Leasing of cargo shed and goods platform at quay 4, port of mossel bay

The closing date for the submission of bids is 14 September 2026 at 16h00. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Team on 24 August 2026 at 12h30 to 13h30.

Bidders may direct any queries to [email protected]

Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal. The portal can be accessed at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Bidders must ensure that their bids are uploaded by the stipulated closing time of 16h00 on 14 September 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Bidders are required to submit with their Proposals, the following Essential Returnable Documents: SECTION 1: SBD 1 Form, SECTION 6: Certificate Of Acquaintance with RFP, Terms & Conditions & Lease Agreement

The evaluation criteria include administrative responsiveness, substantive responsiveness, functionality/technical criteria, and specific goals. The minimum threshold for technical/functionality is 66.67 points. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: technical/functionality (66.67 points), rental offer price (80/90 points), and specific goals (20/10 points).

The property to be leased is situated at Quay 4 in the Port of Mossel Bay and consists of a cargo shed and goods platform with an extent of 3280m2. The property is currently vacant and was previously used as a storage facility. Bidders must ensure that their operations align with the Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP) and support the Port's strategic objectives.

Transnet will utilize the following methodology as diagram 1 and criteria in selecting a preferred Bidder: ... STEP ONE: Test for Administrative Responsiveness ... STEP TWO: Test for Substantive Responsiveness to RFP

Bidders will be evaluated on previous experience and track record as well as the Business Plan. A minimum of 2 years' experience in the proposed use is required.

Bidder to submit a detailed Work Breakdown Structure and Project Schedule for refurbishment

Rental Offer Price Criteria [Weighted score 80/90 points]: Commercial offer (Rental) Section 4. The rental offer must include an annual escalation rate.

Bidders must submit a priced rental offer as prescribed in Section 4 of the RFP. The rental offer must include an annual escalation rate. Transnet reserves the right to negotiate a market-related rental with the highest scoring bidder or cancel the RFP if the rental offer is not market-related.

Bidders must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Employment Equity Act. Bidders must also register on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting their bids. Foreign bidders with no local registered entity are exempt from registering on the CSD but must incorporate and register a South African company in accordance with South African company laws if awarded the lease.

Bidders must 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.

Exclusions: Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals. No dust minerals stored in open areas.

Transnet wishes to understand the bidder's company position regarding environmental commitments, including key environmental characteristics such as waste disposal, recycling, and energy conservation.

The lease agreement will be subject to review and acceptance of Transnet's Legal Counsel prior to finalization. The Successful/Preferred Bidder must undertake whatever refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements as may be necessary.

The Successful/Preferred Bidder must note that it shall be obliged to undertake whatever refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements as may be necessary.

Bidders must comply with the requirements stated in this RFP.

Document/s

A Bidder must have a minimum More than 2 years’

of 2 years’ experience in the experience with 3

proposed use. Bidder must supporting evidence

submit a company profile Company 2 years’ experience with

confirming the number of years profile with supporting evidence

Previous

5.3.1.1 10 in proposed operations and also evidence of Less than 2 years’

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 /

*The plan

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

• Concise - The schedule is linked to the methodology at every activity level; the applicable activities are detailed to

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.

• Good - The schedule is linked to the methodology at every activity level; the applicable activities are detailed to

level 3; the representation is calendar and Gantt; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear

from the Gantt chart.

• Average - The schedule is linked to the methodology; the high-level activities are represented as a calendar or

Gantt chart; the activities are numbered; the sequence of execution is clear from the representation.

Financial Viability

• Assumptions – assumptions applied in the cash flow projections must be clearly indicated and rationale must be

proven in terms of variable values.

• Mitigations – where net cashflows are negative clear mitigations must be put in place to ensure that continued

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 lowest 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

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promote opportunities for other lease holders, in circumstances where the bidder has been 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) 3280

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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