Lease of trim siding 801682 (marikana b) – 10-Year rail facility lease

Closing: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Briefing session: 07 September 2026 at 11:00 (online, non-compulsory, MS Teams).

Site visit: 14 September 2026 at 10:00 (non-compulsory, but highly recommended; only one scheduled visit per siding).

Final date for clarification questions: 16 November 2026.

Proposal validity: 180 business days from closing date (ends 20 August 2027).

All enquiries via the online clarification platform (link provided in RFP). For problems logging queries, contact the TRIM Commercial Secretariat at [email protected]. Technical and bidding procedure enquiries also directed to the same email address.

Submit electronically via the Transnet eTender portal (https://www.transnet.net). Register, log intent, and upload all bid documents before the closing time. Late submissions are not accepted. Sign, stamp, and date each page before uploading. All returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Proposal Form) must be included. Bids must be on official forms, not re-typed. Any alterations to the RFP documents are not allowed except as permitted in the General Bid Conditions. Required returnable forms include SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD4 (Bidder's Disclosure), Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP and Lease Agreement, RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, and all annexures listed in the RFP (e.g., Annexure E Supplier Declaration, Annexure F Returnable Bid Response Checklist, Annexure G SHER Compliance Declaration, Annexure I Rental Offer, Annexure J Specific Goals, Annexure K Detailed Investment Plan, Annexure L Environmental Plan, Annexure M Risk Assessment, Annexure N Risk Management Evaluation, Annexure O BCM Guidelines, Annexure P Health and Safety Checklist, Annexure Q Company Experience Summary, Annexure R Individual Experience Summary, Annexure S Security Guidelines). Failure to submit mandatory returnable documents may result in disqualification.

Evaluation is in three stages:

• Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness – checks compliance with mandatory requirements (e.g., tax, B-BBEE, forms).
• Stage 2: Functional Evaluation – minimum threshold 70%. Bidders must score at least 70% to proceed.
• Stage 3: Price and Preference – applies PPPFA preference point system (80/20 or 90/10 as applicable). Specific goals points are claimed via Annexure J / Section 9 form. Bidders must be juristic persons; JVs/consortia must submit a signed agreement or written intention with percentage split and responsibilities. Bidders must not be restricted on the National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers. Financial viability will be assessed; proof of funding and financial statements required. The winning bidder will undergo a credit risk assessment to determine deposit and guarantees.

Lease of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) siding/facility, Siding Number 801682 (Marikana B), for a period of ten (10) years. The siding is leased on an 'as is' basis. The dominant purpose is for storing, loading onto, and offloading from rail. The successful bidder must sign a Lease Agreement (Annexure H) with TRIM. Bidders must submit a Detailed Investment Plan (Annexure K), Environmental Plan (Annexure L), Risk Management Evaluation (Annexure N), BCM Guidelines (Annexure O), Health and Safety Checklist (Annexure P), and Security Guidelines (Annexure S). The lease is for facilitating transportation of goods by rail.

Bidders must provide proof of funding and financial statements. The winning bidder will be subject to a credit risk assessment to determine deposit and guarantees. The successful bidder must provide a Deed of Suretyship (security) for due fulfilment of the contract, in a form acceptable to Transnet, within 30 calendar days of the letter of acceptance. Rental offer must be submitted via Annexure I. No other pricing format specified.

Tax compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each JV/consortium member must submit separately. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor companies with directors who are.

B-BBEE: Provide a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE).

CSD registration: Provide CSD number if no TCS PIN.

Joint Venture/Consortium: Submit signed JV/consortium agreement or written intention with percentage split and responsibilities.

Foreign suppliers: Complete the questionnaire in SBD1 and provide proof of authorised representative in South Africa.

Proof of authority: Company resolution or power of attorney for signatories.

Returnable forms: SBD1, SBD4, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, and all annexures as listed.

Evaluation is in three stages:

• Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness – checks compliance with mandatory requirements (e.g., tax, B-BBEE, forms).
• Stage 2: Functional Evaluation – minimum threshold 70%. Bidders must score at least 70% to proceed.
• Stage 3: Price and Preference – applies PPPFA preference point system (80/20 or 90/10 as applicable). Specific goals points are claimed via Annexure J / Section 9 form. Bidders must be juristic persons; JVs/consortia must submit a signed agreement or written intention with percentage split and responsibilities. Bidders must not be restricted on the National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers. Financial viability will be assessed; proof of funding and financial statements required. The winning bidder will undergo a credit risk assessment to determine deposit and guarantees.