Lease of 240.7m² Office/light industrial premises at duncan road, port of cape town

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 visits can be arranged after the briefing by contacting [email protected]. Clarification questions deadline: 06 July 2026. Bid validity period: 120 business days from closing date. Transnet may request an extension of validity.

For bidding procedure enquiries and to arrange site visits, email: [email protected]. After the closing date, all communication must be via this email address. The Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal is https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Tender documents can be downloaded from the National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal at www.etenders.gov.za or the Transnet Portal.

Submission must be via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use Google Chrome. The closing date is 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. No late submissions will be accepted. Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. You can upload 30MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. Use only alphabetical or numerical characters in file names. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. There are three types of returnable documents: Mandatory (disqualification if missing), Scoring (zero score if missing), and Essential (may get a second chance to submit). Mandatory documents include Section 4: Rental Offer Price. Scoring documents include company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating, capital expenditure plan, maintenance expenditure plan, and B-BBEE proof. Essential documents include SBD 1 Form, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Job Creation and Skills Development, Protection of Personal Information, and Certificate of Attendance of Briefing. After closing, communicate only via [email protected]. No changes to submissions after closing. Collusion leads to disqualification and restriction from state business.

Bidders must: (1) Be legally registered entities (companies, close corporations, or enterprises), (2) Have minimum 2 years' experience in proposed operations with supporting evidence, (3) Submit bank rating confirming entity as going concern (not older than 3 months), (4) Be tax compliant with SARS, (5) Be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD), (6) Pass administrative responsiveness test (submitted on time, duly signed), (7) Pass substantive responsiveness test (contains priced rental offer), (8) Achieve minimum 66.67/100 on functionality/technical evaluation, (9) Operations must align with Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP) and be Port-related commercial activities. Foreign bidders must incorporate South African company if awarded.

Lease premises: 240.7m2 at Duncan Road in the Port of Cape Town. Lease period: up to ten (10) years. Proposed use: Office/Light Industrial. Available from: 01 April 2026. Precinct: Duncan Dock. Property is leased 'voetstoots' (as is) – see Annexure 1: Lease Plan. The property is currently vacant. Excluded uses: handling/storage of hazardous chemicals, staging of trucks, storage of fertilizers, truck refueling station, contained handling depots, leisure activities like art galleries, and open storage of dust minerals. All uses must comply with relevant laws. The successful bidder is obliged to undertake all 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 negotiated if properly motivated in the business plan and approved by TNPA; bidder liable for all property holding costs during that period. Bidders must inspect the property prior to submission; enquiries to access directed to [email protected]. TNPA accepts no liability for failure to inspect. Transnet seeks information on bidder's environmental commitments regarding waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

Transnet uses a multi-stage evaluation methodology as per Diagram 1. Stages include: Test for Administrative Responsiveness, Test for Substantive Responsiveness, Minimum Threshold for Functionality/Technical Criteria (66.67 points), Final Weighted Scoring (Rental Offer Price 80/90 points, Specific Goals 20/10 points), Objective Criteria application, Post Tender Negotiations (if required), and Award. Evaluation may be conducted in parallel. For Joint Ventures, evaluation for stages 1 and 2 is on the majority shareholder; if preferred, all JV entity documents evaluated in due diligence.

Bidders are evaluated on previous experience and track record. Minimum 2 years' experience in proposed use required, supported by company profile and verifiable documents like lease agreement or licence. Must submit at least 2 reference letters not older than 5 years, detailing customer name, address, contact, project scope, and duration. Must provide a bank rating issued by a financial institution not older than 3 months (A, B, or C rating; D or below scores zero).

Bidders must complete the Rental Offer Summary table in Section 4. Provide extent, rate per square meter, monthly rental excl. VAT, VAT at 15%, monthly rental incl. VAT, and escalation rate. Breakdown annual rental for years 1 to 5. Ensure annual escalation is included. Quotes must be in ZAR inclusive of VAT. Use only the prescribed format; deviation may cause bid to be non-responsive. If the highest scoring bidder's offer is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate sequentially with top-ranked bidders or cancel the RFP.

Submit a rental offer using the prescribed schedule in Section 4. Quote in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. Provide monthly rental offer excluding VAT, VAT amount, and monthly rental including VAT. Specify an escalation rate. Provide annual rental breakdown for years 1 to 5 (each 12 months). Ensure annual escalation is included in the overall offer. TNPA will verify calculations and may consider verified offers in award. If the highest scoring bidder's offer is not market-related, Transnet may negotiate sequentially with top-ranked bidders or cancel the RFP. Deviation from the prescribed pricing format could render the bid non-responsive. Bid validity period is 120 business days from closing date.

Bidders must be fully compliant with all applicable laws. Must submit a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs). Preference points awarded per Specific Goals Claim Form (SBD 6.2). Must comply with the Employment Equity Act, including Section 53. Must self-register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting bids. Foreign bidders with no local entity need not register but must incorporate a South African company to conclude the lease. Tax compliance is mandatory: provide SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate. If registered on CSD, provide CSD number. For consortia/JVs/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD details. Failure to provide tax particulars may render bid invalid. Bidders must disclose any commercial relationship with a Domestic Prominent Influential Person (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Official (FPPO) as per Transnet policy. Security clearance may be required for successful bidder and personnel to level of CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET.

Transnet seeks information on the bidder's environmental commitments, including waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation. Annexure 2 includes a Draft Environmental Management Plan. Bidders should address environmental aspects in their proposal.

The lease is based on Transnet's Standard Lease Agreement (Annexure 3), General Bid Conditions (Annexure 4), and other RFP conditions. Any changes to standard terms subject to Transnet Legal Counsel review. The successful bidder must undertake all necessary refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements at own cost. Property is leased 'voetstoots' (as is). Beneficial occupation may be negotiated if motivated in business plan and approved by TNPA; bidder liable for property holding costs during that period. Bidders must inspect property prior to submission. The bidder agrees to be bound by Transnet's conditions. A formal lease agreement will be concluded after award. The bidder must specify domicilium citandi et executandi in South Africa. Foreign bidders must name an authorised representative in RSA with power of attorney. The agreement is governed by South African law.