This RFP is for the supply and delivery of various lubricant items for Transnet Engineering for a period of 60 months. Bidders are required to submit proposals through the Transnet eTender submission portal. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held on April 16, 2026. The closing date for submissions is May 6, 2026, at 16:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically and should be done at least a day before the closing date. The bid validity period is 180 business days. Transnet reserves the right to award the contract to multiple suppliers per manufacturing center. Evaluation will be based on administrative and substantive responsiveness, technical criteria (70 points), and price/specific goals (80/20 split). Price negotiations may occur with the highest-ranked bidders.
The bid notice states that bids must be uploaded timeously onto the system, and generally, if a bid is late, it will not be accepted for consideration. Bidders should ensure that electronic bid submissions are submitted at least a day before the closing date. The closing date is 06 May 2026 at 16:00 PM.
The bid notice states that Transnet will utilise a methodology and criteria in selecting a preferred supplier, including tests for responsiveness, minimum technical threshold of 70 points, and a weighted score for price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points). Price negotiations may also be conducted.
The bid notice outlines a multi-stage evaluation process including administrative and substantive responsiveness, a minimum technical threshold of 70 points, and weighted scoring for price and specific goals. Bidders must also comply with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
The bid notice mentions that the service provider guarantees a 95% service level on quality/quantity specifications and on-time delivery. If this level is not achieved, Transnet will receive a 1. 5% rebate on quarterly sales. Failure to comply with stated service level requirements can give Transnet the right to cancel the contract.
A non-compulsory RFP briefing will be conducted via Teams on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice states that all unsuccessful bidders have a right to request for reasons for their bid not being successful. This request must be directed to the contact person stated in the SBD 1 form.