Transnet Internal Audit (TIA) seeks to procure an integrated data analytics platform to enable data-driven assurance, continuous auditing, and business insight capabilities across Transnet Operating Divisions.

Overview

Integrated data analytics platform to enable data-driven assurance, continuous auditing, and business insights across Transnet Divisions. The tool must provide end-to-end data ingestion, transformation, analytics, visualization and secure reporting in a single environment, with capability to integrate with Transnet’s ERP/data sources and meet governance and security requirements for PFMA/POPIA compliances. Target bidders are enterprise software and IT services providers with proven capability in data analytics, data integration (SAP, Oracle, MS SQL, HCM, BW; REST/OData; CSV/Excel), dashboards, and audit-focused analytics.

Requirements

• End-to-end analytics platform covering ingestion, preparation, analytics, visualization and reporting, plus integration with approved Transnet systems.
• Technical and security expectations: RBAC, AD/Entra ID, MFA, data encryption (in transit and at rest), audit logs, data ownership and portability controls; alignment with ISO27001/NIST; POPIA compliance.
• Integration capabilities: SAP ECC/S4HANA/HCM/BW, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, SharePoint/M365; API access; data lineage; real-time or scheduled data sync; AI capabilities with governance.
• Service levels and governance: quarterly reviews, 95% service level target with rebates for underperformance, dedicated national account representative, ability to replace team members if not adding value, incident management and SLA attachments.
• Compliance and pre-qualifications: SARS tax PIN or CSD registration, B-BBEE verification, DPIP/FPPO disclosures, security clearance if required, National Railway Safety Regulator compliance where applicable.
• Other: data ownership retained by Transnet; exit data return; master agreement and annexures; formal contract risk management and due diligence.

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-compulsory briefing on 29 October 2026 (MS Teams); attendees to confirm via Lindani.Langa@transnet.net. (see RFP document for details).
• Closing: 19 November 2026, 16:00. Submissions via Transnet e-tender submission portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) with multiple uploads allowed (30 MB per upload) and no late submissions.
• Documents to submit: SBD1 and full returnable documents; pricing via electronic pricing schedule on eSupplier; any JV/consortium agreements if applicable; tax clearance or SARS PIN; CSD status; B-BBEE verification; confidentiality & non-disclosure agreements; questions clarifications form by 9 November 2026.
• Pre-qualifications: SARS PIN, CSD registration, VAT details, and proof of authority for signatories; ensure sign-off on all pages; one proposal per bidder unless otherwise stated.
• Documents/where to obtain: RFP and Annexures from National Treasury e-Tenders (etenders.gov.za) or Transnet portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Clarifications published on portal; respond via the portal where required.
• Notes: Some details derive from the attached RFP template (1. RFP Template - Data Analytics Tool 22.10.2026.pdf).