For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 101885 (Old Lutzville Station Premises) for a period of ten (10) years

Overview

Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities, Siding Number 101885 (Old Lutzville Station Premises), for a period of ten (10) years. Bidders with proven integrated logistics planning, warehousing, industrial engineering and rail-infrastructure experience, plus strong financial capacity and compliance capabilities, should consider bidding. Non-compulsory briefing on MS Teams (07 Sep 2026); site visit 09 Oct 2026; closing 30 Nov 2026; submission via Transnet eTender portal. (260827_RFP_Lutzville_FINAL.pdf)

Requirements

• Ten-year lease, “as is,” with bidder funding all development/improvement needs; rent via monthly base plus potential turnover-based rate.
• Demonstrated experience in integrated logistics planning/operations; provide Annexure Q (Company Experience) and Annexure R (Individual Experience) with verifiable references.
• Financial capacity: proof of funding (debt/equity), bank confirmations, and audited/independently verified statements; separate TCS/CSD requirements; JV/consortium must submit per-party TCS.
• Compliance: Tax compliance (SARS PIN or CSD), B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; compliance for all consortium members; confidentiality and integrity agreements.
• Environmental, health & safety: obtain environmental approvals and licenses; Water Use License if applicable; Environmental/BCM/Health & Safety plans (Annexures L, O, P); ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Operational readiness: concept operational model, throughput, design concepts, organizational structure; security plan (SERP) and risk management framework (Annexures M,N,S).
• Investment plan: Annexure K detailing immovable/movable assets and timing; end-of-lease condition with maintenance responsibilities.
• Price/offer: Annexure I rental offer; potential turnover-based rent; market valuation as baseline.
• Specific Goals: B-BBEE, job creation, local enterprise participation; contractually bindable commitments.

How to Apply

• Download bid documents from the e-Tender Portal or Transnet site; complete official forms (sign, stamp, date) and upload via the portal. (BT1TRIMRFPWR13 Old Lutzville station premises)
• Submission deadline: 30 November 2026 at 10:00; submit electronically through the Transnet eTender portal. (260827_RFP_Lutzville_FINAL.pdf)
• Attendance: online non-compulsory briefing on MS Teams (link on cover page); non-mandatory site visit (09 Oct 2026, Old Lutzville) — notify TRIM at least 3 days prior. (260827_RFP_Lutzville_FINAL.pdf)
• Clarifications: submit questions online; responses posted to all bidders; deadline two weeks before closing. (BT1TRIMRFPWR13 Old Lutzville station premises)
• Required registrations: SARS Tax Compliance, CSD number or TCS PIN; if part of a JV/consortium, provide party-specific tax/registration details. (BT1TRIMRFPWR13 Old Lutzville station premises)
• Documents to submit: SBD1 form; Annexures A–S (including Lease Agreement Annexure H, Detailed Investment Annexure K, Rental Offer Annexure I, Company/Individual Experience Annexures Q/R, Security Annexure S, etc.). (BT1TRIMRFPWR13 Old Lutzville station premises)
• Post-award: lease negotiations anchored to TRIM Lease Agreement; adherence to TRIM policies, risk/bcm/health-safety requirements. (BT1TRIMRFPWR13 Old Lutzville station premises)