Lease of trim siding 801682 (marikana c) – 10-Year RFP

Lease of TRIM siding/facility Siding Number 801682 (Marikana C) for ten (10) years. The siding is used for storing, loading, and offloading rail cargo. The lease is on an "as is" basis. The successful bidder must sign a Lease Agreement (Annexure H).

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

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

Site visit: 14 September 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – non-compulsory, but highly recommended. Only one scheduled site visit per siding. Bidders must notify TRIM three (3) days before the site visit.

Final date for clarification questions: 16 November 2026.

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

Bidding procedure and technical enquiries: Clarification Questions (online platform).

Email: [email protected] (for problems logging questions or follow-up).

Submission: Transnet eTenders management platform (https://www.transnet.net).

Submit electronically via the Transnet eTenders management platform (https://www.transnet.net). Register on the portal, log intent to bid, and upload all bid documents against the tender. Sign, stamp, and date the bottom of each page before uploading. All returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Proposal Form) must be included. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. Any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter; do not alter the RFP documents except as allowed. Failure to submit mandatory returnable schedules/documents will result in disqualification.

Evaluation is in three stages:

• Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness – checks compliance with mandatory requirements (e.g., tax, B-BBEE, returnable forms).
• Stage 2: Functional Evaluation – minimum threshold 70%. Bidders must score at least 70% to proceed.
• Stage 3: Price and Preference – applies the PPPFA preference point system (80/20 or 90/10 as applicable).

Specific goals points are claimed via Section 9 (Specific Goals Points Claim Form). Bidders must not attempt to unduly influence Transnet officials; collusion results in automatic disqualification.

Lease of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) siding/facility Siding Number 801682 (Marikana C) for a period of ten (10) years.

The siding is leased primarily for storing, loading onto, and offloading from rail.

The dominant purpose of the leased siding should be reserved for facilitating the transportation of goods.

All sidings are leased on an "as is" basis.

The successful bidder must agree to sign a Lease Agreement (Annexure H) with TRIM.

Bidders must inspect the property (site visit recommended).

Rental offer must be submitted via Annexure I (Rental Offer).

The successful bidder must provide a Deed of Suretyship (security) for due fulfilment of the contract, in the form furnished by Transnet, within 30 calendar days from the letter of acceptance. No guarantee in any other form will be accepted.

The agreed rental payable under the Lease Agreement will be incorporated into the contract.

Bidders must submit a Detailed Investment Plan (Annexure K) as part of the proposal.

Tax Compliance: Submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Each party in a consortium/JV/sub-contracting arrangement must submit separate tax compliance documentation.

B-BBEE: Provide a valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited agency, or a Sworn Affidavit (for QSE/EME).

Central Supplier Database (CSD): Provide CSD number if no TCS PIN available.

Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.

Foreign suppliers: Complete the questionnaire in SBD1; if not resident in RSA, no TCS PIN required.

Joint Ventures/Consortiums: Submit a signed JV/consortium agreement stating percentage split and responsibilities, or written intention to enter into such agreement.

Returnable forms include: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD4 (Bidder's Disclosure), Certificate of Acquaintance (Section 6), RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form (Section 7), Specific Goals Points Claim Form (Section 9), and all annexures listed in the RFP.

Evaluation is in three stages: Stage 1 – Test for Responsiveness; Stage 2 – Functional Evaluation with minimum threshold 70%; Stage 3 – Price and Preference. Specific goals points are claimed via Section 9 (Specific Goals Points Claim Form). Bidders are not required to propose technology in every area; evaluation considers operations, cargo handling, logistics, safety, security, maintenance, quality, and other factors.