DESIGN, SUPPLY, REPAIRS, MODIFICATION, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF TRACTION (3KV DC, 25KV AND 50KV AC) AND DISTRIBUTION (11 KV & 6.6 KV AC) SUBSTATIONS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS, CAPE & ORE CORRIDORSClosed

Overview

Procurement of design, supply, repairs, modification, installation, testing and commissioning of traction and distribution substations on an as-and-when-required basis for 24 months across the Cape & Ore Corridors. Suitable bidders are electrical and civil engineering contractors with NEC3 Term Service Contract experience and capabilities to deliver substations (3kV DC, 25kV/50kV AC traction; 11kV/6.6kV AC distribution). Key qualifications include registered professional engineers (ECSA) and a demonstrated project team, health and safety and environmental management capacity, and local content compliance. (see Part C1, Part T1 and T2 documents; e.g., T2.2-05, T2.2-09, T2.2-18)

Requirements

• Key personnel with registered Electrical and Civil engineers (ECSA) and CVs (Project Organogram with CVs; references) (see T2.2-05).
• Health, Safety, and Environmental management plans and related evidence (T2.2-09, T2.2-09a/b).
• Local Content compliance and CIDB-related annexes (T2.2-18 and Annex G) and proof of compliance.
• Availability of resources, equipment, subcontractors and site establishment details (T2.2-08, T2.2-15, T2.2-16).
• Compliance with contractual and legal requirements (breach-of-law declaration; POPIA; NDAs; integrity pacts) (T2.2-21, T2.2-23, T2.2-25).
• Insurance, bonds/guarantees, and financial statements as specified (T2.2-26, T2.2-28).
• Returnable schedules outlining method statements, risk management, project plan, and previous experience (T2.2-06, T2.2-07, T2.2-08, T2.2-09c).

(Document filenames indicate these returnables: T2.2-05, T2.2-06, T2.2-07, T2.2-09c, T2.2-16, T2.2-18, T2.2-21, T2.2-23, T2.2-28)

How to Apply

• Submissions via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (see T1.1, T1.2 CPM TSC/Rev06).
• Compulsory Tender Clarification Meeting: 30 September 2026, 10:00, at 138 Eloff Street, Johannesburg (attendance required; see T1.1). Document: T1.1 CPM TSC 2020 Rev06.
• Questions deadline: 12:00, 07 October 2026 (RFP Clarifications) (see RFP Clarification Form in T1/T2 schedules).
• Closing date/time: 20 October 2026 at 12:00. Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date (see T1.1 and Part T1).
• Documents to submit: Form of Offer & Acceptance (C1.1) and Schedule of Deviations, plus all Returnable Documents (T2.1/T2.2) and Pricing Data (C2). (Part C1, Part T1, Part T2)
• Pre-qualifications: National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required (supplier number and reference) (T1.1).
• Where to obtain documents: ETenders portal and Transnet site (see T1.1).

(See: Part C1, Part T1, Part T2; e.g., “C1.1 Form of Offer & Acceptance,” “T2.1 List of Returnable Documents,” “T2.2-01 Certificate of Attendance,” and RFP Clarification forms.)