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KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
22 October 2026 at 16:00
Estimated Value
Value not specified
TRANSNET port terminals requires a service provider to supply and operate three front end loaders at its pendoring site under a two-month wet rate contract. The scope covers materials handling services, on-site technical support, and compliance with safety and business continuity requirements. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation, and pricing is submitted electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender portal.
Quick Summary
- Transnet
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closes 22 October 2026 at 16:00 (2 days left)
AI-Analyzed Compliance Requirements
93 pointsPoint-by-point requirements consolidated and deduplicated from 1 analyzed document.
Submission Requirements
18- Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/).
- Register or sign in on the portal, then log an intent to bid for this RFQ.
- Upload bid documents against the tender; each upload up to 30 MB, multiple uploads allowed.
- All pricing must be completed electronically on the portal; no paper pricing schedules accepted.
- Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; Transnet not liable for bidder technical problems.
- Each company must use its own registered profile; submitting through another company's profile disqualifies the bid.
- Joint ventures may submit through any partner's profile.
- No late submissions accepted.
- Returnable forms (all must be signed, stamped, dated):
- SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder details and declaration.
- Section 4 Quotation Form: pricing populated on the system.
- Section 5 Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents: confirms familiarity with all RFQ terms.
- Section 6 RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form: discloses any serious breach of law in past 5 years.
- Section 7 Protection of Personal Information: consent to process personal data.
- Missing any mandatory returnable document by closing.
- Unsigned or invalid returnable documents.
- Late submission or submission through another company's profile.
- Deviating from the prescribed pricing format.
Evaluation Criteria
16- Administrative and substantive responsiveness: on-time submission, all returnable documents completed and signed, priced offer present, material compliance with scope.
- Technical/functionality threshold (minimum 70/100 points):
- Performance record in bulk/break bulk commodities: 20 points (minimum 1 signed trade reference letter, not older than 12 months).
- Geographical proximity of office to Transnet site (50–100 km): 15 points (50–80 km = 15, 81–100 km = 10, >100 km = 0).
- SHE file quality: 15 points (compliance with all 7 criteria = 15, 6 = 10, 1–5 = 5, none = 0).
- Proof of ownership or lease of front-end loaders: 15 points.
- On-site technical support response time: 15 points (within 60 min = 15, 61–90 min = 10, >90 min = 5).
- Business Continuity Plan: 20 points (contingency labour, training, transport, security, equipment/spares, strike management).
- Price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points):
- Price scored using formula: Ps = 80 × (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
- Specific goals: 10 points for B-BBEE status level, 10 points for +50% Black Youth Owned Entities.
- Price negotiations if price not market-related (sequential with highest, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked).
- Objective criteria (if applicable).
- Award and contract conclusion.
- Minimum qualifying technical score: 70/100.
- Technical scores rounded to 2 decimal places.
Technical Requirements
12- Provision of materials handling services (3 x front end loaders) at Transnet Port Terminals, Pendoring.
- Contract duration: two months at wet rate.
- Front end loaders must have orange revolving lights and reverse siren during operation.
- Each loader must be numbered (fleet number) and have a periodic maintenance schedule.
- Valid calibration certificates for front end loaders required.
- On-site technical support with response time within 60 minutes from call logged.
- Spares support available to effect repairs within 60 minutes.
- Business Continuity Plan covering contingency labour, training, transportation, security, equipment and spare part availability, and strike management.
- Employee annual medical reports.
- Proof of monthly safety meetings.
- Trained first aiders at ratio 1:100 (submit certificate).
- Insurance liability cover of R5,000,000 per incident (professional indemnity, general/public liability).
Methodology
8- Bidders must submit a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan covering:
- Contingency labour workforce per shift.
- Training.
- Transportation.
- Security planning.
- Equipment availability.
- Spare part availability.
- Strike management plan: list strike management team and contacts, how and when to declare a strike, business continuity management process, command centre operation, chain of command, communication protocols, identification of striking vs non-striking employees, disciplinary pro…
Experience & Qualifications
2- Bidder must submit at least one signed trade reference letter from existing/previous clients for handling bulk and break bulk commodities, not older than 12 months.
- No specific key personnel qualifications mentioned.
Financial Requirements
6- Pricing must be submitted electronically on the system, in South African Rand inclusive of VAT.
- Pricing must follow the prescribed price schedule strictly; deviation may disqualify.
- Quoted on 'delivered nominated destination' basis.
- Any disbursement not specifically priced will not be considered.
- Unconditional discounts considered only at final evaluation stage.
- No bid security or guarantee mentioned.
Compliance & Regulatory
7- Tax compliance: submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Each party in a JV/consortium must submit separately.
- Bids from persons in service of the state, or companies with directors in service of the state, will not be considered.
- B-BBEE: preference points claimed via specific goals form; proof of B-BBEE status level or specific goals required to claim points.
- B-BBEE proof: certificate, sworn affidavit (EME/QSE), or other prescribed proof.
- Employment Equity Act compliance required (including Section 53).
- Security clearance may be required for successful bidder's personnel and subcontractors (level CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET).
- No CIDB grading mentioned (not construction).
B-BBEE
4- Preference points: 80 for price, 10 for B-BBEE status level, 10 for +50% Black Youth Owned Entities.
- Bidders must submit proof of B-BBEE status level or specific goals to claim points.
- Specific goals categories may include Black Women Owned, Black Youth Owned, People with Disabilities, Rural entities, EME/QSE 51% Black Owned, and subcontracting to qualifying enterprises.
- Failure to submit proof means no preference points claimed.
Health & Safety
2- SHE file requirements (scored 15 points):
- Business Continuity Plan must include strike management plan covering pre-strike, during-strike, and post-strike review, including strike management team, declaration procedures, command centre operation, communication protocols, disciplinary processes, and emergency planning.
Environmental
1- Transnet may request ESG standing information at any stage; not used for evaluation or disqualification, only for record and analysis.
Contractual Terms
6- Successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws, including Employment Equity Act.
- Transnet may cancel contract and request National Treasury to place bidder on restricted suppliers database (up to 10 years) for incorrect information.
- Proposed contractual terms subject to review by Transnet's Legal Counsel.
- Validity period: 180 business days from closing date; bidders may be asked to extend.
- Transnet may disclose contract information per JSE Debt Listing Requirements.
- Bidders must disclose any relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO).
Special Conditions
2- Bidders may be required to extend validity.
- Transnet may conduct due diligence on subcontractors to detect fronting.
Other Requirements
5- Bidders must comply with tax obligations, submit SARS PIN or CSD number, and provide proof of authority to sign.
- Bidders must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
- Bidders must disclose any relationship with Transnet employees or former employees (past 10 years).
- Bidders must not canvass Transnet officers between closing and award.
- Collusion results in automatic disqualification and restriction from doing business with organs of state.
Evaluation criteria
2- Evaluation stages: Stage 1 - administrative and substantive responsiveness;
- Stage 5 - objective criteria;
Contact
2- Bidding procedure enquiries and technical enquiries: contact person details provided in SBD 1 form (not stated in document).
- Complaints: [email protected]
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
21 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Transnet
Contact Person
Ndumiso Dlamini
Phone
031-361-2239
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Website
www.transnet.net/
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Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
22 October 2026 at 16:00
Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
22 October 2026 at 16:00
Organization
Transnet
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