Bus Terminal Tenders

The tender is for a 25-year concession for a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Ngqura. There are late fees for cargo dues orders and manifests/outturns. Amendments to cargo dues orders have specific timeframes and fees. The tender process involves submitting an intent to bid, asking for clarification, and submitting tender documents. The tender process is managed through the Transnet eTenders portal.

Bidders are required to ensure that electronic bid submissions are done at least a day before the closing date to prevent issues with internet speed, bandwidth, or the size of the number of uploads. Transnet will not be held liable for any challenges experienced by bidders as a result of technical challenges. A bidder can upload 30MB per upload and multiple uploads are permitted. Bidders must register their profile using their company details and use the corresponding registered profile to log an intent to bid as well as submitting any bid. In case of a joint venture, any of the parties/companies to the joint venture may use its registered profile to submit a bid on behalf of the joint venture. Specific queries relating to this RFQ should be submitted to the system and to nompumelelo simelane before 12:00 PM on 28 July 2025. Respondents must comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Changes to quotations will not be considered after the closing date and time. Any quotation furnished pursuant to this request shall be deemed to be an offer. Respondents are required to self-register on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD). Respondents must be compliant when submitting a proposal to Transnet and remain compliant for the entire contract term with all applicable tax legislation. The successful respondent shall be in full and complete compliance with any and all applicable national and local laws and regulations. Transnet will utilize the following methodology and criteria in selecting a preferred supplier/service provider: stage 1: test for administrative responsiveness, stage 2: test for substantive responsiveness to RFQ, stage 3: minimum threshold for technical criteria, stage 4: evaluation and final weighted scoring, stage 5: post tender negotiations, stage 6: objective criteria, stage 7: award of business and conclusion of contract. Transnet requires a validity period of 180 business days from the closing date of this RFQ. Bidders may be requested to extend the validity period of their bid. Transnet is required to publish the tendered prices of the successful and unsuccessful respondents on the national treasury etender publication portal. Respondents are required to disclose any commercial relationship with a domestic prominent influential person (DPIP) or foreign prominent public official (FPPO). All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated by the respondent. The successful respondent will be required to ensure the validity of all returnable documents for the duration of any contract. The price schedule must be strictly followed. All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT. Bidders must submit a valid Umhlathuze municipality sewage discharge permit certificate of registration and compliance, accompanied by a signed municipal letter. The bidder must submit a valid letter of good standing from the compensation commission for occupational injuries and disease act no. 130 of **** (COIDA). The bidding company must submit a valid level three 3 hazardous waste certificate of the tanker driver, that is accredited by the institute of waste management of South Africa (IWMSA). Bidder must submit three 3 traceable references monthly during a contract of not less than 12 months. The bidder must submit a comprehensive business continuity plan. Respondents are to note that Transnet may not award a contract if the price offered is not market-related. Transnet reserves the right to engage in post-tender negotiations with the view to achieving a market-related price or to cancel the tender. Transnet is required to ensure that price quotations are invited and accepted from prospective bidders listed on the CSD. Business may not be awarded to a respondent who has failed to register on the CSD. Only foreign suppliers with no local registered entity need not register on the CSD. Respondents must comply with all applicable tax legislation, including but not limited to th

Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically at least a day before the closing date (07 July 2025, 16:00 PM) to avoid technical issues. Transnet has implemented a new electronic tender submission system (eTender submission portal). Specific queries regarding the RFQ must be submitted to the system and to ***@***. *. * before 12:00 PM on 04 July 2025. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS. The successful respondent will be subject to security clearance requirements. Respondents are required to self-register on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD). The scope of work is detailed in Annexure A. Transnet will utilize a multi-stage evaluation methodology, including tests for administrative and substantive responsiveness, minimum thresholds for technical criteria, price evaluation, and potential post-tender negotiations. A validity period of 180 business days is required from the closing date. Transnet reserves the right to modify the RFQ, reject non-conforming quotations, disqualify late submissions, not accept the lowest price, and award only a portion of the goods/services.