Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Crofts Road - Maydon Wharf - Durban - 4000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171540
TRANSNET port terminals requires a once-off modification of shiploader drive and winch motors at agribulk and maydon terminals in durban. The scope covers supply and installation of five motor units: a 55 kw boom winch motor, link conveyor winch drive, boom conveyor motor and works, cable reel motor and clutch works, and a cv5a drive motor. Bids are evaluated on an 80/20 price and specific goals system with a mandatory technical threshold of 80 out of 100 points. A compulsory site briefing on 30 september 2026 is a gateway requirement; non-attendance disqualifies the bidder.
Compulsory site meeting: 30 September 2026 at 09:00 at Isivivane House, 45 Crofts Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban 4001; full PPE required; Certificate of Attendance (Section 7) must be submitted with the bid or the bidder is disqualified.
Closing date and time: 05 October 2026 at 13:00; electronic submission only via Transnet e-Tender Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net); no late submissions accepted.
Technical functionality threshold: minimum 80/100 points across Project Schedule (40%), Experience (40%), and Warranty (20%); schedule must show lead time ≤18 weeks for full points; ≥3 valid references with required value for full experience points; workmanship warranty ≥2 years and installed parts warranty ≥1 year for full warranty points.
Mandatory returnable documents (disqualification if missing): SBD 1 Form (Section 1) and priced Quotation Form (Section 4) using the prescribed price schedule for the five line items.
Scoring returnables (zero score if missing): valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, Specific Goals evidence, Project Schedule, Experience references, Warranty details.
Eligibility: CSD registration or SARS TCS PIN/certificate; tax matters in order; not listed on National Treasury Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; Employment Equity Act compliance; authority to sign (company resolution).
Bid validity: 90 business days from closing (until 10 February 2027); may be extended on same terms; successful bidder must maintain validity of all returnable documents for contract duration.
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Date & Time
Monday, 05 October 2026 - 13:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
Crofts Road - Maydon Wharf - Durban - 4000
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Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)23 Sept
2026
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2026
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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)
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PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf
Supply and delivery of shiploader drive and winch motors modification services for Transnet Port Terminals at Agribulk and Maydon terminals, KwaZulu-Natal. The work includes modifying 55kW boom winch motors, link conveyor winch drives, boom conveyor motors, cable reel motors and clutches, and a CV5A drive motor, as a once-off contract.
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Issue date: 23 September 2026
Compulsory site meeting: 30 September 2026 at 09:00 (duration ±3 hours)
Venue: Isivivane House, 45 Crofts Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban 4001
Clarification deadline: 02 October 2026 at 13:00
Closing date and time: 05 October 2026 at 13:00
Bid validity: 90 business days from closing (until 10 February 2027)
Contact Information
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Technical/SCM enquiries:
Complaints:
Site meeting attendance confirmation: email [email protected] with contact details and number of representatives
Submission portal: transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Submission Guidelines
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: electronic via Transnet e-Tender Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net)
Registration: each company must register its own profile using its company details; Joint Venture may use any party's profile
Upload limits: 30 MB per upload, multiple uploads permitted
Timing: submit at least one day before closing; no late submissions accepted
Mandatory returnable documents (disqualification if missing):
Returnable documents for scoring (zero score if missing):
Essential returnable documents (may allow late submission):
All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by authorised signatory with proof of authority (company resolution)
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Technical Specifications
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Modification of shiploader drive and winch motors at Agribulk and Maydon Terminals (once-off project)
Items to be supplied/installed (quantities each = 1):
Site requirements: compulsory briefing attendance with full PPE (safety boots, reflector vest, hard hat); own transport and accommodation
Technical questionnaire: Annexure B must be completed and submitted
Delivery: delivered nominated destination basis; lead time from purchase order to be quoted
Experience & Qualifications
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Experience requirement: minimum 3 valid references from previous customers containing all required information and meeting required value (40 points); 2 references = 25 points; fewer or incomplete = 0 points
References must be submitted with Annexure B (Technical Questionnaire)
No specific key personnel qualifications or certifications mentioned in extracted text
Pricing Schedule
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Price schedule (Section 4) – 5 line items, each quantity 1:
Pricing basis: delivered nominated destination, inclusive of VAT (15%)
Total price exclusive of VAT, VAT amount, unconditional discounts, total inclusive of VAT
Delivery lead-time from purchase order date (days/weeks) must be stated
Transnet rounds final pricing scores to 2 decimal places
Deviation from prescribed schedule may disqualify bid
Financial Requirements
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: fixed-price schedule (Section 4) for 5 line items, quantities of 1 each
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT (15%)
Discounts: only unconditional discounts considered in evaluation
Disbursements: any not specifically priced will not be accepted
Price comparison: bidders must use the prescribed price schedule; deviation may disqualify
Price evaluation: 80 points via formula Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin)/Pmin)
Validity period: 90 business days (until 10 February 2027); may be extended on same terms
Market-related price test: Transnet may negotiate or cancel if highest scored price not market-related
No bid security, bond, guarantee, or retention mentioned in extracted text
Compliance Requirements
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Eligibility:
B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines) required for preference points
Specific Goals: evidence to claim points per Section 6 form
Mandatory forms: SBD 1 (Section 1), Quotation Form (Section 4)
Scoring forms: B-BBEE proof, Specific Goals evidence, Project Schedule, Experience, Warranty
Essential forms: Certificate of Acquaintance (Section 5), Specific Goals Claim (Section 6), Attendance Certificate (Section 7), POPIA (Section 8)
Authority to sign: company resolution or board resolution required
Employment Equity Act compliance (including Section 53)
Security clearance: successful bidder, personnel and subcontractors may need CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET clearance (bidder responsibility)
DPIP/FPPO disclosure: any commercial relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons or Foreign Prominent Public Officials must be declared
Breach of law: disclose any serious breach in preceding 5 years (excludes minor offences)
Supplier Integrity Pact and Non-disclosure Agreement acceptance
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) compliance
Continued validity of all returnable documents for contract duration
Health & Safety
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Site meeting PPE requirement: all attendees must wear full PPE – safety boots, reflector vest, hard hat
No other health and safety requirements specified in extracted text
Environmental
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)ESG standing: Transnet may request Environmental, Social and Governance information at any stage; not used for evaluation or disqualification, only for record and analysis of ESG compliance
Contractual Terms
Source: PPA-163996 -Modification of Shiploader Drive and Winch Motors -RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Contract formation: Quotation, covering letter, correspondence and Transnet acceptance constitute binding contract; Letter of Award also constitutes final contract read with RFQ response and Standard Terms
Standard terms: Transnet Standard RFQ Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods/Services apply
Supplier Integrity Pact: bidders must comply (anti-corruption, fairness, legality)
Non-disclosure Agreement: included in returnable documents
Legal review: Transnet Legal Counsel reviews proposed contractual terms before award
Security clearance: successful bidder, personnel and subcontractors must obtain required clearance (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) – bidder responsibility
DPIP/FPPO policy: Transnet conducts due diligence on counterparties; bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons or Foreign Prominent Public Officials
Breach of law: Transnet may exclude bidders found guilty of serious breach in past 5 years
Returnable document validity: successful bidder must maintain validity of all returnables for contract duration; failure allows immediate termination
Transnet rights: modify scope, award partial/split orders, cancel process, validate information, request audited financials, reject post-closing rate changes, restrict suppliers for incorrect information, award to next ranked bidder, request ESG information (not for evaluation), conduct sub-contractor due diligence for fronting
Validity extension: bidders may be asked to extend validity; failure to respond excludes bidder
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