TRANSNET national ports authority invites proposals to lease a 16.25 M² land parcel at elliot basin in the port of cape town for up to 10 years. The tender is for a storage facility and is targeted at companies with relevant operational experience. Bidders must submit a detailed business plan and comply with strict technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
Key Requirements
• Submit the complete bid via the TRANSNET e‑tender portal by 12:00 pm on 17 july 2026; late submissions are not accepted. • The bid must include a priced rental offer, a detailed business plan, and all mandatory returnable documents (e.g., B‑bee certificate, company profile, reference letters, bank rating). • Bidders must achieve a minimum technical/functional score of 66.67 Points, evaluated on experience, business plan, and financial viability. • Registration on the national treasury central supplier database (csd) and a valid SARS tax compliance status (tcs) pin are mandatory. • The successful lessee must undertake any necessary refurbishment, repairs, or upgrades to the 'as‑is' property at their own cost. • The bid validity period is 120 business days from the closing date, and TRANSNET may request an extension. • All proposals are subject to post‑tender negotiations if the rental offer is not market‑related.
Tender Description
Request for proposal to lease land in extent of 16.25m2 At elliot basin n the port of cape town for a period of up to ten (10) years.
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites proposals for the lease of a 16.25m² land parcel at Elliot Basin in the Port of Cape Town for up to 10 years. The land is intended for storage use, excluding hazardous materials, truck staging, fertilizers, refueling, or open mineral storage. The successful bidder will be responsible for refurbishments, compliance with laws, and aligning operations with the Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP).
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Tender title: Lease of 16.25 m² land at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town, for up to 10 years.
Advertised on the National Treasury e‑tender portal and the Transnet website.
RFP documents (including annexures) can be downloaded free of charge from:
www.etenders.gov.za (select “Transnet SOC Ltd” under Department)
https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (use Google Chrome).
All addenda, clarifications and the final award will be posted on both portals.
Transnet is not liable for bidders missing updates; bidders must regularly check the portals.
Important Dates
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Issue Date: 18 June 2026
Non‑compulsory briefing (Microsoft Teams): 22 June 2026, 10:00 AM (attendance optional)
Clarification questions deadline: 06 July 2026
Closing date & time: 17 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Bid validity period: 120 business days from closing date
Evaluation results published on the National Treasury e‑tender portal within 10 days of award.
Contact Information
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Email: [email protected] (for all RFP‑related queries and post‑closing communications)
Submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (register and upload bids here)
For site‑visit arrangements, contact the same email address.
No phone number or physical address is provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Upload the complete bid response to the Transnet e‑Tender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) before 12:00 PM on 17 July 2026. Late uploads will be rejected.
Use only alphanumeric characters in file names; each file may be up to 30 MB. Multiple uploads are allowed.
All returnable documents listed in Section 5 must be attached and signed, stamped and dated:
Mandatory returnables (e.g., Rental Offer Price, Specific Goals Claim Form, B‑BEE certificate/affidavit, Capital Expenditure Plan, Maintenance Plan, Company Profile, Business Plan, Reference Letters, Bank Rating).
Essential returnables (SBD 1 form, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration, Personal Information Protection form, Attendance certificate).
Failure to provide mandatory returnables results in automatic disqualification; failure to provide essential returnables gives a chance to submit by a deadline, after which disqualification applies.
Sign every page of the proposal and ensure the authorised signatory’s details are included.
Bidders must confirm receipt of the bid by uploading at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues.
A bid validity period of 120 business days from the closing date is required; Transnet may request an extension.
Any amendment to the RFP after submission is not permitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
General
Open to persons, companies, close corporations, or enterprises (local or foreign).
Foreign bidders must have a local registered entity or incorporate one in South Africa if awarded.
Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax compliance: Valid TCS PIN or CSD registration required.
B-BBEE
B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted.
Preference points awarded based on B-BBEE status (specific goals).
Legal
Bidder must not be under restrictions (e.g., Integrity Pact violations, insolvency, or legal proceedings).
Bidder must have the legal capacity to enter into the lease agreement.
Joint ventures/consortia must submit a signed agreement or written confirmation of intent.
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the proposed use (storage or Port-related activities).
Proof of experience via lease agreements, licenses, or other verifiable documents.
Technical Specifications
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Scope: lease of 16.25 m² land at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town, for up to 10 years (as‑is, voetstoots).
Carry out any required refurbishment, repairs, upgrades or capital improvements at own cost.
Ensure the premises are fit for the intended use and comply with all applicable laws.
If beneficial occupation is required, justify it in the Business Plan and bear all holding costs.
Conduct a site inspection before submitting the bid; TNPA accepts no liability for lack of inspection.
Environmental considerations: bidders must provide a statement on waste disposal, recycling and energy‑conservation practices (see Annexure 2 – Draft Environmental Management Plan).
Deliverables: detailed Business Plan, market analysis, work‑break‑down‑structure, maintenance plan, cash‑flow projections, and compliance certificates.
Stages may be conducted in parallel at Transnet’s discretion, but failure at any stage eliminates the bidder from further consideration.
Minimum technical score of 66.67 points is required to progress to the price and specific‑goals stages.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience is required; evidence must include a company profile and at least two reference letters (not older than 5 years).
Bank rating must be current (not older than 3 months).
Experience assessment covers:
Operational experience in the proposed use (storage or similar).
Track record (financial stability, past performance).
Alignment with the Port Development Framework Plan.
JV bidders must provide the JV agreement or a written intention with percentage split and responsibilities.
The bidder’s personnel must possess the professional qualifications and experience necessary to manage the lease and any required refurbishments.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf
Complete the Rental Offer Summary table (Section 4) with:
Extent (m²), rate per m², monthly rent (excl. VAT), VAT @15 %, total monthly rent (incl. VAT).
Annual escalation rate and total annual rent for each of the 5 years.
Grand total (incl. VAT) for the entire lease term.
Include a clear escalation methodology and ensure calculations are correct; TNPA will verify.
Rental offers must be quoted in ZAR inclusive of VAT.
Deviation from the prescribed format may result in a non‑responsive bid.
The highest priced (but market‑related) offer receives the maximum points (80 or 90) as per the scoring formula.
Financial Requirements
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Rental Offer Schedule (Section 4) must be completed in the prescribed format, including:
Monthly rent per m² (exclusive of VAT) and inclusive of 15 % VAT.
Annual escalation rate (must be reflected in the total offer).
Total rental for each of the 5 years and overall total inclusive of VAT.
All figures must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT.
Bidders must provide a Bank Rating (current, not older than 3 months).
Financial capacity evidence: audited financial statements or equivalent, cash‑flow projections, and a signed declaration of financial viability.
Security clearance may be required for the successful bidder (confidential/secret/top‑secret level).
No changes to the rental offer are allowed after the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) before submission (foreign bidders without a local entity are exempt).
Provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. Each consortium or subcontractor must submit its own TCS.
B‑BEE verification: submit a valid B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit (required for EMES & QSEs).
Comply with the Employment Equity Act (including Section 53).
Meet all applicable tax legislation (Income Tax Act, VAT Act) throughout the lease term.
Adhere to the Integrity Pact (Annexure 6) and disclose any DPIP/FPPO relationships.
Provide the required security clearance level as stipulated.
All information must be treated confidentially; sign the Non‑Disclosure Agreement.
Failure to meet any of the above may result in disqualification or removal from the bidder database for up to 10 years.
Health & Safety
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf
All documents must be signed and dated by an authorised representative.
Returnable documents listed in Section 5 must be submitted with the proposal.
Proposals are deemed offers unless expressly stated otherwise.
Any additional conditions must be submitted in a separate letter and are subject to the General Bid Conditions.
After the closing date, communication is limited to the designated email address.
No canvassing of Transnet officials is permitted between closing and award; collusion results in automatic disqualification.
Transnet will publish the outcome within 10 days; bidders must monitor the e‑tender portal for results.
Environmental
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf
Annexure 2 contains the Draft Environmental Management Plan; bidders must address waste disposal, recycling and energy‑conservation measures.
The lease is on an “as‑is” basis; any environmental liabilities arising from the current use (storage) remain with the lessee.
Exclusions (hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, truck refuelling, dust minerals) must not be introduced without prior approval.
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with all relevant environmental legislation in their Business Plan.
Contractual Terms
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf
Standard Bidding Document (SBD 1) form must be completed and signed.
RFP Instructions (Section 4) require signatures on every page and adherence to the prescribed rental offer schedule.
General Bid Conditions apply; any alterations must be submitted in a separate letter and are subject to clause 15 and legal review.
Joint Venture bidders must disclose the JV agreement or a written intention to conclude one before award.
Lease term: up to 10 years; the lease is on an “as‑is” basis (voetstoots).
Post‑tender negotiations may be undertaken if the highest‑scoring rental offer is not market‑related; negotiations proceed sequentially (1st, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked bidder).
Penalty clauses apply for failure to sign the lease within five business days of award.
Dispute resolution follows Transnet’s standard legal review; any changes to the lease agreement are subject to Transnet’s legal counsel.
Security clearance (Confidential/Secret/Top‑Secret) may be required for the successful bidder.
Section
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0014 114515 RFP.pdf
The evaluation follows a multi‑stage weighted scoring system (see Evaluation Methodology diagram).
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