SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF HOUSEKEEPING EQUIPMENT (VACUUM SWEEPERS, WATER TANKERS AND SKID STEER LOADERS) FOR TRANSNET SOC LTD OPERATING AS TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS, (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “TPT”), AT THE RICHARDS BAY MULTI - PURPOSE AND DRY BULK TERMINALS, AS A ONCE OFF SUPPLY

Overview

Procurement of the supply and delivery of housekeeping equipment (vacuum sweepers, water tankers and skid steer loaders) for Transnet Port Terminals at the Richards Bay Multi-Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminals, as a one-off supply. The bid is open to equipment suppliers and heavy machinery distributors capable of supplying and supporting the specified goods, with CIDB/BBBEE compliance and related supplier pre-qualification.

Requirements

• Attendance at the compulsory clarifications meeting and submission of the attendance certificate (T2.2-01).
• Compliance with CIDB tender conditions, minimum functionality score of 70, and successful completion of Annexure A (Eligibility Criteria) and Annexure B (Technical Evaluation).
• Pre-qualification documents: valid Tax Clearance Certificate (with TCS PIN), valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, and Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with supplier number and unique reference.
• Returnable documents: T2.1 List of Returnable Documents and T2.2 Returnable Schedules (including warranty, track record, job creation, authority to submit, and record of addenda).
• Language: English; no telephonic/telex/faxed tender offers accepted (C2.13.9).
• Subcontracting and development: adhere to Specific Goals (Annexure D) including subcontracting 30% to South African HDIs/QSEs and related development plans (Annexure C).
• Site access and safety: PPE (safety shoes, goggles, long sleeves, hi-visibility vests, hard hats) and breathalyser testing; ID at gates.
• Economic Development Plan: bidders must submit an Economic Development Plan addressing localization and job creation (Annexure C).

How to Apply

• Obtain documents from the ETenders/National Treasury portals (RFP - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF HOUSEKEEPING EQUIPMENT.pdf). Also see Annexures A–D for detail (e.g., Annexure A – Eligibility Criteria, Annexure B – Technical Evaluation, Annexure C – Economic Development Plan, Annexure D – Specific Goals and COC).
• Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 20 October 2026, 11:00, Umhlathuze Building, Richards Bay; bring ID and permit; PPE required; attendance certificate to be signed at meeting (returnable T2.2-01).
• Register and submit via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net): sign in/register, log intent, upload bid documents; ensure submissions are made at least 1 day before closing; allow 30 MB per upload.
• Closing: 29 October 2026, 13:00; late submissions not accepted.
• Required submissions: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Pricing Data (C2.1/C2.2), Contract Data (C1.2), Scope (C3.1), and returnables (T2.1/T2.2). Include Tax Clearance, B-BBEE, CSD proof, and Economic Development Plan (Annexure C). Telephonic/faxed offers are not accepted.
• Post-award: note Transnet may verify information and requires due diligence; contractors may be audited for the scorecard components.