South Arm Road - V&A Waterfront - Cape Town - 8001
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GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Jun 2026
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Summary
TRANSNET national ports authority invites proposals to lease a 204m² office premises at berio road in the port of cape town for a period of up to ten years. The property is offered 'as is' and the successful bidder will be responsible for any necessary refurbishment and upgrades. This tender is suitable for businesses seeking long-term office space within the port's container terminal precinct.
Key Requirements
• Submit bid electronically via transnet's e-tender portal by 12:00 pm on 17 july 2026; NO late submissions accepted. • Bidders must achieve a minimum technical/functionality score of 66.67/100, evaluated on experience, references, bank rating, business plan, and financial viability. • Provide a detailed rental offer in the prescribed format; the final score is based 80% on price and 20% on specific goals (b-bbee). • Mandatory compliance includes registration on the central supplier database, tax compliance status, and a valid b-bbee certificate or affidavit. • The successful bidder must undertake all necessary refurbishment, repairs, and upgrades to the 'as is' premises at their own cost. • A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 22 june 2026 via microsoft teams; site visits can be arranged thereafter. • Bidders must inspect the property prior to submission and comply with all exclusions (e.g., Hazardous chemicals, truck staging).
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites proposals to lease a 204m² premises at Berio Road in the Port of Cape Town for up to 10 years. The property is intended for office use and is offered on an 'as-is' basis. The tender process includes administrative, substantive, and technical evaluations, with a focus on rental offer price (80/90 points) and B-BBEE compliance (20/10 points). Successful bidders must comply with legal, tax, and environmental requirements, and may need to refurbish the premises at their own cost.
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* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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This is a Request for Proposal to lease 204m² premises at Berio Road in the Port of Cape Town for up to 10 years.
Tender documents are available on the National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) and the Transnet Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).
All addenda, clarifications, and outcomes will be published on these portals. Bidders must check regularly for updates.
A non-compulsory briefing session will be held online on 22 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Important Dates
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Non-Compulsory Briefing Session: 22 June 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Join using link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/352076581193664?p=1N8KW75WyPsDxicHXU (Meeting ID: 352 076 581 193 664, Passcode: d5AY9cG7).
Site Visit: Arrangements can be made after the briefing session by contacting [email protected].
Clarification Deadline: Submit clarification requests by 06 July 2026.
Bid Validity Period: 120 business days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
For bidding procedure enquiries and site visit arrangements: Email [email protected].
No phone numbers or physical addresses are provided in the document.
After closing, all communication must be via the above email address.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Submit your bid electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use Google Chrome.
Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. No late submissions accepted.
Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30MB per upload; multiple uploads allowed.
File names must use only alphabetical or numerical characters to avoid corruption.
All returnable documents listed in Section 5 must be submitted. There are three types:
Mandatory Returnable Documents: Failure to submit these by the closing date results in disqualification.
Returnable Documents Used for Scoring: Missing these results in a zero score for the relevant criterion.
Essential Returnable Documents: Failure to submit may allow Transnet to grant an extension; if still not submitted, may lead to disqualification.
All sections must be signed, stamped, and dated by an authorised representative.
Changes to submissions after closing are not considered.
Collusion among bidders leads to automatic disqualification and restriction from state business.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
General
Open to persons, companies, close corporations, or enterprises (local or foreign).
Foreign bidders must have a local branch/permanent establishment in South Africa or incorporate a SA company if awarded.
Must not be under restrictions (e.g., Integrity Pact violations, legal proceedings, insolvency).
Compliance
Tax compliance: Valid SARS TCS PIN or CSD registration.
B-BBEE compliance: Valid verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs).
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (except foreign bidders without local entities).
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the proposed use (office operations).
Reference letters (min. 2, <5 years old) and bank rating (<3 months old) required.
Financial
Must demonstrate financial viability via cash flow projections and bank rating.
Ability to cover refurbishment, maintenance, and holding costs.
Technical Specifications
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Scope: Lease of 204m² premises at Berio Road in the Port of Cape Town for up to 10 years.
Property: Leased 'as is' (voetstoots); currently used as offices. Available from 01 April 2026 in the Container Terminal precinct.
Exclusions: Handling/storage of hazardous chemicals, staging of trucks, storage of fertilizers, truck refueling station, contained handling depots activities, and storage of dust minerals in open areas. Use must comply with all relevant laws.
Bidder Obligations: Successful bidder must undertake necessary refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements at own cost to ensure premises are fit for purpose and comply with laws.
Beneficial Occupation: May be considered based on submission; must be motivated in Business Plan and approved by TNPA. Bidder liable for all property holding costs during this period.
Inspection: Bidders must inspect the property prior to submission; enquiries to arrange access via the contact email.
Green Economy: Transnet seeks information on bidder's environmental commitments regarding waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.
Stages may be conducted in parallel to expedite process.
Detailed scoring guidelines provided for technical criteria such as Capital and Maintenance Cost Methodology (Concise, Good, Average) and Financial Viability (assumptions and mitigations).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf
Bidders must demonstrate minimum 2 years' experience in proposed use, supported by company profile and verifiable documents.
Submit at least 2 reference letters not older than 5 years, detailing customer information, project scope, and duration.
Provide a bank rating issued by a financial institution, not older than 3 months.
Business Plan must show alignment with Port Development Framework Plan, market analysis, value to port operations, capital and maintenance expenditure plans, and financial viability.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf
Use the prescribed rental offer schedule in Section 4. Include monthly rental rate per square meter, VAT, total monthly rental, escalation rate, and annual breakdown for years 1-5.
Ensure annual escalation is included in overall offer.
All amounts in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
Deviation from the schedule may result in bid being declared non-responsive.
Financial Requirements
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Pricing Format: Submit rental offer using the prescribed schedule in Section 4. Do not deviate; deviation may render bid non-responsive.
Requirements: Provide monthly rental rate per square meter, VAT (15%), total monthly rental (excl. and incl. VAT), and escalation rate.
Annual Breakdown: Detail monthly rental (excl. VAT) and annual rental (excl. VAT) for each of the first 5 years.
Currency: All amounts in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
Verification: TNPA will verify calculations and may consider them in award.
Market-Related Rental: If highest scoring bidder's offer is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate sequentially with top three bidders or cancel the RFP.
Bid Validity: 120 business days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf (RFP)
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Bidders must register on the National Treasury CSD prior to submission. Foreign bidders without a local entity are exempt but must incorporate a South African company to conclude the lease.
Tax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Foreign bidders must answer questionnaire; if no South African presence/tax liability, CSD registration not required.
B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs).
Joint Ventures: If responding as a JV, submit agreement or written confirmation with percentage split and responsibilities; consolidated B-BBEE scorecard used for evaluation.
Employment Equity Act: Comply with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53.
Legal Compliance: Successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Security Clearance: May be required to obtain security clearance to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level.
Integrity Pact: Bidders must comply with the Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure 6).
Disclosure: Disclose any commercial relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO).
Environmental
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf
Transnet seeks information on bidder's environmental commitments, including waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.
A Draft Environmental Management Plan is included as Annexure 2.
Contractual Terms
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0028 114529 RFP.pdf
The successful bidder will be bound by Transnet's Standard Lease Agreement (Annexure 3), General Bid Conditions (Annexure 4), and other conditions in the RFP.
Lease is 'as is' (voetstoots); bidder responsible for all refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements at own cost.
Beneficial occupation may be negotiated; bidder liable for property holding costs during this period.
Bidder must inspect property prior to submission.
Transnet reserves rights to modify RFP, reject non-conforming proposals, disqualify late submissions, award partially, split award, cancel process, validate information, request financial statements, negotiate terms, and restrict bidders for non-compliance.
Legal review: Any changes to standard lease terms subject to Transnet Legal Counsel approval.
Breach of law: Bidders must declare if found guilty of a serious breach of law in preceding 5 years.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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