Lease of TRANSNET rail siding 765384 (krugersdorp) for 10 years — consolidation hub/container terminal

Leasing of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Siding/Facility Number 765384 (Krugersdorp) for a 10-year operational period. The siding (±14,208 m²) is to be developed as a consolidation hub and/or container rail terminal serving industry within the corridor. The dominant purpose must be facilitating transportation of cargo by rail. Siding leased "as is"; lessee responsible for development, securing volumes, and compliance with all applicable laws and TRIM standards. Existing TRIM slot allocation train paths with third parties/TOCs must be honoured. Lessee must conclude/manage contracts with TOCs or cargo owners. Open market process to ensure open access competition.

Issue Date: 27 August 2026

Briefing Session (non-compulsory, online MS Teams): 07 September 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. (link on cover page)

Site Visit (non-compulsory, highly recommended): 10 September 2026 @ 08:00 a.m. (notify TRIM 3 days prior via Site Visit URL)

Final Date for Clarification Questions: 16 November 2026 (two weeks before closing)

Closing Date and Time: 30 November 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

Proposal Validity Period: 180 business days from closing date (ends 20 August 2027)

All enquiries (bidding procedure and technical/clarification): [email protected]

Clarification Questions online platform: URL provided on cover page ("Clarification Questions")

Site Visit registration: URL provided on cover page ("Site Visit")

Briefing Session link: URL provided on cover page ("Briefing Session")

Transnet e-Tender Portal: https://www.transnet.net

National Treasury e-Tender Portal: www.etenders.gov.za

Submission method: electronic only via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://www.transnet.net). No physical bid box submissions.

All documents must be signed, stamped and dated on every page before upload. The signatory must be duly authorised (company resolution or equivalent proof of authority required).

All returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Proposal Form) must be submitted with the proposal. Failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules/documents results in disqualification; failure to submit other schedules/documents may result in disqualification.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.

Late bids will not be accepted for consideration.

Proposal validity period: 180 business days from closing date (30 November 2026). Bidders may be requested to extend validity on the same terms and conditions.

No changes to submissions will be considered after the closing date.

Joint ventures/consortia must submit a signed JV/consortium agreement stating percentage split and responsibilities, or written confirmation of intention to conclude such agreement with indicative split and responsibilities. Award only occurs once a signed agreement is submitted.

Clarification questions must be submitted via the online platform (URL provided on cover page) by 16 November 2026. Only one question per submission; no limit on number of questions. Responses posted on the e-tender system.

Three-stage evaluation:

Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness — compliance with all mandatory requirements (returnable documents, tax compliance, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CSD registration, authority to sign, etc.). Non-responsive bids are disqualified.

Stage 2: Functional Evaluation — minimum threshold 70%. Criteria include:

• Company experience in integrated logistics planning/operations, warehousing, commercial, industrial engineering, supply chain improvement (Annexure Q + at least one reference letter on client letterhead, signed by authorised representative, with management-level contact details).
• Directors/shareholders/owners collective relevant experience (CVs, Annexure R, at least one reference letter each).
• Concept Operational Model: development, operation, progressive enhancement over 10 years; high-level simulation of volume throughput; project schedule with milestones and implementation phases; concept design showing allocation of areas for rail receiving, cargo handling, stockpiling, loading/unloading, internal circulation, dispatch; cargo movement flow; stockpiling optimisation.
• Safety, Environment, Risk, Business Continuity: Environmental Management Plan (Annexure L), Risk Assessment Plan (Annexures M & N), BCM Plan (Annexure O), Health & Safety Checklist (Annexure P).
• Financial capacity: proof of funding (debt/equity) for declared capital investment; audited financial statements (last 3 years or period of existence); key financial ratios (EBITDA, Current Ratio norm 2:1, Solvency Ratio norm 1:1) averaged over 3 years; credit risk assessment for deposit/guarantees.

Stage 3: Price and Preference — PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system (specific split not stated in extracted text). Specific Goals points claimed via Section 9 form (Annexure J).

Siding: Krugersdorp, Siding Number 765384

Coordinates: 26°06'37.28"S 27°46'05.28"E

Size: ±14,208 m²

Lease tenure: 10 years (operational period), excluding mobilisation/establishment/rehabilitation/development/upgrading/construction period.

Purpose: Consolidation hub and/or container rail terminal to serve industry within the corridor. Dominant purpose must be facilitating transportation of cargo by rail.

Siding leased "as is". Lessee responsible for development, securing volumes, scalability to transport systems.

Lessee must honour existing TRIM slot allocation train paths applicable to the siding with third parties/TOCs.

Lessee responsible for concluding/managing contracts with TOCs or cargo owners.

Must comply with all applicable laws, TRIM maintenance standards, and any changes to TRIM policies/procedures.

Environmental: Obtain all environmental approvals, air emission licences/permits, Water Use Licences (Section 21 NEMA) before operations. Environmental Management Plan per Annexure L required before operations. Environmental incidents reported per Section 30 NEMA.

Risk Management: Risk Assessment Plan per Annexures M & N required before operations.

Business Continuity: BCM Plan per Annexure O required before operations (BCM Policy Framework, BCP, BIA, BCM Risk Assessment Methodology).

Health & Safety: Comply with OHS Act and regulations. Health & Safety Checklist per Annexure P required before operations.

Concept Operational Model: Demonstrate development, operation, progressive enhancement over 10 years; high-level simulation of volume throughput; project schedule with milestones; concept design showing area allocation, cargo flow, stockpiling optimisation.

Facility utilisation: Safe and efficient receipt, handling, stockpiling, dispatch of cargo.

Rental: Monthly rental payable to TRIM.

Turnover percentage: A percentage of turnover negotiated with winning bidder; failure to agree allows TRIM to disqualify and negotiate with reserve bidder.

Proof of funding: Must cover declared capital investment commitment. Can be debt and/or equity.

Debt funding: Confirmation letter from institution/individual stating amount and whether committed or conditional; if conditional, written commitment letter with specific conditions.

Equity funding (self-funded): Audited/independently verified annual financial statements + bank confirmation letter confirming cash/facility balance.

Equity funding (partners/holding company): Written confirmation of undertaking to fund, amount available, funder's audited/independently verified financial statements, bank confirmation letter.

Financial statements: Companies >3 years — audited financial statements for last 3 completed financial years (or independently reviewed with explanation if audit not legally required). Management accounts not older than 3 months if latest audited statements >6 months old. Holding/group statements allowed with parent company consent letter and signed Letter of Financial Support.

Companies <3 years — audited/independently verified statements for period of operation + management accounts not older than 3 months if latest audited >6 months old.

Pending litigation/insolvency details required.

Key financial ratios evaluated: EBITDA, Current Ratio (norm 2:1), Solvency Ratio (norm 1:1) — averaged over 3 years (or available period).

Credit risk assessment (risk grade) on winning bidder to determine deposit and guarantees required.

Security: Successful bidder must provide Deed of Suretyship from approved bank/insurance/guarantee corporation within 30 calendar days of letter of acceptance. Amount stipulated in bid documents. No payment until form delivered.

All monetary amounts in ZAR. Prices quoted subject to confirmation not considered.

CSD registration mandatory (CSD number MAAAxxxxxxx).

Tax compliance: Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. Each party in JV/consortium/sub-contractor must submit separate TCS/CSD.

B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency, or Sworn Affidavit (EME/QSE). Large enterprises: SANAS certificate. QSE: SANAS certificate or Sworn Affidavit (51-100% black-owned). EME: Sworn Affidavit or CIPC certificate (SANAS certificate only if measured on QSE scorecard).

No bids from persons in service of the state, companies with directors in state service, or close corporations with members in state service.

Authority to sign: Proof of authority (company resolution) required.

Returnable forms/documents (all must be completed, signed, submitted):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) — offer cover page with bidder details and signature.
• Section 5: Business Proposal Form and list of required documents.
• Section 6: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, Lease Agreement and applicable documents.
• Section 7: RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form.
• Section 8: RFP Clarification.
• Section 9: Specific Goals Points Claim Form (Annexure J).
• Section 10: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) — declares interest, state employment, connections.
• Annexure A: TRIM Siding/Facility Profile (reference).
• Annexure B: Transnet General Bid Conditions (acknowledgement).
• Annexure C: Transnet Bidder Integrity Pact.
• Annexure D: Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Annexure E: Supplier Declaration Form.
• Annexure F: Returnable Bid Response Checklist.
• Annexure G: SHER Compliance Declaration and Undertaking.
• Annexure H: Lease Agreement (basis for negotiation).
• Annexure I: Rental Offer.
• Annexure K: Detailed Investment Plan.
• Annexure L: Environmental Plan Requirements.
• Annexure M: Transnet Risk Assessment Methodology.
• Annexure N: Risk Management Evaluation.
• Annexure O: BCM Guidelines.
• Annexure P: Health and Safety Checklist.
• Annexure Q: Company Experience Summary (with reference letters).
• Annexure R: Individual Experience Summary (with CVs and reference letters).
• Annexure S: Security Guidelines.
• CIPC Disclosure Certificate / Share Register / Shareholding Structure / Register of Equity Partners / Trust Deed / Identity documents (proof of ownership/equity).
• Audited/independently verified financial statements (per financial requirements).
• Proof of funding letters.
• JV/consortium agreement or written intention with indicative split.

Three-stage evaluation:

Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness — mandatory compliance (returnable documents, tax, B-BBEE, CSD, authority to sign).

Stage 2: Functional Evaluation (minimum 70%) — scored on: company experience (Annexure Q + reference letter), directors/shareholders experience (CVs, Annexure R + reference letters), concept operational model (development plan, simulation, project schedule, concept design), safety/environment/risk/BCM plans (Annexures L, M, N, O, P), financial capacity (proof of funding, financial statements, key ratios).

Stage 3: Price and Preference — PPPFA preference points system (80/20 or 90/10) with Specific Goals points (Annexure J).