2.7 RFP Fridge, Macrowave To Issue

TRANSNET ENGINEERING
an Operating Division of TRANSNET SOC LTD

[hereinafter referred to as Transnet]
Registration Number 1990/000900/30
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION [RFQ] No: TE/2023/11/0010/48843/RFP
FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY, TEST AND HANDOVER MICROWAVE AND FRIDGE
FOR A VARIOUS BUSINESS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE APRIL 2022 FLOODS
AT TRANSNET ENGINEERING, DURBAN FOR A ONCE OFF PERIOD.
ISSUE DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2023
CLOSING DATE: 29 NOVEMBER 2023
CLOSING TIME: 14:H00
Note to the bidders:

Bidders are required to ensure that electronic bid submissions are done at least a day before
the closing date to prevent issues which they may encounter due to their internet speed,
bandwidth or the size of the number of uploads they are submitting. Transnet will not be held
liable for any challenges experienced by bidders as a result of the technical challenges. Please
do not wait for the last hour to submit. A Bidder can upload 30mb per upload and multiple
uploads are permitted.
RFQ for Goods and Services

January 2023
Transnet Request for Quotation No: TE/2023/11/0010/48843/RFP Page 2 of 34
SECTION 1: SBD1 FORM
PART A
INVITATION TO BID
YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED TO BID FOR REQUIREMENTS OF TRANSNET ENGINEERING, A DIVISION TRANSNET SOC LTD
ISSUE CLOSING
BID NUMBER: TE/2023/11/0010/48843/RFP DATE: 15/11/2023 DATE: 29/11/2023 CLOSING TIME: 14H00
DESCRIPTION - TEST AND HANDOVER MICROWAVE AND FRIDGE FOR A VARIOUS BUSINESS
BID RESPONSE DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
Transnet has implemented a new electronic tender submission system, the e-Tender Submission Portal, in line with the overall
Transnet digitalization strategy where suppliers can view advertised tenders, register their information, log their intent to respond to
bids and upload their bid proposals/responses on to the system.
RESPONDENTS ARE TO UPLOAD THEIR BID RESPONSE PROPOSALS ONTO THE TRANSNET SYSTEM AGAINST EACH
TENDER/RFQ SELECTED.
The Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal can be accessed as follows:
▪ Log on to the Transnet eTenders management platform website/Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) (please use
Google Chrome to access Transnet link/site free of charge);
▪ Click on “ADVERTISED TENDERS” to view advertised tenders;
▪ Click on “SIGN IN/REGISTER – for bidder to register their information (must fill in all mandatory information);
▪ Click on “SIGN IN/REGISTER” - to sign in if already registered;
▪ Toggle (click to switch) the “Log an Intent” button to submit a bid;
▪ Submit bid documents by uploading them into the system against each tender selected.
▪ No late submissions will be accepted. The bidder guide can be found on the Transnet Portal transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
BIDDING PROCEDURE ENQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
CONTACT PERSON Gugu Mbatha CONTACT PERSON Gugu Mbatha
TELEPHONE NUMBER 031 361 4486 TELEPHONE NUMBER 031 361 4486
FACSIMILE NUMBER FACSIMILE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
SUPPLIER INFORMATION
NAME OF BIDDER
POSTAL ADDRESS
STREET ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER CODE NUMBER
CELLPHONE NUMBER
FACSIMILE NUMBER CODE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
VAT REGISTRATION
NUMBER
SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE TAX COMPLIANCE
STATUS SYSTEM PIN: UNIQUE REGISTRATION
OR CENTRAL REFERENCE NUMBER:
SUPPLIER
DATABASE MAAA
B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL TICK APPLICABLE BOX] B-BBEE STATUS [TICK APPLICABLE BOX]
VERIFICATION LEVEL SWORN
CERTIFICATE AFFIDAVIT Yes No
Yes No
[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF
COMPLIANCE WITH THE B-BBEE ACT]
1 ARE YOU THE

ACCREDITED 2 ARE YOU A
REPRESENTATIVE IN FOREIGN BASED
SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE SUPPLIER FOR THE Yes No
GOODS /SERVICES Yes No GOODS /SERVICES
/WORKS OFFERED? /WORKS OFFERED? [IF YES, ANSWER QUESTIONAIRE
[IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] BELOW ]
QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS
IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO

DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO
DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO
DOES THE ENTITY HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO
IS THE ENTITY LIABLE IN THE RSA FOR ANY FORM OF TAXATION? YES NO
IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER FOR A TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS
SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS) AND IF NOT REGISTER AS PER 1.3 BELOW.
PART B
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING
1. TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS.

1.2 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) ISSUED BY SARS TO
ENABLE THE ORGAN OF STATE TO VERIFY THE TAXPAYER’S PROFILE AND TAX STATUS.
1.3 APPLICATION FOR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) PIN MAY BE MADE VIA E-FILING THROUGH THE SARS WEBSITE
WWW.SARS.GOV.ZA.
1.4 BIDDERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT A PRINTED TCS CERTIFICATE TOGETHER WITH THE BID.
1.5 IN BIDS WHERE UNINCORPORATED CONSORTIA / JOINT VENTURES / SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE INVOLVED, EACH PARTY
MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE TCS CERTIFICATE / PIN / CSD NUMBER.
1.6 WHERE NO TCS IS AVAILABLE BUT THE BIDDER IS REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD), A CSD
NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED.
NB: FAILURE TO PROVIDE / OR COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICULARS MAY RENDER THE BID INVALID.
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ……………………………………………
CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED: ……………………………………………

(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution)
DATE:
SECTION 2: NOTICE TO BIDDERS

_____________________________________________________________________________________
1 Responses to RFQ
Responses to this RFQ [Quotations] must not include documents or reference relating to any other quotation or
proposal. Any additional conditions must be embodied in an accompanying letter.
2 Formal Briefing
A compulsory pre-proposal site meeting and/or RFQ briefing will be conducted at 1st Floor Main
Building 311 Solomon Mahlangu Transnet Engineering Main Centre date 22 November 2023, at
10h00 for a period of ± 1 hours. [Respondents to provide own transportation and accommodation]. The
briefing session will start punctually, and information will not be repeated for the benefit of Respondents arriving
late.
2.1 A Certificate of Attendance in the form set out in Section 8 hereto must be completed and submitted with
your Proposal as proof of attendance is required for a compulsory site meeting and/or RFQ briefing.
2.2 Respondents failing to attend the compulsory RFQ briefing will be disqualified.
2.3 Respondents are encouraged to bring a copy of the RFQ to the site meeting and/or RFQ briefing.
2.4 Bidders are required to confirm their attendance and to send their contact details including the number of
representatives (where applicable) to the following address: [email protected]. This is to
ensure that Transnet may make the necessary arrangements for the briefing session.
3 Communication
3.1 Specific queries relating to this RFQ before the closing date of the RFQ should be submitted onto the
system and to [email protected] before 14:00 pm on 24 November 2023. In the interest of
fairness and transparency Transnet’s response to such a query will then be made available to other
bidders.
3.2 It is prohibited for Respondents to attempt, either directly or indirectly, to canvass any officer or employee
of Transnet in respect of this RFQ between the closing date and the date of the award of the business.
3.3 Respondents found to be in collusion with one another will be automatically disqualified and restricted
from doing business with organs of state for a specified period.
3.4 Respondents may also, at any time after the closing date of the RFQ, communicate with the Nokuthula
Kekana on any matter relating to its RFQ response:
Telephone 031 361 5437 Email: [email protected]

3.5 All unsuccessful bidders have a right to request Transnet to furnish individual reasons for their bid not
being successful. This requested must be directed to the contact person stated in the SBD 1 form
4 Legal Compliance
The successful Respondent shall be in full and complete compliance with any and all applicable national and local
laws and regulations.
5 Employment Equity Act
Respondents must comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 applicable to it
including (but not limited to) Section 53 of the Employment Equity Act.
6 Changes to Quotations
Changes by the Respondent to its submission will not be considered after the closing date and time.
7 Binding Offer
Any Quotation furnished pursuant to this Request shall be deemed to be an offer. Any exceptions to this
statement must be clearly and specifically indicated.
8 Disclaimers
8.1 Respondents are hereby advised that Transnet is not committed to any course of action as a result of its
issuance of this RFQ and/or its receipt of a Quotation in response to it. Please note that Transnet reserves
the right to:
• modify the RFQ’s goods / service(s) and request Respondents to re-bid on any changes;
• reject any Quotation which does not conform to instructions and specifications which are detailed
herein;
• disqualify Quotations submitted after the stated submission deadline;
• not necessarily accept the lowest priced Quotation or an alternative bid;
• place an order in connection with this Quotation at any time after the RFQ’s closing date;
• award only a portion of the proposed goods / services which are reflected in the scope of this RFQ;
• split the award of the order/s between more than one Supplier/Service Provider should it at Transnet’s
discretion be more advantageous in terms of, amongst others, cost or developmental considerations;
• cancel the quotation process;
• validate any information submitted by Respondents in response to this bid. This would include, but is
not limited to, requesting the Respondents to provide supporting evidence. By submitting a bid,
Respondents hereby irrevocably grant the necessary consent to Transnet to do so;
• request audited financial statements or other documentation for the purposes of a due diligence
exercise;
• not accept any changes or purported changes by the Respondent to the bid rates after the closing
date and/or after the award of the business, unless the contract specifically provides for it;
• to cancel the contract and/request that National Treasury place the Respondent on its Database of
Restricted Suppliers for a period not exceeding 10 years, on the basis that a contract was awarded on
the strength of incorrect information furnished by the Respondent or on any other basis recognised in
law;
• award the business to the next ranked bidder, provided that he/she is still prepared to provide the
required Goods/Services at the quoted price, should the preferred bidder fail to sign or commence with
the contract within a reasonable period after being requested to do so. Under such circumstances, the
validity of the bids of the next ranked bidder(s) will be deemed to remain valid, irrespective of whether
the next ranked bidder(s) were notified of their bid being unsuccessful. Bidders may therefore be
requested to advise whether they would still be prepared to provide the required Goods/Services at
their quoted price.
9 Specification/Scope of Work
As attached.
For the supply and delivery, test and Handover and Fridges for Various Business that were damaged
during the April 2022 Floods at Transnet Engineering, Durban for a once off Period.
10 Legal review
A Proposal submitted by a Respondent will be subjected to review and acceptance or rejection of its proposed
contractual terms and conditions by Transnet’s Legal Counsel, prior to consideration for an award of business.
11 Security clearance
Acceptance of this bid could be subject to the condition that the Successful Respondent, its personnel providing
the goods and its subcontractor(s) must obtain security clearance from the appropriate authorities to the level of
CONFIDENTIAL/ SECRET/TOP SECRET. Obtaining the required clearance is the responsibility of the Successful
Respondent. Acceptance of the bid is also subject to the condition that the Successful Respondent will implement
all such security measures as the safe performance of the contract may require.
12 National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database
Respondents are required to self-register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) which has been
established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state and facilitate the verification of
certain key supplier information. 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. The CSD
can be accessed at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.
For this purpose, the attached SBD 1 Form must be completed and submitted as a mandatory
returnable document by the closing date and time of the bid.
13 Tax Compliance
Respondents must be compliant when submitting a proposal to Transnet and remain compliant for the entire
contract term with all applicable tax legislation, including but not limited to the Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. 58
of 1962) and Value Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act No. 89 of 1991).
It is a condition of this bid that the tax matters of the successful Respondents be in order, or that satisfactory
arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the Respondents tax
obligations.
The Tax Compliance status requirements are also applicable to foreign Respondents/ individuals who wish to
submit bids.
Where Consortia / Joint Ventures / Sub-contractors are involved, each party must be registered on the Central
Supplier Database and their tax compliance status will be verified through the Central Supplier Database.
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Returnable Document
SECTION 3
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY, CRITERIA AND RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS
1 Evaluation Criteria
Transnet will utilise the following methodology and criteria in selecting a preferred Supplier/Service provider:
STAGE 1:
TEST FOR STAGE 2 STAGE 3
RESPONSIVENESS
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Substantive
Administrative
responsiveness MINIMUM THRESHOLDS
responsiveness Weighted
scoring / 100***
Returnable
documents/ Pre-
Functionality/ technical Post tender
schedules qualification
70 points negotiation
with preferred Selection of the
Minimum Threshold preferred bidder.
nd
Price (80) bidder [2 and Award of
rd
3 ranked (Objective criterion business
bidders (if to justify award to and
Spefic goals conclusion
required) in a someone other
scorecard of contract
sequential and than the highest
(20)
not ranked bidder must
simultaneous have been stated
manner] if in the bid
pricing is not documents and can
market-related be used at this
WEIGHTED
stage, if applicable)
SCORE
Technical Pre-qualification
Criteria/minimum
requirements: Technical / Functional
- criteria & weightings
must be stipulated in the
- tender document
1.1 STEP ONE: Test for Administrative Responsiveness

The test for administrative responsiveness will include the following:
Administrative responsiveness check RFQ Reference

1
• Whether the Bid has been lodged on time
• Whether all Returnable Documents and/or schedules [where applicable] were Section 3
completed and returned by the closing date and time
• Verify the validity of all returnable documents Section 3
• Verify if the Bid document has been duly signed by the authorised respondent All sections
_________________________ ____________________________
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Returnable Document
The test for administrative responsiveness [Step One] must be passed for a Respondent’s
Proposal to progress to Step Two for further pre-qualification
1.2 STEP TWO: Test for Substantive Responsiveness to RFQ

The test for substantive responsiveness to this RFQ will include the following:
Check for substantive responsiveness RFQ Reference
• Whether any general and legislation qualification criteria All sections

(excluding preferential procurement) set by Transnet, have
been met
• Whether the Bid contains a priced offer Section 4 - Quotation Form
• Whether the Bid materially complies with the scope and/or All Sections
specification given
The test for substantive responsiveness [Step Two] must be passed for a Respondent’s
proposal to progress to Step Three for further evaluation
1.3 STEP THREE: Minimum Threshold 70 points for Technical Criteria

The test for the Technical and Functional threshold will include the following:
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
No Pre-Qualification Criteria
Weightings CONFIRM YES/NO AND
Technical description (The technical evaluation will be used as a threshold.
STATE THE LEAD TIME
All bidders who do not meet the minimum threshold of 70 points will not FROM DATE OF ORDER
proceed to the final stage of evaluation.)
1. Delivery Plan and Final Lead Time 50 points
.Project Plan Final Lead time equals /less than 30 working days
50 points 50 points
.Project Plan Final Time between 31-35 working days 30points

.Project Plan Final Lead Time36-40 working days 20 points
. Project Plan Final Lead Time 46-50 working days 5 points
. Project Plan Final Lead Time more 50 Working days 0
( Note: Project Plan must be submitted either in excel or MS project

format)
2. COMPLIANCE TO SCOPE OF WORK 20 points
. Compliance to scope of work on page 5 to page 7 and activity schedule by

writing YES or Ticking (to indicate compliance).
20 points
. Non-compliance to scope of work by writing No or not fully
completing the compliance tables (including not fully completing
the bid document) 0 point
3. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE RELATING TO PROJECTS OF THIS NATURE 30 points
Previous experience for supply, delivery, testing, pneumatic tools and

accessories (only completed projects) in the past 10 years, with contactable
references.
. 3 or more submitted reference letters 30 points
.2 submitted reference letters 20 points.
.1 submitted reference letters 10 points.
. Zero (0) / no submitted reference letter 0
Each reference letter shall have 2 dates (date of project completion and
date showing as to when the letter was signed), otherwise it will not be
acceptable and zero (0) score will be allocated for such rejected letter.
Each refence letter shall have contactable contact person(s) and working
contact numbers, otherwise it will not be acceptable, and zero (0) score will
be allocated for such rejected letter.
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
Total Weighting 100 points

Minimum Qualifying Score Required 70 points
a) Price Criteria [Weighted score 70 points]:
Evaluation Criteria RFP Reference
• Commercial offer Section 4
• Commercial discounts1 Section 4

• Price adjustment conditions / factors
• Exchange rate exposure
• Disbursements
Transnet will utilise the following formula in its evaluation of Price:
PS = 80
Where:
Ps = Score for the Bid under consideration
Pt = Price of Bid under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable Bid
PS = 80
Where:
Ps = Points scored for the price of Bid under consideration
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable Bid
b) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment criteria [Weighted score 20 points]

▪ B-BBEE - current scorecard / B-BBEE Preference Points Claims Form
▪ Preference points will be awarded to a bidder for attaining the B-BBEE status level of
contribution in accordance with the table indicated in Section 4.1 of the B-BBEE
Preference Points Claim Form.
1.4 STEP FIVE: Post Tender Negotiations (if applicable)

▪ Respondents are to note that Transnet may not award a contract if the price offered is not market related.
In this regard, Transnet reserves the right to engage in PTN with the view to achieving a market-related
price or to cancel the tender. Negotiations will be done in a sequential manner i.e.:
o first negotiate with the highest ranked bidder or cancel the bid, should such negotiations fail,
o negotiate with the 2nd and 3rd ranked bidders (if required) in a sequential manner.
1
Only unconditional discounts will be taken into account during evaluation. A discount which has been offered conditionally will, despite not being
taken into account for evaluation purposes, be implemented when payment is effected
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Returnable Document
▪ In the event of any Respondent being notified of such short-listed/preferred bidder status, his/her bid, as
well as any subsequent negotiated best and final offers (BAFO), will automatically be deemed to remain
valid during the negotiation period and until the ultimate award of business.
▪ Should Transnet conduct post tender negotiations, Respondents will be requested to provide their best and
final offers to Transnet based on such negotiations. Where a market related price has been achieved
through negotiation, the contract will be awarded to the successful Respondent(s).
1.5 STEP SIX: Award of business and conclusion of contract

▪ Immediately after approval to award the contract has been received, the successful or preferred bidder(s)
will be informed of the acceptance of his/their Quotation by way of a Letter of Award. Thereafter the final
contract will be concluded with the successful Respondent(s).
▪ Otherwise, a final contract will be concluded and entered into with the successful Bidder at the acceptance
of a letter of award by the Respondent.
2 Validity Period
Transnet requires a validity period of 120 [One Hundred Twenty] Business Days from the closing date of this
RFQ, excluding the first day and including the last day.
Bidders are to note that they may be requested to extend the validity period of their bid, on the same terms
and conditions, if the internal evaluation process has not been finalised within the validity period. However,
once the adjudication body has approved the process and award of the business to the successful bidder(s),
the validity of the successful bidder(s)’ bid will be deemed to remain valid until a final contract has been
concluded.
3 Disclosure of contract information
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Debt Listing Requirements

Transnet may also be required to disclose information relating to the subsequent contract i.e. the name of the
company, goods/services provided by the company, the value and duration of the contract, etc. in compliance
with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Debt Listing Requirements.
Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) OR Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO)
Transnet is free to procure the services of any person within or outside the Republic of South Africa in
accordance with applicable legislation. Transnet shall not conduct or conclude business transactions, with any
Respondents without having:
▪ Considered relevant governance protocols;
▪ Determined the DPIP or FPPO status of that counterparty; and
▪ Conducted a risk assessment and due diligence to assess the potential risks that may be posed by the
business relationship.
As per the Transnet Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) and Foreign Prominent Public Officials
(FPPO) and Related Individuals Policy available on Transnet website
https://www.transnet.net/search/pages/results.aspx?k=FPIDP#k=DPIP, Respondents are required to disclose
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
any commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO (as defined in the Policy) by completing the following
section:
The below form contains personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act,
2013 (the “Act”). By completing the form, the signatory consents to the processing of her/his personal
information in accordance with the requirements of the Act. Consent cannot unreasonably be withheld.
Is the Respondent
(Complete with a “Yes” or “No”)
A DPIP/FPPO Closely Related Closely
to a DPIP/FPPO Associated to a
DPIP/FPPO
List all known business interests, in which a DPIP/FPPO may have a direct/indirect interest
or significant participation or involvement.
No Name of Role in the Shareholding Registration Status
Entity / Entity / % Number (Mark the applicable
Business Business option with an X)
(Nature of Active Non-Active
interest/
Participation)
1
2
3
Respondents declaring a commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO are to note that Transnet is required to
annually publish on its website a list of all business contracts entered into with DPIP or FPPO. This list will
include successful Respondents, if applicable.
4 Returnable Documents
Returnable Documents means all the documents, Sections and Annexures, as listed in the tables below.
There are three types of returnable documents as indicated below and Respondents are urged to ensure that
these documents are returned with their bids based on the consequences of non-submission as indicated
below:
Mandatory Returnable Documents Failure to provide all these Mandatory Returnable Documents
at the Closing Date and time of this RFQ will result in a
Respondent’s disqualification.
Returnable Documents Used for Failure to provide all Returnable Documents used for
Scoring purposes of scoring a bid, by the closing date and time of this
bid will not result in a Respondent’s disqualification.
However, Bidders will receive an automatic score of zero for
the applicable evaluation criterion.
Essential Returnable Documents Failure to provide essential Returnable Documents will result
in Transnet affording Respondents a further opportunity to
submit by a set deadline. Should a Respondent thereafter fail
to submit the requested documents, this may result in a
Respondent’s disqualification.
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
All Returnable Sections, as indicated in the header and footer of the relevant pages, must be signed,
stamped and dated by the Respondent.
a) Mandatory Returnable Documents
Respondents are required to submit with their bid submissions the following Mandatory Returnable
Documents, and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the tables
below:
SECTION 4: Quotation Form
SECTION 8: Certificate of attendance of compulsory Site Meeting / RFQ Briefing
b) Returnable Documents Used for Scoring

In addition to the requirements of section (a) above, Respondents are further required to submit with their
Proposals the following Returnable Documents Used for Scoring and also to confirm submission of these
documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:
Selected Specific Goal Number of points allocated

(80/20)
B-BBEE Level of contributor – Level 1 or 2 5 points
Company Majority owned by Black Youth 5 points
Company Majority owned by People with Disability 5 points

(PWD)
Company Majority owned by Black Women 5 points
Non-Compliant and/or B-BBEE Level 3-8 0

contributors
SUBMITTED
RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS USED FOR SCORING [Yes or No]
Valid proof of Respondent’s compliance to B-BBEE requirements stipulated in Section 7 of
this RFP (Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit)
Organogram
The Organogram to list the names and positions of key staff members that will be involved
in this tender
Adherence to TE Specification
Specific Knowledge relating to projects of this nature:
Previous experience of Supplying, delivering and testing and commissioning of compressor
test benches (only completed projects) in the past 10 years, with contactable references
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
c) Essential Returnable Documents:

Over and the above the requirements of section (a) and (b) mentioned above, Respondents are further
required to submit with their Proposals the following Essential Returnable Documents and also to confirm
submission of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:
ESSENTIAL RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS & SCHEDULES SUBMITTED

[Yes or No]
Latest Financial Statements signed by your Accounting Officer or latest Audited Financial
Statements plus 2 previous years
SECTION 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents
SECTION 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form
SECTION 7: B-BBEE Preference Claim Form
SECTION 8: Certificate of attendance of compulsory Site Meeting / RFQ Briefing
SECTION 9: Protection of Personal Information
5 CONTINUED VALIDITY OF RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS

The successful Respondent will be required to ensure the validity of all returnable documents, including but
not limited to its valid proof of B-BBEE status, for the duration of any contract emanating from this RFQ.
Should the Respondent be awarded the contract [the Agreement] and fail to present Transnet with such
renewals as and when they become due, Transnet shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and
remedies that it may have in terms of the eventual Agreement, to terminate such Agreement immediately
without any liability and without prejudice to any claims which Transnet may have for damages against the
Respondent.
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Returnable Document
SECTION 4
QUOTATION FORM
I/We_________________________________________________________________________________
hereby offer to supply the goods/services at the prices quoted in the Price Schedule below, in accordance with
the conditions related thereto.
I/We agree to be bound by those terms and conditions in:
• the Standard RFQ Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods or Services to Transnet; and
• any other standard or special conditions embodied in this Request for Quotation.
I/We accept that unless Transnet should otherwise decide and so inform me/us, this Quotation [and, if any,
its covering letter and any subsequent exchange of correspondence], together with Transnet’s acceptance
thereof shall constitute a binding contract between Transnet and me/us. I/We further agree that if, after I/we
have been notified of the acceptance of my/our Quotation, I/we fail to deliver the said goods/service/s within
the delivery lead-time quoted, Transnet may, without prejudice to any other legal remedy which it may have,
cancel the order and recover from me/us any expenses incurred by Transnet in calling for Quotations afresh
and/or having to accept any less favourable offer.
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
Price Schedule
I/We quote as follows for the goods/services required, on a “delivered nominated destination” basis, including
VAT:
split the award of the contract between more than one Supplier, should it at
Transnet’s discretion be more advantageous in terms of, amongst others,
cost or developmental considerations. Respondents to note that Transnet
will award per Line-Item split basis per lowest ranked Bidder per item;
Description of Item TOTAL COMPLIANCE ITEM
Supply, Delivery, Test and Handover PRICE OF YES/NO
Microwave and Fridge for various Unit Quantity Rate ITEM
business [ZAR]
228LT FRIDGES each 93
93LT BAR FRIDGES 11
30LT MICROWAVE OVEN 125
TOTAL PRICE, exclus1ive of VAT:
VAT 15% (if applicable)
Unconditional Discount(s)
Total Inclusive of VAT (where

applicable)
Delivery Lead-Time from date of purchase order: ____________________ [days/weeks]
Respondents are to note that Transnet will round off final pricing scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal
places.
Notes to Pricing:
a) Respondents are to note that if the price offered by the highest scoring bidder is not market-related,
Transnet may not award the contract to that Respondent. Transnet may-
(i) negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the highest points or cancel the RFQ;
(ii) if that Respondent does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market-related price with
the Respondent scoring the second highest points or cancel the RFQ;
(iii) if the Respondent scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related price,
negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the third highest points or cancel the
RFQ.
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Returnable Document
If a market-related price is not agreed with the Respondent scoring the third highest points, Transnet
must cancel the RFQ.
b) All Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT
c) Any disbursement not specifically priced for will not be considered/accepted by Transnet.
d) To facilitate like-for-like comparison bidders must submit pricing strictly in accordance with this price
schedule and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid
being disqualified.
e) Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), Transnet will only consider such price
discount(s) in the final evaluation stage if offered on an unconditional basis.
f) In respect of incoterms conditions, if applicable, please refer to paragraph 25 of the General Bid
Conditions which is attached to the RFQ as Annexure ……………….
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Returnable Document
SECTION 5
CERTIFICATE OF ACQUAINTANCE WITH RFQ DOCUMENTS
By signing this certificate the Respondent is deemed to acknowledge that he/she has made
himself/herself thoroughly familiar with, and agrees with all the conditions governing this RFQ. This
includes those terms and conditions contained in any printed form stated to form part hereof, including
but not limited to the documents stated below. As such, Transnet will recognise no claim for relief
based on an allegation that the Respondent overlooked any such term or condition or failed properly to
take it into account in calculating tendered prices or any other purpose:
1. Transnet’s General Bid Conditions

2. Standard RFQ Terms and Conditions for the supply of Goods or Services to Transnet
3. Transnet’s Supplier Integrity Pact
4. Non-disclosure Agreement
Note: Should a Respondent be successful and awarded the bid, they will be required to complete a Supplier
Declaration Form for registration as a vendor onto the Transnet vendor master database.
Should the Bidder find any terms or conditions stipulated in any of the relevant documents quoted in the RFQ
unacceptable, it should indicate which conditions are unacceptable and offer alternatives by written submission on its
company letterhead, attached to its submitted Bid. Any such submission shall be subject to review by Transnet’s
Legal Counsel who shall determine whether the proposed alternative(s) are acceptable or otherwise, as the case may
be. A material deviation from the Standard terms or conditions could result in disqualification.
Bidders accept that an obligation rests on them to clarify any uncertainties regarding any bid to which they intend to
respond, before submitting the bid. The Bidder agrees that he/she will have no claim or cause of action based on an
allegation that any aspect of this RFQ was unclear but in respect of which he/she failed to obtain clarity.
The bidder understands that his/her Bid will be disqualified if this Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ documents
included in the RFQ as a returnable document, is found not to be true and/ or complete in every respect.
SIGNED at ___________________________ on this _____ day of __________________________ 20___
SIGNATURE OF WITNESSES ADDRESS OF WITNESSES
1 _____________________ _______________________________________
Name _________________ _______________________________________
2 _____________________ _______________________________________
Name _________________ _______________________________________
SIGNATURE OF RESPONDENT’S AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE: ___________________________

NAME: ____________________________________________
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
DESIGNATION: _____________________________________
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
SECTION 6
RFQ DECLARATION AND BREACH OF LAW FORM
NAME OF ENTITY: __________________________________________________________________
We ___________________________________________________________ do hereby certify that:

1. Transnet has supplied and we have received appropriate responses to any/all questions [as
applicable] which were submitted by ourselves for RFQ Clarification purposes;
2. We have received all information we deemed necessary for the completion of this Request for
Quotation [RFQ];
3. We have been provided with sufficient access to the existing Transnet facilities/sites and all relevant
information relevant to the Supply of the Goods as well as Transnet information and Employees, and
have had sufficient time in which to conduct and perform a thorough due diligence of Transnet’s
operations and business requirements and assets used by Transnet. Transnet will therefore not
consider or permit any pre- or post-contract verification or any related adjustment to pricing, service
levels or any other provisions/conditions based on any incorrect assumptions made by the
Respondent in arriving at his Bid Price.
4. At no stage have we received additional information relating to the subject matter of this RFQ from
Transnet sources, other than information formally received from the designated Transnet contact(s)
as nominated in the RFQ documents;
5. We have complied with all obligations of the Bidder/Supplier as indicated in the Transnet Supplier
Integrity Pact which includes but are not limited to ensuring that we take all measures necessary to
prevent corrupt practices, unfairness and illegal activities in order to secure or in furtherance to
secure a contract with Transnet;
6. We are satisfied, insofar as our entity is concerned, that the processes and procedures adopted by
Transnet in issuing this RFQ and the requirements requested from Bidders in responding to this RFQ
have been conducted in a fair and transparent manner;
7. We declare that a family, business and/or social relationship exists / does not exist [delete as
applicable] between an owner / member / director / partner / shareholder of our entity and an
employee or board member of Transnet including any person who may be involved in the evaluation
and/or adjudication of this Bid;
8. We declare that an owner / member / director / partner / shareholder of our entity is / is not
[delete as applicable] an employee or board member of the Transnet;
9. In addition, we declare that an owner / member / director / partner / shareholder/employee of our
entity has / has not been [delete as applicable] a former employee or board member of Transnet
in the past 10 years. I further declare that if they were a former employee or board member of
Transnet in the past 10 years that they were/were not involved in the bid preparation or had
access to the information related to this RFQ; and
10. If such a relationship as indicated in paragraph 7, 8 and/or 9 exists, the Respondent is to complete
the following section:
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Returnable Document
FULL NAME OF OWNER/MEMBER/DIRECTOR/

PARTNER/SHAREHOLDER/EMPLOYEE: ADDRESS:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate nature of relationship with Transnet:

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
[Failure to furnish complete and accurate information in this regard will lead to the
disqualification of a response and may preclude a Respondent from doing future business with
Transnet]. Information provided in the declarations may be used by Transnet and/or its affiliates
to verify the correctness of the information provided.
11. We declare, to the extent that we are aware or become aware of any relationship between ourselves
and Transnet [other than any existing and appropriate business relationship with Transnet] which could
unfairly advantage our entity in the forthcoming adjudication process, we shall notify Transnet
immediately in writing of such circumstances.
BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE (SBD4)
12 PURPOSE OF THE FORM
12.1 Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line
with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is
required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
12.2 Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted
Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
13 Bidder’s declaration
13.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members /

partners or any person having a controlling interest2 in the enterprise,
YES/NO
employed by the state?
13.1.1. If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee
numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution
2
the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s
having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.
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Returnable Document
13.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with
any person who is employed by the procuring institution?
YES/NO
13.2.1. If so, furnish particulars:
…………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………….
13.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members /
partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any
interest in any other related enterprise whether or not they are bidding for this
YES/NO
contract?
13.3.1. If so, furnish particulars:
…………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………….
14 DECLARATION
I, the undersigned, (name)……………………………………………………………………. in submitting the accompanying
bid, do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in every respect:
14.1 I have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure;
14.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found not to be true
and complete in every respect;
14.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation,
communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor. However, communication between
partners in a joint venture or consortium3 will not be construed as collusive bidding.
3
Joint venture or Consortium means an association of persons for the purpose of combining their expertise, property, capital,
efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.
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14.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with
any competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or
formulas used to calculate prices, market allocation, the intention or decision to submit or not to
submit the bid, bidding with the intention not to win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of
the products or services to which this bid invitation relates.
14.5 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly
or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding
of the contract.
14.6 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements made by the bidder
with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this procurement process prior to and during
the bidding process except to provide clarification on the bid submitted where so required by the
institution; and the bidder was not involved in the drafting of the specifications or terms of reference
for this bid.
14.7 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat any
restrictive practices related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the
Competition Commission for investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in terms
of section 59 of the Competition Act No 89 of 1998 and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting
Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business with the
public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of
Corrupt Activities Act No 12 of 2004 or any other applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 12, 13 and 14 ABOVE IS CORRECT.
I ACCEPT THAT THE STATE MAY REJECT THE BID OR ACT AGAINST ME IN TERMS OF PARAGRAPH 6 OF PFMA SCM
INSTRUCTION 03 OF 2021/22 ON PREVENTING AND COMBATING ABUSE IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM SHOULD THIS DECLARATION PROVE TO BE FALSE.
BREACH OF LAW
12. We further hereby certify that I/we have/have not been [delete as applicable] found guilty during the
preceding 5 [five] years of a serious breach of law, including but not limited to a breach of the Competition Act,
89 of 1998, by a court of law, tribunal or other administrative body. The type of breach that the Respondent is
required to disclose excludes relatively minor offences or misdemeanours, e.g. traffic offences. This includes the
imposition of an administrative fine or penalty.
Where found guilty of such a serious breach, please disclose:
NATURE OF BREACH:
______________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BREACH: _____________________________
Furthermore, I/we acknowledge that Transnet SOC Ltd reserves the right to exclude any Respondent from the
bidding process, should that person or entity have been found guilty of a serious breach of law, tribunal or
regulatory obligation.
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Returnable Document
SIGNED at ___________________________ on this _____ day of ______________________ 20___
For and on behalf of AS WITNESS:
__________________________________
duly authorised hereto
Name: Name:
Position: Position:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Registration No of Company/CC
________________________________________
Place: Registration Name of Company/CC
___________________________________________
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Returnable Document
SECTION 7
B-BBEE PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIM FORM
This preference form must form part of all bids invited. It contains general information and serves as a claim for
preference points for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment [B-BBEE] Status Level of Contribution.
Transnet will award preference points to companies who provide valid proof of their B-BBEE status using either the
latest version of the generic Codes of Good Practice or Sector Specific Codes (if applicable).
NB: BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM, BIDDERS MUST STUDY THE GENERAL CONDITIONS,
DEFINITIONS AND DIRECTIVES APPLICABLE IN RESPECT OF B-BBEE, AS PRESCRIBED IN
THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2022.
1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to all bids:
- the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes
included); and
- the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes
included).
1.2 The value of this bid is estimated to not exceed R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included) and therefore
the 80/20 preference point system shall be applicable. Despite the stipulated preference point system,
Transnet shall use the lowest acceptable bid to determine the applicable preference point system in a
situation where all received acceptable bids are received outside the stated preference point system.
1.3 Either the 80/20 preference point system will be applicable to this tender.
1.4 Preference points for this bid shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution.
1.5 The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:
POINTS
PRICE 80
B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTOR 20
B-BBEE Level of contributor – Level 1 or 2 5 Points

Company Majority owned by Black Youth 5
Points
Company Majority owned by People with 5
Disability (PWD) Points
Company Majority owned by Black Women 5
Points
contributors
Total points for Price and B-BBEE must not exceed 100
1.6 Failure on the part of a bidder to submit proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor together with the bid
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
will be interpreted to mean that preference points for B-BBEE status level of contribution are not claimed.
1.7 The purchaser reserves the right to require of a bidder, either before a bid is adjudicated or at any time
subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner required by the purchaser.
2. DEFINITIONS
(a) “all applicable taxes” includes value-added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment
insurance fund contributions and skills development levies;
(b) “B-BBEE” means broad-based black economic empowerment as defined in section 1 of the Broad-
Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;
(c) “B-BBEE status level of contributor” means the B-BBEE status received by a measured entity based
on its overall performance using the relevant scorecard contained in the Codes of Good Practice on
Black Economic Empowerment, issued in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment Act;
(d) “bid” means a written offer in a prescribed or stipulated form in response to an invitation by an organ
of state for the supply/provision of services, works or goods, through price quotations, advertised
competitive bidding processes or proposals;
(e) “Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act” means the Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003);
(f) “EME” means an Exempted Micro Enterprise as defines by Codes of Good Practice under section 9 (1)
of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003);
(g) “functionality” means the ability of a bidder to provide goods or services in accordance with
specification as set out in the bid documents;
(h) “Price” includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts.
(i) “Proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor” means:
1) B-BBBEE status level certificate issued by an unauthorised body or person;
2) A sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice;
3) Any other requirement prescribed in terms of the B-BBEE Act.
(j) “QSE” means a Qualifying Small EEnterprise in terms of a Codes of Good Practice under section 9 (1)
of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 ( Act No. 53 of 2003);
(k) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in South African currency, calculated at
the time of bid invitations, and includes all applicable taxes and excise duties.
3. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE
3.1 THE 80/20 PREFERENCE POINT SYSTEMS
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20
 Pt − P min 
Ps = 801 − 
 P min 
Where
Ps = Points scored for comparative price of bid under consideration

Pt = Comparative price of bid under consideration
Pmin = Comparative price of lowest acceptable bid
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Returnable Document
PS = 80 OR PS = 90
Where:
Ps = Points scored for the price of Bid under consideration
In terms of Transnet Preferential Procurement Policy (TPPP) and Procurement Manuals, the following
preference points must be awarded to a bidder who provides the relevant required evidence for claiming
points.
Selected Specific Goal Number of points allocated

(80/20)
B-BBEE Level of contributor – Level 1 or 2 5 points
Company Majority owned by Black Youth 5 points
Company Majority owned by People with Disability 5 points

(PWD)
Company Majority owned by Black Women 5 points

contributors
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable Bid

4. EVEDINCE REQUIRED FOR CLAIMING SPECIFIC GOALS
4.1 In terms of Transnet Preferential Procurement Policy (TPPP) and Procurement Manuals, preference points
must be awarded to a bidder for providing evidence in accordance with the table below :
Specific Goals Acceptable Evidence

B-BBEE Certificate / Sworn- Affidavit / B-BBEE CIPC
B-BBEE Certificate (in case of JV, a consolidated scorecard will be
accepted) as per DTIC guideline
B-BBEE Certificate / Sworn- Affidavit / B-BBEE CIPC
30% Black Women Owned Entities Certificate (in case of JV, a consolidated scorecard will be
accepted) as per DTIC guideline
Certified copy of ID Documents of the Owners and B-BBEE
Certificate / Sworn- Affidavit / B-BBEE CIPC Certificate (in
50% Black Youth Owned Entities
case of JV, a consolidated scorecard will be accepted) as
per DTIC guideline
Entities Owned by People with Certified copy of ID Documents of the Owners / Doctor’s
Disability (PWD) note and /or EEA1 form confirming the disability
5. POINTS AWARDED FOR B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION
5.1 In terms of Transnet SCM Policy on preferential procurement and Procurement Manuals ,
preference points must be awarded to a bidder for attaining the B-BBEE status level of contribution in
accordance with the table below:
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
5.2 The table below indicates the required proof of B-BBEE status depending on the category of enterprises:
Enterprise B-BBEE Certificate & Sworn Affidavit
Large Certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency

Certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency
QSE
Sworn Affidavit signed by the authorised QSE representative and attested by a
Commissioner of Oaths confirming annual turnover and black ownership (only black-owned
QSEs - 51% to 100% Black owned)
[Sworn affidavits must substantially comply with the format that can be obtained on the
DTI’s website at www.dti.gov.za/economic_empowerment/bee_codes.jsp.]
Sworn Affidavit signed by the authorised EME representative and attested by a
EME4
Commissioner of Oaths confirming annual turnover and black ownership
Certificate issued by CIPC (formerly CIPRO) confirming annual turnover and black ownership
Certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency only if the EME is being measured
on the QSE scorecard
5.3 A trust, consortium or joint venture (including unincorporated consortia and joint ventures) must submit a
consolidated B-BBEE Status Level verification certificate for every separate bid.
5.4 Tertiary Institutions and Public Entities will be required to submit their B-BBEE status level certificates in
terms of the specialized scorecard contained in the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
5.5 A person will not be awarded points for B-BBEE status level if it is indicated in the bid documents that
such a bidder intends sub-contracting more than 25% of the value of the contract to any other enterprise
that does not qualify for at least the points that such a bidder qualifies for, unless the intended sub-
contractor is an EME that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-contract.
5.6 A person awarded a contract may not sub-contract more than 25% of the value of the contract to any
other enterprise that does not have an equal or higher B-BBEE status level than the person concerned,
unless the contract is sub-contracted to an EME that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-
contract.
5.7 Bidders are to note that the rules pertaining to B-BBEE verification and other B-BBEE requirements may
be changed from time to time by regulatory bodies such as National Treasury or the DTI. It is the Bidder’s
responsibility to ensure that his/her bid complies fully with all B-BBEE requirements at the time of the
submission of the bid.
6. BID DECLARATION
6.1 Bidders who claim points in respect of B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution must complete the following:
7. B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION CLAIMED IN TERMS OF PARAGRAPHS 1.4 AND

6.1
7.1 B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution: . = ………(maximum of 20 points)
(Points claimed in respect of paragraph 6.1 must be in accordance with the table reflected in paragraph
4.1 and must be substantiated by relevant proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor.
8. SUB-CONTRACTING
8.1 Will any portion of the contract be sub-contracted?
(Tick applicable box)

YES NO
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8.1.1 If yes, indicate:
i) What percentage of the contract will be subcontracted............…………….…………%

ii) The name of the sub-contractor…………………………………………………………..
iii) The B-BBEE status level of the sub-contractor......................................……………..
iv) Whether the sub-contractor is an EME or QSE
(Tick applicable box)
YES NO
v) Specify, by ticking the appropriate box, if subcontracting with any of the enterprises below:
Designated Group: An EME or QSE which is at last 51% owned EME √ QSE √
by:
Black people
Black people who are youth
Black people who are women
Black people with disabilities
Black people living in rural or underdeveloped areas or townships
Cooperative owned by black people
Black people who are military veterans
OR
Any EME
Any QSE
9. DECLARATION WITH REGARD TO COMPANY/FIRM
9.1 Name of company/firm:…………………………………………………………………………….
9.2 VAT registration number:……………………………………….…………………………………
9.3 Company registration number:…………….……………………….…………………………….
9.4 TYPE OF COMPANY/ FIRM
 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One person business/sole propriety
 Close corporation
 Company
 (Pty) Limited
[TICK APPLICABLE BOX]
9.5 DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9.6 COMPANY CLASSIFICATION
 Manufacturer
 Supplier
 Professional service provider
 Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc.
[TICK APPLICABLE BOX]
9.7 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business:……………………………
9.8 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that
the points claimed, based on the B-BBEE status level of contribution indicated in paragraphs 4.1 and 6.1
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of the foregoing certificate, qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I / we
acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in
paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraph 4.1 and
6.1, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the purchaser
that the claims are correct;
iv) If the B-BBEE status level of contributor has been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of
the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the purchaser may, in addition to any other remedy
it may have-
(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that
person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of
having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;
(d) if the successful bidder subcontracted a portion of the bid to another person
without disclosing it, Transnet reserves the right to penalise the bidder up to 10
percent of the value of the contract;
(e) recommend that the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only
the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted by
the National Treasury from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period
not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule
has been applied; and
(f) forward the matter for criminal prosecution.
WITNESSES ……………………………………….
SIGNATURE(S) OF BIDDERS(S)
1. …………………………………….. DATE: …………………………………..
ADDRESS …………………………………..
2. …………………………………….
…………………………………..
…………………………………..
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SECTION 8
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE OF COMPULSORY
It is hereby certified that –
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
Representative(s) of _______________________________________ [name of entity]

attended the site meeting / RFQ briefing in respect of the proposed Goods/Services to be rendered in terms of
this RFQ on _________________________20___
____________________________ ______________________________
TRANSNET’S REPRESENTATIVE RESPONDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE
DATE _______________________ DATE _________________________
NOTE:
This certificate of attendance must be filled in duplicate, one copy to be kept by Transnet and the other copy
to be kept by the bidder.
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SECTION 9
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. The following terms shall bear the same meaning as contemplated in Section 1 of the Protection of Person
information act, No.4 of 2013.(“POPIA”):
consent; data subject; electronic communication; information officer; operator; person; personal information;
processing; record; Regulator; responsible party; special information; as well as any terms derived from these
terms.
2. Transnet will process all information by the Respondent in terms of the requirements contemplated in Section
4(1) of the POPIA:
Accountability; Processing limitation; Purpose specification; Further processing limitation; Information quality;
Openness; Security safeguards and Data subject participation.
3. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, in relation to personal information that will be processed pursuant to
this RFQ, the Responsible party is “Transnet” and the Data subject is the “Respondent”. Transnet will process
personal information only with the knowledge and authorisation of the Respondent and will treat personal
information which comes to its knowledge as confidential and will not disclose it, unless so required by law or
subject to the exceptions contained in the POPIA.
4. Transnet reserves all the rights afforded to it by the POPIA in the processing of any of its information as
contained in this RFQ and the Respondent is required to comply with all prescripts as detailed in the POPIA
relating to all information concerning Transnet.
5. In responding to this bid, Transnet acknowledges that it will obtain and have access to personal information of
the Respondent. Transnet agrees that it shall only process the information disclosed by Respondent in their
response to this bid for the purpose of evaluating and subsequent award of business and in accordance with any
applicable law.
6. Transnet further agrees that in submitting any information or documentation requested in this RFQ, the
Respondent is consenting to the further processing of their personal information for the purpose of, but not
limited to, risk assessment, assurances, contract award, contract management, auditing, legal
opinions/litigations, investigations (if applicable), document storage for the legislatively required period,
destruction, de-identification and publishing of personal information by Transnet and/or its authorised appointed
third parties.
7. Furthermore, Transnet will not otherwise modify, amend or alter any personal data submitted by the
Respondent or disclose or permit the disclosure of any personal data to any third party without the prior written
consent from the Respondent. Similarly, Transnet requires the Respondent to process any personal information
disclosed by Transnet in the bidding process in the same manner.
8. Transnet shall, at all times, ensure compliance with any applicable laws put in place and maintain sufficient
measures, policies and systems to manage and secure against all forms of risks to any information that may be
_________________________ ____________________________
Returnable Document
shared or accessed pursuant to this RFQ (physically, through a computer or any other form of electronic
communication).
9. Transnet shall notify the Respondent in writing of any unauthorised access to information, cybercrimes or
suspected cybercrimes, in its knowledge and report such crimes or suspected crimes to the relevant authorities
in accordance with applicable laws, after becoming aware of such crimes or suspected crime. The Respondent
must take all necessary remedial steps to mitigate the extent of the loss or compromise of personal information
and to restore the integrity of the affected personal information as quickly as is possible.
10. The Respondent may, in writing, request Transnet to confirm and/or make available any personal information in
its possession in relation to the Respondent and if such personal information has been accessed by third parties
and the identity thereof in terms of the POPIA. The Respondent may further request that Transnet correct
(excluding critical/mandatory or evaluation information), delete, destroy, withdraw consent or object to the
processing of any personal information relating to the Respondent in Transnet’s possession in terms of the
provision of the POPIA and utilizing Form 2 of the POPIA Regulations.
11. In submitting any information or documentation requested in this RFQ, the Respondent is hereby consenting to
the processing of their personal information for the purpose of this RFQ and further confirming that they are
aware of their rights in terms of Section 5 of POPIA
Respondents are required to provide consent below:
YES NO
12. Further, the Respondent declares that they have obtained all consents pertaining to other data subject’s
personal information included in its submission and thereby indemnifying Transnet against any civil or criminal
action, administrative fines or other penalty or loss that may arise as a result of the processing of any personal
information that the Respondent submitted.
13. The Respondent declares that the personal information submitted for the purpose of this RFQ is complete,
accurate, not misleading, is up to date and may be updated where applicable.
Signature of Respondent’s authorised representative: ___________________________
Should a Respondent have any complaints or objections to processing of its personal information, by Transnet,
the Respondent can submit a complaint to the Information Regulator on https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/,
click on contact us, click on [email protected]
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TRANSNET ENGINEERING

an Operating Division of TRANSNET SOC LTD

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION [RFQ] No: TE/2023/11/0010/48843/RFP

ISSUE DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2023

CLOSING DATE: 29 NOVEMBER 2023

CLOSING TIME: 14:H00

Note to the bidders:

RFQ for Goods and Services

SECTION 1: SBD1 FORM

1 ARE YOU THE

QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS

IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO

1.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS.

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ……………………………………………

CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED: ……………………………………………

SECTION 2: NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Telephone 031 361 5437 Email: [email protected]

5 Employment Equity Act

12 National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database

You can choose to be Anonymous or Non-Anonymous on ANY of the platforms

AI Voice BoT “Jack” What’s App Speak to an Agent

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

1.1 STEP ONE: Test for Administrative Responsiveness

Administrative responsiveness check RFQ Reference

• Verify the validity of all returnable documents Section 3

1.2 STEP TWO: Test for Substantive Responsiveness to RFQ

• Whether any general and legislation qualification criteria All sections

1.3 STEP THREE: Minimum Threshold 70 points for Technical Criteria

1. Delivery Plan and Final Lead Time 50 points

.Project Plan Final Time between 31-35 working days 30points

( Note: Project Plan must be submitted either in excel or MS project

2. COMPLIANCE TO SCOPE OF WORK 20 points

. Compliance to scope of work on page 5 to page 7 and activity schedule by

3. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE RELATING TO PROJECTS OF THIS NATURE 30 points

Previous experience for supply, delivery, testing, pneumatic tools and

Total Weighting 100 points

a) Price Criteria [Weighted score 70 points]:

Evaluation Criteria RFP Reference

• Commercial offer Section 4

• Commercial discounts1 Section 4

b) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment criteria [Weighted score 20 points]

1.4 STEP FIVE: Post Tender Negotiations (if applicable)

1.5 STEP SIX: Award of business and conclusion of contract

3 Disclosure of contract information

Johannesburg Stock Exchange Debt Listing Requirements

a) Mandatory Returnable Documents

SECTION 4: Quotation Form

SECTION 8: Certificate of attendance of compulsory Site Meeting / RFQ Briefing

b) Returnable Documents Used for Scoring

Selected Specific Goal Number of points allocated

B-BBEE Level of contributor – Level 1 or 2 5 points

Company Majority owned by Black Youth 5 points

Company Majority owned by People with Disability 5 points

Company Majority owned by Black Women 5 points

Non-Compliant and/or B-BBEE Level 3-8 0

c) Essential Returnable Documents:

ESSENTIAL RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS & SCHEDULES SUBMITTED

SECTION 5: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents

SECTION 6: RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form

SIGNED at _________________________ on this _ day of ______________________ 20_

SIGNED at _________________________ on this _ day of __________________ 20_