Lease of 105 m² light industrial premises at m berth, port of cape town for up to 10 years

Issue date: 02 October 2026

Non-compulsory briefing session: 14 October 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 344 295 129 259 378, Passcode: VV3r8va9)

Site visit: by arrangement after briefing via email to [email protected]

Clarity-seeking questions deadline: 23 October 2026

Closing date: 02 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

Bid validity period: 120 business days from closing date (extendable; failure to extend excludes bidder)

Non-compulsory briefing session: 14 October 2026, 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 344 295 129 259 378, Passcode: VV3r8va9). Site visit arrangements via email to [email protected] after briefing.

Enquiries and clarification requests:

• Email: [email protected]
• Clarification request form (Section 8) must be submitted via the portal by 23 October 2026

Post-closing communication: only via the same email address

Outcome publication: National Treasury e-tender portal and Transnet website within 10 days of award

Unsuccessful bidders may request reasons via the contact person stated in the SBD 1 form

Submission method: electronic upload via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register, log intent, and upload documents against the tender. File size limit: 30 MB per upload; multiple uploads allowed. Use only alphanumeric characters in file names. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Closing date: 02 November 2026 at 12:00 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Returnable documents:

• Mandatory (disqualification if missing): Section 4 – Rental Offer Price (priced rental offer as prescribed).
• Scoring documents (zero score if missing): Valid proof for Specific Goals compliance (Section 9); Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) per Section 9.
• Essential (further opportunity to submit, then possible disqualification): SBD 1 Form (Section 1); Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, Lease Agreement and Applicable Documents (Section 6); RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form (Section 7); Specific Goals Points Claim Form – SBD 6.2 (Section 9); Job Creation and Skills Development (Section 10); Protection of Personal Information (Section 11); Certificate of Attendance of Compulsory/Non-Compulsory RFP Briefing (Section 12).

All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the authorised signatory. Joint ventures must submit a signed JV/consortium agreement with percentage split and responsibilities, or written confirmation of intent to conclude such agreement with split and responsibilities. Audited financial statements for the latest year plus two prior years (or two-year projected cashflows for new entities signed by accounting officer) and an undertaking to maintain valid B-BBEE status for the lease duration are also required.

Seven-step evaluation process:

1. Administrative Responsiveness: bid lodged on time; all documents signed by authorised bidder.
2. Substantive Responsiveness: priced rental offer included as prescribed in Section 4.
3. Functionality/Technical Minimum Threshold: 66.67/100 points across nine criteria:

• Previous experience (>2 years in proposed operations with supporting evidence): 10 points
• Reference letters (minimum 2, not older than 5 years, with customer details, scope, duration): 15 points
• Bank rating (A, B or C from financial institution, not older than 3 months): 15 points
• Proposed operations alignment to Port Development Framework Plan (Annexure 7): 10 points
• Market analysis covering 5 elements (status quo, potential market, gap analysis, SWOT, economic spin-offs): 10 points
• Value add to port operations (vision/mission, strategic objectives, innovation, short/medium term value): 10 points
• Capital expenditure WBS and project schedule (detailed, measurable, logical hierarchy): 10 points
• Maintenance plan (identification, prioritisation, scoping, resources, timeframes, costs): 10 points
• Financial viability (cashflow projections over lease period, signed by finance professional, mitigations for negative cashflows): 10 points

4. Weighted Scoring (total 100): Rental Offer Price 80/90 points; Specific Goals 20/10 points. Price formula: Ps = 80(1 + (Pt-Pmax)/Pmax) or Ps = 90(1 + (Pt-Pmax)/Pmax) where Pt is bid price, Pmax is highest acceptable bid.
5. Objective Criteria (may justify award to other than highest scorer): rotation of bidders to promote opportunities; specialised operations; poor track record with TNPA; Integrity Pact breach; probity risks; negative ROI impact; restrictions/insolvency/legal capacity/conflicts; due diligence on qualifications, competence, resources.
6. Post-Tender Negotiations (if rental not market-related): sequential negotiation with highest, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked; best and final offers remain valid.
7. Award and lease conclusion.

Lease of premises: 105 m² at M Berth, Port of Cape Town, Duncan Dock precinct

Lease period: up to 10 years, available from 01 November 2026

Proposed use: light industrial (voetstoots / as-is basis; property currently occupied and used for light industrial)

Exclusions: handling/storage of hazardous chemicals; truck staging; fertilizer storage; truck refuelling station; contained handling depots; open storage of dust minerals

Successful bidder must undertake all refurbishment, repairs, upgrades and capital improvements at own cost to ensure fitness for purpose and legal compliance

Beneficial occupation may be negotiated subject to TNPA governance approval; bidder liable for all property holding costs during beneficial occupation

Bidders must inspect property prior to submission; access arrangements via [email protected]

Environmental commitments required: waste disposal, recycling, energy conservation (Green Economy/Carbon Footprint)

Port Development Framework Plan (Annexure 7) outlines port priorities; proposed operations must align

Draft Environmental Management Plan (Annexure 2) and Draft Lease Agreement (Annexure 3) form part of the RFP

Business Plan must detail: (1) Use of premises, (2) Proof use is port-related, (3) Support for Port Development Framework Plan.

Market analysis must cover: status quo identification, potential market/segment analysis, gap analysis, SWOT analysis, economic spin-offs per segment.

Value add to port operations: vision/mission, strategic objectives, innovation, proposed short/medium term value.

Capital expenditure: detailed Work Breakdown Structure and Project Schedule (clear scope, measurable deliverables, logical hierarchy, mutual exclusivity) for lease duration.

Maintenance plan: identification/prioritisation, scoping/objectives, resource allocation, timeframes, costs for lease duration.

Financial viability: cashflow projections over lease period with assumptions, signed by finance professional, demonstrating going concern; mitigations for negative net cashflows.

Previous experience: minimum 2 years in proposed operations with supporting evidence (lease agreement, licence, verifiable document). Company profile confirming years in operation.

Reference letters: minimum 2, not older than 5 years, including customer/company name, address, contact details, email, project scope/services, duration.

Bank rating: A, B or C rating from financial institution confirming going concern status, not older than 3 months.

Rental offer schedule (Section 4): extent (m²), rate per square meter, monthly rental excl. VAT, VAT @15%, monthly rental incl. VAT for land and building portions. Rental quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT. Deviation from prescribed schedule may render bid non-responsive. Disclosure of agreement information required.

Rental offer pricing schedule (Section 4): monthly rental excl. VAT, VAT at 15%, monthly rental incl. VAT for land and building portions; annual escalation must be included in overall rental offer; rental quoted in ZAR inclusive of VAT; deviation from prescribed schedule may render bid non-responsive

Price evaluation: highest priced bid inclusive of all applicable taxes determines Pmax; points scored via formula Ps = 80(1 + (Pt-Pmax)/Pmax) or Ps = 90(1 + (Pt-Pmax)/Pmax)

Specific Goals weighted at 20/10 points per SBD 6.2

Bid validity: 120 business days from closing date; extension may be requested at same terms

Security clearance (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) may be condition of award; bidder responsible for obtaining clearance and implementing security measures

No bid security, bond, guarantee, retention or payment terms specified in the document

Financial capacity demonstrated via bank rating (A/B/C not older than 3 months) and cashflow projections over lease period signed by finance professional

CSD registration: mandatory before bid submission (foreign bidders without local entity must incorporate and register a South African company for lease conclusion)

Tax compliance: valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate; each JV/consortium party must submit separate TCS/CSD number

B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE verification certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted; specific goals claimed via SBD 6.2; JVs evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard

Employment Equity Act compliance including Section 53

Security clearance: successful bidder and personnel may need CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET clearance; bidder responsible

Legal compliance: full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; lease terms subject to Transnet Legal Counsel review

Integrity Pact (Annexure 6) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure 5) apply

No CIDB grading or professional body registration specified

Local content requirements not specified

B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted. Specific goals preference points claimed via SBD 6.2 form. Joint ventures evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard. Specific goals weighted at 20/10 points in final scoring. Preference points awarded per table in Section 9 (SBD 6.2).

Draft Environmental Management Plan (Annexure 2) provided.

Green economy/carbon footprint: bidders must demonstrate environmental commitments including waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

Exclusions: handling/storage of hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, dust minerals in open areas.

Compliance with all relevant environmental laws required.

Draft Lease Agreement (Annexure 3), General Bid Conditions (Annexure 4), Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure 5), Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure 6) form part of the contractual framework.

Legal review: any changes to standard lease terms subject to Transnet Legal Counsel review and acceptance.

Disclaimers: TNPA may modify RFP and request re-bid; reject non-conforming proposals; disqualify late bids; award at any time after closing; award portion of premises; split award between bidders; cancel bid process; validate submitted information; request audited financial statements for due diligence; not accept rental changes post-closing; negotiate salient terms; restrict bidders for incorrect information (up to 10 years); award to next ranked bidder if preferred fails to sign/commence.

Bid validity: 120 business days from closing, extendable; failure to extend excludes bidder.

Beneficial occupation: subject to TNPA governance approval; bidder bears all property holding costs.

Security clearance: may be condition of award; bidder responsible for obtaining clearance and implementing security measures.

Property leased voetstoots (as is) with stated exclusions.

Property leased voetstoots (as is). Exclusions: hazardous chemicals, truck staging, fertilizer storage, truck refuelling, contained handling depots, open dust mineral storage. Beneficial occupation requires motivation in Business Plan, subject to TNPA governance approval; bidder liable for holding costs. Security clearance (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) may be condition of award; bidder responsible for obtaining clearance and implementing security measures. Foreign bidders without local entity must incorporate and register SA company for lease conclusion. CSD registration mandatory before bid submission.

Administrative responsiveness: bid lodged on time, document signed by authorised bidder. Substantive responsiveness: priced rental offer as prescribed. Minimum functionality threshold: 66.67/100 points across criteria: previous experience (>2 years with evidence, 10 pts), reference letters (min 2 not older than 5 years, 15 pts), bank rating (A/B/C not older than 3 months, 15 pts), proposed operations alignment to Port Development Framework Plan (10 pts), market analysis covering 5 elements (10 pts), value add to port operations (10 pts), capital expenditure/WBS/project schedule (10 pts), maintenance plan (10 pts), financial viability/cashflow projections signed by finance professional (10 pts). Joint ventures require signed agreement with % split and responsibilities, evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard. CSD registration mandatory (foreign bidders must incorporate SA entity). Tax compliance (TCS pin/CSD number) required for all parties. Security clearance (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET) may be condition of award. Employment Equity Act compliance including Section 53.

Seven-step evaluation: (1) Administrative responsiveness, (2) Substantive responsiveness, (3) Functionality/technical minimum 66.67/100, (4) Weighted scoring: Rental Offer Price 80/90 points, Specific Goals 20/10 points (total 100). Price formula: Ps = 80(1 + (Pt-Pmax)/Pmax) or Ps = 90(1 + (Pt-Pmax)/Pmax). (5) Objective criteria: rotation of bidders, specialised operations, poor track record with TNPA, Integrity Pact breach, probity risks, negative ROI impact, restrictions/insolvency/legal capacity/conflicts, due diligence on qualifications/competence/resources. (6) Post-tender negotiations sequential with highest ranked then 2nd/3rd if needed; BAFOs remain valid. (7) Award and lease conclusion.