Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
61A Shepstone Street, Point Durban, South Beach, Durban - Durban - South Beach - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169559
TRANSNET pipelines is seeking a service provider to conduct site contamination assessments at its facilities (pipeline, depots, and pump stations) in kwazulu-natal during emergency spills, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a period of three years. The tender is a request for proposal with a compulsory briefing session to be held at TRANSNET queens warehouse in durban. Interested parties must attend the briefing and submit proposals by the closing date of 29 september 2026.
Bidders must attend the compulsory tender briefing; failure to attend results in disqualification.
Bids must be submitted electronically via Transnet's e-Tender Submission Portal by 12:00pm on 2026/09/29; late bids will not be accepted.
Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal and submit under their own profile; joint ventures must submit a consolidated entity scorecard.
Key resources must hold valid professional registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions); proof must accompany the tender.
Bidders must submit details of at least three projects completed in soil and groundwater contamination assessment within the last seven years; scoring ranges from 0 to 100 points based on number of projects (less than 3 = 0, 3 = 20, 4 = 40, 5 = 60, 7 or more = 100).
Qualifications obtained outside South Africa must be accompanied by a SAQA verification letter.
Bidders must submit all required returnable documents, including T2.2-01 to T2.2-20, the Form of Offer & Acceptance, Contract Data, Pricing Instructions, and Price List.
Bidders must not be on the Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet's restricted list, or National Treasury's list.
After award, two paper copies of the signed contract must be provided (per C3.17).
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Transnet Queens Warehouse, Durban
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
A compulsory RFP briefing will be conducted at TRANSNET queens warehouse, queen elizabeth boardroom, 61a shepstone street, point durban, south beach, durban on the 18 september 2026, at 10h00 for a period of ± 2 hours. [Respondents to provide own transportation and accommodation].
Request for Proposal
61A Shepstone Street, Point Durban, South Beach, Durban - Durban - South Beach - Durban - 4001
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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RFP Document KZN Final.pdf
Transnet Pipelines is procuring a three-year, as-and-when-required contract for site contamination assessment at its pipeline, depot, and pump station facilities in KwaZulu-Natal Province, covering emergency spill response. The tender is issued under the NEC3 Term Service Contract and includes a compulsory briefing session and site visit. Bidders must meet strict technical eligibility criteria, including SACNASP registration for key personnel, and functionality evaluation with a minimum score of 70 points.
RFP Annexures.pdf
Site contamination assessment services for Transnet Pipelines facilities (pipelines, depots and pump stations) in KwaZulu-Natal, covering emergency spills on an as-and-when-required basis for a three-year period.
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Description
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf (unknown)The Contract Manager must ensure that a baseline risk assessment process commences during the Pre-Contracting Phase, per the Operational Risk Assessment Procedure. The contract classification is determined based on this risk assessment and methodology, informing the steps for specifications and contract execution.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf (unknown)The ContractorQuestionnaire must be included as a returnable document in the tender document as per Annexure 8.7, ContractorQuestionnaire - TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.7.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf (unknown)Transnet utilises contractors registered with National Treasury; an approved list of contractors/suppliers may also apply.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf (unknown)The purpose of this core procedure is to provide guidance in the manner how Transnet SOC
Ltd (hereafter referred to as “Transnet”) must manage its contractors in accordance with
applicable regulatory, national and international standards requirements and the contractual
obligations, using practices that are fair, equitable, transparent, cost effective, safe and
competitive. The procedure is outlined in the following phases:
Note: This procedure should be read in conjunction with Transnet PPM and Contract
ManagementPolicy.
This procedure is applicable to Transnet.
Name reference number applicable section
AssetManagementSystem ISO55001:2015 Clause 8.3
Business Continuity Management Procedure TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-016 All
BusinessContinuityManagementSystems ISO22301:2012 Clause5.5,6.6.4,7.3,7.2,
7.8.2,8.5.8&8.7.3.
Competency, Awareness and Training TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-008 All
Procedure
Compliance Obligations Procedure TRN-IMS-GRP-005 All
Conformity Assessment ISO 17020: 2012 Clause 6.1.2; 6.1.12; 6.1.13;
6.2.11; 6.3.1; 6.3.2; 6.3.3;
6.3.4; 7.1.6; 7.4.4
Continual Improvement Procedure TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-018 All
Contract Management Policy TG/GFIN5/1/2P All
Document, Data and Record Management TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-010 All
Procedure
Energy Management System ISO 50001: 2011 Clause 4.5.2; 4.5.7.
Environmental Management System ISO 14001: 2015 Clause 7.2; 7.3; 7.4.2; 8.1;
8.2.
Food Safety Management System SANS 10049: 2012 Clause 6.2.3; 7.4.8.3; 7.4.8.7;
7.5.5.1; 7.5.5.2; 8.3.1; 8.3.2;
8.3.3; 8.3.4; 8.3.5; 8.3.6;
8.3.7
GeneralRequirementsfortheCompetenceof ISO17025:2017 Clause4.2.4,6.6.2,6.6.3,7.1&
TestingandCalibrationLaboratories 7.8.2.1
Information Technology – Service ISO 20000-1:2011 Clause 4.2; 4.5.2; 5.2; 5.3;
Management System 6.6.1; 7.2.
Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISCM) All
documents
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Name reference number applicable section
Integrated Assurance Procedure TRN-IMS-GRP-015 All
OccupationalHealthandSafetyManagement ISO45001:2018 Clause
Systems 5.4,6.1.2.1,7.4.1,8.1.4.2,8.1.4.
3&8.2
Occurrence and Non-Conformance TRN-IMS-GRP-013 All
Management Procedure
Operational Risk Management Procedure TRN-IMS-GRP-004 All
Private Sector Participation (PSP) Management All
Practice Notices.
Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.1.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.3.2,
8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, 8.5.3,
9.1.3, 9.3.2
RiskManagementGuideline ISO31000:2018 Clause5.4.1&6.5.2
Railway Safety Management SANS 3000-1: 2016 Clause 4.2.4.4; 4.2.6.3;
4.4.1.5; 4.5.3.1; 4.5.4; 4.5.5;
4.9.1.1; 5.6.1; 5.6.4
Railway Safety Regulator Determination of Clause 10.2.1
Safety Management System and Safety
Management Report
SpecificationforSecurityManagement SANS28000:2010 Clause4.5.1,4.5.2&4.5.4
Systemsforthesupplychain
Transnet Procurement Procedure Manual All
(Ppm).
Transnet Regulatory Universe All
4.1 Definitions
Client
Transnet SOC Ltd in this context.
Commissioning
The process of assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant or
product are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational
requirements of the owner or final client.
Contract
An agreement with specific terms between two or more parties or entities based on mutual
consent which has legal effects and involves transfer of consideration – usually financial or
some other type of benefit.
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ContractInitiator
A person or stakeholder that begins the contract. He/she is responsible for choosing a Contract
Manager and authorizing that person. He/she is the person (outside the Contractor
ManagementTeam) who provides the funds for the contract.
Contract Manager
Transnet employee who is authorised to represent Transnet in terms of the contract and
appointed to supervise and/or liaise with the contractor to ensure that the specifications of
the contract are met (with special emphasis on technical specifications, inspection of quality,
on health and safety, environment and quantity of work). A contract manager has the role of
executing the plan to achieve the deliverables. This person receives all his authorisations from
the contractinitiator and the stakeholders.
Contract Owner
The person who requires a specific product, goods or services and who is responsible to
provide the budget and approval.
Contractor
An employer (organisation) or a person who performs ANY work and has entered into a legal
binding business agreement contract to supply a product or provide services to Transnet. This
applies to the Suppliers, Vendors, and Consultants, Service providers or Contractors.
NB: A Contractor is an employer in his/her own right.
Contractor Execution Plan
A site, activity or contract specific documented plan in accordance with the client’s contract
specificationandrequirements. A plan is submitted by the ContractortoContractManagerfor
approval prior to mobilization on site. The Contractor Execution Plan includes, inter alia:
Health and Safety, Environmental, Energy, Quality, Delivery plans etc.
Contractor Compliance File
A file, or other record containing the information in writing required by Transnet.
NB: A file must be submitted for each discipline where applicable e.g. health and safety,
environment file etc.
Contractor Management team
A team comprising all the role players who can add value to a particular contract. The
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individuals responsible for the specific contractdelivery i.e.healthandsafety,security,quality,
risketc.
Defect list
A document prepared listing work not conforming to contract specifications that the contractor
must complete prior to final payment. The work may include incomplete or incorrect
installations or incidental damage to existing finishes, material, and structures.
Employee Personal Profile Dossier
Anindividualemployeefilethathaswhereapplicable,medicalsandcertifiedcopies(notolder
than three (3) months) of identity documents, competencies, qualifications and any other
requiredinformationatthestageofcontracting.
End-User
Person or organisation that actually uses a product, service or good, as opposed to the person
or organisation that authorises, orders, procures, or pays for it.
Handover
Transfer of any deliverable to responsible stakeholder.
Induction
The action or process of inducting someone to a post, organisation or task.
Mandatary Agreement
An agreement between the client and the contractor or the principal contractor and its subcontractors for work to be performed and the contractor without derogating from his/her
status in his/her own right as an employer or user.
A detailed prescription of the contract requirements including IMS, to which equipment,
construction, product or service has to comply with. This includes various models, drawings
and documents. It should be noted that the specification may even comprise of a multitude
of different elements.
4.2 Abbreviations
CCRO Chief Corporate Regulatory Officer
CEP ContractorExecutionPlan
CLM ContractLifecycleManagement
CM Contract Manager
DOA DelegationofAuthority
PCI PrincipalControlledInsurance
PPM Procurement Procedure Manual
SCMS Supply Chain Management Services
TIMS TransnetIntegratedManagementSystem
Top Management Drive IMS strategy within operating divisions as determined by the
IMS Contractor Management procedure ; and
Ensures provision of adequate resources for compliance of
ContractorManagementprocedure.
Chief Corporate and Ensures Development, Implementation and Maintenance of the
Regulatory Officer Contractor Management procedure and processes.
Group Chief Supply Chain Ensure alignment with Transnet Procurement, Contracts and
Officer Contractor Management processes.
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Senior Management Drive implementation of Contractor Management procedure;
Ensure availability of resources;
Ensure communication of Contractor Management directives to
teams;
Communicate IMS performance on Contractor Management to the
respective members of the Top Management Team; and
Ensure resolution on issues identified through the IMS contractor
management process.
Line Management Effective Implementation of the Contractor Management
procedure.
Employees Adhere to Contractor Management processes and procedures;
Take accountability for assigned activities; and
Report any deviations.
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6.1 Contractor Management Process Flow
Contractor management procedure
Phase
Identity and appoint Risk Assessment Appointment of the Contractor List of Approved contractor management and Contract Specifications Pricing schedule Contract Manager Questionnaire Contractors team Classification Pre-Contracting
Mandatory Contract Contractor Contractor induction and Project Insurance Site Establishment Agreement Execution Plan Compliance File training Planning
Non Operational Occurence Inspection and Testing and Progress meetings Contract administration conformance Delivery permits management audits commissioning (Defects)
out
Final inspection Close out Close
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6.2 Pre-Contracting Phase
6.2.1 Appointment of the Contract Manager
The ContractInitiator must identify the business needs and take into consideration the Integrated
Management System (IMS) requirements.
The Contract Initiator must identify which discipline has a majority interest in the contract and
appoint a Contract Manager (CM) from that discipline as per Annexure8.1,TRN-IMS-GRPTMP014.1–ContractManagerAppointmentLetter.In some cases, the ContractInitiator
and Contract Manager may be the same person.
6.2.2 Identify and SelectContractor Management Team
The CM must identify and select the Contractor Management Team, comprising of various
functions or disciplines.
The CM must convene a kick off meeting with the selected team to ensure that all parties are
aware of their roles and responsibilities in the planning, implementation, execution, monitoring
and finalisation of the contract.
The CM must ensure that the roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, understood and
assigned correctly to the responsible person.
Note: For construction related Contracts contract, the CM must appoint a Client’s Health and Safety Agent where
applicable.
6.2.3 Risk Assessment and Contract Classification
Risk assessment
The CM must ensure that a baseline risk assessment process commences and is performed at
Pre-Contracting Phase. The risk assessment procedure details the steps that must be taken to
ensure that the risk assessment is performed according to the Operational Risk Assessment
Procedure-TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-004.
Contract Classification
The CM must determine the Contract Classification Category of the Contract based on the risk
assessment conducted and contract classification methodology as per Annexure8.2, Contract
Classification Methodology-TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.2.
The contract classification will inform the steps that must be undertaken in compiling the
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specifications, contract and execution thereof.
6.2.4 Specifications
The CM must develop a suitable, sufficiently documented and coherent contract specific
specification for the intended work, based on the scopeofwork, contract classification and risk
assessment.
The appointed CM must be conversant with IMS requirements.
The CM must ensure that the ContractorManagementTeamare involved in the development of
the specifications.
The CM must ensure that the followingbutnotlimitedtoContractor Specification Guidelines are
taken into consideration when compiling the specifications:-
Annexure 8.3, Contractor Health and Safety Specification Guideline -TRN-
IMS-GRP-GDL-014.3;
Annexure 8.4, Contractor Environmental and Sustainability Specification
Guideline–TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.4;
Annexure 8.5, Contractor Security Specification Guideline – TRN-IMS-GRP-
GDL-014.5;and
Annexure8.6,ContractorQualitySpecificationGuideline–TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-
014.6.
The specification must be precisely determined and linked to the approved budget.
Once the technical specification/scope of work has been finalised, the end user department must
sign off, specifically confirming that the Contractor Specification Guidelines have been integrated.
6.2.5 ContractorQuestionnaire
The CM must ensure that the ContractorQuestionnaire includes IMS requirements which must
be included in the tender documents.
The ContractorQuestionnairemust be included as a returnable document in the tender document
as per Annexure8.7, ContractorQuestionnaire-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.7
Shortlistedbidderswhosubmittedbidsforhighandmediumriskprofilecontracts(i.e.contracts
which have impact on railway safety) must be subjected to a pre-award assessment (Due
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diligenceassessment)wheredeemednecessary,priortotheawardofacontract.
6.2.6 List of Approved Contractors
Transnet utilises contractors registered with National Treasury.
Transnet also has an approved list of contractors/suppliers whereapplicable. Specific components
and services are required by Transnet from time to time and therefore it may be applicable to
source an approved list for certain commodities.
The Procurement Procedure for the approved list is detailed in the Procurement Procedure Manual
(“Ppm”).
6.2.7 Pricing Schedule
TheCMmustensurethatpricingschedulerequirementsareincludedonthetenderdocument
andcompletedbythecontractorasperAnnexure8.8, Pricing Schedule Requirements -
Trn-ims-grp-tmp 014.8.
6.3 Planning Phase
6.3.1. Mandatory Agreement
The CM must ensure that the Mandatory Agreement in terms of section 37(2) of the Occupational
Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and other relevant legislations are included as part of the
contract as detailed on Annexure8.9, Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreement-TRN-IMS-
Grp-agr 014.9.
The Agreement must be completed and signed by the CM and the Contractor.
The Contractor must submit a written request to the CM for permission to sub-contract any work
or services.
The CM must approve or decline a request by the contractor to sub-contract any work after
reviewing the capabilities of the sub-contractor to comply with the IMS requirement.
The Contractor must enter into a Section 37(2) Agreement with their respective sub-contractors.
The signed copy of the agreement must be kept on the Contractors Compliance File.
6.3.2 Contract Insurance
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good standing etc.
6.3.3 Contractor Execution Plan
The Contractor must submit a detailed Contractor Execution Plan (CEP) to the CM for approval
as per Annexure 8.10, Contractor Execution Plan Guideline - TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL
014.10.
The CM must approve the CEP, after ensuring that the contractor has all the necessary resources
to do the work safely, and the contractor has illustrated its understanding of the scope of work,
including the IMS requirements.
6.3.4 Contractor Compliance File
The CM must ensure the Contractor Compliance File is reviewed and approved as per the
Annexure 8.11, Contractor Compliance File Assessment Checklist - TRN-IMS-GRP-
Tmp014.11.
The CM shouldpreferablyinform the contractor within five (5) working days after the submission
of the file whether or not the Contractor Compliance File meets the requirements.
The Contractor must re-submit the Contractor Compliance File required changes to the CM for
acceptance withintheagreedtimelines.
6.3.5 Contractor Induction and Training
The CM must ensure that the Contractor undergoes induction prior to handing over the site to
the Contractor as per Annexure8.12, Contractor Induction Requirements Guideline -
TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL014.12.
The CM must arrange and coordinate contract specificinduction, awarenessand training, and
communicate the date, time and venue to the contractor.
The CM must request the Employee PersonalProfile Dossiers from the contractor before induction
and approves it. The Employee Personal Profile Dossiers must include, where applicable,
medicals and certified copies (not older than three (3) months) of identity documents,
competencies and qualifications etc. as per Annexure 8.13, Employee Personal Profile
Dossier-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.13.
The Contractor employee(s)must sign the induction attendance register on site as per Annexure
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8.14, Induction Attendance Register-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.14. A copy of the
attendance register must be stored in the Contractor Compliance File.
The Contractor must complete and sign all the required indemnities whereby Transnet is
indemnified from any claims and /or losses as per Annexure8.15, Induction Indemnity
Form-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.15.
The CM must issue a certificate to the contractor after successful completion of the induction.
The certificate must be signed by the CM on the date of completion and the certificate will remain
valid for the site and duration of the contract and has to be renewed on an annual basis as per
Annexure8.16, Induction Certificate-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.16.
The CM and the Contractor must identify the contractor personnel who need additional training,
based on the scope of work and the IMS requirements.
The Contractor must ensure that valid records of relevant training (copies of certificates) are kept
in the Contractor Compliance File.
6.3.6 Site Establishment
6.3.6.1Site Readiness
The CM must ensure that the site is ready to be handed over to the contractor prior to
commencement of work
The CM must provide access to site and all other site requirements as per contract, e.g. drawings
of the location of underground service lines and services such as electricity, water, sewage,
compressed air etc., where applicable.
6.3.6.2Legal Permits and Authorisations
The CM must ensure relevant permits and authorisations are obtained from issuing authorities
prior to work commencement as per Annexure 8.17, List of Legal Permits and
Authorisations-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.17.
The CM must provide the appointed contractor with the applicable permits and authorisations
prior to site access.
6.3.6.3Pre-sitehandoverinspection
TheCMmustensurethatapre-sitehandoverinspectionisconductedasperAnnexure8.18,
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Pre-SiteHandoverInspectionChecklist-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.18.
Thepre-sitehandoverinspectionmustbeconductedtochecktheconditionofthesitewhenitis
handedovertothecontractor.
TheCMandcontractormustco-signthepre-siteinspectionhandoverchecklist.
6.3.6.4 Site Access Certificate
The CM must issue the Site Access Certificate to the contractor, following the pre-site handover
inspection as per Annexure8.19, Site Access Certificate-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.19.
The CM must ensure that the contractor establishes the site after obtaining the site access
certificate.
6.4 Delivery Phase
6.4.1Progressmeetings
TheCMandtheContractorManagementTeam,inconsultationwiththecontractor,musthold
regularperformancerevieworprogressmeetings.
TheCMmustensurethattheprogressmeetingagendaincludesIMSrequirementssuchashealth
and safety, quality, energy, environment, security, sustainability etc. where applicable as per
Annexure8.20,ProgressMeetingAgendaRequirements-TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL014.20.
TheCMmustensureperformancereviewmeetingsareconvenedaspertheschedule.
TheCMandtheContractorManagementTeam,togetherwiththecontractor,mustbepresent
and/orrepresentedatthemeeting.
TheCMmustensurethatminutesofthemeetingsarekeptandcommunicatedtothecontract
managementteamandcontractor.
6.4.2ContractAdministration
TheCMmustensurethatthecontractvariationsandamendmentsareapprovedbydelegated
personinlinewiththeDelegationofAuthority(DOA)andPPM.
TheCMmustensurethatallcontractualamendmentsaresecurelyfiled.
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6.4.3 Operational Permits
The CM must ensure that the operational permits are issued to the contractor before any
operational work requiring permits is performed as per Annexure 8.21, Operational Safe
WorkPermit Application Form-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.21.
6.4.4 OccurrenceManagement
The CM must ensure that occurrencesare reported immediately by the Contractor.
The CM must activate the occurrence response team for any occurrence on the contract as
detailed on Occurrence and Nonconformance Management Procedure, TRN-IMS-GRP-
PROC-013.
The CM must ensure, where applicable, that monthly occurrence statistics and/or reports are
compiledandsubmittedmonthlytothe contractinitiator, and relevant internal departments and
authorities.
6.4.5 Inspections and Audits
The CM must ensure that the contractor’s performance is measured and monitored in terms of
the contract. It is important that the performance measures selected provide clear evidence of
the required contractual deliverables.
The quality assurance audit, where applicable, must be conducted to ensure that the work is
performed in line with the applicable standards andspecifications.
The CM must ensure that regular inspections are conducted to monitor the required quality and
quantity as per the specifications.
The CM, in consultation with the contractor, must develop an audit schedule for the contractor.
The CM must ensure that periodical audits are conducted at specified intervals, including audits
at the contractor’s premises as detailed on Integrated Assurance Procedure, TRN-IMS-
GRP-PROC-015.
The assurance audits must be conducted as prescribed by the agreed audit protocol as per
Annexure 8.22, Contractor Assurance Protocol Requirements-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP
014.22.
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issuedtothecontractorforpurposeofeffectivelyimplementingthecorrectiveandpreventative
measurestimeously,untilthecontractiscompleted.
The CM and the contractor must provide final sign off, which proves that the audit findings have
been closed off.
6.4.6 ManagementofNon-ConformancesforWorkCompleted
WhenthecontractoradvisesthatworkhasbeencompletedtheCMmustcarryoutinspections
forallproduct,equipmentandfacilitiestoensurethatthecontractor’sworkhasbeencompleted
inaccordancewiththecontractualspecificationsandstandards.
The CM must invite and ensure that the end-user participates in identifying the defects.
The CM must ensure that the master defects list is compiled and maintained.
The contractor management team responsible for non-conformances and defects, along with the
contractor’s team, must verify and sign off the corrected defects list before commissioning.
The CM must ensure that the contractor is issued with a breach notification for none or poor or
defective delivery.
The CM must ensure that the breach by the contractor has been rectified. If the breach was not
rectified, the CM must issue the contractor with a non-performance penalty.
The CM must ensure that a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) is completed for all deviations against
the contract as detailed on Occurrence and Nonconformance Management Procedure,
TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-013.
The CM must review the contractor remedial actions in respect of the NCRs until these have been
resolved.
6.4.7 Testing and Commissioning
The CM, whereapplicable, must establish a testing and commissioning team that consists of at
least the contract management team members, end-user and contractor’s representatives.
The CM, where applicable, must develop a test and commissioning plan of the contract and
communicate it to the contractor.
The testing and commissioning plan must include the schedule, with key milestones and activities
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for the overall contractexecution. These activities must be planned, scheduled and executed with
a Safety Mindset and as addressed on the Contractor Execution Management Plan.
The testing and commissioning team must verify that non-conformances or deficiencies or defects
or errors have been corrected.
The CM must ensure that commissioning or energization notices are communicated to all relevant
parties and applicable procedures are adhered to.
6.5 Close Out Phase
6.5.1 Final inspection
The CM must, at the end of the contract, conduct thorough inspections of the site with the
contractor to ensure that the site is left in a clean, safe and environmentally acceptable condition
for normal operations, prior to the contractor leaving the site.
The CM must ensure that the contractor has complied with all closeout requirements and
deviations have been corrected and closed out;
The CM and the contractor must co-sign the Final Handover and Close-out Inspection Checklist
as per Annexure 8.23, Final Handover and Close-Out Inspection Checklist-TRN-IMS-
GRP-TMP014.23.
The CM must ensure that the contractor hands over the complete Contractor Compliance File at
the completion of the contractwith all relevant documentation.
6.5.2 Close Out
The CM must arrange for the issue of the completion certificate to the contractor, confirming the
contractandcloseout requirements have been met.
The CM must establish a post-contract evaluation committee to review the contractor’s
performance statistics, based on occurrences, audit findings, corrective actions, etc.
The CM must ensure that performance statistics are analysed to determine trends, lessons learnt
and prepare for the post-contract evaluation meeting.
The CM must hold a post-contract evaluation meeting and summarise the findings in a report
and document lessonslearnedwhichcanbeusedforfuturecontracts.
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The CM must communicate the findings and lessons learned to the contractinitiator.
The CM must ensure that the contract register is updated to reflect the closing of the contract.
Records are kept for a period of at least three (3) years or as required by statutory and regulatory
requirements.
7.1 Appointment Letter
7.2 Risk Assessment Register
7.3 Specification(s)
7.4 Pre-qualification and Evaluation Records
7.5 Audits and Inspections
7.6 Occurrence and Non-Conformances Reports
7.7 Induction and Training Records
7.8 Attendance Registers
7.9 Minutes of Meetings
7.9 Contractor Compliance File
7.10 Agreements
7.11 Permits and Licenses
7.12 Medical Records
7.13 Certified Identity Documents
7.14 Qualifications
7.15 Associated Management Plans
7.16 Master Defect List
7.17 Final Handover and Closeout Inspection Report
7.18 Completion Certificate
7.19 Lessons Learned Register
8.1 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.1 Contract Manager Appointment Letter
8.2 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.2 Contract Classification Methodology
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8.3 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.3 Contractor Health and Safety Specification Guideline
8.4 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.4 Contractor Environmental and Sustainability Specification
Guideline
8.5 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.5 Contractor Security Specification Guideline
8.6 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.6 ContractorQualitySpecificationGuideline
8.7 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.7 ContractorQuestionnaire
8.8 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.8 Pricing Schedule Requirements
8.9 TRN-IMS-GRP- AGR 014.9 Section 37 Mandatory Agreement
8.10 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.10 Contractor Execution Plan Guideline
8.11 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.11 Contractor Compliance File Assessment Checklist
8.12 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.12 Contractor Induction Requirements Guideline
8.13 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.13 Employee Personal Profile Dossier
8.14 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.14 Induction Attendance Register
8.15 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.15 Induction Indemnity Form
8.16 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.16 Induction Certificate
8.17 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.17 List of Legal Permits and Authorisations
8.18 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.18 Pre-site Handover Inspection Checklist
8.19 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.19 Site Access Certificate
8.20 TRN-IMS-GRP-AG 014.20 Progress Meeting Agenda Requirements
8.21 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.21 Operational Safe Work Permit Application Form
8.22 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.22 Contractor Assurance Protocol Requirements
8.23 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.23 Final Handover and Close-Out Inspection Checklist
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Methodology
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf7.16 Master Defect List .................................................................................. 26
7.17 Final Handover and Closeout Inspection Report .................................... 26
7.18 Completion Certificate ........................................................................... 26
7.19 Lessons Learned Register ...................................................................... 26
8.1 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.1 Contract Manager Appointment Letter ............ 26
8.2 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.2 Contract Classification Methodology ............... 26
8.3 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.3 Contractor Health and Safety Specification
Guideline .................................................................................................... 27
8.4 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.4 Contractor Environmental and Sustainability
Specification Guideline ............................................................................ 27
8.5 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.5 Contractor Security Specification Guideline ...... 27
8.6 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.6 ContractorQualitySpecificationGuideline........ 27
8.7 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.7 ContractorQuestionnaire.................................. 27
8.8 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.8 Pricing Schedule Requirements ......................... 27
8.9 TRN-IMS-GRP- AGR 014.9 Section 37 Mandatory Agreement .................... 27
8.10 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.10 Contractor Execution Plan Guideline ............. 27
8.11 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.11 Contractor Compliance File Assessment
Checklist .................................................................................................... 27
8.12 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.12 Contractor Induction Requirements Guideline
................................................................................................................... 27
8.13 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.13 Employee Personal Profile Dossier ................ 27
8.14 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.14 Induction Attendance Register ..................... 27
8.15 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.15 Induction Indemnity Form ............................ 27
8.16 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.16 Induction Certificate ..................................... 27
8.17 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.17 List of Legal Permits and Authorisations ....... 27
8.18 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.18 Pre-site Handover Inspection Checklist ........ 27
8.19 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.19 Site Access Certificate ................................... 27
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A site, activity or contract specific documented plan in accordance with the client’s contract
specificationandrequirements. A plan is submitted by the ContractortoContractManagerfor
approval prior to mobilization on site. The Contractor Execution Plan includes, inter alia:
assessment conducted and contract classification methodology as per Annexure8.2, Contract
Classification Methodology-TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.2.
good standing etc.
6.3.3 Contractor Execution Plan
The Contractor must submit a detailed Contractor Execution Plan (CEP) to the CM for approval
as per Annexure 8.10, Contractor Execution Plan Guideline - TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL
014.10.
8.1 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.1 Contract Manager Appointment Letter
8.2 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.2 Contract Classification Methodology
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Quality Management
Source: RFP Annexures.pdfDeviation from specifications, relevant work standards, practices, procedures, legal
requirements or a failure a requirement. Non-compliance only relates to non-conformance to
legal requirements.
Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories 01/07/2019
2.0 10 ISO 17025:2005 to ISO 17025:2018 as well as
applicable clause
Updated Occupational Heath and Safety Management 01/07/2019
2.0 OHSAS 18001 : 2011 to ISO 45001 :2018 as well as 10
applicable clauses
6.4.1Progressmeetings......................................................................................... 22
6.4.2ContractAdministration................................................................................. 22
6.4.3 Operational Permits ....................................................................................... 23
6.4.4 OccurrenceManagement ............................................................................... 23
6.4.5 Inspections and Audits .................................................................................. 23
6.4.6 ManagementofNon-ConformancesforWorkCompleted.................................. 24
6.4.7 Testing and Commissioning ............................................................................ 24
6.5 Close Out Phase ......................................................................................... 25
6.5.1 Final inspection ............................................................................................. 25
6.5.2 Close Out ..................................................................................................... 25
7.1 Appointment Letter .................................................................................... 26
7.2 Risk Assessment Register .......................................................................... 26
7.3 Specification(s) .......................................................................................... 26
7.4 Pre-qualification and Evaluation Records .................................................. 26
7.5 Audits and Inspections .............................................................................. 26
7.6 Occurrence and Non-Conformances Reports ............................................. 26
7.7 Induction and Training Records ................................................................. 26
7.8 Attendance Registers ................................................................................. 26
7.9 Minutes of Meetings................................................................................... 26
7.9 Contractor Compliance File ........................................................................ 26
7.10 Agreements ............................................................................................ 26
7.11Permits and Licenses ................................................................................. 26
7.12Medical Records ......................................................................................... 26
7.13Certified Identity Documents .................................................................... 26
7.14Qualifications ............................................................................................. 26
7.15Associated Management Plans .................................................................. 26
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8.20 TRN-IMS-GRP-AG 014.20 Progress Meeting Agenda Requirements ......... 27
8.21 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.21 Operational Safe Work Permit Application
Form .......................................................................................................... 27
8.22 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.22 Contractor Assurance Protocol Requirements
................................................................................................................... 27
8.23 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.23 Final Handover and Close-Out Inspection
Checklist .................................................................................................... 27
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Integrated Assurance Procedure TRN-IMS-GRP-015 All
OccupationalHealthandSafetyManagement ISO45001:2018 Clause
Systems 5.4,6.1.2.1,7.4.1,8.1.4.2,8.1.4.
3&8.2
Occurrence and Non-Conformance TRN-IMS-GRP-013 All
appointed to supervise and/or liaise with the contractor to ensure that the specifications of
the contract are met (with special emphasis on technical specifications, inspection of quality,
on health and safety, environment and quantity of work). A contract manager has the role of
executing the plan to achieve the deliverables. This person receives all his authorisations from
the contractinitiator and the stakeholders.
status in his/her own right as an employer or user.
Non-Conformance
requirements or a failure a requirement. Non-compliance only relates to non-conformance to
legal requirements.
Pricing schedule
Non Operational Occurence Inspection and Testing and Progress meetings Contract administration conformance Delivery permits management audits commissioning (Defects)
out
prior to site access.
6.3.6.3Pre-sitehandoverinspection
TheCMmustensurethatapre-sitehandoverinspectionisconductedasperAnnexure8.18,
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Pre-SiteHandoverInspectionChecklist-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.18.
inspection as per Annexure8.19, Site Access Certificate-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.19.
compiledandsubmittedmonthlytothe contractinitiator, and relevant internal departments and
authorities.
6.4.5 Inspections and Audits
The CM must ensure that the contractor’s performance is measured and monitored in terms of
the contract. It is important that the performance measures selected provide clear evidence of
the required contractual deliverables.
been closed off.
6.4.6 ManagementofNon-ConformancesforWorkCompleted
rectified, the CM must issue the contractor with a non-performance penalty.
The CM must ensure that a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) is completed for all deviations against
the contract as detailed on Occurrence and Nonconformance Management Procedure,
TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-013.
resolved.
6.4.7 Testing and Commissioning
parties and applicable procedures are adhered to.
6.5 Close Out Phase
6.5.1 Final inspection
as per Annexure 8.23, Final Handover and Close-Out Inspection Checklist-TRN-IMS-
GRP-TMP014.23.
contractandcloseout requirements have been met.
The CM must establish a post-contract evaluation committee to review the contractor’s
performance statistics, based on occurrences, audit findings, corrective actions, etc.
Records are kept for a period of at least three (3) years or as required by statutory and regulatory
requirements.
7.1 Appointment Letter
7.2 Risk Assessment Register
7.3 Specification(s)
7.4 Pre-qualification and Evaluation Records
7.5 Audits and Inspections
7.6 Occurrence and Non-Conformances Reports
7.7 Induction and Training Records
7.8 Attendance Registers
7.9 Minutes of Meetings
7.9 Contractor Compliance File
7.10 Agreements
7.11 Permits and Licenses
7.12 Medical Records
7.13 Certified Identity Documents
7.14 Qualifications
7.15 Associated Management Plans
7.16 Master Defect List
7.17 Final Handover and Closeout Inspection Report
7.18 Completion Certificate
7.19 Lessons Learned Register
8.5 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.5 Contractor Security Specification Guideline
8.6 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.6 ContractorQualitySpecificationGuideline
8.7 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.7 ContractorQuestionnaire
8.8 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.8 Pricing Schedule Requirements
8.9 TRN-IMS-GRP- AGR 014.9 Section 37 Mandatory Agreement
8.10 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.10 Contractor Execution Plan Guideline
8.11 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.11 Contractor Compliance File Assessment Checklist
8.12 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.12 Contractor Induction Requirements Guideline
8.13 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.13 Employee Personal Profile Dossier
8.14 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.14 Induction Attendance Register
8.15 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.15 Induction Indemnity Form
8.16 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.16 Induction Certificate
8.17 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.17 List of Legal Permits and Authorisations
8.18 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.18 Pre-site Handover Inspection Checklist
8.19 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.19 Site Access Certificate
8.20 TRN-IMS-GRP-AG 014.20 Progress Meeting Agenda Requirements
8.21 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.21 Operational Safe Work Permit Application Form
8.22 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.22 Contractor Assurance Protocol Requirements
8.23 TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP 014.23 Final Handover and Close-Out Inspection Checklist
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Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP Annexures.pdfA detailed list of requirements, items, materials, chargeable rates or the like. An activity
schedule may also be utilised for contracts with a low classification.
Procurement event
Means the advertisement of a request for quotation, information or a request to the open
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market for the submission of bids.
Risk assessment
A risk assessment in this procedure means the process where all risks associated with the
contract and its execution are identified, mitigated and managed.
(“Ppm”).
6.2.7 Pricing Schedule
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf (unknown)Completion Certificate
completion certificate to the contractor, confirming the
Appointment Letter
than three (3) months) of identity documents, competencies, qualifications and any other
Health & Safety
Source: RFP Annexures.pdfaccordance with the client`s contract specification and 01/07/2019 2.0 11 requirements. A plan is submitted by the contractor to
the Contract Manager for approval prior to mobilization
on site.
Addition on Contractor Management Team definition 01/07/2019 2.0 12 i.e. health and safety, security, quality, risk etc.
01/07/2019
2.0 Removed the definition of the Project 14
He/she is responsible for choosing a Contract Manager 01/07/2019 2.0 11 and authorizing that person. He/she is the person
(outside the Contractor Management Team) who
provides the funds for the contract.
Amended Specification definition to read as: 2.0 13 01/07/2019 A detailed prescription of the contract requirements
including IMS, to which equipment, construction,
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Updated Contractor Management Process Flow. 6.1 as
follows:
2.0 Moved “Identify and appoint contractor management 15 01/07/2019
team” from Planning Phase to Pre-contracting Phase
Added “Pre-qualification and” to evaluation criteria
Replaced “incident” to occurrence.
For construction related contracts, the CM must 01/07/2019
2.0 appoint a Client’s Health and Safety Agent where 17
applicable.
2.0 All 01/07/2019 Sub-phases numbering amended
2.0 All 01/07/2019 Annexures numbering amended
Amended the sentence to read as: The Contract
read as: The CM must determine the Contract
2.0 Classification Category of the contract based on the 16 01/07/2019
risk assessment conducted and contract classification
methodology as per Annexure 8.2, Contract
Classification Methodology-TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.1.
Amended Annexure 8.2 Contractor Specification
Guidelines to: Annexure 8.3, Contractor Health and
014.3; Annexure 8.4, Contractor Environmental and 2.0 17 01/07/2019 Sustainability Specification Guideline – TRN-IMS-GRP-
GDL-014.4; Annexure 8.5, Contractor Security
Specification Guideline – TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.5;
Annexure 8.6, Contractor Quality Specification
Guideline – TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.6
Amended sentence under Specification to read: The 17
CM must develop a suitable, sufficiently documented 2.0 01/07/2019 and coherent contract specific specification for the
intended work, based on the scope of work, contract
classification and risk assessment.
2.0 Removed all stakeholders and replaced with the 17 01/07/2019
2.0 Contractor Specification Guidelines added the 17 01/07/2019
following: .....contract specification.
Amended sentence to read as: Shortlisted bidders who 17
submitted bids for high and medium risk profile
contracts (i.e. contracts which have impact on railway 01/07/2019 2.0 safety) must be subjected to a pre-award assessment
(Due diligence assessment) where deemed necessary,
prior to the award of a contract
Rephrase sentence under Pricing Schedule to read: 01/07/2019
2.0 The CM must ensure that pricing schedule 18
requirements are included on the tender document
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Manager and authorizing that person. He/she is the person (outside the Contractor
ManagementTeam) who provides the funds for the contract.
NB: A file must be submitted for each discipline where applicable e.g. health and safety,
environment file etc.
individuals responsible for the specific contractdelivery i.e.healthandsafety,security,quality,
risketc.
must complete prior to final payment. The work may include incomplete or incorrect
installations or incidental damage to existing finishes, material, and structures.
assigned correctly to the responsible person.
Note: For construction related Contracts contract, the CM must appoint a Client’s Health and Safety Agent where
applicable.
6.2.3 Risk Assessment and Contract Classification
ensure that the risk assessment is performed according to the Operational Risk Assessment
Procedure-TRN-IMS-GRP-PROC-004.
taken into consideration when compiling the specifications:-
Annexure 8.3, Contractor Health and Safety Specification Guideline -TRN-
IMS-GRP-GDL-014.3;
Annexure 8.4, Contractor Environmental and Sustainability Specification
Guideline–TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-014.4;
Annexure 8.5, Contractor Security Specification Guideline – TRN-IMS-GRP-
GDL-014.5;and
Annexure8.6,ContractorQualitySpecificationGuideline–TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL-
014.6.
as per Annexure8.7, ContractorQuestionnaire-TRN-IMS-GRP-TMP014.7
Shortlistedbidderswhosubmittedbidsforhighandmediumriskprofilecontracts(i.e.contracts
which have impact on railway safety) must be subjected to a pre-award assessment (Due
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andcompletedbythecontractorasperAnnexure8.8, Pricing Schedule Requirements -
Trn-ims-grp-tmp 014.8.
6.3 Planning Phase
6.3.1. Mandatory Agreement
The CM must ensure that the Mandatory Agreement in terms of section 37(2) of the Occupational
Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and other relevant legislations are included as part of the
contract as detailed on Annexure8.9, Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreement-TRN-IMS-
Grp-agr 014.9.
and safety, quality, energy, environment, security, sustainability etc. where applicable as per
Annexure8.20,ProgressMeetingAgendaRequirements-TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL014.20.
for the overall contractexecution. These activities must be planned, scheduled and executed with
a Safety Mindset and as addressed on the Contractor Execution Management Plan.
8.3 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.3 Contractor Health and Safety Specification Guideline
8.4 TRN-IMS-GRP-GDL 014.4 Contractor Environmental and Sustainability Specification
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP Annexures.pdfPurpose ................................................................................................... 10
Applicability .......................................................................................... 10
Reference documents ................................................................................. 10
Definitions and abbreviations ............................................................... 11
4.1 Definitions ................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Abbreviations ............................................................................................. 14
Accountability, responsibility and authority .................................. 14
Procedure ............................................................................................... 16
6.1 Contractor Management Process Flow ....................................................... 16
6.2 Pre-Contracting Phase ................................................................................ 17
6.2.1 Appointment of the Contract Manager ............................................................. 17
6.2.2 Identify and SelectContractor Management Team ........................................... 17
6.2.3 Risk Assessment and Contract Classification .................................................... 17
6.2.4 Specifications ................................................................................................ 18
6.2.5 ContractorQuestionnaire............................................................................... 18
6.2.6 List of Approved Contractors .......................................................................... 19
6.2.7 Pricing Schedule ............................................................................................ 19
6.3 Planning Phase ........................................................................................... 19
6.3.1. Mandatory Agreement .................................................................................. 19
6.3.2 Contract Insurance ........................................................................................ 19
6.3.3 Contractor Execution Plan .............................................................................. 20
6.3.4 Contractor Compliance File............................................................................. 20
6.3.5 Contractor Induction and Training .................................................................. 20
6.3.6 Site Establishment ......................................................................................... 21
6.4 Delivery Phase ........................................................................................... 22
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Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.1.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.3.2,
8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, 8.5.3,
9.1.3, 9.3.2
RiskManagementGuideline ISO31000:2018 Clause5.4.1&6.5.2
Railway Safety Management SANS 3000-1: 2016 Clause 4.2.4.4; 4.2.6.3;
4.4.1.5; 4.5.3.1; 4.5.4; 4.5.5;
4.9.1.1; 5.6.1; 5.6.4
Railway Safety Regulator Determination of Clause 10.2.1
6.3.2 Contract Insurance
Special Conditions
Source: RFP Annexures.pdf (unknown)The Contract Manager must ensure the Contractor undergoes induction prior to site handover, coordinating induction and training. The CM must also ensure relevant permits and authorisations are obtained prior to work commencement as per Annexure 8.17, List of Legal Permits and Authorisations.
Section
Source: RFP Annexures.pdfAdded “Pre-qualification and” to evaluation criteria
Annexure 8.6, Contractor Quality Specification
Addition on Contractor Management Team definition 01/07/2019 2.0 12 i.e. health and safety, security, quality, risk etc.
Important Dates
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Compulsory briefing/clarification meeting: 18 September 2026 at 10:00, Transnet Queens Warehouse, Queen Elizabeth Boardroom, 61A Shepstone Street, Point, Durban; duration approx. 2 hours. Attendance is compulsory; latecomers will not have information repeated. Site visit/walk may occur. Closing: 29 September 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Clarification queries: submit via T2.2-10 before 12:00 on 23 September 2026. Validity period: 180 business days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Employer's Agent / Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Ntombikayise Mashaba, 202 Anton Lembede, Durban, 4001, tel (031) 361 1394, email [email protected]. For post-closing communication: Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Carol Khumalo, tel 031 361 1539, email [email protected]. Tender documents downloadable from National Treasury eTender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) and Transnet eSupplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Detailed bidder guide: transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Electronic submission only via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Bidders must register on the portal, log intent to bid, and upload documents; uploads are limited to 30MB each, multiple uploads permitted. Do not wait until the last day—technical issues will not be excused. No late, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or e-mailed tenders accepted. All pricing must be completed electronically on the portal; no paper pricing schedules accepted. Each company must submit under its own profile; no submissions via another company's profile. Joint ventures may submit via any member's profile. Bidders must attend the compulsory clarification meeting and have Returnable Schedule T2.2-05 (Certificate of Attendance) signed by the Employer's Representative; failure to attend results in disqualification. Bidders must bring their RFP document to the briefing. Complete and submit all returnable schedules listed in T2.1, including: T2.2-01 Technical Eligibility (SACNASP registrations), T2.2-02 Company Experience (soil/groundwater), T2.2-03 Company Experience (remediation plans), T2.2-04 Management & CVs, T2.2-05 Certificate of Attendance, T2.2-06 Authority to Submit, T2.2-07 Record of Addenda, T2.2-08 Letter of Good Standing, T2.2-09 Risk Elements, T2.2-10 Clarification Request Form, T2.2-11 CIDB Enterprise Questionnaire, T2.2-12 Non-Disclosure Agreement, T2.2-13 RFP Declaration, T2.2-14 Breach of Law declaration, T2.2-15 Certificate of Acquaintance, T2.2-16 Service Provider Integrity Pact, T2.2-17 Supplier Code of Conduct, T2.2-18 POPIA agreement, T2.2-19 DPIP/FPP declaration, T2.2-20 Supplier Declaration, plus the Form of Offer & Acceptance, Contract Data, Pricing Instructions and Price List. Tenders must remain valid for 180 business days after closing; extension may be requested. Two paper copies of the signed contract are required after award (per C3.17).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Evaluation is staged: (1) Stage Two – Eligibility: compulsory briefing attendance and technical prequalification (SACNASP registration for Principal Geohydrologist, Senior Geohydrologist, Wetland Specialist and Aquatic Ecologist). (2) Stage Three – Functionality: minimum qualifying score of 70 points out of 100; only those meeting the threshold proceed to price and preference. Functionality scores: Company Experience (T2.2-02, 30 points) for soil and groundwater contamination assessment (0 to 100 points based on number of projects in last 7 years: less than 3 = 0, 3 = 20, 4 = 40, 5 = 60, 6 = 80, 7+ = 100); Company Experience (T2.2-03, 10 points) for environmental contamination remediation plans (0 to 100 points based on number of plans compiled: less than 3 = 0, 3 = 20, 4 = 40, 5 = 60, 6 = 80, 7+ = 100); Management & CVs (T2.2-04, 60 points) including qualifications and experience of key persons. Price and preference: 80/20 system (price 80, specific goals 20) as tender value expected below R50 million. Specific goals: B-BBEE Status Level 1 or 2 = 10 points; 30% Black Women-Owned entities = 10 points; non-compliant or Level 3-8 = 0. B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit or CIPC certificate required as evidence; for JV, consolidated scorecard accepted. Transnet may audit scorecard components. Bidders must not be on Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet's restricted list, or National Treasury's list; no serious breach of law in preceding 5 years; not insolvent or under business rescue.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Scope: site contamination assessment at Transnet Pipelines facilities (pipeline, depots, pump stations) during emergency spills in KwaZulu-Natal, on an 'as and when required' basis, for 3 years. Applies to soil and groundwater contamination assessment and compilation of environmental contamination remediation plans. Technical eligibility requires SACNASP registration as natural scientists for: Principal Geohydrologist (1), Senior Geohydrologist (2), Wetland Specialist (1), and Aquatic Ecologist (1). Valid certificates of registration must be submitted. Key personnel required: Principal Geohydrologist, 2 Senior Geohydrologists, 2 Junior Geohydrologists, Wetland Assessment Specialist, Aquatic Water Specialist (Fresh Water). These roles must be filled with qualified and experienced persons; CVs must be explicit, showing positions, roles, responsibilities and durations, with certified copies of qualifications. Qualifications obtained outside South Africa must be accompanied by SAQA verification. Organogram required.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Pricing must be completed electronically on the Transnet eSupplier portal—no paper pricing schedules. Pricing instructions and price list are in Part C2 (C2.1 and C2.2). Tender must be valid for 180 business days; extension may be requested. No advance payments mentioned. Bidder must provide a TCS PIN for compliance verification. Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and level of black ownership Intelligibility, plus proof of CSD registration and Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Fund. Transnet may request audited financial statements for due diligence. No bond or guarantee percentages stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP Document KZN Final.pdf (RFP)Returnable forms (all must be completed and submitted):
Other: CSD registration (supplier number and unique registration reference), valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit, TCS PIN, and proof of registration on Transnet eSupplier Portal. Bidders must not be on the Register of Tender Defaulters, Transnet's restricted list, or National Treasury's list. No canvassing of Transnet employees between closing and award; collusion leads to disqualification.
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