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Eastern Cape
Closing Date
30 October 2026 at 23:00
Estimated Value
Value not specified
TRANSNET port terminals requires a once-off service to service, repair and test an air compressor at the port of port elizabeth container terminal. The work is a single unit, quoted on a delivered basis including VAT, and the contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must submit through the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal by 30 october 2026 at 23:00, and the most consequential consideration is that all mandatory returnable documents, including the priced schedule, must be submitted on time or the bid will be disqualified.
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- Transnet
- Eastern Cape
- Closes 30 October 2026 at 23:00 (3 days left)
AI-Analyzed Compliance Requirements
69 pointsPoint-by-point requirements consolidated and deduplicated from 1 analyzed document.
Submission Requirements
17- Submission method: Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).
- Register or sign in, log an intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the tender.
- Upload limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads permitted.
- Submit at least one day before closing; Transnet not liable for technical issues on the bidder's side.
- Each company must submit through its own registered profile; bids submitted through another company's profile will be disqualified. Joint ventures may submit through one partner's profile.
- Only one proposal per bid invitation.
- Late submissions are not accepted.
- All returnable documents must be completed, signed, stamped and dated by the closing time. Mandatory returnables:
- Section 4: Fully completed pricing schedule.
- Section 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents (acknowledges familiarity with all RFQ terms).
- Section 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form (discloses serious breaches of law in the preceding 5 years and any relationship with Transnet).
- Section 7: Protection of Personal Information declaration.
- Section 1: SBD 1 Form.
- Returnable documents used for scoring (not mandatory, but zero score if omitted): proof of specific goals compliance (B-BBEE level, black youth ownership).
- Responses must not reference other quotations or proposals; additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter.
- Quotations are binding offers; changes not accepted after closing.
- Disqualification risks: missing mandatory returnables, unsigned documents, late submission, pricing not on the prescribed schedule, collusive conduct, false declarations or information.
Evaluation Criteria
13- Evaluation process: Step 1 – Administrative and substantive responsiveness test (failure disqualifies).
- Must be lodged on time, all returnables completed and signed, priced offer included, and material compliance with scope.
- Price: 80 points (80/20 preference system, estimated value under R50 million). Price scored per formula based on lowest acceptable bid.
- Specific goals: 20 points, awarded per B-BBEE status level and other goals:
- B-BBEE Level 1: 15 points
- B-BBEE Level 2: 10 points
- +50% Black Youth Owned Entities: 5 points
- Level 3-8 or non-compliant: 0 points
- Step 3 – Price negotiations: Transnet may negotiate a market-related price with the highest-ranked bidder, then sequentially with 2nd and 3rd ranked bidders; if no market-related price agreed, the RFQ may be cancelled.
- Step 4 – Objective criteria: Transnet may apply objective criteria to justify award to a bidder other than the highest-ranked.
- Step 5 – Award: Preferred bidder receives Letter of Award; contract concluded accordingly.
- Validity period: 60 business days from closing date (excluding first day, including last day); bidders may be asked to extend.
- Preference points are claimed via the Specific Goals Points Claim Form; failure to submit proof of B-BBEE status means zero points for that criterion.
Technical Requirements
6- Scope: Provision to service, repair and test an air compressor at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT), as a once-off service.
- Work includes servicing, repairing and testing the air compressor at the terminal.
- Quantity: 1 unit (each).
- Delivery basis: delivered nominated destination.
- The scope of work is defined in Annexure A (referenced, not fully extracted).
- Successful bidder must comply with Transnet's health and safety, security and contractor requirements (as per the scope document).
Experience & Qualifications
1- No specific experience or qualification requirements were stated in the extracted document. Evaluation focuses on price, B-BBEE status, and specific goals.
Pricing
3- Pricing schedule requires quoting for Item 1: Service, Repair and test Air Compressor (each, quantity 1) on a delivered nominated destination basis, including VAT.
- Prices exclusive and inclusive of VAT must be stated, plus delivery lead-time from purchase order.
- Pricing must follow this schedule; deviations disqualify.
Financial Requirements
8- Pricing must be in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT (15%).
- Price schedule: Quote for item 1 (Service, Repair and test Air Compressor) as per the scope of work.
- Pricing must follow the prescribed schedule format; deviation disqualifies the bid.
- Prices must be market-related; Transnet may negotiate if the highest-ranked bid is not market-related, or cancel the RFQ.
- Unpriced disbursements will not be considered.
- Discounts offered must be unconditional to be considered at final evaluation.
- Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places.
- No bid security or guarantee mentioned in the document.
Compliance & Regulatory
12- Must be in order with SARS; provide TCS PIN or CSD number, or printed TCS certificate.
- Each JV/consortium/subcontractor party must provide its own TCS/CSD number.
- Self-register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za (foreign suppliers without local entity exempt).
- Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited agency) or sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE) to claim preference points.
- B-BBEE status level determines specific goal points (Level 1 = 15, Level 2 = 10, others 0).
- For +50% Black Youth Owned Entities, submit ID copies and B-BBEE certificate/affidavit.
- Must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
- Must disclose any serious breach of law in the preceding 5 years; being found guilty may lead to exclusion.
- Must complete SBD 4 declaration of interest (relationships with state employees or Transnet).
- Must comply with Employment Equity Act (including Section 53).
- Successful bidder must maintain validity of all returnable documents for contract duration; failure may lead to termination.
- Security clearance may be required (Confidential/Secret/Top Secret) for personnel and subcontractors.
Health & Safety
1- The scope document includes health and safety requirements for the contractor at the Port Elizabeth Container Terminal. Specific safety plan details are not in the extracted text.
Environmental
2- Transnet may request Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information from bidders at any stage; this is for record and analysis, not for evaluation or disqualification.
- Transnet may also conduct due diligence on subcontractors to detect fronting.
Contractual Terms
4- Valid returnable documents must remain valid for the duration of the contract; failure to renew may result in immediate contract termination.
- The bidder must certify no serious breach of law in the preceding 5 years and disclose any relationship with Transnet.
- B-BBEE definitions and evidence requirements apply.
- Personal information submitted must have appropriate consent.
Evaluation criteria
2- Price scoring formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin), where Pt is the price under consideration and Pmin is the lowest acceptable bid.
- Preference points are awarded per the Transnet Preferential Procurement Policy.
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
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28 Oct 2026
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Enhanced
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Provision to Service, repair and test air Compressor for Transnet Soc Limited (Reg. no. 1990/000900/30) Operating as Transnet Port Terminals (hereinafter referred to as “TPT”) at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal as a once-off service.
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Provision to Service, repair and test air Compressor for Transnet Soc Limited (Reg. no. 1990/000900/30) Operating as Transnet Port Terminals (hereinafter referred to as “TPT”) at the Port of Port Elizabeth Container Terminal as a once-off service.
Transnet tender in Eastern Cape. Closing 10/30/2026. Provision to Service, repair and test air Compressor for Transnet Soc Limited (Reg. no. 1990/000900/30) Operating as Transnet Port Terminals (hereinaf...
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Transnet
Contact Person
Sabelo Swapi
Phone
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Website
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30 October 2026 at 23:00
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Eastern Cape
Closing Date
30 October 2026 at 23:00
Organization
Transnet
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