APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE AN EXPANDED MARKET ASSESSMENT FOR THE ROSSLYN INLAND PORT PROGRAMME (RIPP)Closed

Overview

IDC seeks a service provider to undertake an expanded market assessment for the Rosslyn Inland Port Programme (RIPP) (T39-07-26_Rosslyn Inland Port.pdf). The assignment aims to broaden market potential beyond automotive to multi-sector demand and regional opportunities. Target bidders: consultants with market research, transport/logistics/infrastructure experience, economics, GIS/data analytics, and proven ability to produce bankable reports; include references, B-BBEE, tax compliance and CSD status. Non-compulsory briefing on 28 July 2026 (Teams); closing 11 August 2026 at 11:00; project duration up to six months.

Requirements

• Proven experience in market demand studies for transport/logistics/infrastructure; provide three recent (last 10 years) reference projects with client contacts.
• Detailed methodology and stepwise approach for a market demand study, including demand forecasting, market/competitor analysis, stakeholder engagement, and bankable reporting.
• Detailed project plan with a Work Breakdown Structure and a Gantt chart; deliver final report within six months.
• Qualifications and experience for key personnel (Project Lead, Market Economist, Transport/Freight, Intermodal, Regional Trade, Financial/PPP, GIS/Data), with CVs and professional registrations.
• Compliance and pre-qualifications: Tax compliance, CSD registration, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE; returnable schedules including board resolutions and company details; POPIA requirements where applicable.
• Evaluation: Phase 1 compliance (CSD, tax, board resolution, ID copy, B-BBEE); Phase 2 technical (mandatory functional requirements, then weighted criteria); Phase 3 price (80) and specific goals (20); Phase 4 objective risk considerations.
• Contract terms: six-month delivery; SLA with IDC; payment within 30 days of invoice; adherence to cost-containment guidelines; possible staff/partner development obligations.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 11 August 2026, 11:00 (IEC); format: electronic via IDC’s platform (T39/07/26) with the required schedules. Amended bids allowed before close.
• Submission method and platform: dedicated IDC SharePoint platform; ensure complete bid with all Returnable Schedules.
• Documents to submit (Returnable Schedules):
  • Cover Page; Schedule 1: Executive Summary; Schedule 2: Board Resolution, Company ID, Annexure 2–8; Annexure 1: BEE, disclosure, privacy; Annexure 3: Tax Compliance; Annexure 4: Bidder’s Disclosure; Annexure 5: Shareholders/Directors; Annexure 6: BEE Commitment Plan; Annexure 7: Disclosure Statement; Annexure 8: POPIA; financial statements or cashflow for new entities; JV/Consortium agreements if applicable; Schedule 3: Response to Section 2; Schedule 4: Price Proposal (separate file).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD and Tax compliance status; proof of professional registrations for key personnel; ensure English responses.
• Briefing: Non-mandatory briefing on 28 July 2026 at 10:00 (Microsoft Teams).
• Enquiries: contact Ntombifikile Mokgeseng (ntombifikilem@idc.co.za) by 3 days after issue; IDC will respond via website update.