Request for proposal to lease land in extent of 32,5m2 at elliot basin in the port of cape town for a period of up to ten (10) years.

• Briefing (non‑compulsory) – 22 June 2026, 10:00 AM (Microsoft Teams link in the RFP).
• Clarification deadline – 06 July 2026 (submit RFP Clarification Request Form).
• Closing date & time – 17 July 2026, 12:00 PM.
• Bid validity – 120 business days from the closing date.

Non‑compulsory briefing session: 22 June 2026, 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (meeting link, ID and passcode provided in the RFP). Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Site‑visit arrangements can be made after the briefing by contacting the RFP email address.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: not specified.

All queries before 06 July 2026 must be submitted via the RFP Clarification Request Form on the Transnet e‑Tenders portal.

After the closing date, any communication must be sent to the same email address.

Outcome of the RFP will be published on the National Treasury e‑Tender portal and the Transnet website; unsuccessful bidders may request reasons from the contact person named on the SBD 1 form.

• Upload the complete bid to the Transnet e‑Tenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) before 12:00 PM on 17 July 2026.
• Use only alphanumeric characters in file names; each upload may be up to 30 MB and multiple uploads are allowed.
• All mandatory returnable documents (SBD 1 form, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration, Specific Goals Claim Form, Job Creation & Skills Development, Personal Information Protection, Attendance Certificate) must be signed, stamped and dated.
• Essential returnable documents (SBD 1, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration, Specific Goals Claim Form, Job Creation & Skills Development, Personal Information Protection, Attendance Certificate) are required for compliance; failure results in disqualification.
• Mandatory returnable documents (Rental Offer Schedule, B‑BBEE proof, Capital Expenditure Plan, Maintenance Plan, Company Profile, Business Plan, Reference Letters, Bank Rating) must be submitted; missing any leads to automatic disqualification.
• Bids submitted after the deadline or with incomplete/unsigned documents will be rejected.
• Validity period is 120 business days from the closing date; bidders may be asked to extend the validity under the same terms.
• Proof of authority (e.g., board resolution) must accompany the submission.

Bidders must upload all required documents to the Transnet e‑Tenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). The system accepts multiple uploads; each file name may contain only letters and numbers.

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• Scope – Lease of 32.5 m² of land at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town, for up to 10 years (voetstoots).
• Permitted use – Storage of liquid bulk (current use).
• Exclusions – No handling/storage of hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, truck refuelling, dust minerals, or staged trucks.
• Obligations – Successful bidder must (i) ensure the premises are fit for the intended use, (ii) carry out any required refurbishment, repairs or capital improvements at its own cost, (iii) bear all property‑holding costs during any beneficial occupation period, and (iv) conduct a site inspection before submitting the bid.
• Environmental – Provide a statement on waste disposal, recycling and energy‑conservation practices (Annexure 2 – Draft Environmental Management Plan).
• Deliverables – Detailed Business Plan, Work‑Breakdown‑Structure, Maintenance Plan, Cash‑flow projections and market analysis as set out in the evaluation criteria.

Transnet will use the evaluation diagram (Section 5) to assess bids. Stages may be run in parallel to expedite the process. Bidders should ensure their submission includes all required evidence for each evaluation criterion, as detailed in the Technical Proposal Guidelines.

Bidders must demonstrate at least two (2) years of relevant experience, supported by reference letters (minimum two, not older than five years). A current bank rating (≤ 3 months old) is required. The submission should also include a detailed Business Plan, market analysis, SWOT analysis and a work‑breakdown‑structure with a maintenance schedule.

Complete the Rental Offer Summary table: provide the rate per m², VAT‑inclusive monthly rent, annual rent, and escalation rate for each of the five (5) lease years. All figures must be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT. The schedule must be signed and submitted with the bid.

• Pricing format – Complete the Rental Offer Summary table (m² rate, VAT 15 %, monthly and annual rent, escalation rate) and submit in South African Rand inclusive of VAT.
• Escalation – Annual escalation must be shown in the schedule.
• Verification – Transnet will check the arithmetic; non‑conforming formats may be declared non‑responsive.
• Bid validity – 120 business days from the closing date.
• Tax compliance – Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate; foreign bidders without South African tax status are exempt only if they meet the “no South African income” test.
• B‑BBEE – Provide a valid B‑BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Bank rating – Provide a current bank rating (not older than 3 months).

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) – All bidders must be registered on the National Treasury CSD before submission; foreign bidders without a local entity are exempt but must later incorporate a South African company if awarded.
• Tax compliance – Submit SARS TCS PIN/certificate; failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
• B‑BBEE – Valid B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required.
• Employment Equity Act – Must comply with the Act, including Section 53.
• Security clearance – Successful bidder must obtain CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET clearance as required.
• Integrity Pact – No breach of the Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure 6); collusion or conflict of interest results in automatic disqualification.
• Legal capacity – Must be a solvent South African legal entity with the capacity to enter into a lease.
• Environmental management – Adhere to the Draft Environmental Management Plan (Annexure 2).

The B‑BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit must be attached to the bid to satisfy the B‑BBEE Act compliance requirement.

All bid documents must be signed and dated by an authorised person. Bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and provide a site‑specific safety plan if any refurbishment or construction is required. The plan must identify hazards, risk‑mitigation measures, emergency procedures and personnel training requirements.

Annexure 2 contains a Draft Environmental Management Plan. Bidders must outline waste‑disposal methods, recycling initiatives and energy‑conservation measures. Any activity that could impact the environment must be approved by Transnet and comply with national environmental legislation.

Any amendment to the standard lease terms must be reviewed and approved by Transnet’s legal counsel before finalisation.

All information related to the RFP is confidential. Bidders must sign the Non‑Disclosure Agreement. Any disclosure requires prior written approval from Transnet.

CSD registration: All bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database prior to submission; foreign bidders without a local entity are exempt but must later incorporate a South African company if awarded.

Evaluation follows a multi‑stage process:

1. Administrative responsiveness – on‑time submission and proper signatures.

2. Substantive responsiveness – inclusion of a priced rental offer and all required returnable documents.

3. Technical/functional score – minimum 66.67 % based on experience, references, bank rating, business plan, market analysis and value‑add to the port.

4. Rental offer price – weighted 80 or 90 points using the formula PS = 80 (1 + (Pt‑Pmax)/Pmax) or PS = 90 (1 + (Pt‑Pmax)/Pmax).

5. Specific goals – weighted 20 or 10 points for meeting the specific‑goals claim form.

6. Objective criteria – rotation, past performance, integrity‑pact compliance, legal capacity, solvency and conflict‑of‑interest checks.

7. Post‑tender negotiations – market‑related rental negotiations with the top‑ranked bidders, up to three rounds, before possible cancellation.