APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FROM POTENTIAL BIDDERS WISHING TO BE PLACED ON THE TRANSNET ENGINEERING APPROVED LIST, AS SUPPLIERS OR MANUFACTURERS FOR THE SPECIALISED GOODS OR COMPONENTS AND / OR EQUIPMENT, WITHIN TRANSNET ENGINEERING BUSINESS

Overview

Applications are invited to be placed on Transnet Engineering’s Approved List as suppliers or manufacturers of specialized goods or components and/or equipment for the Transnet Engineering business. Approved lists cover Wagons (239), Locomotives (248 and 301) and Ports (100). Suitable bidders are manufacturers or suppliers of rail equipment with capability to meet Transnet’s specifications and quality standards (ISO 9001), and who can comply with B-BBEE and SARS tax/registration requirements.

Requirements

• Supply capabilities aligned to Annexure A1 Wagons, Annexure A2 Locomotives, Annexure A3 Ports (item-specific specs, testing, and certificates as applicable); comply with testing/first-sample processes where required.
• Compliance with Transnet’s integrity and confidentiality requirements:
  • Sign Supplier Integrity Pact (2.13) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (2.12).
  • Adhere to the zero gifts policy and anti-corruption commitments.
• B-BBEE certification or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs; provide Tax/PAYE/VAT status and SARS compliance; include SBD forms and relevant registration details (e.g., VAT, Tax Compliance Status, Unique SARS PIN).
• Submit via Transnet’s electronic portal; avoid blanket applications; specify items of interest only.
• If a joint venture or consortium is formed, submit JV/consortium agreement or written intention with percentage split and responsibilities.
• Returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Proposal Form and List of Returnable Documents) and Annexures B–E (General Bid Conditions, Integrity Pact, Non-Disclosure, ISO 9001 Audit Checklist). (Document references: Annexures A1–A3; SBD1; 2.12, 2.13, ISO 9001 Annex)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 26 February 2027 at 16:00 (SAST) (RFP Approved List - TE Approved List (Final).pdf).
• Submission method: upload bid responses on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net) against each tender; sign all pages and ensure authority to sign (RFP documents). No late submissions.
• Documents to complete/submit: SBD1 form; Annexure A1 Wagons; Annexure A2 Locomotives; Annexure A3 Ports; Annexure B General Bid Conditions; Annexure C Supplier Integrity Pact; Annexure D Non-Disclosure Agreement; Annexure E ISO 9001 Audit Checklist; other returnable documents as per Section 5. (RFP Approved List - TE Approved List (Final).pdf)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax compliance status (SARS), VAT status; B-BBEE certification or sworn affidavit; ensure compliance status fields are completed in the Portal submission.
• Briefing session: No briefing session (RFP Approved List - TE Approved List (Final).pdf).
• Where to obtain bid documents: National Treasury e-Tender Portal and the Transnet esupplier portal (as linked in the RFP). (RFP Approved List - TE Approved List (Final).pdf)

Note: Related integrity/non-disclosure obligations and procurement terms are defined in the attached documents: Supplier Integrity Pact (2.13) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (2.12).