Transnet SOC Ltd invites qualified service providers to submit bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and removal of air-conditioning units. This strategic Request for Quotation aims to upgrade and maintain optimal climate control infrastructure across key operational depots, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment for personnel.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for a comprehensive HVAC intervention. Key deliverables include:

  • Supplying and installing 9 new air-conditioning units.
  • Safely dismantling and removing old air-conditioning units from the sites.
  • Transporting removed units to designated Transnet scrapyards or specified depot locations.
  • Issuing Certificates of Compliance (COC) for all electrical work performed.

Key Dates and Deadlines

  • Date Published: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
  • Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:00
  • Briefing Session: None scheduled

Technical and Compliance Requirements

  • All work to comply with SANS 10142-1 & 2 (Wiring of Premises)
  • Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
  • Adherence to Transnet’s Health and Safety Specification (TFR-ISM-RN-R&C-FM009)
  • All electrical work to be done by qualified registered electricians
  • Installation of correct circuit breaker according to machine load size
  • Use of Surfix cable with correct cable size per SANS 10142 standards
  • Two days per aircon allowed for installation from start to finish
  • Project-specific Health, Safety and Environmental Plan (HSEP) including:
    • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
    • Safe Work Procedures
    • Environmental Management Plan
  • Valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) to be issued after installation
  • All holes in walls to be bricked up after installation
  • All isolators to be within arms’ reach of the condenser

Mandatory Documentation

  • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by SARS
  • CSD registration number (proof of registration on Central Supplier Database)
  • Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen’s Compensation Fund (COIDA)
  • Valid CIDB registration (designation of 1 ME or higher)
  • Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
  • Completed T2.2-02 Plan
  • Completed T2.2-03 Previous Experience with contactable references
  • Completed T2.2-04 Health and Safety Management documents
  • Completed T2.2-05 Health and Safety Questionnaire
  • Completed T2.2-06 Project Organogram, Management & CVs
  • Completed T2.2-07 Quality Management documents
  • Completed T2.2-08 Authority to submit tender
  • Completed T2.2-09 Record of addenda
  • Completed T2.2-10 Letter of Good Standing
  • Completed T2.2-11 Risk Elements
  • Completed T2.2-12 Availability of equipment and other resources
  • Completed T2.2-13 Schedule of Proposed Subcontractors
  • Completed T2.2-15 CIDB SFU ANNEX G Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire
  • Completed T2.2-16 Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Completed T2.2-17 RFQ Declaration Form
  • Completed T2.2-18 Breach of Law
  • Completed T2.2-19 Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document
  • Completed T2.2-20 Service Provider Integrity Pact
  • Completed T2.2-21 Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Completed T2.2-22 Insurance provided by the Contractor
  • Completed T2.2-23 Transnet Vendor Registration Form
  • Price List (C2.2) with pricing schedule
  • Form of Offer & Acceptance (C1.1)
  • Contract Data Part 2 (C1.2)

Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

  • All personnel to hold valid medical certificates of fitness
  • Mandatory site inductions for all employees
  • Appointment of health and safety coordinator
  • Provision and maintenance of first aid equipment and facilities on site
  • Implementation of substance abuse management policy with competent testing
  • Environmental requirements include:
    • Waste management plan with disposal at registered facilities
    • Spill response plan for hazardous substances
    • Dust control measures
    • Storm water and dewatering management
    • Proper disposal certification for removed units
  • Reporting of all accidents within 24 hours (death or injury) or 48 hours (other incidents)
  • Daily site diary and site instruction books to be maintained

Evaluation Criteria

Responsive bids will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system. Eighty points are allocated for price, while twenty points are dedicated to specific goals, including B-BBEE compliance and targeted enterprise ownership. Bidders must also demonstrate strict compliance with the NEC3 Term Service Contract conditions.

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Submission Guidelines

All tender offers must be submitted exclusively via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal. Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mailed tender offers will not be accepted. Bidders must ensure all documentation, including valid tax clearance and B-BBEE certificates, is uploaded timeously before the closing deadline.

Download Tender Documents

For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Celeste Jacobs at 021-940-1887 or celeste.jacobs@transnet.net. Prospective bidders can download the complete documentation directly from the official portal:


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