Leasing of trim siding number 201219 (upington) for 10 years – RFP bt1trimrfpwr8

The RFP is for the leasing of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Siding/Facility Number 201219 (Upington) for a period of ten (10) years. The siding is to be used primarily for storing, loading onto, and offloading from rail, with the dominant purpose reserved for facilitating transportation of goods. The lease is on an 'as is' basis. The successful bidder must sign a Lease Agreement (Annexure H). Bidders are encouraged to attend the non-compulsory site visit to inspect the property.

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

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

Site visit: 07 October 2026 at 11:00 a.m. – non-compulsory but highly recommended; only one scheduled visit per siding. Bidders must notify TRIM three days before via the provided URL.

Final date for clarification questions: 16 November 2026.

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

Technical and bidding procedure enquiries: [email protected] (Clarification Questions contact person).

Clarification questions submitted via online platform (URL provided in RFP); one question at a time, no limit on number.

For issues with logging clarification questions, contact TRIM Commercial Secretariat at [email protected].

Submission is electronic via Transnet eTender Portal (https://www.transnet.net).

Submit electronically via the Transnet eTender Submission Portal at https://www.transnet.net. Register on the portal, log intent to bid, and upload all bid documents before the closing time. Sign, stamp, and date the bottom of each page before uploading. All returnable documents listed in Section 5 (Business Proposal Form) must be included. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. Any amendments or clarifications will be published on the e-tender portal and Transnet website; check before finalising. 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 – mandatory documents and compliance checks.
• Stage 2: Functional Evaluation – minimum threshold 70%. Functional criteria include operations, cargo handling, logistics, safety, security, maintenance, quality, and technology (not required in every area).
• Stage 3: Price and Preference – price evaluation and preference points under the PPPFA.

Bidders must be juristic persons; unincorporated JVs or consortiums qualify. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state. Tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number) is mandatory; each JV/consortium member must submit separately. Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required. Financial viability assessed via key ratios: EBITDA, Current Ratio (norm 2:1), Solvency Ratio (norm 1:1), and proof of funding. Experience evaluated via Annexure Q (Company Experience) and Annexure R (Individual Experience); failure to submit may score 0 for experience.

Lease of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Siding/Facility Number 201219 (Upington) for a period of ten (10) years.

The siding is leased primarily for storing, loading onto, and offloading from rail. The dominant purpose must be reserved for facilitating transportation of goods.

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

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

Bidders must inspect the property during the site visit (non-compulsory but recommended).

The lease is intended to allow open access for all sectors to compete for the lease of sidings.

Bidders must provide proof of funding and meet key financial ratios: EBITDA, Current Ratio (norm 2:1), Solvency Ratio (norm 1:1).

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

The successful bidder may be required to provide security in the form of a Deed of Suretyship from an approved bank, building society, insurance, or guarantee corporation in South Africa. The amount will be stipulated in the bid documents. The Deed of Suretyship must be returned within 30 calendar days from the letter of acceptance; failure may lead to contract cancellation.

Prices for goods (if applicable) must be on a Delivered Duty Paid basis unless otherwise specified.

Tax Compliance: Provide SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Each JV/consortium member must submit separately. Foreign bidders must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire.

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

CSD Registration: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) if no TCS PIN.

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

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

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

Evaluation is in three stages: Stage 1 – Test for Responsiveness (mandatory documents and compliance); Stage 2 – Functional Evaluation with a minimum threshold of 70%; Stage 3 – Price and Preference. Functional criteria include operations, cargo handling, logistics, safety, security, maintenance, quality, and technology (not required in every area). Bidders must meet financial viability ratios (EBITDA, Current Ratio 2:1, Solvency Ratio 1:1) and provide proof of funding. Experience is evaluated via Annexure Q (Company Experience) and Annexure R (Individual Experience); failure to submit may result in a score of 0 for experience.