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
Orange river station KM 118 - Beaconsfield - De Aar - 7000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
10 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169781
This tender is issued by TRANSNET rail infrastructure manager for a contract referenced TRIM/2026/05/1013/5714/RFP (PPA-103814). bidders must submit electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal by 10:00 AM on 7 october 2026. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 23 september 2026 at 11:00 AM, lasting about one hour; bidders must attend and have the attendance certificate (T2.2-01) signed. Tenders must be in english and include the tender number, tenderer name, and contact details. Only tenders that pass administrative and substantive evaluations will be scored under the 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points. Specific goals include b-bbee level 1 or 2 (10 points) and +50% black youth owned (10 points); b-bbee levels 3-8 score zero. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd), hold a valid SARS tax clearance certificate, and provide a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. The tenderer must submit a project quality plan and a signed quality policy based on iso 9001:2008. CIDB registration is required for construction works, with joint venture members each registered and the lead partner holding a grading not lower than one level below the required class. Bidders must not appear on the register of tender defaulters or transnet's restricted list. NO alternative tenders will be considered, and late tenders will not be accepted.
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Submit electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) before 10:00 am on 7 October 2026; late tenders will not be accepted.
Attend the compulsory clarification meeting on 23 September 2026 at 11:00 am (about one hour) and obtain a signed attendance certificate (T2.2-01); bidders must bring their own transport and accommodation.
Register the company profile on the portal and log intent to bid under the same company name that will bid; no company may submit on behalf of another, except a joint venture may use one member's profile.
Provide a valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate, a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency (or sworn affidavit for turnover and black ownership), and be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Meet CIDB requirements: for construction works, every joint venture member must be CIDB-registered and the lead partner must have a contractor grading designation not lower than one level below the required class.
Submit a Project Quality Plan and a signed Quality Policy based on ISO 9001:2008, as per QAL-STD-0001.
Scoring uses the 80/20 preference point system: price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) — B-BBEE level 1 or 2 (10 points) and +50% Black Youth Owned (10 points); B-BBEE levels 3-8 score zero.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Orange river station KM 118 (Beaconsfie
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Categories
Request for Proposal
Orange river station KM 118 - Beaconsfield - De Aar - 7000
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10 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Oct
2026
Closing Date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SECURITY FENCE AT ORANGE RIVER STATION.pdf
Supply and installation of a high security fence at Orange River Station, located at KM 118 on the Beaconsfield–De Aar section, for Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager. The contract is an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract, with a compulsory site briefing and a 12-week tender validity period.
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Important Dates
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Submission Guidelines
Source: SECURITY FENCE AT ORANGE RIVER STATION.pdf (RFP)Submit electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Register the company profile and log intent to bid under the same company name that will bid. Uploads are limited to 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. Submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late tenders will not be accepted. Each tender must be uploaded with the tender number, name of tenderer, and contact details. No company may submit on behalf of another, except a joint venture may use one member's profile. Tenders will be opened as soon as possible after closing.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SECURITY FENCE AT ORANGE RIVER STATION.pdf (RFP)Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference points system. Price is allocated 80 points. Specific goals (B-BBEE level, black youth ownership, etc.) are allocated 20 points. Only tenders passing administrative and substantive evaluations proceed to preference point scoring. Transnet may conduct a due diligence exercise and audit the B-BBEE scorecard at any stage.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SECURITY FENCE AT ORANGE RIVER STATION.pdf (RFP)No specific requirements found
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1
B-BBEE Details: ENDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED
C.2.16 The tender offer validity period is 12 weeks after the closing date. Tenderers are to note that
they may be requested to extend the validity period of their tender, on the same terms and
conditions, if Transnet’s internal evaluation and governance approval processes has not been
finalised within the validity period.
C.2.23 The tenderer is required to submit with his tender:
also to provide Transnet with a TCS PIN to verify Tenderers compliance status.
Accreditation System [SANAS], or a sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and level
of black ownership, in line with the code of good practice, together with the tender;
Tender Data CPM 2023 Rev 11 of 102 Part 1: Tendering Procedures
T1.2: Tender Data
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager
Tender Number: TFR/2026/09/0002/114754/RFP
Description of the Works: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A HIGH SECURITY FENCE AT ORANGE
River station
separate Letters of Good Standing from all members of a newly constituted JV.
Note: Refer to Section T2.1 for List of Returnable Documents
C.3.12. Only tenders that passes Administrative and Substantive evaluations will be evaluated further in
accordance with the 80/20 preference points systems as described in the Transnet Preferential
Procurement Policy.
80 where the financial value of one or more responsive tenders recei
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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