Lease of 16.25 M² storage premises at elliot basin, port of cape town — 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, Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/344295129259378?p=SGN884hblc42dzh72E)

Site visits: arranged through dedicated email after briefing

Clarity-seeking questions deadline: 23 October 2026

Closing Date: 02 November 2026

Closing Time: 12:00 PM

Bid Validity Period: 120 Business Days from Closing Date

Non-compulsory briefing session: 14 October 2026, 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/344295129259378?p=SGN884hblc42dzh72E. Meeting ID: 344 295 129 259 378. Passcode: VV3r8va9. Site visits arranged through dedicated email after briefing. Bidders encouraged to attend and bring RFP copy.

Enquiries and clarification requests:

• Email: [email protected]
• Clarification requests via Section 8 form before 14 October 2026; responses published on e-tender portal and Transnet website
• Post-closing communication only via the same email

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

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

Property access for inspection: email [email protected]

Submission method: electronic upload via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) using Google Chrome. Bidders must register, log intent, and upload documents against the tender. Multiple uploads permitted; 30 MB per upload. File names must use only alphanumeric characters. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues; late submissions not accepted.

Closing: 02 November 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Mandatory returnable documents (non-submission = disqualification):

• Section 4: Rental Offer Price (priced rental offer as per schedule)
• Section 1: SBD 1 Form (Invitation to Bid, completed and signed)

Scoring returnable documents (non-submission = zero score for criterion):

• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) for specific goals compliance (Section 9)
• Proof of specific goals compliance per Section 9
• Capital Expenditure Plan
• Maintenance Expenditure Plan
• Company Profile with supporting documents
• Business Plan
• Reference Letters
• Bank Rating

Essential returnable documents (failure to submit may lead to disqualification after further opportunity):

• Section 6: Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, Lease Agreement and Applicable Documents
• Section 7: RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form
• Section 9: Specific Goals Points Claim Form (SBD 6.2)
• Section 10: Job Creation and Skills Development
• Section 11: Protection of Personal Information
• Section 12: Certificate of Attendance of Compulsory/Non-Compulsory RFP Briefing

All returnable sections must be signed, stamped and dated by the authorised signatory. Authority to sign (board resolution) must be submitted.

Seven-step evaluation:

Step 1 – Administrative Responsiveness: bid lodged on time; all documents signed by authorised bidder.

Step 2 – Substantive Responsiveness: priced rental offer included as per Section 4 schedule.

Step 3 – Functionality/Technical Minimum Threshold: 66.67/100 points required to proceed. Criteria (total 100 points):

• Previous experience ≥2 years in proposed use with supporting evidence (lease agreement, licence, verifiable document) – 10 pts
• Minimum 2 reference letters ≤5 years old with customer name, address, contact, email, scope, duration – 15 pts
• Bank rating A, B or C not older than 3 months confirming going concern – 15 pts
• Business plan alignment to Port Development Framework Plan (Annexure 7): use of premises, port-related proof, support for Port – 10 pts
• Port-related market analysis covering 5 elements (status quo, potential market, gap analysis, SWOT, economic spin-offs) – 10 pts
• Value add to Port operations covering 4 elements (vision/mission, strategic objectives, innovation, short/medium term value) – 10 pts
• Capital expenditure WBS and project schedule (clear scope, measurable deliverables, logical hierarchy, mutual exclusivity) for lease duration – 10 pts
• Maintenance plan (identification/prioritisation, scoping/objectives, resource allocation, timeframes, costs) for lease duration – 10 pts
• Cashflow projections over proposed lease term with assumptions, signed by finance professional – 10 pts

Step 4 – Weighted Scoring (total 100):

• Rental Offer Price: 80 or 90 points (formula PS = 80(1 + Pt−Pmax)/Pmax or PS = 90(1 + Pt−Pmax)/Pmax; Pt = bid price, Pmax = highest acceptable bid)
• Specific Goals (B-BBEE): 20 or 10 points per SBD 6.2 table

Step 5 – Objective Criteria: rotation of bidders, specialised operations, poor past performance with TNPA, Integrity Pact breach, probity risks, negative ROI impact, legal capacity, insolvency/business rescue, compliance with tender requirements, conflict of interest; due diligence on qualifications, financial resources, equipment, managerial capability, reliability, experience, reputation, personnel.

Step 6 – Post-Tender Negotiations (if rental not market-related): sequential negotiation with 1st, then 2nd, then 3rd ranked bidders; bids remain valid during negotiations.

Step 7 – Award and conclusion of lease agreement.

Lease of premises at Elliot Basin, Port of Cape Town:

• Extent: 16.25 m²
• Precinct: Container Terminal
• Proposed use: Storage
• Available from: 01 November 2026
• Lease period: up to 10 years
• Basis: voetstoots (as-is) per Annexure 1 Lease Plan
• Property currently vacant, previously used for storage
• Exclusions: handling/storage of hazardous chemicals, truck staging, fertilizer storage, truck refuelling station, container handling depots, dust minerals stored in open areas; subject to compliance with all relevant laws
• Successful bidder responsible for all refurbishment, repairs, upgrades and capital improvements at own cost to ensure premises fit for purpose and compliant with applicable laws unless otherwise agreed with TNPA
• Beneficial occupation may be negotiated subject to motivated business plan approved by TNPA governance structures; bidder liable for all property holding costs during beneficial occupation
• Bidders must inspect property prior to submission; TNPA accepts no liability for failure to inspect
• Green economy commitments required: waste disposal, recycling, energy conservation (Draft Environmental Management Plan – Annexure 2)
• Business plan must detail: use of premises, proof of port-related use, support for Port Development Framework Plan (Annexure 7)
• Market analysis must cover: status quo, potential market/segment, gap analysis, SWOT, economic spin-offs per segment
• Value add to Port operations: vision/mission, strategic objectives, innovation, short/medium term value
• Capital expenditure: detailed WBS and project schedule (level 3 detail, calendar/Gantt, numbered activities, clear sequencing, parallel execution, best practice grouping) for lease duration
• Maintenance plan: identification/prioritisation, scoping/objectives, resource allocation, timeframes, costs for lease duration
• Cashflow projections over lease term with assumptions, signed by finance professional

Business plan must detail: 1) use of premises, 2) port-related use proof, 3) support for Port Development Framework Plan (Annexure 7). Market analysis: status quo, potential market/segment, gap analysis, SWOT, economic spin-offs per segment. Value add: vision/mission, strategic objectives, innovation, short/medium term port value. Capital expenditure: detailed WBS 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. Technical proposal guidelines: schedule linked to methodology at activity level, level 3 detail, calendar/Gantt, numbered activities, clear sequencing, parallel execution, best practice grouping.

Minimum 2 years' experience in proposed use with supporting evidence (lease agreement, licence, verifiable document). Company profile confirming years in proposed operations. Minimum 2 reference letters ≤5 years with customer name, address, contact details, email, project scope/services, duration. Bank rating A/B/C ≤3 months from financial institution confirming going concern rating. Track record evaluated via bank rating and references.

Section 4: Rental offer schedule format requires extent (m²), rate per m², monthly rental excl. VAT, VAT @15%, monthly rental incl. VAT for land and building portions. Rental quoted in ZAR inclusive of VAT. Like-for-like comparison mandatory; deviation may render bid non-responsive. Disclosure of agreement information required. Highest priced bid inclusive of taxes determines price formula denominator. Annual escalation must be included in overall rental offer. TNPA verifies correctness of calculations. If highest scoring bidder's rental not market-related, TNPA may negotiate sequentially with 1st, 2nd, 3rd ranked bidders or cancel RFP.

Rental offer pricing schedule (Section 4):

• Format: extent (m²), rate per m², monthly rental excl. VAT, VAT @15%, monthly rental incl. VAT for land and building portions
• Quoted in ZAR inclusive of VAT
• Annual escalation must be included in overall rental offer
• Like-for-like comparison mandatory; deviation may render bid non-responsive
• TNPA verifies correctness of calculations
• Highest priced bid inclusive of all applicable taxes determines price formula denominator (Pmax)
• If highest scoring bidder's rental not market-related, TNPA may negotiate sequentially with 1st, 2nd, 3rd ranked bidders or cancel RFP

Bid validity: 120 business days from closing date; may be extended on same terms

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

Financial capacity demonstrated via bank rating (A/B/C ≤3 months) and cashflow projections over lease term signed by finance professional

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration mandatory before bid submission; business not awarded to unregistered bidders. Foreign bidders with no local entity exempt but must incorporate South African company if awarded.

Tax compliance: valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number required; each JV party must submit separate TCS/CSD. Foreign bidders answering 'no' to all foreign questionnaire questions exempt from TCS.

B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) required for specific goals points; claimed on SBD 1 form. JVs evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard.

Employment Equity Act compliance required, including Section 53.

Security clearance: successful bidder and personnel must obtain clearance to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level; responsibility of bidder.

Legal capacity to enter agreement; not insolvent, in receivership, business rescue, winding up, or subject to legal proceedings.

No conflicts of interest.

Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure 6) binding.

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure 5) certification required.

Joint ventures: signed JV/consortium agreement with percentage split and responsibilities; if not concluded, written confirmation of intent with split; award only after signed agreement submitted; evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard; stages 1-2 evaluated on majority shareholder.

All returnable documents signed, stamped, dated by authorised signatory; authority to sign (board resolution) required.

Specific goals weighted 20/10 points per PPPFA. Preference points awarded per Section 9 Specific Goals Claim Form (SBD 6.2) table. B-BBEE Status Level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) mandatory for compliance. JVs evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard. B-BBEE status level claimed on SBD 1 form.

Green economy/carbon footprint: bidders to demonstrate environmental commitments including waste disposal, recycling, energy conservation. Draft Environmental Management Plan (Annexure 2) provided. Use exclusions prohibit hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, dust minerals in open areas. Compliance with all relevant environmental laws required.

Standard lease agreement (Annexure 3) subject to legal review by TNPA Legal Counsel. General Bid Conditions (Annexure 4) apply. Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure 6) binding. Security clearance required for successful bidder and personnel to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level. Legal capacity to enter agreement required. Bidder must not be insolvent, in receivership, business rescue, winding up, or subject to legal proceedings. No conflicts of interest. Due diligence on professional/technical qualifications, financial resources, equipment, managerial capability, reliability, experience, reputation, personnel. Probity check for unmitigated risks. Integrity Pact breaches disqualify. Restrictions per Integrity Pact or state institution processes disqualify. TNPA reserves right to: modify RFP, reject non-conforming bids, disqualify late bids, award partial premises, split award, cancel process, validate information, request audited financials, not accept rental changes post-closing, negotiate terms, restrict bidders for incorrect info (up to 10 years), award to next ranked if preferred fails to sign. No reimbursement of preparatory costs. Beneficial occupation requires motivated business plan approved by TNPA governance; bidder bears holding costs. Lease on voetstoots basis per Annexure 1. Use exclusions: hazardous chemicals, truck staging, fertilizers, refuelling, container depots, open dust minerals. Bidder responsible for all refurbishment/repairs/upgrades at own cost unless otherwise agreed. Confidentiality: strict confidence, Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure 5) certification required. Green economy/carbon footprint commitments considered (waste disposal, recycling, energy conservation).

Lease on voetstoots basis per Annexure 1. Use exclusions: hazardous chemicals, truck staging, fertilizers, refuelling, container depots, open dust minerals. Bidder responsible for all refurbishment/repairs/upgrades at own cost unless otherwise agreed. Beneficial occupation requires motivated business plan approved by TNPA governance; bidder bears holding costs. Green economy/carbon footprint commitments considered (waste disposal, recycling, energy conservation). Confidentiality: strict confidence, Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure 5) certification required. Supplier Integrity Pact (Annexure 6) binding. Legal review of lease terms by TNPA Legal Counsel (Section 11). Disclaimers: TNPA may modify RFP, reject non-conforming bids, disqualify late bids, award partial premises, split award, cancel process, validate info, request audited financials, not accept rental changes post-closing, negotiate terms, restrict bidders for incorrect info, award to next ranked if preferred fails to sign.

Administrative responsiveness: bid lodged on time, document signed by authorised bidder. Substantive responsiveness: priced rental offer as per Section 4 schedule. Minimum functionality threshold: 66.67/100 points. Mandatory returnable documents: Section 4 rental offer, Section 1 SBD 1 form. Tax compliance: valid TCS PIN or CSD number; each JV party separate. CSD registration mandatory before bid submission (foreign bidders without local entity excepted). Security clearance to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET level required for successful bidder. Employment Equity Act compliance including Section 53. Joint ventures: signed JV/consortium agreement with % split and responsibilities; if not concluded, written confirmation of intent with % split; award only after signed JV submitted; evaluated on consolidated B-BBEE scorecard.

Seven-step evaluation: Step 1 administrative responsiveness; Step 2 substantive responsiveness; Step 3 functionality/technical minimum 66.67/100; Step 4 weighted scoring: rental offer price 80/90 points, specific goals 20/10 points (total 100); Step 5 objective criteria (rotation, specialised operations, probity, financial standing, legal capacity, conflict of interest, due diligence); Step 6 post-tender negotiations sequential with highest then 2nd/3rd ranked; Step 7 award and conclusion. Functionality criteria (100 points): previous experience 2+ years with evidence (10 pts); 2+ reference letters ≤5 years (15 pts); bank rating A/B/C ≤3 months (15 pts); business plan alignment to PDFP (10 pts); port-related market analysis 5 elements (10 pts); value add to port operations 4 elements (10 pts); capital expenditure WBS/project schedule (10 pts); maintenance plan (10 pts); cashflow projections over lease term signed by finance professional (10 pts). Price formula: PS = 80(1 + Pt-Pmax)/Pmax or PS = 90(1 + Pt-Pmax)/Pmax where Pt=bid price, Pmax=highest acceptable bid.