For the provision of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, and ad hoc services for TRANSNET assets (buildings, wet services, electrical, and mechanical) in the northern region [mpumalanga province – ermelo cluster and surrounding areas] on “as and when required basis” for a period of (six) 06-MONTHS.

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Closing date: 2026-09-09 at 10:00:00 (as per tender record). Tender validity period: 12 weeks after closing date. No tender clarification meeting will be held.

Senior Buyer: Mulweli Mukosi, Email: [email protected]. All bid enquiries must be captured on the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS); email enquiries outside the system will not be responded to.

Submit electronically via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/. Upload bid documents against the specific tender. Uploads are limited to 30MB per file; multiple uploads are permitted. Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet is not liable for late submissions due to connectivity or upload problems. No late tenders accepted. Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mailed tenders are not accepted. Tenders must be in English. No alternative offers considered. The tender number and description must be shown on each submission. Returnable documents include: T2.2-1 Specific Goals Points Claim Form, T2.2-2 Letter of Good Standing (COIDA), T2.2-3 CIDB Certificate (3GB or higher), T2.2-4 Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, T2.2-5 Record of Addenda, T2.2-6 Authority to Submit Tender, T2.2-7 Schedule of Proposed Sub-contractors, T2.2-8 Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN, T2.2-9 Non-Disclosure Agreement, T2.2-10 RFQ Declaration Form, T2.2-11 RFQ Breach of Law, T2.2-12 Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document, T2.2-13 Service Provider Integrity Pact, T2.2-14 Supplier Code of Conduct, T2.2-15 Two years audited financial statements. Also complete SBD4 and SBD6 forms.

Evaluation is in two stages. Stage One (eligibility, scored): Valid CIDB registration minimum Grade 3 GB or higher; Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA). Stage Two (mandatory, disqualifying if not submitted): CIDB registration in the required grading (3 GB or higher); COIDA letter; Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire; Record of Addenda. Only tenders achieving the minimum qualifying score for functionality are evaluated further under the 80/20 preference points system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 6 and 7). Price is allocated 80 points; B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution (Level 1 and 2) is allocated 20 points. Bidders with B-BBEE Level 3-8 or non-compliant receive 0 points for B-BBEE. Transnet may conduct due diligence on the preferred tenderer, including financial and technical capacity checks.

Provision of preventative, corrective, emergency, and ad hoc maintenance services for Transnet assets (buildings, wet services, electrical, and mechanical) in the Northern Region (Mpumalanga Province – Ermelo cluster and surrounding areas) on an 'as and when required' basis for a period of six (6) months. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract. Site information is provided in Part C4.

Pricing data must be submitted via the online BOQ (Bill of Quantities). Two years of audited financial statements are required as part of the returnable documents. Transnet may request audited financial statements for due diligence purposes. The tender is subject to the 80/20 preference points system as the estimated value does not exceed R50 million (all taxes included).

CSD registration: Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database is required. Tax: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate with TCS PIN. B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE Certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with 51%+ black ownership. CIDB: Valid CIDB registration minimum Grade 3 GB or higher. COIDA: Valid Letter of Good Standing. Joint ventures must have every member registered with CIDB, lead partner with grading not lower than one level below required, combined grading meeting 3GB or higher, and provide a certified copy of the signed JV agreement. Bidders must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or Transnet's restricted list. Complete the RFQ Declaration Form and Breach of Law form.

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Bidders must submit their response through Transnet's Digital Procurement System at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/ before the closing time and date.

Tenderers must not be registered on the Register of Tender Defaulters, and should provide all required supporting documents, including the duly completed SBD 4 form (Breach of Law) as part of their submission.

Functionality will be evaluated first, and only tenders achieving the minimum qualifying score for functionality will be evaluated further under the 80/20 preference point system.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (tax pin) and valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit.

Bidders must be CIDB-registered with a minimum Grade 3 GB or higher designation in construction/building works; joint venture partners must collectively meet this grade.

Mandatory documents include: Signed SBD forms, B-BBEE / Affidavit, CSD registration, and a valid Letter of Good Standing from COIDA.

Transnet will use the 80/20 preferential procurement system since the estimated value is R50 million or less (incl. VAT): price 80 points, B-BBEE Level 1 and 2 = 20 points; Level 3-8 or non-compliant = 0 points for B-BBEE.

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