For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 800775 (Klaserie) for a period of ten (10) years

Overview

Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities, Siding 800775 (Klaserie) for a period of ten years. TRIM seeks proposals from experienced logistics/rail infrastructure operators to lease the siding at Klaserie (Limpopo). Eligible bidders should have strong integrated logistics planning and operations capabilities, a credible investment plan, and the ability to meet railway safety, environmental, health and safety, and tax/compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in integrated logistics planning/operations, warehousing and end-to-end supply chains; provide Annexure Q and references.
• Financial capacity: proof of funding (debt/equity), bank letters, audited statements for last three years (or recent management statements if under three years); if using a parent/holding company, provide supporting documents.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS status or CSD registration; tax clearance where applicable.
• B-BBEE: valid SANAS-verification certificate or sworn affidavit; minimum levels as applicable.
• Environmental, health and safety: obtain all licences/permits (incl. Water Use Licences where required); Environmental and BCM plans (Annexures L, O, P); implement risk and continuity measures.
• Lease readiness: sign TRIM Lease Agreement framework; bid must include Investment Plan (Annexure K) and Technical/Operational Model.
• References and CVs: Annexure Q for company experience; Annexure R for individuals; letters of reference.
• Compliance with TRIM’s risk, security and operational standards, including security planning (SERP) and project schedules.

How to Apply

• Download the RFP from National Treasury e-Tender Portal or Transnet site; bid documents are free to download (BT1TRIMRFPER9). (see “Notice to Bidders”)
• Submit electronically via the Transnet eTender Portal; sign all documents and ensure authorisation (Section 2).
• Briefing: online non-mandatory briefing on MS Teams (07 September 2026 at 11:00; link on the RFP cover page).
• Site visit: non-mandatory site visit on 21 September 2026 at 13:00 (inform TRIM 3 days prior; only one visit per siding).
• Clarifications: final date for questions 16 November 2026; responses published to all bidders.
• Submission deadline: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 (closing time); bids must be uploaded to the eTender system.
• Documents to submit include: Annexures A–S (notably Annexure I: Rental Offer, Annexure Q: Company Experience Summary, Annexure K: Detailed Investment Plan, Annexure L: Environmental Plan, Annexure P: Health & Safety Checklists, Annexure J: Specific Goals); SBD1 form; JV/consortium details if applicable. (see BT1TRIMRFPER9 Klaserie)
• Contacts: TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net; 011-544-9469.

Notes: The proposal includes a 180-business-day validity, turnover-based rental considerations, and a TRIM Lease Agreement framework.