Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is the one-off supply and delivery of a ruggedised industrial display screen, pre-programmed and configured for seamless integration into the Electrical House (E-House) of a Kalmar Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) crane at the Ngqura Container Terminal.

Scope

The scope covers the provision, delivery, and programming of the specified display unit tailored to the operational and environmental demands of the RTG E-House. Detailed technical specifications are contained in Annexure A of the full tender documentation. The successful supplier must ensure the hardware meets terminal operational standards, is fully functional upon delivery, and complies with all statutory procurement and compliance frameworks. All financial proposals must be captured electronically via Transnet’s designated procurement portal; physical or offline pricing schedules will not be accepted.

Technical Requirements

• Supply of an industrial-grade, durable display screen suitable for harsh port terminal conditions.
• Pre-programming and configuration specifically for the Kalmar RTG E-House control interface and telemetry systems.
• Submission of a manufacturer datasheet confirming compliance with all required specifications.
• Exclusive electronic bid submission through the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS), including mandatory online pricing capture.
• Bid validity period of 90 business days from the closing date.
• Full compliance with South African regulatory requirements, including Tax Clearance, CSD registration, B-BBEE verification, and POPIA consent.
• Potential requirement for personnel security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, or TOP SECRET levels.

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in supplying and integrating industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI) displays within port, logistics, or heavy industrial environments.
• Technical proficiency in programming and configuring control screens for Kalmar RTG systems or equivalent port automation platforms.
• Capability to navigate and comply with Transnet’s electronic procurement, compliance, and data protection frameworks.
• Understanding of port terminal safety standards, environmental durability requirements, and cybersecurity protocols relevant to critical infrastructure.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Kalmar RTG E-House: Refers to the enclosed control cabin housing the operator workstation, electrical panels, and control systems for rubber-tyred gantry cranes used in container terminals. Programming requires specialised knowledge of crane telemetry, load management, terminal operating software, and industrial communication protocols.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status and other specific socio-economic goals. The lowest acceptable bid determines the baseline for price scoring.
• DPIP/FPPO Disclosure: Mandatory declaration of any commercial, familial, or personal ties to Domestic Prominent Influential Persons or Foreign Prominent Public Officials. This aligns with anti-corruption legislation and corporate governance policies to prevent conflicts of interest.
• TDPS Portal: Transnet’s mandatory digital bidding platform requiring vendor registration, electronic intent logging, and secure upload of all compliance and pricing documents. Late submissions, paper-based pricing, or use of another entity’s profile will result in immediate disqualification.