Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
South Arm Road - V&A Waterfront - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159543
Date & Time
Friday, 17 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/352076581193664?p=1N8KW75WyPsDxicHXU Meeting ID: 352 076 581 193 66
Categories
Request for Proposal
South Arm Road - V&A Waterfront - Cape Town - 8001
19 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdf
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites proposals for the lease of a 153.4m² (or 135.3m² as noted in some sections) land parcel at Alkmaar Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to 5 years. The land is intended for laydown/light industrial use in Duncan Dock Precinct, with exclusions on hazardous activities. The tender closes on 17 July 2026, with a 120-day bid validity period. Evaluation is based on rental offer (80-90 points), B-BBEE compliance (20-10 points), and technical/functional criteria (minimum 66.67 points).
Median Estimate
R 340 542
Range
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Important Dates
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Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdf (RFP)Returnable Documents: Returnable Documents means all the documents, Sections and Annexures, as listed in the tables below. There are three types of returnable documents as indicated below and Bidders are urged to ensure that these documents are returned with their bids based on the consequences of non-submission as indicated below: Mandatory Returnable FailuretoprovidealltheseMandatoryReturnableDocumentsonthe Documents Closing Date and time of this RFP will result in a Bidder’s disqualification. Returnable Documents Used for Failure to provide all Returnable Documents used for purposes of Scoring scoringabid,bytheclosingdateandtimeofthisbidwillnotresult in a Bidder’s disqualification. However, Bidders will receive an automaticscoreofzerofortheapplicableevaluationcriterion. Essential Returnable Documents Failure to provide essential Returnable Documents will result in TransnetaffordingBiddersafurtheropportunitytosubmitbyaset deadline. Should a Bidder thereafter fail to submit the requested documents,thismayresultinaBidder’sdisqualification. All Returnable Sections, as indicated in the header and footer of the relevant pages, must be signed, stamped and dated by the Bidder., Mandatory Returnable Documents Bidders are required to submit with their bid submissions, the following Mandatory Returnable Documents, and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the tables below: SUBMITTED MANDATORY RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS [Yes/No] SECTION 4: Rental Offer Price, Returnable Documents Used for Scoring In addition to the requirements of section (a) above, Bidders are further required to submit with their Proposals, the following Returnable Documents Used for Scoring and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below: SUBMITTED RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS USED FOR SCORING [Yes or No] Bidder’s valid proof of evidence to claim points for compliance with Specific Goals’ requirements as stipulated in Section 9 of this RFP Valid proof of Bidder’s compliance to B-BBEE requirements stipulated in Section 9 of this RFP (Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn- Affidavit as per DTIC guidelines) Capital Expenditure Plan Maintenance Expenditure Plan Company Profile and any supporting documents Business Plan Reference Letters Bank Rating _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40, Essential Returnable Documents: Over and the above the requirements of section (a) and (b) mentioned above, Bidders are further required to submit with their Proposals, the following Essential Returnable Documents and also to confirm submission of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below: SUBMITTED ESSENTIAL RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS [Yes/No] SECTION 1: SBD 1 Form SECTION 6: Certificate Of Acquaintance with RFP, Terms & Conditions & Applicable Documents SECTION 7: RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form SECTION 9: Specific Goals Points Claim Form SECTION 10: Job Creation and Skills Development SECTION 11: Protection of Personal Information SECTION 12: Certificate of Attendance of Compulsory/Non-Compulsory RFP
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdf (RFP)General
Compliance
Experience
Technical Specifications
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdf (RFP)Bid response documents submission
Bidders are to upload their bid response proposals onto the TRANSNET system against
EACH TENDER SELECTED (please refer to section 2, paragraph 3 for a detailed process on how to upload
submissions):
https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to e-mail address:
Bidder information
Name of bidder
Postal address
Street address
Telephone number code number
Cellphone number
Facsimile number code number
E-mail address
VAT registration number
Bidder compliance status tax compliance unique
System pin: registration
Reference
Or central number:
Supplier
Database maaa
B-bbee status level [tick applicable box] b-bbee status [tick applicable
Verification certificate level sworn box]
Yes No AFFIDAVIT
Yes
No
[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE
Submittedforpurposesofcompliancewiththeb-bbeeact]
_____________________________ ____________________________
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP
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2 are you a
Foreign based1 are you the accredited
BIDDER FOR THE Yes NoREPRESENTATIVE IN SOUTH Yes No GOODS /SERVICES
Africa for the goods /works [if yes, answer/services /works offered?
[If yes enclose proof] offered? Questionaire
Below]
Questionnaire to bidding foreign bidders
Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)?
Yes NO
Does the entity have a branch in the RSA?
Yes NO
Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA?
Yes NO
Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA?
Yes NO
Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation?
Yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for
A tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS)
And if not register as per 1.3 Below.
Part b
Terms and conditions for bidding
1. Tax compliance requirements
1.1 Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.
1.2 Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued
By SARS to enable the organ of state to verify the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.
1.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS
Website www.SARS.GOV.ZA.
1.4 Bidders may also submit a printed tcs certificate together with the bid.
1.5 In bids where unincorporated consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved;
Each party must submit a separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.
1.6 Where NO tcs is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database
(Csd), a csd number must be provided.
Nb: failure to provide / or comply with any of the above particulars may
Render the bid invalid.
Signature of bidder: ...................................................
Capacity under which this bid is signed: ...................................................
(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g., company resolution) DATE: ...........................
_____________________________ ____________________________
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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Section 2: notice to bidders
1 invitation to bid
Responses to this RFP [hereinafter referred to as a Bid or a Proposal] are requested from persons,
companies, close corporations, or enterprises [hereinafter referred to as the Bidder].
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE LAND IN EXTENT OF 135.3m2
At alkmaar road in the port of cape town for a period
Of up to five (5) years.
TENDER ADVERT All Transnet tenders are advertised on the National Treasury’s e-Tender Publication
Portal and the Transnet website.
RFP This RFP may be downloaded directly from National Treasury’s e-Tender Publication
DOWNLOADING Portal at www.etenders.gov.za free of charge.
To download RFP and Annexures:
Once the tender has been in the list, click on the ‘Tender documents” tab and process
to download all uploaded documents.
The RFP may also be downloaded from the Transnet Portal at
https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net (please use Google Chrome to access
Transnet link/site) free of charge (refer to paragraph 3 below for detailed steps)
COMMUNICATION Transnet will publish the outcome of this RFP on the National Treasury e-tender portal
and Transnet website within 10 days after the award has been finalised, unless
otherwise advised. All unsuccessful bidders have a right to request for reasons for
their bid not being successful. This request must be directed to the contact person
stated in the SBD 1 form.
Any addenda to the RFP or clarifications will be published on the e-tender portal and
Transnet website. Bidders are required to check the e-tender portal or Transnet
website prior to finalising their bid submissions for any changes or clarifications to the
RFP.
Transnet will not be held liable if Bidders do not receive the latest information
regarding this RFP with the possible consequence of either being disadvantaged or
disqualified as a result thereof.
NON- A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Team on 22 June
COMPULSORY 2026 at 10:00am. Bidders can join the non-compulsory briefing session by using
Methodology
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdfaccordance with the table indicated in paragraph 4.1 of Section 9 of the specific goals Claim Form.
5.3 The Bid evaluation for stages 1 and 2 of the evaluation methodology (Section 3 of this Bid) will be
conducted on the majority shareholder for of the JV. Should a JV become the preferred Bidder, all
essential documents of the JV entities will be required to be evaluated as part of the due diligence
process.
_____________________________ ____________________________
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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Transnet will utilise the following methodology as diagram 1 and criteria in selecting a preferred Bidder:
NB: Evaluation of the various stages will normally take place in a sequential manner. However, in order to
expedite the process, Transnet reserves the right to conduct the different steps of the evaluation process in
parallel. In such instances the evaluation of Bidders at any given stage must not be interpreted to mean that
Bidders have necessarily passed any previous stage(s).
_____________________________ ____________________________
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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Diagram 1 Evaluation Methodology
Stage 1:
Test for responsiveness stage 2 stage 3
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
level 3; the representation is calendar and Gantt; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear
from the Gantt chart; activities sequencing is in parallel as far as is practical; the activities are grouped according
to best practice.
level 3; the representation is calendar and Gantt; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear
from the Gantt chart.
Gantt chart; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear from the representation.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdfWhether the Bid contains a priced rental offer as prescribed in the Section4
schedule
Thetestforsubstantiveresponsiveness[StepTwo]mustbepassedforaBidder’sproposalto
progresstoStepThreeforfurtherevaluation.
5.3. STEP THREE: Minimum Threshold 66.67 points for Functionality/Technical Criteria
5.3.1 Bidders will be evaluated on previous experience and track record as well as the Business Plan.
A Bidder must have a minimum >2 years’ experience with
of 2 years’ experience in the supporting evidence
proposed use. Bidder must 2 years’ experience with
submit a company profile Company supporting evidence
confirming the number of years profile with <2 years’ experience with
Previous 1
5.3.1.1 10 in proposed operations and also evidence of supporting evidence Experience
provide supporting evidence number of
confirming the number of years years No submission / company
in a form of lease agreement, profile without supporting 0
licence, or any other verifiable evidence
document
Bidder to submit a minimum of 2 More than 2 reference
Reference Letters in relation to letters not older than 5 3
the operations proposed. The years
Reference Letters must not be 2 reference letters not
older than 5 years for the entity older than 5 years
submitting the RFP. 1 reference letter not
Reference older than 5years
Previous Format to Include: Letters not
5.3.1.2 15
Experience Customer/ Company Name, older than 5
than 3 months
Bidder’s bank rating issued by a Bank Rating B not older
financial institution confirming Bank Rating than 3 months
5.3.1.3 15 Track Record the rating of the entity as a going not older than Bank Rating C not older
concern, which is not older than 3 months than 3 months
3 months No Submission / D rating
and below / report older 0
than 3 months
evidence and/or facts in relation to the alleged wrongdoing on the basis of which
the restriction process has been initiated;
5.5.3.6. has no legal capacity to enter into the agreement.
5.5.3.7. is insolvent, in receivership, under Business Rescue as provided for in chapter 6 of the
Companies Act, 2008, being wound up, has its affairs administered pursuant to a court
order, has ceased or suspended their business activities, or is subject to legal proceedings
in respect of any of the foregoing;
5.5.3.8. does not comply with the legal requirements, if any, stated in the tender data; and
5.5.3.9. is not able to perform the agreement free of conflicts of interest.
5.5.4. In relation to the proposed agreement, a due diligence exercise to validate the bidder’s proposal that
demonstrate that it possesses the professional and technical qualifications, professional and technical
competence, financial resources, equipment and other physical facilities, managerial capability,
reliability, experience and reputation, expertise, and the personnel, to perform the agreement.
5.6. STEP SIX: Post Tender Negotiations (if applicable)
Pricing Schedule
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdfdocuments/ Pre-qualification 66.67 points
schedules Minimum Threshold Lease Offer Price (80) Selection of the
preferred Bidder. Post tender Award of
negotiation business
Specific goals (20); (Objective criterion with preferred and
to justify award to nd bidder [2 conclusion
Contributor 1 or 2 than the highest and 3 ranked agreement
Contributor 3 or 4 must have been required) in a
stated in the bid sequential
documents and and not
can be used at this simultaneous
stage, if manner] if
applicable) pricing is not
informed of the acceptance of his/their Bid by way of a Letter of Award. Thereafter the final lease agreement
will be concluded with the successful Bidder(s).
_____________________________ ____________________________
Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp
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Section 4: pricing (rental offer)
Rental Year Monthly Rental Period (No. of months) Annual Rental
(Excl. VAT) (Excl. VAT)
Year 1 12
Year 2 12
Year 3 12
Year 4 12
Year 5 12
Total(Excl.Vat)
Add15%Vat
TOTAL(Incl.Vat)
Notes to Pricing (Rental Offer):
a) Bidders must ensure that the annual escalation proposed is included in the overall rental offer submitted.
b) TNPA will verify the correctness of the calculations provided in the above rental offer.
c) TNPA reserves the right to consider the verified rental offer calculations in awarding the lease to the Bidder.
d) Bidders are to note that if the rental offer by the highest scoring bidder is not market-related, Transnet may
not award the lease to that Bidder. Transnet may-
(i) negotiate a market-related rental with the Bidder scoring the highest points or cancel the RFP;
(ii) if that Bidder does not agree to a market-related rental, TNPA/TSOC may negotiate a market-related
rental with the Bidder scoring the second highest points or cancel the RFP;
(iii) if the Bidder scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related rental, TNPA may
negotiate a market-related rental with the Bidder scoring the third highest points or cancel the RFP.
(iv) If a market-related rental is not agreed upon with the Bidder scoring the third highest points,
Compliance Requirements
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdf (RFP)The successful Bidder shall be in full and complete compliance with any and all applicable laws and regulations. 9 EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT Bidders must comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act (Act No. ) applicable to it including (but not limited to) Section 53 of the Employment Equity Act. 10 DISCLAIMERS Bidders are hereby advised that Transnet is not committed to any course of action as a result of its issuance of this RFP and/or its receipt of Proposals. In particular, please note that Transnet reserves the right to: 10.1 modify the RFP and request Bidders to re-bid on any such changes; 10.2 reject any Proposal which does not conform to instructions and scope of requirements which are detailed herein; 10.3 disqualify Proposals submitted after the stated submission deadline [closing date]; 10.4 award an agreement in connection with this Proposal at any time after the RFP’s closing date; 10.5 award an agreement for only a portion of the proposed Premises which are reflected in the scope of this RFP; _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40 10.6 split the award of the agreement between more than one Bidder, should it at Transnet’s discretion be more advantageous in terms of, amongst others, cost, or developmental considerations; 10.7 cancel the bid process; 10.8 validate any information submitted by Bidders in response to this bid. This would include, but is not limited to, requesting the Bidders to provide supporting evidence. By submitting a bid, Bidders hereby irrevocably grant the necessary consent to Transnet to do so; 10.9 request audited financial statements or other documentation for the purposes of a due diligence exercise; 10.10 not accept any changes or purported changes by the Bidder to the rental offer after the closing date and/or after the award of the business; 10.11 negotiate any aspects of the bid with respect to the salient terms proposed by the Bidder to structure the proposed deal to ensure overall viability of the transaction for both Transnet and the Bidder. 10.12 cancel the agreement and/request that the National Treasury to place the Bidder on its Database of Restricted Bidders for a period not exceeding 10 years, on the basis that an agreement was awarded on the strength of incorrect information furnished by the Bidder or on any other basis recognised in law; 10.13 award the business to the next ranked bidder, provided that he/she is still prepared to provide the required rental offer, should the preferred bidder fail to sign or commence with the agreement within a reasonable period after being requested to do so. Under such circumstances, the validity of the bids of the next ranked bidder(s) will be deemed to remain valid, irrespective of whether the outcome of the bid process has been published on the National Treasury e-tender Portal and Transnet website. Note that Transnet will not reimburse any Bidder for any preparatory costs or other work performed in connection with its Proposal, whether or not the Bidder is awarded an agreement. 11 LEGAL REVIEW A Proposal submitted by a Bidder will be subject to evaluation and adjudicated by the relevant governance structures within Transnet. Any changes to the standard terms and conditions of Transnet’s lease agreement shall be subject to review and acceptance of Transnet’s Legal Counsel, prior to the finalisation of an award of a lease agreement. 12 SECURITY CLEARANCE Acceptance of this bid could be subject to the condition that the Successful Bidder and personnel must obtain security clearance from the appropriate authorities to the level of CONFIDENTIAL/ SECRET/TOP SECRET. Obtaining the required clearance is the responsibility of the Successful Bidder. Acceptance of the bid is also subject to the condition that the Successful Bidder will implement all such security measures as the safe performance of the agreement may require. 13 NATIONAL TREASURY’S CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE Bidders are required to self-register on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) which has been established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state and facilitate the verification of certain key bidder information. Bidders must register on the CSD prior to submitting their bids. Business may not be awarded to a Bidder who has failed to register on the CSD. Only foreign Bidders with no local registered entity need not register on the CSD. Such Bidders should note however, that it will be required to incorporate and register a South African company in accordance with South African company laws for the purpose of concluding a lease agreement. _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40 For this purpose, the attachedSBD 1form mustbe completed andsubmittedas anessential returnabledocumentbytheclosingdateandtimeofthebid. 14 TAX COMPLIANCE Bidders must be compliant when submitting a proposal to Transnet and remain compliant for the entire agreement term with all applicable tax legislation, including but not limited to the Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. ) and Value Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act No. ). It is a condition of this bid that the tax matters of the successful Bidders be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the Bidders tax obligations. The Tax Compliance status requirements are also applicable to foreign Bidders/ individuals who wish to submit bids. Where Consortia / Joint Ventures / Sub-contractors are involved, each party must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and their tax compliance status will be verified through the Central Supplier Database. Transnet urges its clients, Bidders and the general public to report any fraud or corruption to TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS: You can choose to be Anonymous or Non-Anonymous on ANY of the platforms PLEASE RETAIN YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER AI Voice BoT “Jack” What’s App Speak to an Agent Speak to our AI Voice Chat Bot Speak to an Agent via Speak to an Agent via the Telegram Speak to an Agent via “JACK”, you converse with him What’s App. platform with no call or Telegram like chatting to a human, with data charge the option to record a message and speak to an agent at anytime. _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40 SECTION 3: EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW AND SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW 1.1. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is established through the National Ports Act to be a Ports authority and landlord, responsible for the safe, efficient, and economic functioning of the national ports system, which it manages, controls and administers on behalf of the State. 1.2. Section 11 of the National Ports Act prescribes the core functions of TNPA, to include the following: 1.2.1. to plan, provide, maintain, and improve port infrastructure; 1.2.2. prepare and periodically update a Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP) for each Port; 1.2.3. to promote the use, improvement and development of Ports and control land use within the Ports, having the power to lease Port land under conditions that it determines; 1.2.4. to promote greater representation, in particular to increase participation in Port operations of historically disadvantaged people; 1.2.5. to provide or arrange marine-related services, i.e., pilotage services, tug assistance, berthing services, dredging and hydrographic services; 1.2.6. to ensure that adequate, affordable, and efficient Port services and facilities are provided, including regulatory oversight of all Port activities; and 1.2.7. to provide aids to assist the navigation of vessels within Port limits and along the coast. 1.3. At an operational level, TNPA occupies a strategic position in the country’s transport logistics chain, managing South Africa’s eight (8) commercial seaports, namely Cape Town, Durban, East London, Mossel Bay, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay. 1.4. The Ports under the control of the TNPA span the South African coastline, which measures approximately 2 800 km. TNPA’s asset base consists of Port land, basic Port infrastructure and marine fleet at the eight (8) commercial ports. TNPA manages Port land of approximately 43,4 million m2 across the Port system. 1.5. Operating within the Port industry, TNPA provides its services to Port users, namely terminal operators, shipping lines, shipping agents, cargo owners and the clearing and forwarding industry. 1.6. TNPA also carries a distinctive feature of being self-sustaining, unlike most other landlord Port authorities that rely on National or Provincial governments for financial support. 1.7. This RFP is issued in terms of Section 11 of the Act and specifically does include any operations which are required to be undertaken under conditions determined through the issuance of a license to operate in terms of other provisions of the act pertaining thereto.
SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS 2.1. The objective of this document is to invite interested parties to submit to TNPA RFP responses for the lease of premises at the Port of Cape Town. 2.2. The below property is to be leased on as is basis (voetstoots), as reflected on attached Site/Lease Plan (Annexure 1). Description Extent Proposed Use Available Precinct From Lease of Land at Alkmaar Road 135.3m2 Laydown/Light 01 April 2026 Duncan Dock Industrial 2.3. The property is currently vacant. 2.4. Exclusions: Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, staging of trucks, storage of fertilizers, truck refueling station, contained handling depots activities, leisure activities like Art Galary. No dust minerals stored in open areas. Subject to compliance with all relevant laws to usage. _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40 2.5. The Successful/Preferred Bidder must note that it shall be obliged to undertake whatever refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements may be necessary. 2.6. It may require, at its own costs, to ensure that the leased premises is fit for purpose and that its use complies with all relevant and applicable laws and legislation unless negotiated otherwise and agreed to by the TNPA. 2.7. Depending on the extent of work required, which will be evaluated based on the submission made by the Bidder, beneficial occupation may be considered and negotiated. 2.8. Bidders are to note if beneficial occupation is required, this must be properly motivated and justified in the Business Plan which will be subject to approval by TNPA Governance structures, in line with policies and procedures. The Bidder will be liable for all property holding costs during the beneficial occupation period. 2.9. Bidders bear the onus to carry out whatever inspections they may deem necessary prior to submitting any RFP Responses. In terms of this RFP, bidders must ensure that an inspection of the property is conducted prior to submitting the applications to ensure a full understanding and appreciation of the condition of the property. TNPA accepts no responsibility or any liability for any failure and or refusal of a prospective applicant to do so. To access the property, enquiries may be directed to [email protected]
GREEN ECONOMY / CARBON FOOTPRINT Transnet wishes to understand your company’s position regarding environmental commitments, including key environmental characteristics such as waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.
GENERAL BIDDER OBLIGATIONS 4.1. The Bidder shall be fully responsible to Transnet for the acts and omissions of persons directly or indirectly employed by them. 4.2. The Bidder must comply with the requirements stated in this RFP.
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Transnet will utilise the following methodology as diagram 1 and criteria in selecting a preferred Bidder: NB: Evaluation of the various stages will normally take place in a sequential manner. However, in order to expedite the process, Transnet reserves the right to conduct the different steps of the evaluation process in parallel. In such instances the evaluation of Bidders at any given stage must not be interpreted to mean that Bidders have necessarily passed any previous stage(s). _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40 Diagram 1 Evaluation Methodology STAGE 1: TEST FOR RESPONSIVENESS STAGE 2 STAGE 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Administrative Substantive MINIMUM Weighted scoring / responsiveness responsiveness THRESHOLDS 100* Returnable Functionality/ technical documents/ Pre-qualification 66.67 points schedules Minimum Threshold Lease Offer Price (80) Selection of the preferred Bidder. Post tender Award of negotiation business Specific goals (20); (Objective criterion with preferred and to justify award to nd bidder [2 conclusion
B-BBEE Status Level a Bidder other rd of Contributor 1 or 2 than the highest and 3 ranked agreement
B-BBEE Status Level ranked bidder bidders (if Contributor 3 or 4 must have been required) in a stated in the bid sequential documents and and not can be used at this simultaneous stage, if manner] if applicable) pricing is not Technical / Functional market criteria and weightings are related. stipulated in 5.3 below. WEIGHTED SCORE _____________________________ ____________________________ Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp Transnet Request for Proposal No: TNPA/2026/06/0019/114520/RFP of 40 5.1. STEP ONE: Test for Administrative Responsiveness The test for administrative responsiveness will include the following: Administrative responsiveness check RFP Reference Whether the Bid has been lodged on time Section1 Verify if the bid document has been duly signed by the authorised Bidder AllSections Thetestforadministrativeresponsiveness[StepOne]mustbepassedforaBidder’s ProposaltoprogresstoStepTwoforfurtherpre-qualification. 5.2. STEP TWO: Test for Substantive Responsiveness to RFP The test for substantive responsiveness to this RFP will include the following: Check for substantive responsiveness RFP Reference Whether the Bid contains a priced rental offer as prescribed in the Section4
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1
Points Allocation: 10 points
B-BBEE Details: TO THE TRANSNET SYSTEM AGAINST
EACH TENDER SELECTED (please refer to section 2, paragraph 3 for a detailed process on how to upload
submissions):
https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net
Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to e-mail address:
Bidder information
Name of bidder
Postal address
Street address
Telephone number code number
Cellphone number
Facsimile number code number
E-mail address
VAT registration number
Bidder compliance status tax compliance unique
System pin: registration
Reference
Or central number:
Supplier
Database maaa
B-bbee status level [tick applicable box] b-bbee status [tick applicable
Verification certificate level sworn box]
Yes No AFFIDAVIT
Yes
No
[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE
Submittedforpurposesofcompliancewiththeb-bbeeact]
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2 are you a
Foreign based1 are you the accredited
BIDDER FOR THE Yes NoREPRESENTATIVE IN SOUTH Yes No GOODS /SERVICES
Africa for the goods /works [if yes, answer/services /works offered?
[If yes enclose proof] offered? Questionaire
Below]
Questionnaire to bidding foreign bidders
Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)?
Yes NO
Does the entity have a branch in the RSA?
Yes NO
Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA?
Yes NO
Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA?
Yes NO
Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation?
Yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for
A tax compliance status system pin code fr
Health & Safety
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdf4.1 Please sign the documents [sign and date the bottom of each page] before submission. The
person(s) signing the submission/documents must be legally authorised by the Bidder to do so.
4.2 All returnable documents tabled in the Proposal Form [Section 5] must be returned with
proposals.
4.3 Unless otherwise expressly stated, all Proposals furnished pursuant to this RFP shall be deemed to
be offers. Any exceptions to this statement must be clearly and specifically indicated.
4.4 Any additional conditions must be embodied in an accompanying letter. Subject only to clause 15
[Alterations made by the Respondent to Bid Prices] of the General Bid Conditions, paragraph 11
below (Legal Review) and Section 6 of the RFP, alterations, additions, or deletions must not be
made by the Bidder to the actual RFP documents.
6.1 For specific queries relating to this RFP, an RFP Clarification Request Form should be submitted onto
the system before 06 July 2026 substantially in the form set out in Section 8 hereto. In the interest
of fairness and transparency, Transnet’s response to such a query will be published on the e-tender
portal and Transnet website.
6.2 After the closing date of the RFP, a Bidder may only communicate via email address
[email protected] on any matter relating to its RFP Proposal.
6.3 Bidders are to note that changes to its submission will not be considered after the closing date.
6.4 It is prohibited for Bidders to attempt, either directly or indirectly, to canvass any officer or employee
of Transnet in respect of this RFP between the closing date and the date of the award of the business.
6.5 Bidders found to be in collusion with one another will be automatically disqualified and restricted
from doing business with organs of state for a specified period.
6.6 Transnet will publish the outcome of this RFP in the National Treasury e-tender portal and Transnet
website within 10 days after the award has been finalised. Bidders are required to check the National
of this RFP and/or its receipt of Proposals. In particular, please note that Transnet reserves the right to:
10.1 modify the RFP and request Bidders to re-bid on any such changes;
10.2 reject any Proposal which does not conform to instructions and scope of requirements which are
detailed herein;
10.3 disqualify Proposals submitted after the stated submission deadline [closing date];
10.4 award an agreement in connection with this Proposal at any time after the RFP’s closing date;
10.5 award an agreement for only a portion of the proposed Premises which are reflected in the scope of
this RFP;
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10.6 split the award of the agreement between more than one Bidder, should it at Transnet’s discretion
be more advantageous in terms of, amongst others, cost, or developmental considerations;
10.7 cancel the bid process;
10.8 validate any information submitted by Bidders in response to this bid. This would include, but is not
limited to, requesting the Bidders to provide supporting evidence. By submitting a bid, Bidders hereby
irrevocably grant the necessary consent to Transnet to do so;
10.9 request audited financial statements or other documentation for the purposes of a due diligence
exercise;
10.10 not accept any changes or purported changes by the Bidder to the rental offer after the closing date
and/or after the award of the business;
10.11 negotiate any aspects of the bid with respect to the salient terms proposed by the Bidder to structure
the proposed deal to ensure overall viability of the transaction for both Transnet and the Bidder.
10.12 cancel the agreement and/request that the National Treasury to place the Bidder on its Database of
Restricted Bidders for a period not exceeding 10 years, on the basis that an agreement was awarded
on the strength of incorrect information furnished by the Bidder or on any other basis recognised in
law;
10.13 award the business to the next ranked bidder, provided that he/she is still prepared to provide the
required rental offer, should the preferred bidder fail to sign or commence with the agreement within
a reasonable period after being requested to do so. Under such circumstances, the validity of the
bids of the next ranked bidder(s) will be deemed to remain valid, irrespective of whether the outcome
of the bid process has been published on the National Treasury e-tender Portal and Transnet website.
subject to the condition that the Successful Bidder will implement all such security measures as the safe
performance of the agreement may require.
13 national treasury’s central supplier database
Bidders are required to self-register on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) which has
been established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state and facilitate the
verification of certain key bidder information. Bidders must register on the CSD prior to submitting their bids.
1.1. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is established through the National Ports Act to
be a Ports authority and landlord, responsible for the safe, efficient, and economic functioning of the
national ports system, which it manages, controls and administers on behalf of the State.
1.2. Section 11 of the National Ports Act prescribes the core functions of TNPA, to include the following:
1.2.1. to plan, provide, maintain, and improve port infrastructure;
1.2.2. prepare and periodically update a Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP) for each Port;
1.2.3. to promote the use, improvement and development of Ports and control land use within the
Ports, having the power to lease Port land under conditions that it determines;
1.2.4. to promote greater representation, in particular to increase participation in Port operations
of historically disadvantaged people;
1.2.5. to provide or arrange marine-related services, i.e., pilotage services, tug assistance,
berthing services, dredging and hydrographic services;
1.2.6. to ensure that adequate, affordable, and efficient Port services and facilities are provided,
including regulatory oversight of all Port activities; and
1.2.7. to provide aids to assist the navigation of vessels within Port limits and along the coast.
1.3. At an operational level, TNPA occupies a strategic position in the country’s transport logistics chain,
managing South Africa’s eight (8) commercial seaports, namely Cape Town, Durban, East London,
accordance with the applicable legislation. Transnet shall not conduct or conclude business transactions, with
any Bidders without having:
▪ Considered relevant governance protocols;
▪ Determined the DPIP or FPPO status of that counterparty; and
▪ Conducted a risk assessment and due diligence to assess the potential risks that may be posed by
the business relationship.
As per the Transnet Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) and Foreign Prominent Public Officials
(FPPO) and Related Individuals Policy available on Transnet website
https://www.transnet.net/search/pages/results.aspx?k=FPIDP#k=DPIP, Bidders are required to disclose any
commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO (as defined in the Policy) by completing the following section:
respond on, before submitting the bid. The Bidder agrees that he/she will have no claim or cause of action
based on an allegation that any aspect of this RFP was unclear but in respect of which he/she failed to
obtain clarity.
I/We, the undersigned, (name)............................................................................... in submitting the
accompanying bid, do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in every
respect:
14.1 I/We have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure;
14.2 I/We understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found not to be
true and complete in every respect;
14.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation,
communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor. However, communication between
partners in a joint venture or consortium2 will not be construed as collusive bidding.
14.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with
any competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or
formulas used to calculate prices, market allocation, the intention or decision to submit or not to
submit the bid, bidding with the intention not to win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of
the products or services to which this bid invitation relates.
14.5 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly
or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the
awarding of the agreement.
14.6 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements, or arrangements made by the
bidder with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this procurement process prior to
and during the bidding process except to provide clarification on the bid submitted where so required
by the institution; and the bidder was not involved in the drafting of the specifications or terms of
reference for this bid.
14.7 I/We am/are aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat
any restrictive practices related to bids and agreements, bids that are suspicious will be reported to
the Competition Commission for investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in
terms of section 59 of the Competition Act (Act No. ) and or may be reported to the
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from
conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (Act No. ) or any other applicable
legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 12, 13 and 14 ABOVE IS CORRECT.
I accept that the state may reject the bid or act against me in terms of paragraph 6 of PFMA SCM
Instruction /22 on preventing and combating abuse in the supply chain management
Environmental
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdfAnnexure 1 – lease plan
Annexure 2 – draft environmental management plan
Annexure 3 – tnpa draft lease agreement
Annexure 4 – general bid conditions
Annexure 5 – non-disclosure agreement
Annexure 6 – supplier integrity pact
Annexure 7 – port development framework plan
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE LAND IN EXTENT OF 135.3m2 AT ALKMAAR ROAD IN
The port of cape town for a period of up to five (5) years
Section 1: standard bidding document (sbd)1 form
Transnet wishes to understand your company’s position regarding environmental commitments, including key
environmental characteristics such as waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.
proven in terms of variable values.
operation of the business.
The minimum threshold for technical/functionality [Step Three] must be met or exceeded for a Bidder’s
Contractual Terms
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdfSection 1: standard bidding document (sbd)1 form ............................................................................... 3
Section 2 : notice to bidders .................................................................................................................... 5
1 invitation to bid ................................................................................................................................. 5
2 formal non-compulsory briefing session and site visit ............................................................... 6
3 proposal submission ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4 RFP instructions ................................................................................................................................. 6
5 joint ventures or consortiums ........................................................................................................ 7
6 communication .................................................................................................................................... 8
7 confidentiality ................................................................................................................................... 8
8 compliance ........................................................................................................................................... 8
9 employment equity act ....................................................................................................................... 8
10 disclaimers .......................................................................................................................................... 8
11 legal review ........................................................................................................................................ 9
12 security clearance ............................................................................................................................. 9
13 national treasury’s central supplier database .............................................................................. 9
14 tax compliance ...................................................................................................................................10
Section 3: executive overview and scope of requirements ..................................................................11
1. Executive overview ............................................................................................................................11
2. Scope of requirements ......................................................................................................................11
3. Green economy / carbon footprint .................................................................................................12
4. General bidder obligations ..............................................................................................................12
5. Evaluation methodology ..................................................................................................................12
Section 4: pricing (rental offer) .............................................................................................................20
1. Disclosure of agreement information ............................................................................................21
Section 5: proposal form and list of returnable documents ..............................................................22
Section 6: certificate of acquaintance with RFP, lease agreement and applicable documents ......26
Section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form .............................................................................27
Section 8: RFP clarification request form .............................................................................................31
Section 9: specific goals points claim form – sbd 6.2 ...........................................................................32
Section 10: job creation and skills development ..................................................................................36
Section 11: protection of personal information ..................................................................................39
2.3. The property is currently vacant.
2.4. Exclusions: Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, staging of trucks, storage of fertilizers, truck
refueling station, contained handling depots activities, leisure activities like Art Galary. No dust minerals
stored in open areas. Subject to compliance with all relevant laws to usage.
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2.5. The Successful/Preferred Bidder must note that it shall be obliged to undertake whatever
refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements may be necessary.
2.6. It may require, at its own costs, to ensure that the leased premises is fit for purpose and that its use
complies with all relevant and applicable laws and legislation unless negotiated otherwise and agreed
to by the TNPA.
2.7. Depending on the extent of work required, which will be evaluated based on the submission made
by the Bidder, beneficial occupation may be considered and negotiated.
2.8. Bidders are to note if beneficial occupation is required, this must be properly motivated
and justified in the Business Plan which will be subject to approval by TNPA Governance
structures, in line with policies and procedures. The Bidder will be liable for all property
holding costs during the beneficial occupation period.
2.9. Bidders bear the onus to carry out whatever inspections they may deem necessary prior to submitting
any RFP Responses. In terms of this RFP, bidders must ensure that an inspection of the property is
conducted prior to submitting the applications to ensure a full understanding and appreciation of the
condition of the property. TNPA accepts no responsibility or any liability for any failure and or refusal
of a prospective applicant to do so. To access the property, enquiries may be directed to
the award to another Bidder as per the requirements of the PPPFA. The objective criteria Transnet may apply
in this bid process include:
5.5.1 Rotation of Bidders to promote opportunities for other Bidders including new entrants, by overlooking
a Bidder that already holds leases for similar operations in the Port (It is necessary to rotate Lessees
to promote opportunities for other lease holders, in circumstances where the bidder has been
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awarded business previously and the award of the tender will result in inequitable allocation of
business);
5.5.2 Awarding to a bidder whose operations may be deemed as specialised operations.
5.5.3 Transnet may apply the objective criteria in this bid process as follows:
5.5.3.1 Bidder(s) is not in good standing with TNPA due to a poor track record of past performance
with Transnet SOC Ltd and or TNPA.
5.5.3.2 There is clear, uncontrived and/or overwhelming evidence and/or facts that the bidder has
or continues to be in breach of any of the provisions contained in the Integrity Pact
(Annexure 6);
5.5.3.3 The Probity check undertaken by TNPA establishes the existence of any unmitigated risks
which would have a negative impact on the agreement.
5.5.3.4 Unless the appointment of the bidder would result in a negative impact on Transnet’s Return
on Investment;
5.5.3.5 The tenderer or its members, directors, partners:
a) Is under restrictions as contemplated in the Integrity Pact (Annexure 6),
b) Is a subject of a process of restriction by Transnet or other state institution that
constitute a material breach of agreement and provide Transnet with cause for cancellation.
SECTION 7: RFP Declaration and Breach of Law Form
SECTION 9: Specific Goals Points Claim Form
SECTION 10: Job Creation and Skills Development
SECTION 11: Protection of Personal Information
SECTION 12: Certificate of Attendance of Compulsory/Non-Compulsory RFP
Briefing
1 _____________________ _______________________________________
Name _________________ _______________________________________
2 _____________________ _______________________________________
Name _________________ _______________________________________
Signature of bidder’s authorised representative: ___________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
Designation: _____________________________________
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Section 7: RFP declaration and breach of law form
Name of entity: __________________________________________________________________
We ___________________________________________________________ do hereby certify that:
1. Transnet has supplied and we have received appropriate responses to any/all questions [as applicable] which
were submitted by us for RFP Clarification purposes;
2. We have received all information we deemed necessary for the completion of this Request for Proposal [RFP];
We further hereby certify that I/we (the bidding entity and/or any of its directors, members or partners)have/have
notbeen[delete as applicable] found guilty during the preceding 5 [five] years of a serious breach of law, including
but not limited to a breach of the Competition Act, (Act No.), by a court of law, tribunal or other
efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a agreement.
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administrative body. The type of breach that the Bidder is required to disclose excludes relatively minor offences or
misdemeanours, e.g. traffic offences. This includes the imposition of an administrative fine or penalty.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Date of breach:_____________________________
process, should that person or entity have been found guilty of a serious breach of law, tribunal or regulatory
obligation.
SIGNED at ___________________________ on this _____ day of ______________________ 20___
Section
Source: TNPA 2026 06 0019 114520 RFP.pdfDocument/s
A Bidder must have a minimum >2 years’ experience with
of 2 years’ experience in the supporting evidence
proposed use. Bidder must 2 years’ experience with
submit a company profile Company supporting evidence
confirming the number of years profile with <2 years’ experience with
Previous 1
5.3.1.1 10 in proposed operations and also evidence of supporting evidence Experience
provide supporting evidence number of
confirming the number of years years No submission / company
in a form of lease agreement, profile without supporting 0
licence, or any other verifiable evidence
document
Bidder to submit a minimum of 2 More than 2 reference
Reference Letters in relation to letters not older than 5 3
the operations proposed. The years
Reference Letters must not be 2 reference letters not
older than 5 years for the entity older than 5 years
submitting the RFP. 1 reference letter not
Reference older than 5years
Previous Format to Include: Letters not
5.3.1.2 15
Experience Customer/ Company Name, older than 5
Customer/ Company years
Address, No submission or
Customer/Company contact reference letter is older 0
details and email address, than 5 years
Project Scope/Services
provided and Project
Duration
Bank Rating A not older
than 3 months
Bidder’s bank rating issued by a Bank Rating B not older
financial institution confirming Bank Rating than 3 months
5.3.1.3 15 Track Record the rating of the entity as a going not older than Bank Rating C not older
concern, which is not older than 3 months than 3 months
3 months No Submission / D rating
and below / report older 0
than 3 months
Proposed operations
Proposed address all 3 elements
Bidder’s 3 with additional benefits
operations to
and details
align to Port The Bidder’s operations as a
Proposed operations
Development minimum must detail the
address only the 3 2
Framework following details:
elements
Plan (PDFP) 1. Use of the premises,
5.3.1.4 10 Business Plan Proposed operations
and Port 2. Prove the use is Port related,
address less than 3 1
Priority and
elements
activities as 3. Use will support the Port
No submission / Proposed
outlined on business
operations does not align
Annexure 7
to PDFP 0
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No. Weight Criteria Requirements Type of Scoring Guide Points
Proof /
Document/s
Market Analysis must Market analysis is a Port
demonstrate the following: related commercial activity
1. Identification of status quo that addresses all 5 3
market and services. Bidder to elements or more with
demonstrate a clear substantial detail on each
undertaking of business Market analysis is a Port
Market operating environment. related commercial activity
Analysis that is 2. Identification of the potential that addresses only the 5
5.3.1.5 10 a Port Related market or segment analysis Business Plan elements
Commercial 3. Gap analysis identification of Market analysis is a Port
Activity discrepancy between actual related commercial activity
and potential market. that addresses less than 5
4. Bidder to provide a SWOT elements
analysis.
No submission / market
5. Bidder to identity and illustrate
analysis is not a Port 0
economic spin-offs per market
related commercial activity segment.
Prospective Bidder’s
operations will add Value
to Port operations by
Bidder’s operations must add addressing all 4 elements
Value to Port operations in the or more with substantial
following ways: detail on each
1. Vision and Mission statement Prospective Bidder’s
Prospective to clearly articulate major operations will add Value
Bidder’s goals and ambitions. to Port operations by 2
operations 2. Applicant to demonstrate addressing only 4 the
5.3.1.6 10 Business Plan
must add relevant and achievable elements
Value to Port strategic objectives. Prospective Bidder’s
operations 3. Applicant to indicate how they operations will add Value
will bring innovation to the to Port operations by 1
fore. addressing less than 4
4. Proposed value to Port (short elements
and medium term). No submission /
Prospective Bidder’s
operations will NOT add
Value to Port operations
Concise WBS and Project
Bidder must 3
Document/s
Bidder to detailed maintenance Average Maintenance Plan 1
Maintenance
plan aligned to the property and
Expenditure
proposed use of the property
Plan and Cost
(must show identification and No submission /
prioritisation, scoping and Maintenance plan does not 0
must be for
objectives, allocation of address any element
the duration of
resources, timeframes and cost
the lease term
of the works)
Bidder must submit cashflow Detailed cash flow 3
projections over the proposed High level/summarised
1 lease period, with assumptions cashflow
Financial where applicable, demonstrating
5.3.1.9 10 Business Plan No submission / Bidder’s Viability the ability for the entity to
Revenue and Cash flow is remain a going concern. The 0
NOT viable over the lease cashflows must be signed of
term by a Finance Professional
Technical Proposal Guidelines
Capital and Maintenance Cost Methodology
level 3; the representation is calendar and Gantt; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear
from the Gantt chart; activities sequencing is in parallel as far as is practical; the activities are grouped according
to best practice.
level 3; the representation is calendar and Gantt; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear
from the Gantt chart.
Gantt chart; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear from the representation.
Financial Viability
proven in terms of variable values.
operation of the business.
The minimum threshold for technical/functionality [Step Three] must be met or exceeded for a Bidder’s
ProposaltoprogresstoStepFourforfinalevaluation.
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5.4. STEP FOUR: Evaluation and Final Weighted Scoring
5.4.1 Rental Offer Price Criteria [Weighted score 80/90 points]:
Evaluation Criteria RFP Reference
Commercial offer (Rental) Section4
Transnet will utilise the following either of the following formulae in its evaluation of Price which will
be determined by the highest priced bid received inclusive of all applicable taxes:
PS = 80 (1 + Pt−Pmax)
Pmax
Where:
Ps = Points scored for the price of Bid under consideration
Pt = Price of Bid under consideration
Pmax= Price of highest acceptable Bid
Or
PS = 90 (1 + Pt−Pmax)
Pmax
Where:
Ps = Points scored for the price of Bid under consideration
Pt = Price of Bid under consideration
Pmax= Price of highest acceptable Bid
5.4.2 Specific Goals [Weighted score 20/10 points]
5.4.2.1. Specific goals preference points claim form.
5.4.2.2. Preference points will be awarded to a bidder for attaining the specific goals requirements
in accordance with the table indicated in Section 4.1 of the specific goals Claim Form (SBD
6.2).
SUMMARY: Applicable Thresholds and Final Evaluated Weightings
Thresholds Minimum Threshold
Technical / functionality 66.67
Evaluation Criteria Final Weighted Scores
Rental Offer Price 80/90
Specific goals – Scorecard 20/10
Total score: 100
5.5. STEP FIVE: Objective Criteria
Transnet reserves the right to award the business to the highest scoring Bidder unless objective criteria justify
the award to another Bidder as per the requirements of the PPPFA. The objective criteria Transnet may apply
in this bid process include:
5.5.1 Rotation of Bidders to promote opportunities for other Bidders including new entrants, by overlooking
a Bidder that already holds leases for similar operations in the Port (It is necessary to rotate Lessees
to promote opportunities for other lease holders, in circumstances where the bidder has been
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awarded business previously and the award of the tender will result in inequitable allocation of
business);
5.5.2 Awarding to a bidder whose operations may be deemed as specialised operations.
5.5.3 Transnet may apply the objective criteria in this bid process as follows:
5.5.3.1 Bidder(s) is not in good standing with TNPA due to a poor track record of past performance
with Transnet SOC Ltd and or TNPA.
5.5.3.2 There is clear, uncontrived and/or overwhelming evidence and/or facts that the bidder has
or continues to be in breach of any of the provisions contained in the Integrity Pact
(Annexure 6);
5.5.3.3 The Probity check undertaken by TNPA establishes the existence of any unmitigated risks
which would have a negative impact on the agreement.
5.5.3.4 Unless the appointment of the bidder would result in a negative impact on Transnet’s Return
on Investment;
5.5.3.5 The tenderer or its members, directors, partners:
a) Is under restrictions as contemplated in the Integrity Pact (Annexure 6),
b) Is a subject of a process of restriction by Transnet or other state institution that
Transnet may be aware of and there is a clear, uncontrived and/or overwhelming
evidence and/or facts in relation to the alleged wrongdoing on the basis of which
the restriction process has been initiated;
5.5.3.6. has no legal capacity to enter into the agreement.
5.5.3.7. is insolvent, in receivership, under Business Rescue as provided for in chapter 6 of the
Companies Act, 2008, being wound up, has its affairs administered pursuant to a court
order, has ceased or suspended their business activities, or is subject to legal proceedings
in respect of any of the foregoing;
5.5.3.8. does not comply with the legal requirements, if any, stated in the tender data; and
5.5.3.9. is not able to perform the agreement free of conflicts of interest.
5.5.4. In relation to the proposed agreement, a due diligence exercise to validate the bidder’s proposal that
demonstrate that it possesses the professional and technical qualifications, professional and technical
competence, financial resources, equipment and other physical facilities, managerial capability,
reliability, experience and reputation, expertise, and the personnel, to perform the agreement.
5.6. STEP SIX: Post Tender Negotiations (if applicable)
Bidders are to note that Transnet may not enter into a lease if the rental offered is not market related. In this
regard, Transnet reserves the right to engage in Post Tender Negotiations (PTN) with a view of achieving a
market-related return or to cancel the tender. Negotiations will be done in a sequential manner i.e.:
5.6.1. first negotiate with the highest ranked bidder or cancel the bid, should such negotiations fail,
negotiate with the 2nd and 3rd ranked bidders (if required) in a sequential manner.
5.6.2. In the event of any Bidder being notified of such short-listed/preferred bidder status, his/her bid, as
well as any subsequent negotiated best and final offers (BAFO), will automatically be deemed to
remain valid during the negotiation period and until the ultimate award of business.
5.7. STEP SEVEN: Award of business and conclusion of agreement
Immediately after approval to enter into a lease agreement has been received, the Successful Bidder will be
informed of the acceptance of his/their Bid by way of a Letter of Award. Thereafter the final lease agreement
will be concluded with the successful Bidder(s).
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Section 4: pricing (rental offer)
Biddersarerequiredtocompletetablesbelow:
Rental offer summary
Extent Rate Per Monthly Rental Vat @15% Monthly Rental
(m2) Square Meter Offer Excl. VAT Offer Incl. VAT
Land Portion (if applicable)
Building Portion (if applicable)
Total Monthly Rental Offer
Escalation Rate Offer
Rental Year Monthly Rental Period (No. of months) Annual Rental
(Excl. VAT) (Excl. VAT)
Year 1 12
Year 2 12
Year 3 12
Year 4 12
Year 5 12
Total(Excl.Vat)
Add15%Vat
TOTAL(Incl.Vat)
Notes to Pricing (Rental Offer):
a) Bidders must ensure that the annual escalation proposed is included in the overall rental offer submitted.
b) TNPA will verify the correctness of the calculations provided in the above rental offer.
c) TNPA reserves the right to consider the verified rental offer calculations in awarding the lease to the Bidder.
d) Bidders are to note that if the rental offer by the highest scoring bidder is not market-related, Transnet may
not award the lease to that Bidder. Transnet may-
(i) negotiate a market-related rental with the Bidder scoring the highest points or cancel the RFP;
(ii) if that Bidder does not agree to a market-related rental, TNPA/TSOC may negotiate a market-related
rental with the Bidder scoring the second highest points or cancel the RFP;
(iii) if the Bidder scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related rental, TNPA may
negotiate a market-related rental with the Bidder scoring the third highest points or cancel the RFP.
(iv) If a market-related rental is not agreed upon with the Bidder scoring the third highest points,
Transnet must cancel the RFP.
e) Rental must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT.
f) To facilitate like-for-like comparison bidders must submit rental offers strictly in accordance with
this schedule and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this schedule could result in a bid
being declared non-responsive.
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1. Disclosure of agreement information
Rental offer tendered
Bidders are to note that, on award of business, Transnet is required to publish the successful and unsuccessful
Bidders interalia on the National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal, (www.etenders.gov.za), as required
per National Treasury Instruction Note (Note /2016).
Johannesburg stock exchange debt listing requirements
Transnet may also be required to disclose information relating to the subsequent agreement i.e., the name
of the company and lease tenure entered into etc. in compliance with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
Debt Listing Requirements.
Domestic prominent influential persons (dpip) or foreign prominent public
Officials (fppo)
Transnet is free to procure the services of any person within or outside the Republic of South Africa in
accordance with the applicable legislation. Transnet shall not conduct or conclude business transactions, with
any Bidders without having:
▪ Considered relevant governance protocols;
▪ Determined the DPIP or FPPO status of that counterparty; and
▪ Conducted a risk assessment and due diligence to assess the potential risks that may be posed by
the business relationship.
As per the Transnet Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) and Foreign Prominent Public Officials
(FPPO) and Related Individuals Policy available on Transnet website
https://www.transnet.net/search/pages/results.aspx?k=FPIDP#k=DPIP, Bidders are required to disclose any
commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO (as defined in the Policy) by completing the following section:
The below form contains personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act
of2013 (the “Act”). By completing the form, the signatory consents to the processing of her/his personal
information in accordance with the requirements of the Act. Consent cannot be unreasonably withheld.
Is the Bidder
(Completewitha“Yes”or“No”)
A DPIP/FPPO Closely Related Closely
to a DPIP/FPPO Associated to a
Dpip/fppo
List all known business interests, in which a DPIP/FPPO may have a direct/indirect interest
or significant participation or involvement.
No Name of Role in the Shareholding Registration Status
Entity / Entity / % Number (Mark the applicable
Business Business option with an X)
(Nature of Active Non-Active
interest/
Participation)
Bidders declaring a commercial relationship with a DPIP or FPPO are to note that Transnet is required to annually
publish on its website a list of all business agreements entered into with DPIP or FPPO. This list will include successful
Bidders, if applicable.
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Section 5: proposal form and list of returnable documents
I/We__________________________________________________________________________________
[nameofentity,company,closecorporationorpartnership]of [fulladdress]
carrying on business trading/operating as
________________________________________________________________________________________
represented by
in my capacity as _________________________________________________________________________
being duly authorised thereto by a Resolution of the Board of Directors or Members or Certificate of Partners,
dated _________________to enter into, sign execute and complete any documents relating to this proposal
and any subsequent Agreement. The following list of persons are hereby authorised to negotiate on behalf of
the abovementioned entity, should Transnet decide to enter into Post Tender Negotiations with highest ranked
bidder(s).
Full name(s) capacity signature
________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
I/We hereby offer to enter into a lease at the value quoted in the rental offer schedule in accordance with the terms
set forth in the documents listed in the accompanying schedule of RFP documents.
I/We agree to be bound by those conditions in Transnet’s:
(i) Standard Lease Agreement (which may be subject to amendment at Transnet’s discretion if applicable);
(ii) General Bid Conditions; and
(iii) any other standard or special conditions mentioned and/or embodied in this Request for Proposal.
I/We accept that unless Transnet should otherwise decide and so inform me/us in the letter of award, this Proposal
[and, if any, its covering letter and any subsequent exchange of correspondence], together with Transnet’s acceptance
thereof shall constitute a binding agreement between Transnet and me/us.
Should Transnet decide that a formal lease should be signed and so inform me/us in a letter of award [the Letter of
Award], this Proposal [and, if any, its covering letter and any subsequent exchange of correspondence] together with
Transnet’s Letter of Award, shall constitute an intension to enter into a binding agreement between Transnet and
me/us until the Lease Agreement is signed.
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I/We further agree that if, after I/we have been notified of the acceptance of my/our Proposal, I/we fail to enter into
a formal agreement if called upon to do so within 5 [five] business days thereafter, Transnet may, without prejudice
to any other legal remedy which it may have, recover from me/us any expense to which it may have been put in calling
for Proposals afresh and/or having to accept any less favourable Proposal.
Furthermore, I/we agree to a penalty clause/s which will allow Transnet to invoke a penalty against us for non-
compliance with material terms of this RFP etc.
I/we agree that non-compliance with any of the material terms of this RFP, including those mentioned above, will
constitute a material breach of agreement and provide Transnet with cause for cancellation.
Address for notices
The law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern any agreement created by the acceptance of this RFP. The
domiciliumcitandietexecutandishall be a place in the Republic of South Africa to be specified by the Bidder hereunder,
at which all legal documents may be served on the Bidder who shall agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts
of the Republic of South Africa. Foreign Bidders shall, therefore, state hereunder the name of their authorised
representative in the Republic of South Africa who has the power of attorney to sign any agreement which may have
to be entered into in the event of their Proposal being accepted and to act on their behalf in all matters relating to
such agreement.
Bidder to indicate the details of its domiciliumcitandietexecutandihereunder:
Name of Entity:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Notification of award of a lease opportunity
As soon as possible after approval to enter into a lease, the successful Bidder will be informed of the acceptance of its
Proposal. Transnet will also publish the outcome of the tender, including successful and unsuccessful bidders, in the
National Treasury e-tender portal. Any unsuccessful bidder has a right to request reasons for the bid not to be
successful and Transnet has a duty to provide those reasons on receipt of the request from the bidder.
Validity period
Transnet requires a validity period of 120 Business Days [from closing date] against this RFP, excluding the first day
and including the last day.
Name(s) and address / addresses of director(s) or member(s)
The Bidder must disclose hereunder the full name(s) and address(s) of the director(s) or members of the company or
close corporation [C.C.] on whose behalf the RFP is submitted.
(i) Registration number of company / C.C. __________________________________________________
(ii) Registered name of company / C.C. _____________________________________________________
(iii) Full name(s) of director/member(s) Address/Addresses ID Number(s)
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
TransnetContact Person
Mpumzi Flepu
Phone
031-361-8589
[email protected]
Website
www.transnet.net/
Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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