PROVISION OF DRINKING WATER AT PENDORING INLAND TERMINALS

Overview

Procurement of drinking bottled water for Transnet Port Terminal's Pendor ing Inland Terminals (one-off supply). Bidders should be beverage suppliers capable of delivering to PENDORING operations under RFQ PPA-173420, with electronic submissions via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal; closing 29/10/2026 at 15:00. Briefing at VANTONDER, PENDORING, BRITS, 0250 (see PPA-173420-RFQ.pdf).

Requirements

• Tax compliance: ensure all tax obligations; provide SARS PIN for verification; if no PIN, provide a CSD number.
• Registration: bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; use own profile on the Transnet e-tender portal.
• Returnable documents and BBBEE: submit mandatory returnable documents (e.g., SBD1, SBD4, SBD7, price schedule) and provide BBBEE evidence (certificate or sworn affidavit).
• Submission rules: all pricing entered electronically in the TDPS portal; no paper pricing; late submissions not accepted; only the bidder’s own profile may submit bids.
• Additional compliance: DPIP/FPPO disclosures as applicable; POPIA/privacy compliance; security clearance may apply for contract execution.

How to Apply

• Clarifications: submit questions to COOKIE NAIDOO before 12H00 on 29/10/2026 (responses to all bidders) (PPA-173420-RFQ.pdf).
• Submission method: electronic submission via the Transnet e-tender portal (TDPS). Log in/register, view Advertised Tenders, register intent, upload bid documents (30MB per upload; multiple uploads allowed), and ensure pricing is entered in the portal. Submissions must be made at least a day before closing (PPA-173420-RFQ.pdf).
• Documents to submit (examples): SBD1 (invitation to bid), SBD4 (pre-disclosure), SBD7 (contract form), Price Schedule, Quotation Form, BBBEE proof, and any essential/mandatory returnable documents (PPA-173420-RFQ.pdf).
• Registrations: ensure Tax Compliance Status via SARS PIN (or CSD number if no PIN); register on the TDPS and use your own profile to bid.
• Briefing: details at the briefing address above (see PPA-173420-RFQ.pdf).
• Where to obtain bid documents: documents are in the attached RFQ (PPA-173420-RFQ.pdf) and on the Transnet eTender Portal.