Lease opportunity: 2,444.6m² Land for storage at port of cape town's tanker basin

• Issue Date: 18 June 2026
• Non-Compulsory Briefing Session: 22 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (via Microsoft Teams)
• Clarification Deadline: 06 July 2026
• Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM

• General/Property Enquiries: [email protected]
• Briefing/Site Visit Arrangements: [email protected]

• Submission Method: Upload all bid response documents via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) using Google Chrome.
• Deadline: Submissions must be uploaded by 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• File Requirements:

• Use only alphanumeric and/or numerical characters in file names to avoid corruption.
• Maximum file size is 30MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted.
• It is recommended to upload at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues.

• Signing: All documents must be signed and dated by an authorised representative. Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be included.
• Validity: Bids must remain valid for 120 business days from the closing date. Failure to respond to a request for validity extension will result in disqualification.
• Returnables: All documents listed in the Proposal Form (Section 5) must be returned. Failure to provide mandatory documents results in automatic disqualification.

• All documents listed in Section 5 must be returned.
• Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted for the signatory.

The evaluation follows a multi-stage sequential process:

• Stage 1: Administrative Responsiveness: Check for timely submission and duly signed documents.
• Stage 2: Substantive Responsiveness: Verification of the priced rental offer.
• Stage 3: Technical/Functional Scoring (Minimum Threshold 66.67/100):

• Previous Experience (2 years in proposed use, reference letters, company profile).
• Track Record (Bank rating within 3 months).
• Proposed Operations (Alignment with Port Development Framework Plan).
• Business Plan (Market analysis, SWOT, value-add to Port, WBS, and Project Schedule).
• Financial Viability (Cash-flow projections and maintenance plan).

• Stage 4: Price (Weighted 80/90 points): Based on the rental offer price using a specific formula.
• Stage 5: Specific Goals (Weighted 20/10 points): Based on B-BBEE status level.
• Stage 6: Objective Criteria: Transnet may apply criteria such as bidder rotation, specialised operations, or probity checks.
• Stage 7: Award: Final selection of the preferred bidder.

• Scope: Lease of 2,444.6m² of land at Eastern Mole – Tanker Basin, Port of Cape Town, for up to 10 years (on an 'as-is' / voetstoots basis).
• Permitted Use: Storage activities only.
• Exclusions: Handling/storage of hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, truck refueling, dust minerals, and staging of trucks.
• Lessee Obligations:

• Perform all necessary refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements at own cost.
• Ensure premises are fit for purpose and comply with all applicable laws.
• If beneficial occupation is requested, a justified business plan must be submitted (subject to approval).

• Site Inspection: Bidders must inspect the property prior to submission; Transnet accepts no liability for failure to do so.

Evaluation follows a 7-stage process: 1. Administrative Responsiveness, 2. Substantive Responsiveness, 3. Technical/Functional scoring, 4. Price, 5. Specific Goals, 6. Objective Criteria, and 7. Award. Stages may be conducted in parallel.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the proposed use (storage).
• Required: Company profile, at least two reference letters (not older than 5 years), and a bank rating (not older than 3 months).
• Business plan must demonstrate technical/managerial capability, market analysis, and financial viability (cash-flow/maintenance plan).

• Complete the Rental Offer Summary table including monthly rent per m², VAT (15%), and total monthly rent.
• Include annual escalation rates and calculate total rent for each of the 5 years.
• All figures must be in ZAR and inclusive of VAT; deviations may result in non-responsiveness.

• Pricing Format: Must use the prescribed Rental Offer Summary table.
• Currency: All figures must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of 15% VAT.
• Components: Provide monthly rent per m², VAT amount, total monthly rent, and annual escalation rates for the 5-year period.
• Financial Capacity Proof:

• Bank rating (not older than 3 months).
• Detailed cash-flow projections (must be signed by a finance professional).
• Maintenance plan and capital expenditure breakdown.

• Negotiations: Transnet reserves the right to conduct post-tender negotiations to ensure the rental is market-related.

• Tax Compliance: Must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed certificate. Unincorporated JVs/Consortia must provide individual certificates/CSD numbers.
• CSD Registration: Mandatory registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (except for foreign bidders without a local entity).
• B-BBEE: Submission of a valid B-BBEE verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) is mandatory.
• Security Clearance: Successful bidders and personnel must obtain required security clearance (Confidential/Secret/Top Secret) at their own cost.
• Legal/Integrity:

• Compliance with the Employment Equity Act and National Ports Act.
• Adherence to the Supplier Integrity Pact (breach leads to disqualification).
• Must not be insolvent, under business rescue, or under restriction by Transnet/State institutions.

• Joint Ventures: Must submit a signed JV agreement stating the % split and responsibilities if awarded.

Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) for compliance purposes.

• All signatories must be legally authorised to sign documents.
• All returnable documents in Section 5 must be submitted.
• Clarification requests must be submitted via the RFP Clarification Request Form by 06 July 2026.
• Post-closing communication must be via [email protected].
• Collusion or canvassing of officials will lead to disqualification and potential restriction from state contracts.

• Bidders must review and comment on the Draft Environmental Management Plan (Annexure 2).
• A statement of environmental commitments (waste, recycling, energy, carbon footprint) is required.
• All activities must comply with environmental legislation and the lease plan (Annexure 1).
• Hazardous chemical, fertilizer, and dust-mineral storage are strictly excluded.

• Duration: Up to 10 years, with renewal options subject to agreement.
• Termination: Permitted for breach of material terms, failure to obtain security clearance, or non-payment of rent.
• Penalties: Failure to sign the formal lease within 5 business days of award may result in penalties and cost recovery.
• Negotiations: Transnet may engage in post-tender negotiations to ensure market-related returns.
• Legal Review: All lease terms are subject to approval by Transnet’s Legal Counsel.

• Clarification deadline: 06 July 2026.
• Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
• Bid validity: 120 business days from closing.

• Foreign bidders must answer the residency questionnaire and provide proof of a South African representative if required.
• All bidders must ensure tax compliance (SARS PIN/TCS) or provide a CSD number.
• Bidders must comply with the Employment Equity Act.

See the main Evaluation Criteria section for the full scoring methodology, including administrative, substantive, technical, price, and specific-goals weighting.