Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
237 Mahatma Gandhi Road - Port of Durban - Durban - 4000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170817
Provision of standby transaction advisory services for TRANSNET national ports authority in the port of durban for a four-month period, with the standby contractor mobilised only if the main contractor cannot proceed. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting, register on transnet's etender portal and the csd, and submit a priced offer with preference point scoring (80/20 or 90/10). the most consequential consideration is the strict compulsory meeting and electronic submission requirements, with NO late or incomplete bids accepted.
Compulsory tender clarification meeting: attendance is mandatory; arrive on time (meeting starts punctually, information not repeated); bring own transport and accommodation; meeting duration approximately 2 hours.
Electronic submission: register and submit via Transnet eTender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) only; use the same email address that received the tender invite; complete all fields; use only alphanumeric characters in filenames (no special characters); submit at least 24 hours before closing to avoid last-minute issues.
CSD registration: self-register on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and provide Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference Number for verification.
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate: provide SARS Tax Clearance and TCS PIN for verification.
Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Fund (or separate letters for each JV member).
Company previous experience (20 points): provide reference list with client contact details, reference letters, project duration, value of contract, and signed reference letters.
Breach of law declaration: complete T2.2-20 declaring whether convicted of serious breach of law in past 5 years.
No CIDB grading required for this tender.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 16:00
Venue
237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse, Durban, 4000
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Proposal
237 Mahatma Gandhi Road - Port of Durban - Durban - 4000
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Important Dates
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)17 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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.
RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf
Transnet National Ports Authority requires the development of a Maydon Wharf Precinct Strategy in the Port of Durban, to be delivered within four months. The contract will be an NEC3 Professional Services Contract, priced on an Activity Schedule (Option A).
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Compulsory clarification meeting: 23 September 2026 at 10:00, at 237 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Queens Warehouse, Durban, 4000. Duration approximately 2 hours. Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
Closing date and time: 15 October 2026 at 16:00.
Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)Employer's Agent / Procurement Officer:
Submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Tender documents download: National Treasury eTender Publication Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) and Transnet E-supplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net)
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Closing time: 16:00 on 15 October 2026. Late tenders are not accepted.
Upload limit: 30 MB per file; multiple uploads permitted. Upload at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues.
Use only alphanumeric characters in filenames; no special characters.
Tenders must be in English. No telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or email offers accepted.
No alternative offers will be considered.
Returnable documents (complete, sign and submit):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)Evaluation stages in order:
Functionality criteria (total 100 points):
Preference points: Price (80 or 90) + Specific goals (20 or 10).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)Scope: Development of Maydon Wharf Precinct Strategy in the Port of Durban.
Contract period: Four (4) months.
Contract type: NEC3 Professional Services Contract.
Pricing: Activity Schedule (Option A).
The approach paper must cover all items in Part C3 (Scope of Services).
Key personnel required: Project Manager, Port and Marine Infrastructure Specialist, Dry Bulk Commodity Specialist, Break Bulk/Multi-Purpose Commodity Specialist, Road, Rail and Logistics Specialist, Port and Terminal Specialist.
Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar services, including transaction advisory services, with reference letters and client contact details.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)Pricing format: Activity Schedule (Option A) as per Part C2.
Form of Guarantee: required (Part C1.3).
No bid security amount specified.
No retention or payment terms stated.
Transnet may request audited financial statements for due diligence.
Transnet may perform a risk analysis on the preferred tenderer.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP - Maydon Wharf.pdf (RFP)CSD registration: mandatory; provide supplier number and unique registration reference.
Tax clearance: valid Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS and TCS PIN.
B-BBEE: valid certificate from SANAS-accredited agency, CIPC certificate, or sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership.
Compensation Fund: valid Letter of Good Standing (or separate letters for each JV member).
Breach of law: declare in T2.2-20 whether convicted of serious breach of law in past 5 years.
No CIDB grading specified.
No local content percentage specified.
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.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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High source confidence
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