Land Application Tenders

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the goods or services, but it specifies that the service is required on an as and when required basis for a period of twelve months, with commencement of works within five working days after receiving an official order and approval.

The bid notice states that the contractor will be entitled to submit an invoice for payment as follows: 75% of completed work for spraying of chemicals, after the first visit, and the remaining 25% after a visible 95% effective weed control on inspection at 21 days after the first visit application date. Payment will not be made until required remedial spraying is performed at the contractor's cost if the 95% effective weed control is not achieved.

The bid notice states that all quotations received will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring basis, where 80 points are for price and 20 points are for specific goals to promote transformation and economic development.

To qualify, bidders must submit mandatory documents such as a completed and signed schedule of pricing, authority of signatory, and ensure no pages are missing. Essential documents include MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6. 1, MBD 8, and MBD 9, along with CSD registration and proof of municipal accounts. Functionality evaluation requires a minimum of 12 points out of 16, based on reference letters, pest control registration, and access to vehicles and spraying equipment.

The bid notice mentions that if the required 95% effective weed control is not achieved, payment will not be made until the contractor performs the required remedial spraying at their cost. It also states that incorrect declarations are considered a criminal offense and that fraudulent claims for preference points can lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, and restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory site visit, but it does state that the first visit by the contractor will be undertaken after receipt of an official order, with a follow-up visit required after 21 days of the commencement date to determine effectiveness.

The bid notice states that the client reserves the right to request samples when necessary and all relevant test results of tests made only on request.

The bid notice states that persons aggrieved by decisions or actions taken by the municipality in the implementation of its supply chain management system may lodge, within fourteen 14 days of the decision or action, a written objection or complaint to the municipality.

The bid notice states that the lease application closes on 12 May 2026, at 15:00 PM CAT. Bidders must ensure that bids are uploaded timeously onto the system.

The bid notice mentions that Transnet and its operating divisions will utilize the DTIS BBBEE balanced scorecard for the accreditation of all RFP responses.

Transnet National Ports Authority requires prospective applicants to be accredited by one of the various accreditation agencies available, who complete their BBBEE ratings in accordance with the latest DTI codes of good practice. EMEs and QSEs may submit sworn affidavits.

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