Supply of Real-Time Locomotive GPS Tracker System.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet Freight Rail is procuring a Real-Time Locomotive GPS Tracker system. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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Transnet Freight Rail is inviting proposals for the supply, installation, and management of a Real-Time Locomotive GPS Tracker system. This project covers the nationwide Transnet operating network, including cross-border corridors for Class 44D locomotives. The contract will run for a period of five and a half years. The system must be provided as a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, featuring cloud-based data storage, a real-time monitoring dashboard, and secure SOAP API integration with Transnet systems. Key deliverables include the supply of tracking hardware, historical data retention for at least 12 months, and full maintenance support with a 24 to 48-hour repair turnaround time. The system must support over 2,000 locomotives and ensure high positioning accuracy. The project includes an initial six-month implementation phase followed by five years of operational service. The closing date for this tender is 03 September 2026 at 14:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN and CSD registration
- ICASA type approval for all telecommunications and radio equipment
- ISO-27001, SOC II Type 2, or penetration test reports
- Compliance with Cenelec EN50155 and EN50121-3-2 technical standards
- Hardware must be rated IP67 or higher
- Valid COIDA registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Latest audited financial statements signed by an Accounting Officer
- Minimum technical evaluation score of 85 percent
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: EMMANUEL MORIRI
Email: emmanuel.moriri@transnet.net
Phone: 011-584-0675
How to apply: Interested bidders must register a profile on the Transnet e-tender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net to log an intent to bid and upload their proposals. Submissions must be completed electronically at least one day before the closing date, with a maximum upload size of 30MB per file.
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