High Pressure Sewer Jetting Machine Supply

Transnet SOC Ltd, operating through Transnet Terminals, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the once-off supply and delivery of a high pressure sewer jetting machine for use at the Cape Town Container Terminal. The machine is required to support sewer cleaning and maintenance at the terminal, which is a critical port facility where drainage and sewer blockages can affect operational continuity, hygiene and environmental compliance. The contract is a single supply order rather than a recurring service arrangement, and the RFQ is published under reference TPT/2026/10/1382/12901/RFQ. The published listing shows a closing date of 13 November 2026. The supporting documents do not disclose an estimated contract value, technical specifications, or quantities beyond a single unit, so interested bidders should obtain the full RFQ pack and clarify these details through the contact person named in the bid documents before the closing date.

The supporting documents set out the governing conditions for the procurement. Under Transnet's Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract, the supplier must deliver goods that conform strictly to the order and are fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. Time is of the essence for delivery, and delays are only excused where caused by circumstances outside the supplier's control, which must be notified to Transnet in writing. Goods that do not conform may be rejected, and the supplier must rectify defects at its own cost. Prices cannot be increased once an order is placed, and payment is made in South African Rand against valid Tax Invoices. The supplier must also provide a warranty that the goods comply with applicable South African standards and will not cause deterioration to Transnet equipment. Transnet's General Bid Conditions add that goods must be new, neither second-hand nor reconditioned, unless otherwise stated. Pricing must be quoted on a Delivered Duty Paid basis to the end destination in South Africa, with VAT shown separately, and all bid documents must be submitted in the prescribed forms before the closing time, as late bids will not be considered.

Bidders should also note the compliance obligations that apply to this tender. These include local content requirements, a Supplier Integrity Pact, and restrictions on subcontracting, which may not reduce the local content below the stipulated threshold, and which may not exceed 25% of contract value with enterprises of lower B-BBEE status unless the subcontractor is an Exempted Micro Enterprise. Undeclared subcontracting may attract a penalty of up to 10% of contract value. Suppliers must also comply with POPIA data protection requirements and must not be listed on National Treasury's Register of Tender Defaulters or the Database of Restricted Suppliers. Transnet may require a Deed of Suretyship as performance security when called upon to do so. For suppliers able to meet these conditions, the opportunity offers a direct, once-off sale to a major state-owned enterprise, with clear payment terms and a defined legal framework under South African law. Given that the listing is marked as draft, bidders should verify the final published status and documents on the eTenders portal before preparing their submissions.