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Transnet RFI No TE19-KDS-8DV-05469

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Respondent’s Signature Date and Company Stamp

TRANSNET ENGINEERING, a division of

an Operating Division of TRANSNET SOC LTD

[Registration No. 1990/000900/30]

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION [RFI]

Information is required to enable Transnet from intrusted parties for the Development and Supply the Propulsion

System for the Diesel-Electric Trans-Africa Locomotive (TAL)

THEREAFTER

THROUGH A SEPARATE “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL” [RFP] PROCESS

To appoint national Service Providers to undertake the Development and Supply of the Propulsion system for

the Diesel-Electric Trans-Africa Locomotive (TAL)

PLEASE NOTE:

Only Companies who pass the minimum technical threshold of 70% will be

approached for participating in the RFP

At the RFP stage, Local Content (LC) will be applicable:

Brake resistors = 60% Alternator = 90%

Power converter cubicle =65%

Auxiliary power unit= 65% Traction Motor= 65%

Kindly take note of the following:

That at RFP stage Transnet Engineering reserves the right to award this as a

complete system, a combination of components or as per individual components Bidders may be required to come and do a presentation for their proposed

solutions

RFI NUMBER: TE19-KDS-8DV-05469

ISSUE DATE: 24 July 2019

CLOSING DATE: 27 August 2019

EXTENDED CLOSING DATE: 01 October 2019

CLOSING TIME: 10:00 am SA Time


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SCHEDULE OF CONTENTS

Section No Page

SECTION 1: NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS ........................................................................................................... 4

1 INFORMATION REQUEST ......................................................................................................................... 4

2 FORMAL BRIEFING .................................................................................................................................. 4

3 RESPONSE SUBMISSION .......................................................................................................................... 5

4 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RFI .......................................................................................................... 5

DELIVERY BY HAND ........................................................................................................................................ 5

5 BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC OBLIGATIONS .......................... 6

6 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................... 8

7 CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................................................................................................. 8

8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF RFI ................................................................................................ 8

9 STATUS OF THIS RFI AND SUBSEQUENT PROCESS .................................................................................... 9

10 DISCLAIMERS ......................................................................................................................................... 9

11 SECURITY CLEARANCE .......................................................................................................................... 10

12 NATIONAL TREASURY’S CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE .......................................................................... 10

13 TAX COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................................. 10

14 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA ......................................................................................................... 11

SECTION 2: RFI SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 12

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 12

2 BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................................................... 12

3 SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................................. 13

4 GENERAL RESPONDENT OBLIGATIONS ................................................................................................... 13

5 CONFIDENTIALITY AND COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................... 14

6 UNDERTAKINGS BY RESPONDENT .......................................................................................................... 14

7 COSTS TO RESPOND TO THE RFI ........................................................................................................... 14

8 AUTHORITY OF SIGNATORY .................................................................................................................. 14

9 OFFERING OF COMMISSION OR GRATUITY ............................................................................................. 14

10 UNDERTAKING BY TRANSNET ................................................................................................................ 15

11 RFI SELECTION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................... 15

SECTION 3: TRANSNET’S RFI INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 16

1 STATISTICS [THE GOODS] .................................................................................................................... 16

2 REQUIREMENTS FOR RFI ....................................................................................................................... 16

3 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY AND CRITERIA ......................................................................................... 16


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SECTION 4: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ......................................................................................................... 17

SECTION 5: CERTIFICATE OF ACQUAINTANCE WITH RFI, TERMS & CONDITIONS & APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ... 20

SECTION 6: B-BBEE PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIM FORM .................................................................................. 22

SECTION 7: RFI CLARIFICATION REQUEST FORM ........................................................................................... 29

SECTION 8: CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE OF NONE-COMPULSORY SITE MEETING / RFP BRIEFING 30

ANNEXURE A- TECHINICAL RESPONSE FORM

ANNEXXURE B- TECHINICAL EVULUATION

ANNEXURE C – NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

ANNEXURE D – INTEGRITY PACT

APPENDIX 1, 2 & 3- LOCALIZATION. CONTENT

NATIONAL TREASURY DESIGNATED SECTORS INSTRUCTION NUMBER 4 OF 2016-2017

RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT GOODS WITH LC

RFX GENERAL BID CONDITIONS APRIL 2017

Transnet RFI/EOI No TE19-KDS-8DV-05469

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RFI FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLY OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A DIESEL-

ELECTRIC TRANS-AFRICA LOCOMOTIVE

Section 1: NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

1 INFORMATION REQUEST

Information is requested from interested persons, companies, close corporations or enterprises [hereinafter

referred to as the Respondent(s)] to supply the aforementioned information to Transnet. Respondents are

to note that only those that have responded to this RFI and who have been shortlisted following the bid

evaluation process detailed in this RFI, will be allowed to participate in the Stage 2 RFP process.

DESCRIPTION

Information is required to enable Transnet from intrusted parties for the Development

and Supply of the Propulsion system for the Diesel-Electric Trans-Africa Locomotive

(TAL)

BID FEE AND BANKING DETAILS

This RFI may be downloaded directly from National Treasury’s e-Tender Publication Portal at www.etenders.gov.za free of charge.

This RFI is issued free of charge

ISSUE DATE 24 July 2019

NONE-COMPULSORY

BRIEFING SESSION

06 August 2019

08:30 am till 10:30 am

CSIR, Building 21, Hydrogen & Oxygen boardroom, Pretoria

CLOSING DATE

10:00 am on Tuesday 01 October 2019 2019

Bidders must ensure that bids are delivered timeously to the correct address.

As a general rule, if a bid is late or delivered to the incorrect address, it will not be accepted for consideration.

EXTENDED CLOSING DATE

10:00 am on Tuesday 01 October 2019

VALIDITY PERIOD

180 Business day after the closing date (23 April 2020)

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.

Any additional information or clarification will be faxed or emailed to all Respondents, if necessary.

2 FORMAL BRIEFING

A none compulsory site meeting and/or briefing will be conducted

CSIR, Building 21, Hydrogen & Oxygen boardroom, Pretoria on the 06 August 2019, at 08:30 am till 10:30 am for a period of ± two 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.

http://www.etenders.gov.za/


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2.1 Despite the briefing session being none-compulsory, Transnet nevertheless encourages all Respondents

to attend. Transnet will not be held responsible if any Respondent who did not attend the non-

compulsory session subsequently feels disadvantaged as a result thereof.

3 RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed as follows:

The Secretariat, Transnet Acquisition Council

RFI/NO : TE19-KDS-8DV-05469

DESCRIPTION : RFI FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLY OF THE

PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR THE DIESEL-ELECTRIC TRANS-

AFRICA LOCOMOTIVE

CLOSING DATE AND TIME : 10H00 ON 01 October 2019

CLOSING ADDRESS : TRANSNET ENGINEERING, KILNER PARK

: TENDER BOX LOCATED IN THE SECURITY GUARD HOUSE

160 LYNETTE STREET

KILNER PARK, PRETORIA, 0186

All envelopes must reflect the return address of the Respondent on the reverse side.

4 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RFI

DELIVERY BY HAND

If delivered by hand, the envelope must be deposited in the Transnet tender box which is located at the main entrance

of the Office Block, Transnet Engineering, 160 Lynette Street, Kilner Park, Pretoria, and must be addressed as follows:

THE SECRETARIAT

TRANSNET ENGINEERING DIVISIONAL ACQUISITION COUNCIL

TRANSNET ENGINEERING, KILNER PARK

TENDER BOX LOCATED IN THE SECURITY GUARD HOUSE

160 LYNETTE STREET


4.1 The measurements of the "tender slot" are 400mm wide x 100mm high, and Respondents must please

ensure that response documents or files are no larger than the above dimensions. Responses which are

too bulky [i.e. more than 100mm thick] must be split into two or more files, and placed in separate

envelopes, each such envelope to be addressed as required in paragraph 3 above.

4.2 It should also be noted that the above tender box is located at the street level outside the main entrance

in Transnet Engineering, Kilner Park and is accessible to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dispatch by courier

If dispatched by courier, the envelope must be addressed as follows and delivered to the Office of The

Secretariat, Transnet Acquisition Council and a signature obtained from that Office:

THE SECRETARIAT


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TRANSNET ENGINEERING DIVISONAL ACQUISITION COUNCIL

TRANSNET ENGINEERING BUILDING


5 BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC OBLIGATIONS

5.1 Since B-BBEE will form part of this RFI process, Respondents are required to complete Section 6 [the

B-BBEE Preference Point Claim Form] and submit it together with proof of their B-BBEE Status as

stipulated in the Claim Form in order to obtain preference points for their B-BBEE status.

The value of this bid is estimated to be below R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included) and therefore the

80/20 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.

5.2 B-BBEE Joint Ventures or Consortiums

Bidders may choose during the subsequent RFP process to enter into a Joint Venture with B-BBEE companies.

RFP Bidders will also be required to submit a signed JV agreement between the parties clearly stating the

percentage [%] split of business and the associated responsibilities of each party. Alternatively, if such a JV

or consortium agreement is unavailable, the partners must submit confirmation in writing of their intention

to enter into a JV or consortium agreement should they be awarded business by Transnet through the RFP

process. This written confirmation must clearly indicate the percentage [%] split of business and the

responsibilities of each party. In such cases, award of business will only take place once a signed copy of a

JV or consortium agreement is submitted to Transnet.

Respondents are to note the requirements for B-BBEE compliance of JVs or consortiums as required by

Section 6 [the B-BBEE Preference Point Claim Form] and submit it together with proof of their B-BBEE Status

as stipulated in the Claim Form in order to obtain preference points for their B-BBEE status.

Note: Failure to submit a valid and original B-BBEE certificate for the JV or a certified copy thereof at the

Closing Date of this RFI will result in a score of zero being allocated for B-BBEE.

Please indicate below whether your entity has an existing JV, and if so, provide details, including details of

the percentage split of business, or whether your entity intends to create a JV relationship for RFP purposes:

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5.3 Subcontracting

Transnet fully endorses Government’s transformation and empowerment objectives and when contemplating

subcontracting during the subsequent RFP process, Respondents are requested to give preference to

companies which are Black Owned, Black Women Owned, Black Youth Owned, owned by Black People with

Disabilities, EMEs and QSEs including any companies designated as B-BBEE Facilitators1.

1 The Minister of Trade and Industry has the power to designate certain Organs of State or Public Entities as B-

BBEE Facilitators. As such they will be treated as having rights of ownership held 100% by Black People, 40% by Black Women and 20% by Black designated groups.


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Respondents are required to submit proof of the subcontracting arrangement between themselves and

the subcontractor. Proof of the subcontracting arrangement may include a subcontracting agreement.

Respondents are to note that it is their responsibility to select competent subcontractors that meet all

requirements of the bid so that their bid is not jeopardised by the subcontractor when evaluated.

Respondents are responsible for all due diligence on their subcontractors.

If contemplating subcontracting, a Respondent will not be awarded points for B-BBEE if it is indicated

in its Proposal that such Respondent intends subcontracting more than 25% [twenty-five percent] of

the value of the contract to an entity/entities that do not qualify for at least the same points that the

Respondent qualifies for, unless the intended subcontractor is an EME with the capability to execute

the contract.

Respondent/s are discouraged from subcontracting with their subsidiary companies as this may be

interpreted as subcontracting with themselves and / or using their subsidiaries for fronting. Where a

Respondent intends to subcontract with their subsidiary this must be declared in their bid response.

The successful Respondent awarded the contract may only enter into a subcontracting arrangement

with Transnet’s prior approval.

The contract will be concluded between the successful Respondent and Transnet, therefore, the

successful Respondent and not the sub-contractor will be held liable for performance in terms of its

contractual obligations.

A Respondent awarded a contract in relation to a designated sector, may not subcontract in such a

manner that the local production and content of the overall value of the contract is reduced to below

the stipulated minimum threshold.

A person awarded a contract may not subcontract more than 25% [twenty-five percent] 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 subcontracted to an EME that has the capability and ability

to execute the subcontract.

In terms of Section 6 of this RFI [the B-BBEE Preference Point Claim Form] Respondents are required to

indicate the percentage of the contract that will be sub-contracted as well as the B-BBEE status of the sub-

contractor/s.

Please indicate below whether your entity has an existing subcontractor(s), and if so, provide details,

including details of the percentage of the contract that will be sub-contracted as well as the B-BBEE status

of the sub-contractor/s, or whether your entity intends to create a subcontracting relationship for RFP

purposes:

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5.4 Minimum B-BBEE level

In this particular instance Transnet has decided Not to set a minimum B-BBEE threshold for participation

in this RFI process.


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5.5 B-BBEE Improvement Plan

Transnet encourages its Suppliers to constantly strive to improve their B-BBEE rating. As such, Transnet

requests that Respondents to the subsequent RFP submit a B-BBEE improvement plan. Respondents

will be requested to indicate the extent to which they will maintain or improve their B-BBEE status over

the contract period.

6 COMMUNICATION

6.1 For specific queries relating to this RFI a Clarification Request Form should be submitted to

[[email protected] before 12:00 on 23rd September 2019 substantially in the form set

out in Section 7. In the interest of fairness and transparency Transnet’s response to such a query will then

be made available to the other Respondents who have collected RFP documents. For this purpose Transnet

will communicate with Respondents using the contact details provided to the Secretariat on issue of the

bid documentation to the Respondent. Kindly ensure that you provide the Secretariat with the correct

contact details, as Transnet will not accept responsibility for being unable to contact a bidder who provided

incorrect contact details.

6.2 After the closing date of the RFI a Respondent may only communicate with the Secretariat of the Transnet

Acquisition Council, at telephone number 012 3911 492, email [email protected] any matter

relating to its RFI Proposal.

6.3 Respondents are to note that changes to its submission will not be considered after the closing date.

Respondents are warned that a Proposal may be liable to disqualification should any attempt be made

by a Respondent either directly or indirectly to canvass any officer or employee of Transnet in respect

of this RFI between the closing date and the date of the award of the business. Furthermore,

Respondents found to be in collusion with one another will be automatically disqualified and restricted

from doing business with Transnet in the future.

7 CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 All information related to this RFI is to be treated with strict confidence. In this regard Respondents are

required to certify that they have acquainted themselves with the Non-Disclosure Agreement. All

information related to a subsequent contract, both during and after completion thereof, will be treated

with strict confidence. Should the need however arise to divulge any information gleaned from provision

of the Goods, which is either directly or indirectly related to Transnet’s business, written approval to

divulge such information must be obtained from Transnet.

8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF RFI

8.1 RFI proposals must be submitted in duplicate hard copies [1 original and 1 copy] and must be bound.

8.2 All returnable documents listed in the expression of interest [section 4] in this RFI must be returned

with your submission.

8.3 The person or persons signing the submission must be legally authorised by the respondent to do so.

mailto:[email protected]


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9 STATUS OF THIS RFI AND SUBSEQUENT PROCESS

9.1 It is envisaged that Supplier will be appointed, through a separate RFP process, for the development

and supply of the Propulsion system for the Diesel-Electric Trans-Africa Locomotive

9.2 This RFI is not an offer to purchase and Transnet is under no obligation to accept any proposals in this

process and/or the subsequent RFP which may be issued hereafter.

9.3 As this is a Request for Information only, no business will be awarded through this process.

10 DISCLAIMERS

10.1 Respondents are hereby advised that Transnet is not committed to any course of action as a result of

its issuance of this RFI and/or its receipt of submissions in response to it. In particular, please note that

Transnet reserves the right and at its sole and full discretion to:

a) utilise any information provided to it in response to this RFI to draft the scope of requirements for

inclusion in an RFP;

b) take no further action whatsoever, if it so decides

c) withdraw from this process and the provisions of this project at any time;

d) select the RFI and RFP participants based on Transnet’s criteria;

e) change the dates of adjudication and submission;

f) not invite RFI respondents for further participation in the RFP process;

g) not bind itself to accept any or all of the RFIs increase or decrease the quantities/scope as indicated

in the RFI;

h) 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;

i) request audited financial statements or other documentation for the purposes of a due diligence

exercise; and/or

j) 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.

k) enter into price negotiations with the preferred bidder/s.

10.2 Transnet’s decisions will be final and no correspondence will be entered into after the selection process.

You will be formally notified of your result.

10.3 The RFI will only be deemed accepted once written notice is given by Transnet to the successful

Respondent(s) and after any amendments have been documented and agreed to.

10.4 Kindly note that Transnet will not reimburse any Respondent for any preparatory costs or other work

performed in connection with this submission.

Transnet reserves the right to lower the threshold for Technical from 70% to 60% if no Bidders pass the

predetermined minimum threshold in respect of Technical.


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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. Respondents must register on the CSD prior to submitting their bids.

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/. Respondents are required to provide the following to Transnet in order to enable

it to verify information on the CSD:

Supplier Number: ____________ Unique registration reference number: _____________.

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 bidder’s tax obligations.

The Tax Compliance status requirements are also applicable to foreign Respondents / individuals who wish to

submit bids as indicated in paragraph _14.2_ below.

It is a requirement that Respondents grant a written confirmation when submitting this bid that SARS may on

an ongoing basis during the tenure of the contract disclose the bidder’s tax compliance status and by submitting

this bid such confirmation is deemed to have been granted.

Respondents are required to be registered on the Central Supplier Database as indicated in paragraph 13 and

the National Treasury shall verify the bidder’s tax compliance status through the Central Supplier Database.

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

13.1 NEW TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) SYSTEM

SARS has implemented a new Tax Compliance Status (TCS) system in terms of which a taxpayer is now able

to authorise any 3rd party to verify its compliance status in one of two ways: either through the use of an

electronic access PIN, or through the use of a Tax Clearance Certificate obtained from the new TCS system.

Respondents are required to provide the following to Transnet in order to enable it to verify their tax compliance

status:

Tax reference number: _______________

Tax Clearance Certificate & TCC Number: ____________ and PIN: _____________.

https://secure.csd.gov.za/


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13.2 TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN ENTITIES

Where foreign Respondents with no presence in South Africa, seek to obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate in

order to meet the tax compliance requirements mentioned in 1 above, they must confirm an answer of “No”

to all questions below:

a) Is the entity a tax resident of the Republic of South Africa (RSA)?

b) Does the entity have a branch/locally registered entity in the RSA?

c) Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA?

d) Does the entity have any source of income (income is defined as per the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962

as the amount remaining of the gross income of any person for any year or period of assessment

after deducting therefrom any amounts exempt from normal tax under Part I of Chapter II of the Act)

in the RSA in the current tax year?

e) Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation in the current tax year?

Where a foreign entity’s answer to all questions above is “No”, such entities are required to submit an

application to SARS using the following email address: [email protected] and providing the

following information to SARS:

• Details of the Foreign entity;

• Description of the service being provided; and

• Name of the South African Government Institution to whom the service is being provided.

SARS will consider this request and will then provide a scanned copy of the Tax Clearance Certificate which

must be provided to Transnet with the Respondent’s bid submission.

If a Respondent’s answers to any one (or more) of the questions in a) to e) above changes to a “Yes” at any

time during the bid process and/or after award of the contract (should a particular Respondent be successful),

then the Respondent undertakes to comply with its tax obligations and to report to Transnet accordingly.

14 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

In responding to this bid, Transnet acknowledges that it may obtain and have access to personal data of the

Respondents. Transnet agrees that it shall only process the information disclosed by Respondents in their

response to this bid for the purpose of evaluating and subsequent award of business and in accordance with

any applicable law. Furthermore, Transnet will not otherwise modify, amend or alter any personal data

submitted by Respondents or disclose or permit the disclosure of any personal data to any Third Party without

the prior written consent from the Respondents. Similarly, Transnet requires Respondents to process any

personal information disclosed by Transnet in the bidding process in the same manner. The detailed mutual

duties of Transnet and the Respondents to protect personal information is contained in paragraph 37 of the

General Bid Conditions.

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RFI FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLY OF THE PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A DIESEL-ELECTRIC TRANS-AFRICA LOCOMOTIVE

Section 2: RFI SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

Transnet, a state-owned entity, is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers

goods in South Africa. Every day Transnet delivers thousands of tons of goods throughout South Africa,

whether it be by rail or through its pipelines. The main interface between Transnet and other countries is

through its ports, where it moves the cargo on to ships for export while it unloads goods from overseas, ready

for distribution.

Transnet’s vision and mission is to be a focused freight transport company, delivering integrated, efficient,

safe, reliable and cost-effective services to promote economic growth in South Africa. Transnet aims to achieve

this goal by increasing its market share, improving productivity and profitability, and by providing appropriate

capacity to its customers ahead of demand.

Transnet is fully owned by the South African government but operates as a corporate entity aimed at both

supporting and contributing to the country’s freight logistics network. It aims at developing the South African

industry, reducing the cost of doing business, while at the same time operating efficiently and profitably.

Transnet Engineering, the issuer of this Request For Information (RFI), is a division of Transnet, focusing on

maintenance and manufacturing of rolling stock and products related to Transnet’s operations. This include

railway, ports, and pipeline industries. One of the key goals is to become an Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM) for strategic products in these markets.

2 BACKGROUND

During the course of 2013, Transnet Engineering (TE) embarked on a project to develop and build a diesel-

electric locomotive (the TAL Product Development Project). The TAL family of locomotives is a proudly South

African development by Transnet Engineering.

This 16 ton per axle locomotive was designed as a light axle-loading general purpose hauler to operate on

branch lines throughout the African continent. To date, a prototype and two pre-production units has been

developed and built. The prototype was fully tested and has received approval from the Rail Safety Regulator.

The prototype TAL is currently undergoing in-service evaluation at a Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) depot. The

second and the third units are being assembled and tested at TE’s Koedoespoort Depot. The next step will be

to build production ready units of the TAL series.


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The propulsion system used on TAL consists of the following high-level components as seen in Figure 1. Each

of the different systems are integrated and form part of the electrical-mechanical systems used on TAL.

3 SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 The following list of deliverables captures the minimum intent and objectives of the RFI process.

Transnet requests all Respondents to assist with the achievement of these objectives by submitting

the requested information as indicated below.

a) Technical offer for the TAL Diesel Propulsion system

b) Outline key commercial initiative

3.2 The OEM is therefore required to outline a comprehensive proposal on how they will seek to achieve

the following key strategic pillars.

a) Competitive pricing

b) Localization

c) Quality and safety standards that will be adhered

d) Component lead-time deliveries and key enablers to reduce such lead-time

e) Potential supply chain and value chain improvement

4 GENERAL RESPONDENT OBLIGATIONS

4.1 The Respondent(s) shall be fully responsible to Transnet for the acts and omissions of persons directly

or indirectly employed by them.

4.2 The Respondent (s) must comply with the requirements stated in this RFI.


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5 CONFIDENTIALITY AND COMPLIANCE

This RFI and information contained herein or provided for purposes thereof, remain the property of Transnet and may

not be reproduced, sold or otherwise disposed of. All recipients of this document (whether a RFI is submitted or not)

shall treat the details of this document as strictly private and confidential.

Information disclosed in this RFI is given in good faith and only for the purposes of providing sufficient information to

the Respondent to enable submission of a well-informed and realistic RFI.

6 UNDERTAKINGS BY RESPONDENT

It will be accepted that the Respondent, on submitting the RFI response, has read, understood and accepted all the

terms and conditions of the document. The submission of an RFI by any Respondent shall presume complete

acceptance of the terms and conditions of the document. All qualifications and or exceptions should be noted in the

RFI Response document.

7 COSTS TO RESPOND TO THE RFI

All Respondents wishing to submit a RFI response must be in possession of this document, the RFI. Transnet will not

be responsible for or pay any expense or losses which may be incurred by any Respondent in the preparation and

submission of the RFI and the costs of the RFI at all stages of the RFI process. Costs, if any, will be for each

Respondent’s own account.

Transnet reserves the right to invite certain Respondents to present or otherwise demonstrate their proposed solution

as per their RFI, at the Respondent’s own cost.

8 AUTHORITY OF SIGNATORY

8.1 If the RFI Respondent is a company, a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors (i.e.

personally signed by the Chairman or Secretary of the Board) authorising the person who signs this RFI

to do so and any other documents and correspondence in connection with this RFI and/or agreement

on behalf of the company, must be submitted with their RFI.

8.2 If the RFI Respondent is a partnership, a certified copy of the resolution of the partners (personally

signed by all the partners) authorising the person who signs this RFI to do so and any other documents

and correspondence in connection with this RFI and/or agreement on behalf of the partnership, must

be submitted with this RFI.

8.3 If the RFI Respondent constitutes a “one-man business”, certified proof must be submitted that the

person signing this RFI and any other documents and correspondence in connection with this RFI and/or

agreement is the sole owner of the one-man business.

Failure to comply with this clause may result in rejection of the RFI response.

9 OFFERING OF COMMISSION OR GRATUITY

If a Respondent, or any person employed by him, is found to have either directly or indirectly offered, promised or

given to any person in the employ of Transnet, any commission, gratuity, gift or other consideration, Transnet shall

have the right and without prejudice to any other legal remedy which it may have in regard to any loss or additional

cost or expenses, to disqualify the RFI Respondent from further participation in this process and any other subsequent

processes in this regard. The RFI Respondent will be responsible for all and any loss that Transnet may suffer as a


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result thereof. In addition, Transnet reserves the right to exclude such a Respondent from future business with

Transnet.

10 UNDERTAKING BY TRANSNET

In responding to this RFI, Transnet encourages all RFI Respondents to put their best effort into the construction and

development of the proposal.

The RFI process will include due governance and the results of the adjudication process will be available to

Respondents who are not successful under certain conditions. This will be allowed at the sole discretion of Transnet.

11 RFI SELECTION CRITERIA

The following selection criteria will be used as a guide for adjudicating Respondents. It should be noted that the

weighting represents a “balanced scorecard” for selection.

Specific detailed items that are important for the Respondent to consider in the response preparation process include:

Compliance with the terms and conditions of the RFI documents.

Responding for this RFI

Satisfaction of the project objectives.


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Section 3: TRANSNET’S RFI INFORMATION

1 STATISTICS [The Goods]

Refer to Annexure A (Technical Response)

Please note that the aforementioned information is provided merely as an indication of the size and nature of

Transnet’s current requirements and consequently does not necessarily reflect the extent of the Goods to be

supplied by appointed Supplier through an award of business at any future date.

2 REQUIREMENTS FOR RFI

Respondents expressing an interest to participate in this RFI stage must qualify in terms of the minimum

predetermined requirements and have the capability to supply / provide the full range of Products/ Services, as

set out below:

Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

(i) Refer to annexure B

3 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY AND CRITERIA

During this RFI process and the subsequent RFP process Transnet intends utilising the following methodology and

criteria in selecting a preferred Bidder(s)

NB: Evaluation of the various stages will normally take place in a sequential manner. However, in order to expedite the process, Transnet reserves the right to conduct the different stages of the evaluation process in parallel. In such instances the evaluation of bidders at any given stage must not be interpreted to mean that bidders have necessarily passed any previous stage(s).

Stage 1

Conclude and approach the bidders who have responded to this RFI for the second stage, which is Request for Proposal TAL, Propulsion system)

Administrative

Responsiveness

RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS

& SCHEDULES

RFP

Stage 3

70% Minimum Threshold

TECHNICAL


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Section 4: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

I/We_________________________________________________________________________________

[name of company, close corporation or partnership]

of [full address] _______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

carrying on business under style or title of [trading as]

_____________________________________________________________________________________

represented by_________________________________________________________________________

in my capacity as _______________________________________________________________________

being duly authorised, hereby lodge an Expression of Interest in the supply of Propulsion System as follows:

ADDRESS FOR NOTICES

Respondent to indicate its domicilium citandi et executandi hereunder:

Name of entity: _____________________________________________________________________

Facsimile: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

NAME(s) AND ADDRESS / ADDRESSES OF DIRECTOR(s) OR MEMBER(s)

The Respondent must disclose hereunder the full name(s) and address(s) of the director(s) or members of the

company or close corporation [C.C.] on whose behalf the RFI is submitted.

(i) Registration number of company / C.C. …………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Registered name of company / C.C. ………………………………………………………………………………………


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(iii) Full name(s) of director/member(s): Address/Addresses: ID Number/s:

....................................................................................................................................................

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CONFIDENTIALITY

All information related to a subsequent contract, both during and after completion, is to be treated with strict

confidence. Should the need however arise to divulge any information gleaned from provision of the Services,

which is either directly or indirectly related to Transnet’s business, written approval to divulge such information

must be obtained from Transnet.

RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS

a) Respondents must submit with their responses to this RFI, as a minimum requirement, all the

returnable documents indicated below with a [√]. All Sections must be signed and dated by the

Respondent.

Minimum Requirements - Mandatory Returnable Documents Submitted

[√]

SECTION 1 : RFI B-BBEE Improvement Plan response

SECTION 2 : RFI Scope of Requirements

SECTION 3 : Transnet’s RFI Information

SECTION 3 : Express of Interest

b) Essential Returnable Documents

In addition to the requirements of section (a) above, Respondents are further required to submit with their

Proposals the following essential Returnable Documents as detailed below.

Essential Returnable Documents required for evaluation purposes:


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Failure to provide all essential Returnable Documents used for 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. Bidders are therefore urged to ensure that all these documents are returned with their Proposals.

Please confirm submission of these essential Returnable Documents by indicating Yes or No in the table

below:

ESSENTIAL RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS USED FOR SCORING SUBMITTED

[Yes or No]

Annexure A: Technical response form

Annexure B: Technical Evaluation

Appendix 1, 2 & 3 : Local Content

Annexure C Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Annexure D: Integrity pact

Budget Quote

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 Tax Clearance Certificate and valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate, for the duration of any contract

emanating from this RFI. 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 forthwith

without any liability and without prejudice to any claims which Transnet may have for damages against the

Respondent.

SIGNED at ___________________________ on this _____ day of __________________________ 20___

SIGNATURE OF WITNESSES ADDRESS OF WITNESSES

1 _____________________ _______________________________________

Name _________________ _______________________________________

2 _____________________ _______________________________________

Name _________________ _______________________________________

SIGNATURE OF RESPONDENT’S AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE: ___________________________

NAME: ____________________________________________

DESIGNATION: ____________________________________________


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Section 5: CERTIFICATE OF ACQUAINTANCE WITH RFI, TERMS & CONDITIONS & APPLICABLE

DOCUMENTS

By signing these RFI documents, the Respondent is deemed to acknowledge that he/she has made

himself/herself thoroughly familiar with all the conditions governing this RFI, including those

contained in any printed form stated to form part hereof including but not limited to the documents

stated below. Transnet SOC Ltd will recognise no claim for relief based on an allegation that the

Respondent overlooked any such condition.

1 Transnet’s General Bid Conditions*

2 Transnet’s Supplier Integrity Pact*

3 Non-disclosure Agreement*

Note: documents marked with a “*” are available on request or on the Transnet website

(www.transnet.net). Please click on “Business with Us”, proceed to the tab “Tenders” and then

click on “Standard Bid Documents”.

Existing vendors: existing vendors are required to confirm whether all the information (e.g. company address,

contact details, banking details, etc.) relating to the existing vendor number is still correct at the time of submission

of this bid failing which such Respondents are required to indicate so below and provide the updated information

in their bid submission:

Transnet Operating

Division [e.g. TFR,

TE, etc.]

Vendor Number Information still

current [tick if

applicable]

Information change [indicate detail

of change/s & attach appropriate

proof]

Should the Bidder find any terms or conditions stipulated in any of the relevant documents quoted in this RFI

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 any term or condition may result in disqualification.

Bidders accept that an obligation rests on them to clarify any uncertainties regarding any bid which they intend to

respond on, before submitting the bid. The Bidder agrees that he/she will have no claim based on an allegation

that any aspect of this RFI was unclear but in respect of which he/she failed to obtain clarity.

http://www.transnet.net/


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The bidder understands that his/her Bid will be disqualified if the Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP documents

included in the RFI as a returnable document, is found not to be true and 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: ____________________________________________

DESIGNATION: _____________________________________


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Section 6: 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.

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, 2017.

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 Preference points for this bid shall be awarded for:

(a) Price; and

(b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution.

1.4 The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:

POINTS

PRICE 80

B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION 20

Total points for Price and B-BBEE must not exceed 100

1.5 Failure on the part of a bidder to submit a B-BBEE Verification Certificate from a Verification Agency

accredited by the South African Accreditation System [SANAS], or a sworn affidavit confirming annual

turnover and level of black ownership in case of all EMEs and QSEs with 51% black ownership or more

together with the bid, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for B-BBEE status level of

contribution are not claimed. Certificates issued by a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent

Board of Auditors [IRBA] to Large Enterprises or QSEs with less than 51% black ownership have been

discontinued but such valid certificates that were issued before 1 January 2017 may be used until they

phase out completely by December 2017.

1.6 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


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(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 provision of services, works or goods, through price quotations, advertised

competitive bidding processes or proposals;

(e) “Black designated group” has meaning assigned to it in codes of good practice issued in terms of

section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.

(f) “Black People” meaning assigned to in Section 1 of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

Act.

(g) “Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act” means the Broad-Based Black Economic

Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003);

(h) “CIPC” means the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, formerly known as CIPRO, the

Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office.

(i) “comparative price” means the price after the factors of a non-firm price and all unconditional

discounts that can be utilized have been taken into consideration;

(j) “consortium or joint venture” 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;

(k) “contract” means the agreement that results from the acceptance of a bid by an organ of state;

(l) “co-operative” means a co-operative registered in terms of section 7 of Cooperatives Act, 2005

(Act No. 14 of 2005)

(m) “Designated Group” means - i) Black designated groups; ii) Black People; iii) Women; iv) people

with disabilities or v) Small enterprise, as defined in Section 1 of National Small Enterprise Act, (102

of 1996)

(n) “Designated Sector” means, sub-sector or industry or product designated in terms of regulation

8(1)(a)

(o) “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);

(p) “firm price” means the price that is only subject to adjustments in accordance with the actual

increase or decrease resulting from the change, imposition, or abolition of customs or excise duty

and any other duty, levy, or tax, which, in terms of the law or regulation, is binding on the contractor

and demonstrably has an influence on the price of any supplies, or the rendering costs of any service,

for the execution of the contract;

(q) “functionality” means the ability of a bidder to provide goods or services in accordance with

specification as set out in the bid documents

(r) “Military Veteran” has meaning assigned to it in Section 1 of Military Veterans Act, 2011 (Act No.

18 of 2011)

(s) “National Treasury” has meaning assigned to it in Section 1 of Public Finance Management Act,

1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999);

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(u) “person” includes a juristic person;

(v) “People with disabilities” meaning assigned to it in terms of Section 1 of Employment Equity Act,

1998 (Act No. 55of 1998)

(w) “Price” includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts.

(x) “Proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor” i) the B-BBBEE status level certificate issued by

an unauthorised body or person; ii) a sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good

Practice; or iii) any other requirement prescribed in terms of the Broad- Based Black Economic

Empowerment Act.

(y) “Rural Area” i) a sparsely populated area in which people farm or depend on natural resources,

including villages and small towns that are dispersed through the area; or ii) an area including a large

settlement which depends on migratory labour and remittances and government social grants for

survival, and may have traditional land tenure system.

(z) “QSE” means a Qualifying Small EEnterprise 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);

(aa) “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;

(bb) “sub-contract” means the primary contractor’s assigning, leasing, making out work to, or

employing, another person to support such primary contractor in the execution of part of a project

in terms of the contract;

(cc) “total revenue” bears the same meaning assigned to this expression 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 and promulgated in the Government Gazette on 9 February 2007;

(dd) “Township” means an urban living area that any time from the late 19th century until 27 April 1994,

was reserved for black people, including areas developed for historically disadvantaged individuals

post 27 April 1994

(ee) “Treasury” meaning assigned to it in Section 1 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act

No. 1 of 1999)

(ff) “trust” means the arrangement through which the property of one person is made over or

bequeathed to a trustee to administer such property for the benefit of another person; and

(gg) “trustee” means any person, including the founder of a trust, to whom property is bequeathed in

order for such property to be administered for the benefit of another person.

(hh) “Youth” meaning assigned to it in terms of Section 1 of National youth Development Agency Act,

2008 (Act No. 54 of 2008)

3. ADJUDICATION USING A POINT SYSTEM

3.1 The bidder obtaining the highest number of total points will be awarded the contract.

3.2 Preference points shall be calculated after prices have been brought to a comparative basis taking into

account all factors of non-firm prices and all unconditional discounts.

3.3 Points scored must be rounded off to the nearest 2 decimal places.

3.4 In the event that two or more bids have scored equal total points, the successful bid must be the one

scoring the highest number of preference points for B-BBEE.

3.5 However, when functionality is part of the evaluation process and two or more bids have scored equal

points including equal preference points for B-BBEE, the successful bid must be the one scoring the

highest score for functionality.

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4. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE

4.1 THE 80/20 OR 90/10 PREFERENCE POINT SYSTEMS

A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:

80/20

min

min180

P

PPtPs

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

5. POINTS AWARDED FOR B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION

5.1 In terms of Regulation 6 (2) and 7 (2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points

must be awarded to a bidder for attaining the B-BBEE status level of contribution in accordance with the

table below:

B-BBEE Status Level of

Contributor

Number of points

(80/20 system)

1 20

2 18

3 14

4 12

5 8

6 6

7 4

8 2

Non-compliant contributor 0

5.2 A bidder who qualifies as an EME in terms of the B-BBEE Act must submit a sworn affidavit confirming

Annual Total Revenue and Level of Black Ownership. Furthermore EMEs may also obtain a sworn

affidavit from CIPC (formerly CIPRO) Self Service Terminals when registering a business or filing annual

returns. In these instances Transnet would require proof of turnover as well as proof of ownership.

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.

5.3 QSEs that are at least 51% Black owned or higher are only required to obtain a sworn affidavit on an

annual basis confirming that the entity has an Annual Total Revenue of R50 million or less and the

entity’s Level of Black ownership.

5.4 A Bidder other than EME or a QSE that is at least 51% Black owned must submit their original and valid

B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a certified copy thereof, substantiating their B-BBEE rating

issued by a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS.

5.5 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.

5.6 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.

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5.7 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.

5.8 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.

5.9 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 5.1

7.1 B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution: . = ………(maximum of 10 or 20 points)

(Points claimed in respect of paragraph 7.1 must be in accordance with the table reflected in paragraph

5.1 and must be substantiated by means of a B-BBEE certificate issued by a Verification Agency

accredited by SANAS or a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or a sworn affidavit.

8. SUB-CONTRACTING

8.1 Will any portion of the contract be sub-contracted?

(Tick applicable box)

YES NO

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.

(Tick applicable box)

YES NO

v) Specify, by ticking the appropriate box, if subcontracting with an enterprise in terms of Preferential

Procurement Regulations,2017:

Designated Group: An EME or QSE which is at last 51% owned by: EME √ QSE √

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

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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-BBE status level of contribution indicated in paragraph 7 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 7,

the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the purchaser

that the claims are correct;

iv) If a bidder submitted false information regarding its B-BBEE status level of contributor, local

production and content, or any other matter required in terms of the Preferential Procurement

Regulations, 2017 which will affect or has affected the evaluation of a bid, or where a bidder has

failed to declare any subcontracting arrangements 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;

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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.

……………………………………….

SIGNATURE(S) OF BIDDERS(S)

DATE: …………………………………..

ADDRESS …………………………………..

…………………………………..

…………………………………..

WITNESSES

1. ……………………………………..

2. …………………………………….


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Section 7: RFI CLARIFICATION REQUEST FORM

RFI No: TE19-KDS-8DV-05469

Deadline for RFI clarification submissions: Before 12:00 on 23rd September 2019

TO: Transnet SOC Ltd

ATTENTION: Siphokazi Mgubasi

EMAIL [[email protected]]

DATE: ………………………………………………

FROM: ……………………………………………….

RFI No [to be inserted by Transnet] ……..

REQUEST FOR RFI CLARIFICATION:

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Section 8: CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE OF NONE-COMPULSORY SITE MEETING / RFP BRIEFING

[PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE AND BRIG WITH YOU ON THE SITE

BRIEFING MEETING]

It is hereby certified that –

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

Representative(s) of _______________________________________ [name of entity]

attended the site meeting / RFP briefing in respect of the proposed Goods to be supplied in terms of this

RFP on _________________________20___

____________________________ ______________________________

TRANSNET’S REPRESENTATIVE RESPONDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE

DATE _______________________ DATE _________________________

EMAIL ________________________________

August 2019:

Types of Clauses Denoted By Response Required

Informational Clause I N

Requirement for Respondent R FC, PC or NC

Requirement for Respondent with Evidence E FC, PC or NC

Bidder Responses Denoted By

Full Compliance FC

Partial Compliance PC

Non Compliance or no response given NC

Noted and agreed N

Author:

Surname & Name: _______________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________

Reviewed:

Surname & Name: _______________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________

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TRANSNET ENGINEERING

The Development and Supply of a Power Converter Cubicle for the Diesel-Electric Trans-Africa

Locomotive

DOC. No. RD_RD_KDS_SPEC_0007

Revision 1

Typo on section 6.14, changed from dry to wet conditions

Total output per APU changed from 315 kVA to 330kVA

Change Log:

TRANSNET ENGINEERING PROPERTY2019/08/08

Niël Burger

08/08/2019

08/08/2019

08/08/2019

Gideon Retief

Otsile Magae

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1.1. Transnet, a state-owned entity, is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods in South Africa. Every

day Transnet delivers thousands of tons of goods throughout South Africa, whether it be by rail or through its pipelines. The main interface

between Transnet and other countries is through its ports, where it moves the cargo on to ships for export while it unloads goods from

overseas, ready for distribution.

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1.2. Transnet’s vision and mission is to be a focused freight transport company, delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective

services to promote economic growth in South Africa. Transnet aims to achieve this goal by increasing its market share, improving productivity

and profitability, and by providing appropriate capacity to its customers ahead of demand.

Transnet is fully owned by the South African government but operates as a corporate entity aimed at both supporting and contributing to the

country’s freight logistics network. It aims at developing the South African industry, reducing the cost of doing business, while at the same

time operating efficiently and profitably.

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1.3. Transnet Engineering, the issuer of this Request For Information (RFI), is a division of Transnet, focusing on maintenance and

manufacturing of rolling stock and products related to Transnet’s operations. This include railway, ports, and pipeline industries. One of the

key goals is to become an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for strategic products in these markets.

I2.1. During the course of 2013, Transnet Engineering (TE) embarked on a project to develop and build a diesel-electric locomotive (the TAL

Product Development Project). The TAL family of locomotives is a proudly South African development by Transnet Engineering.

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2.2. This 16 ton per axle locomotive was designed as a light axle-loading general purpose hauler to operate on branch lines throughout the

African continent. To date, a prototype and two pre-production units has been developed and built. The prototype was fully tested and has

received approval from the Rail Safety Regulator. The prototype TAL is currently undergoing in-service evaluation at a Transnet Freight Rail

(TFR) depot. The second and the third units are being assembled and tested at TE’s Koedoespoort Depot. The next step will be to build

production ready units of the TAL series.

I2.3. The propulsion system used on TAL consists of the following high-level components as seen in Figure 1. Each of the different systems are

integrated and form part of the electrical-mechanical systems used on TAL.

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Figure 1: TAL's high level propulsion components.

REQUIREMENT

RFI TECHNICAL RESPONSE FORM

1. TRANSNET BACKGROUND

Bidder's Response Name of Respondent :

Please mark the appropriate column

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANS-AFRICA LOCOMOTIVE (TAL)

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3.1. The purpose of this RFI is:

I3.1.1. To identify potential suppliers for solutions in the development and supply of the Power Converter Cubicle, which can be used on the

production version of TAL.

I3.1.2. To describe the high-level technical requirements associated with the Power Converter cubicle (3 in Figure 1) used on TAL.

I3.1.3. To determine the local manufacturing capacity and capability as well as local content of the proposed Power Converter Cubicle.

I3.1.4. To determine a localisation plan where the product does not meet the set localisation targets.

3.2. The information received will be considered from:

I3.2.1. A technical perspective, i.e. did your company supply the requested information and will the product match TE’s TAL requirements as

detailed in sections 4 - 10;

I3.2.2. The indicative budget pricing, which will assist with the determination of future costs that TE might incur in the commissioning of

production for TAL, and

I3.2.3. the delivery schedule envisaged, taking into consideration production schedules for the components, the mode of transportation for

delivery to TE facilities and all other considerations relevant to ensure production of the TAL

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IThe following specifications, standards and drawings form part of this specification. In the event of conflict between the referenced document

and this specification, the contents of this specification shall supersede that of the listed documents.

4.1. Cenelec Standards

I EN 15085-2 (Latest): Railway application – Welding of railway vehicles and components.

I EN 45545 (Latest): Fire protection on Railways Vehicles

I EN 50121-3-2 (Latest): Railway Applications - Electromagnetic compatibility, Rolling stock apparatus.

IEN50124-1 (Latest): Railway applications. Insulation coordination. Basic requirements. Clearances and creepage distances for all electrical and

electronic equipment.

I EN50125-1 (Latest): Railway applications. Environmental conditions for equipment. Rolling stock and on-board equipment.

I EN50155 (Latest): Railway Applications - Electronic equipment used on Rolling Stock

I EN50163 (Latest): Railway applications. Supply voltages of traction systems.

I EN50215 (Latest): Railway applications Testing of Rolling Stock after completion of construction and before entry into service.

4.2. SABS Standards

I SANS 10111 (Latest): Engineering drawing.

4.3. IEC Standards

I IEC 60077 (Latest): Railway applications - Electric equipment for rolling stock - Part 1,2,3,5

I IEC 60322(Latest): Railway applications. Electric equipment for rolling stock. Rules for power resistors of open construction

I IEC 60529 (Latest): Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures

I IEC 60571 (2006): Electronic Equipment Used On Rail Vehicles

I IEC 60617 (2001): Graphical Symbols for Diagrams

I IEC 61133 (Latest): Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing of rolling stock on completion of construction and before entry into service

I IEC 61373 (2010): Shock and Vibration Test Specification for Railway Rolling stock equipment

I IEC 61991 (Latest): Railways applications - rolling stock - protective provisions against electrical hazards

I IEC 62278 (2002): Railway applications - Specification and demonstration of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety – Part 1,2

I IEC 62497 (2010): Railway applications - Insulation coordination – Part 1,2

I IEC 62498 (2010): Railway Application - Environmental conditions for equipment – Part 1

The equipment to be quoted on shall be capable to operate and maintain the required performance under the following environmental

conditions.

5.1. Ambient Temperature

R5.1.1. The maximum external air temperature that a locomotive will be exposed to due to environmental conditions is 50°C (measured in the

shade).

R5.1.2. The minimum external air temperature that a locomotive will be exposed to due to environmental conditions is -10°C (measured in the

shade).

R5.1.3. Site conditions shall be taken as 32°C at 1800 m.a.s.l. No deration of the equipment shall occur at the specified site conditions.

5.2. Operating Temperature

R5.2.1. The design shall take into account temperature rises within cubicles to ensure that the components do not exceed their specified

temperature ratings or shorten the usable design life of the equipment.

R5.2.2. The design shall not raise its internal cubicle or ambient temperature of any of the existing electronic equipment within the locomotive

above 60°C.

R5.2.3. Air temperature surrounding printed board assemblies shall not exceed 70°C.

R5.2.4. The solution shall be as such to ensure that, during worst case operating conditions, the hottest portion of any piece of electronic

equipment supplied should not exceed 80°C.

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5.2.5. Special conditions for the above-mentioned clause could be considered if the supplier manages to provide substantial evidence that the

system’s reliability and performance will not be negatively affected, in the short and long-term, when operating at temperatures in excess of

80°C.

4. APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTATION

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5.3. Altitudes

R5.3.1. The locomotive can operate from sea level up to at altitudes as high as 2050m above sea level. It is an essential requirement that no de-

rating of propulsion equipment will be allowed for operation within the above-mentioned conditions.

R5.3.2. In some instances, the locomotive may operate at altitudes of up to 2500m above sea level. Deration will be allowed only at altitudes

above 2050m, but preferably, no deration of electrical equipment should occur at these altitudes.

5.4. Humidity

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5.4.1. The locomotives will operate continuously in a saline atmosphere with:

• An annual relative humidity of less than 80%,

• A thirty consecutive day relative humidity of 95%.

• Relative humidity of 99% in certain operating areas is not abnormal, and 100% RH raining weather conditions are common.

R5.4.2. In addition, any moisture condensation during operation shall not lead to any damage or failure, especially when running through

tunnels.

5.5. Shock and Vibration

R5.5.1. The equipment shall be able to withstand, without damage or failure, vibrations and shocks that occur in service. (Refer to IEC 61373

for typical values of shock and vibration in real service and category assign as per the location on vehicle).

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5.5.2. The prototype locomotive may then be subjected to a bump test according to BBG 1931. This test entails the impacting the loco

against a stationary "sugar wagon" at a speed of 12 km/h. The total mass of the "sugar-wagon" will be approximately 70 000 kg. All brakes of

the "sugar wagon" will be released for the test. It is an essential requirement that the locomotive is still fully serviceable with all equipment

intact and operational after the impact test. No permanent deformation of any equipment or movement on mounting points shall take place as

a result of the impact test.

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5.6.1. Pollutants and extreme weather conditions to which systems might be exposed to, amongst others, could include:

• Snow and Ice,

• Severe dust,

• Commodity particles like iron, coal, chrome, carbon, etc.

• Laden wind conditions, and

• Frequent thunder storms.

5.6. Tunnels

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5.7.1. The longest tunnel is the Hex River tunnel on the Touws River – Worcester line. This tunnel is 13.4 km long. This is merely to indicate

the worst of conditions. Diesel locomotives usually struggle in tunnels due to a lack of intake air as well as resultant air being at high

temperatures. Thus, this information is given to inform the Respondent of possible, but not likely, occurrences.

E6.1. It is required that the PCC take, as input, the AC output of the alternator and produce separate independently controllable AC input for the

traction motors.

E6.2. The PCC and APU has to be of a modular design. The modules used in the Power and Auxiliary converters need to be field proven and

have to be able to operate in harsh traction environments.

E6.3. It is an essential requirement that a modern technology (such as IGBT) based traction drive system is used.

E6.4. It is desired that a modern, fully redundant technology (such as IGBT) based auxiliary power supply system be provided for all the

auxiliary power supply systems.

E6.5. The design of the propulsion converter must be done in such a way that during dynamic (electrical) braking, the voltage generated by the

traction motors can be used as supply voltage to the auxiliary power unit.

E6.6. The Respondent’s proposal must include all equipment required for the cooling and ventilation of the PCC and APU under full load

conditions.

E6.7. The PCC shall be designed such that the tractive effort and braking effort requirements in Table 1 are met within the tolerance values

allowed.

E6.8. The Respondent shall supply estimated tractive effort and braking effort curves for the proposed PCC output to the traction motors

described below.

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E6.9. The Respondent shall provide an estimated PCC efficiency curve versus current, as well as the maximum efficiency conditions and values.

E6.10. The PCC shall communicate with the control system through CanBus via CanOpen protocols, safety critical signals shall be hard wired.

E6.11. The PCC shall have a redundant control unit.

E6.12. The PCC shall be capable of supplying maximum braking effort at 0 km/h.

E6.13. The desired starting adhesion for the locomotive is ~42% ±2% in dry conditions.

E6.14. The desired continuous adhesion for the locomotive is ~30% ±2% in wet conditions.

E6.15. The Trans-Africa Locomotive is a Co-Co design.

E6.16. The Trans-Africa Locomotive has a 16t per axle loading.

Table 1: Power requirements for the Power Converter Cubicle.

I Maximum input power 2200 kW

I Maximum Power to traction motors (each) 310 kW

I Starting tractive effort 370 kN ± 5%

I Continuous tractive effort 284 kN ± 5%

I Continuous braking effort 180 kN ± 5%

I Wheel diameter 915mm (new) 831mm (worn)

I Maximum Operating Speed 100 km/h

Table 2: Auxiliary Power Unit Load Requirements

I Maximum output power required per APU 330 kVA

I Output Voltage required 400 V, 3 Phase AC, maximum 50Hz

I Drive Types 2 x VVVF Drives (capable of operating as

fixed and variable drives)

R7.1. The respondent shall indicate the manufacturing time of the proposed solution.

R8.1. The respondent shall indicate the percentage local content of the proposed solution, refer to the National Treasury Designated Sectors

Instruction Number 4 of 2016-2017 – Rail Rolling Stock Sector issued by the Department of Trade and Industries (DTI).

R8.2. The respondent shall supply a localisation plan if they do not meet the current localisation targets.

RFill in Technical response form

E10.1. The respondent shall provide a list of projects, relevant and related to their proposed solution, in which they have been involved.

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10.2. The respondent shall include the following in the provision of a project demonstration/experience list as a minimum:

• Project Name,

• Implementation/Installation location,

• Client (if at liberty to disclose); and

• Technical solution implemented (capacity, voltage levels, load supplied, etc.).

I10.3. Transnet reserves the right to request various forms of proof of experience, depending on the nature and quality thereof. This might

include physical visits to manufacturing or operational sites, or a demonstration of products in action.

8. LOCAL CONTENT

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT

10. COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

POWER CONVERSION CUBICLE

9. RESPONDENT FEEDBACK

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I11.1. In addition, to offers which in the first instance comply with the requirements set forth in this technical specification, respondents may

also offer, as alternatives, variations of detail that they might consider be both advantageous and acceptable to TE.

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11.2. Should the respondent provide an alternative proposal, the following shall be provided in addition to the proposal:

• The detailed reasons for offering the alternative;

• All relevant technical information concerning the alternative proposed.

11. ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS


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