Fire Workshop Equipment Calibration Services

Transnet SOC Ltd, through its Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the provision of calibration services for fire workshop equipment at the Port of Cape Town. The services are required on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period. The RFQ is issued under reference TNPA/2026/09/0162/11555/RFQ-PPA-164712, was published on 3 November 2026, and closes on 10 November 2026 at 16:00. The tender is classified under General Services in the eTenders portal, though the requirement is for specialist calibration and testing work. The Standard Terms and Conditions state that the contract will commence on a date to be confirmed. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Transnet supplier portal. Pricing must be entered in the portal in full, with every item priced. Paper pricing schedules will not be accepted, and failure to price all items will result in disqualification. Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and must include VAT. Bidders are also advised to submit at least one day before the closing date.

To be considered, bidders must meet the mandatory pre-qualification criteria, and failure to submit any of them will result in disqualification. These are: accreditation certification for the calibration of equipment; calibration training certificates; SANAS-accredited calibration laboratory status; high-pressure and hydrostatic testing systems; and more than three years of relevant industry experience. Bidders must also provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, a Central Supplier Database (CSD) number, a Letter of Good Standing from COIDA, valid liability insurance cover, and the completed SBD 1 Invitation to Bid, Quotation Form, Declaration forms, and Specific Goals Claim Form. Successful bidders may be required to obtain security clearance for their personnel and subcontractors, and must maintain the validity of all returnable documents for the full contract term. Subcontracting requires Transnet's prior approval, and no more than 25% of the contract value may be subcontracted to an enterprise with a lower B-BBEE contributor level, unless the subcontractor is an Exempted Micro Enterprise.

Evaluation follows a two-stage process. The first stage tests administrative and substantive responsiveness. The second stage applies a weighting of 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, using the 80/20 preference point system, given the estimated contract value of R50,000,000 including taxes. Specific goals points are awarded for B-BBEE status level, ownership by black youth, black women, or people with disabilities, and certain procurement preferences. Transnet may negotiate a market-related price with the highest-ranked bidder and may cancel the RFQ if a market-related price cannot be agreed. Bids must remain valid for 60 business days from the closing date. Clarification queries must be submitted before 14:00 on 6 November 2026 via the supplier portal. The contract will support the safe and compliant operation of fire safety equipment across port operations, helping Transnet meet statutory and safety obligations over a three-year horizon.