities. Items include:

• Preliminary and general (sum)
• Manufacturing, inspections and testing of components (sum)
• Pontoon connectors: 65 each
• M56 lock nuts: 130 each
• M56 retainer nuts: 130 each
• M56 flat washers: 130 each
• End plates (180 mm outer diameter, 60 mm inner diameter, 30 mm thick): 130 each
• 24 kg rubber bearings: 65 each

Rates and amounts are to be entered in South African Rand.

Pricing must be submitted on the bill of quantities provided. The bill includes a preliminary and general item (sum), manufacturing and testing of components (sum), and unit rates for each component. Rates and amounts are to be entered in South African Rand.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the available document.

The contract includes preliminary and general requirements: a programme, laboratory load test results, quality assurance certificates, warranty certificate, and installation manual.

Quality assurance certificates and a warranty certificate are required as part of the preliminary and general items.

The agreement is between Transnet SOC Ltd and the supplier for the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors in the Port of Richards Bay for six months. The supplier is appointed to supply goods as specified in the Schedule of Requirements, and Transnet undertakes to accept them. Purchase Orders issued by Transnet control delivery and form part of the agreement.

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Commercial notices: Transnet National Ports Authority, 1st Floor, Bayvue Building, Ventura Road. Contact details not stated.

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid:

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at Transnet.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): declares past SCM practices.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no collusion.
• Proof of CSD registration and a valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin).
• Valid B-BBEE certificate.

Disqualification risks:

• Any required form left unsigned or omitted.
• Bidders listed on the Database of Restricted Suppliers or the Register of Tender Defaulters.
• Undeclared subcontracting arrangements — Transnet may penalise up to 10% of contract value.

Preference point system applies (PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10) — the specific split is not stated in the document.

Bidders must be registered on the CSD and hold a valid SARS tax clearance.

Bidders must hold a valid B-BBEE certificate and maintain its validity throughout the contract.

Bidders must not be listed on the Database of Restricted Suppliers.

Subcontracting arrangements must be declared and approved by Transnet.

Scope: Supply and delivery of pontoon connectors in the Port of Richards Bay.

Duration: Six (6) months from commencement date (commencement date to be confirmed).

Goods must meet the requirements and specifications in Schedule 1 (Schedule of Requirements) and be delivered against Purchase Orders issued by Transnet.

Delivery is controlled by Purchase Orders; each properly executed Purchase Order forms part of the agreement.

Time is of the essence — the supplier must perform within the timeframes set out in the schedule.

Risk Register: Within 2 weeks of contract signature, parties must meet to prepare and maintain a contract risk register.

Progress meetings: Monthly, to review late deliverables, costs, performance issues, corrective actions and risk management.

Inspection: Transnet may inspect goods at any stage before final acceptance; supplier must provide free access during working hours.

Testing: Supplier must provide inspection gauges, measuring and test equipment, calibrated by a Transnet-approved laboratory (certificate not more than 12 months old).

Samples: Supplier must supply test pieces, samples and specimens free of charge.

Rejected goods: Transnet may recover inspection costs for rejected goods.

Pricing must be indicated inclusive and exclusive of VAT, in ZAR.

Payment terms: 30 calendar days after receipt of valid tax invoice and month-end statement.

Interest on late payment at Standard Bank prime rate.

No detailed pricing schedule or bill of quantities is provided in the extracted text.

Prices must be indicated inclusive and exclusive of VAT, payable in ZAR.

Payment: Transnet pays within 30 calendar days of receipt of a valid, undisputed tax invoice and month-end statement.

Interest on late payment: at The Standard Bank of South Africa's prime rate.

Transnet may withhold payment pending investigation of irregular expenditure.

No bond or guarantee requirements are stated.

CSD registration required.

Valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin) required.

Valid B-BBEE certificate required, maintained throughout the contract; failure to renew may lead to termination.

Bidders must not be on the Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register of Tender Defaulters.

Compliance with the Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact.

Compliance with all applicable labour legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Compliance with environmental legislation and maintenance of an environmental management policy.

Subcontracting: Transnet approval required; may not subcontract more than 25% of contract value to an enterprise with a lower B-BBEE status, unless it is an EME.

Returnable forms: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9.

Supplier must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable labour legislation.

Supplier must maintain all required licences and permits.

Supplier must conduct business professionally and report any disputes or complaints immediately.

Supplier must comply with all applicable environmental legislation and regulations.

Supplier must demonstrate sound environmental performance and have an environmental management policy ensuring goods are procured, produced, packaged, delivered, used and disposed of in an environmentally appropriate way.

Duration: Six months from commencement date (to be confirmed), extendable at Transnet's option.

Cancellation: Either party may cancel without cause on 30 calendar days' written notice.

Breach: Material breach must be remedied within 30 calendar days of written notice, failing which the aggrieved party may terminate.

Dispute resolution: Negotiation within 10 business days, then referral to AFSA arbitration held in Richards Bay.

Governing law: South African law.

Confidentiality: Both parties must protect confidential information.

Restricted suppliers: No award to bidders on the Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Subcontracting: Approval required; undeclared subcontracting may incur a penalty of up to 10% of contract value.

Records: Supplier must keep records for at least 5 years.

Insurance: Not specified in the extracted text.

No additional evaluation criteria beyond the standard preference point system and compliance requirements are stated.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors in the Port of Richards Bay for a period of six months. The connectors are part of a floating breakwater system that has suffered failures due to wave action, posing a safety risk to vessels. The scope includes manufacturing and delivery of connectors as per Annexure A.

Closing date: 21 September 2026 at 16:00. Compulsory RFP briefing: 04 September 2026 at 11:00 at Pioneer Centre Main Boardroom (San-thom Road), Port of Richards Bay, lasting approximately 2 hours. Bidders must confirm attendance by emailing [email protected]. Clarification deadline: 15 September 2026 at 12:00. Bid validity period: 180 business days from closing date.

Compulsory pre-proposal RFP briefing will be held on 04 September 2026 at 11:00 at Pioneer Centre Main Boardroom (San-thom Road), Port of Richards Bay. Bidders must confirm attendance and provide contact details to [email protected]. Attendance register and certificate of attendance (Section 10) will be used as evidence. Failure to attend will result in disqualification.

Contact person: Lincoln Mazibuko. Email: [email protected]. For clarifications, submit the RFP Clarification Request Form before the deadline. Complaints: [email protected].

Submission is electronic only via the Transnet eSupplier portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Bidders must register, log intent to bid, and upload documents against the tender. Uploads are limited to 30MB each, multiple uploads allowed. All pricing must be completed electronically in the portal; no paper pricing schedules accepted. Bids must be submitted at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions are not accepted. Each company must submit through its own registered profile; no submissions on behalf of another company. Joint ventures may submit through any party's profile. Filenames must use only alphanumeric characters. Only one proposal per bidder is permitted. Returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated at the bottom of each page before upload. Required returnable forms include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), Section 5 Proposal Form and list of returnable documents, Section 6 Certificate of Acquaintance, Section 7 RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Section 8 RFP Clarification Request Form, Section 9 Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Section 10 Certificate of Attendance of Compulsory RFP Briefing, Section 11 Protection of Personal Information, and proof of ECSA registration. Failure to submit all returnable documents may render the bid invalid.

Evaluation is in three stages. Stage 1: administrative and substantive responsiveness, including timely submission, completeness of returnable documents, valid signatures, priced offer on the eSupplier portal, and technical pre-qualification (active ECSA registration for Mechanical Engineer/Technologist and proof of compulsory briefing attendance). Stage 2: functionality/technical scoring with a minimum threshold of 70 points. Criteria include CV of key personnel (Mechanical Engineer/Technologist) with points for post-registration experience in design of structural steel and material strength testing; company previous experience with reference letters/completion certificates (minimum 3, up to 5 or more projects in the last 10 years); and a method statement covering material manufacturing process, quality control and testing, packaging and handling, and delivery logistics. Stage 3: final weighted scoring with price (80 or 90 points) and specific goals (20 or 10 points). Price is scored using the formula PS = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin) or PS = 90(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin). Post-tender negotiations may occur if the price is not market-related. Objective criteria include financial stability, legal capacity, and absence of restrictions or conflicts of interest.

The scope is the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors in the Port of Richards Bay for a period of six (6) months. The pontoons were constructed in April 2012 adjacent to berth 208 to prevent shoreline erosion. The connectors have failed due to increased wave heights, causing structural damage and compromising the floating breakwater system and navigation safety. In 2020, a consultant redesigned the connectors to absorb wave energy from tugs. The current connectors are damaged and pose a danger to vessels. Detailed scope is in Annexure A. Bidders must submit details of their environmental policies regarding waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

The method statement must cover four critical items: 1) material (steel and rubber) manufacturing process, 2) quality control and testing, 3) packaging and handling (including equipment and tools for loading/offloading), and 4) delivery logistics (transportation type, access approvals, manpower). Points are awarded based on coverage of these items, with additional credit for including installation procedures.

Key personnel: Mechanical Engineer or Technologist with active ECSA registration (Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or Pr Techni Eng). CV must demonstrate post-registration experience in design of structural steel and material strength testing. Company experience: minimum of 3 reference letters or completion certificates for projects in manufacturing and design of structural steel, completed in the last 10 years. Reference letters must include project description, client name and contact details, client letterhead/stamp/signature, and year of completion. Purchase orders, contracts, and letters of award are not accepted as evidence.

Supplier must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Employment Equity Act Section 53. General supplier obligations: responsible for acts/omissions of persons employed, comply with RFP requirements.

Pricing must be completed electronically on the eSupplier portal. Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT, delivered to Port of Richards Bay. The pricing schedule format must be followed strictly; deviations may disqualify. Discounts only considered if unconditional. For imported goods, specify the rate of exchange. Transnet may negotiate for a market-related price if the offered price is not market-related.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. Pricing must be completed electronically on the eSupplier portal; no paper pricing schedules accepted. Prices must be on a delivered basis to the Port of Richards Bay. Any disbursement not specifically priced will not be accepted. Pricing must follow the prescribed schedule format; deviation may lead to disqualification. Discounts are only considered if unconditional. For imported goods, the rate of exchange must be specified. Transnet may negotiate for a market-related price if the offered price is not market-related.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. Foreign suppliers without a local entity need not register on CSD. Bidders must comply with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53. A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted. Proof of active ECSA registration for a Mechanical Engineer or Technologist is required. Attendance at the compulsory briefing is mandatory. Bidders must not be restricted by Transnet or other state institutions, must have legal capacity, and must not be insolvent or under business rescue. Joint ventures must submit a signed JV or consortium agreement or a written intention to form one, with percentage split and responsibilities. Security clearance may be required for the successful bidder and personnel.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated beyond general compliance with applicable laws. The compulsory briefing requires attendance; bidders must provide their own transportation and accommodation.

Green Economy/Carbon Footprint: Transnet wishes to understand company's environmental commitments, including waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation. Submit details of entity's policies in this regard.

Respondents must agree to be bound by Transnet's Master Agreement, General Bid Conditions, and any other standard or special conditions. Legal review of proposed contractual terms may be conducted; material deviations may lead to disqualification. Security clearance may be required for successful bidder and personnel.

Mandatory returnable documents include proof of ECSA registration (Professional Engineer, Professional Engineering Technician, or Professional Engineering Technologist) and certificate of attendance of compulsory RFP briefing. Also required: valid proof of compliance to Specific Goals (B-BBEE certificate, CIPC certificate or Sworn Affidavit, subcontracting agreement), and essential returnable documents as listed.

Evaluation is in three stages: Stage 1 administrative and substantive responsiveness; Stage 2 functionality/technical scoring with a minimum threshold of 70 points; Stage 3 price (80/90) and specific goals (20/10). Price scoring formula: PS = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin) or PS = 90(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin). Post-tender negotiations may be conducted if price not market-related. Objective criteria include DPIP/FPPO declarations and financial stability.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors in the Port of Richards Bay for a period of six (6) months. The scope includes the supply and delivery of the connectors as specified in the bid documents.

Closing date and time: 2026-09-21T16:00:00.000Z. No briefing session or site visit date is stated in the available document. If a site visit or briefing is indicated as compulsory in the RFX, attendance is mandatory and failure to attend results in disqualification.

No specific contact person or address is provided in the available document. Clarifications before the closing date must be uploaded onto the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal or directed to the contact person listed in the RFX document.

Bids must be submitted via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) by the closing date and time. Late bids will not be considered. Bids must be completed on the official Transnet forms; submissions on other formats or with the bidder's own terms and conditions may be rejected. Original bid forms must be used; additional information may be attached on company letterhead and cross-referenced. All returnable documents listed in the RFX must be submitted with the bid; failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules or documents results in disqualification, and failure to submit other schedules may also lead to disqualification. Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered. Alterations to bid prices must be made by deleting incorrect figures and inserting correct ones, initialled by the signatory. Bids must be in ZAR unless otherwise permitted. Bids must remain valid for the requested validity period; extensions may be requested without allowing changes to the bid. Bids by foreign principals must include written proof of authorisation for any South African representative or agent; failure to do so disqualifies the bid. Bids must be submitted strictly in accordance with supplied drawings and specifications; non-receipt of required drawings by closing time may disqualify the bid.

Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the Transnet General Bid Conditions and the RFX document. Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Unauthorised communication with Transnet officials or other bidders between closing date and award notification may lead to disqualification. Bidders must comply with all mandatory returnable document requirements. The evaluation criteria specific to this tender are not detailed in the available document.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of pontoon connectors in the Port of Richards Bay for a period of six (6) months. Goods must be new, in unused condition, neither second-hand nor reconditioned. Prices for goods must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to the delivery point specified in the bid documents. Bids on any other delivery basis are liable to disqualification. Delivery lead time stated must include all non-working days and holidays. Contract quantities are not guaranteed; Transnet does not bind itself to purchase a definitive quantity and may order only what is required for operational needs. Estimated planned quantities are provided in the bid documents. The supplier may be required to submit progress reports and must give first right of refusal for emergency demands.

Prices must be quoted in the Price Schedule of the bid documents. For local supplies (manufactured, produced, or assembled in South Africa, or imported supplies held in South Africa), prices must be on a Delivered RSA named destination basis. For imported supplies, prices must be on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to end destination in South Africa. Prices must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately on the tax invoice. Prices quoted subject to confirmation will not be considered. Alterations to bid prices must be initialled by the signatory.

Prices must be quoted in the Price Schedule of the bid documents. For local supplies (manufactured, produced, or assembled in South Africa, or imported supplies held in South Africa), prices must be on a Delivered RSA named destination basis. For imported supplies, prices must be on a Delivered Duty Paid (latest ICC Incoterms) basis to end destination in South Africa. Prices must be inclusive of VAT, shown separately on the tax invoice. The successful bidder may be required to furnish a guarantee covering any advance payments. Security in the form of a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance, or guarantee corporation may be required; the amount will be stipulated in the bid documents. The Deed of Suretyship must be completed and returned within 30 calendar days from the date of the letter of acceptance; failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract. Payment terms are set out in the Terms and Conditions of Contract; alternative payment or financing proposals may be submitted but the bid must first comply with the standard terms. Conditional discounts are calculated from the date of receipt of the correct month-end statement and tax invoice.

Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must submit all mandatory returnable documents listed in the RFX. Bidders must complete and submit bids on official Transnet forms. For companies, full names of directors must be stated; for close corporations, members; for partnerships or individuals trading under a trade name, the partners or individual. Foreign bidders must provide written proof of authorisation for their South African representative or agent, and a legal Power of Attorney complying with Rule 63 of the Uniform Rules of Court must be furnished when required. Bidders must comply with the Transnet General Bid Conditions, including the requirement to hold bids valid for the requested validity period. Goods must be new and unused. Bidders must not make unauthorised alterations to bid prices without initialling them. Bidders must comply with the law of South Africa governing the contract.

The contract will be governed by the Transnet General Bid Conditions, the Terms and Conditions of Contract, and any Special Conditions. Bids must be submitted by the closing date and time; late bids are not considered. Bids must be submitted via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal. Official forms must be used. Bid fees are not applicable. Bids must remain valid for the requested validity period. Site visits or briefing sessions may be compulsory if indicated in the RFX. Clarifications before the closing date must be uploaded onto the portal or directed to the contact person. After the closing date, communication is only with the contact person. Unauthorised communication may lead to disqualification. Returnable documents must be submitted; failure to submit mandatory ones results in disqualification. Defaults by respondents may lead to recovery of additional expenses. Currency must be in ZAR. Prices subject to confirmation are not considered. Alterations to bid prices must be initialled. Exchange and remittance provisions apply. Acceptance of the bid binds the parties. Unsuccessful respondents will be notified. The law of South Africa governs the contract. Identification of directors, members, or partners is required. Samples may be required. Security (Deed of Suretyship) may be required. Price and delivery basis for goods is Delivered Duty Paid. Export licence may be required. Goods must be new. VAT provisions apply. Payment methods and conditional discounts are specified. Contract quantities and delivery requirements apply. Plans, drawings, specifications, and documents are subject to copyright and must be followed. Bids by foreign respondents require authorisation and Power of Attorney. Bidders must not appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. In case of conflict, the RFX document prevails.

After the closing date, during the evaluation period, bidders may only communicate with the contact person listed in the RFX document. Unauthorised communication with Transnet officials or other bidders may lead to disqualification. Bidders must comply with all mandatory returnable document requirements. The specific evaluation criteria for this tender are not detailed in the available document.

Tip-Off Anonymous hotline: 0800 003 056 (for reporting dishonest, fraudulent or corrupt behaviour by Transnet employees).

Returnable documents: the RFX Declaration Form, certifying that the bidder has read and agrees with the Integrity Pact; the signed Integrity Pact itself; and the Breach of Law Form if applicable. All must be completed and submitted with the bid.

Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must disclose any conflict of interest (family, business, or social relationship with Transnet employees or board members) in the RFX Declaration Form. Bidders must declare any previous transgressions in the last 5 years. Bidders must not have litigated against Transnet in bad faith. Bidders must not subcontract to a restricted company. False statements regarding local content or B-BBEE status may lead to disqualification.

to the defined specifications of the works, goods and services; and

Bidders must not engage in under-pricing or anti-competitive practices. Bids must be priced independently and competitively.

If the bidder subcontracts a portion of the bid without declaring it to Transnet, Transnet may penalise the supplier up to 10% of the value of the contract.

Bidders must sign the Integrity Pact and the RFX Declaration Form. Bidders must not appear on the National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must disclose any conflict of interest. Bidders must declare any previous transgressions in the last 5 years. Bidders must not have litigated against Transnet in bad faith. Bidders must not subcontract to a restricted company.

Bidders must uphold the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the fields of Human Rights, Labour, Anti-Corruption and the Environment. This includes supporting internationally proclaimed human rights, not being complicit in human rights abuses, upholding freedom of association and collective bargaining, eliminating forced and child labour, eliminating discrimination, supporting a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, promoting greater environmental responsibility, encouraging environmentally friendly technologies, and working against corruption in all its forms.

The Integrity Pact is a binding agreement incorporated into the contract. It covers anti-corruption commitments, obligations of both parties, independent bidding, disqualification, sanctions for violations, conflicts of interest, dispute resolution, and general provisions. Transnet may exclude bidders from future bidding for up to 10 years for transgressions, and may terminate existing contracts. Bidders must not subcontract to restricted companies.

Bidders must not collude with competitors or disclose bid terms to competitors before bid opening. Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission and the National Prosecuting Authority, and bidders may be restricted from doing business with the public sector for up to 10 years.