For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 671592 (Ngagane) for a period of ten (10) years

Overview

Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities, Siding 671592 (Ngagane), for a period of ten (10) years. Bidders should have experience in integrated logistics, rail infrastructure, warehousing, and related project delivery; joint ventures or consortia are allowed with appropriate governance. An online non-compulsory briefing session via MS Teams is offered; a site visit is available; closing date is 30 November 2026. Proposals must remain valid for 180 business days.

(Document references: 260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf; Bid Advertisement Form-Ngagane.docx)

Requirements

• Bid submissions must use official forms, be signed by an authorized person, and submitted electronically.
• Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN or CSD number; valid Tax Compliance status for all involved parties; separate TCS certificates for joint ventures/consortia.
• B-BBEE: valid SANAS-certified certificate or sworn affidavit, with specific forms per entity type.
• Experience and capability: complete Annexure Q (Company Experience Summary) and Annexure R (Individual Experience); provide verifiable references and letters.
• Financial capacity: proof of funding (debt/equity), bank letters, audited or independently verified statements for up to three years, and parent company support where applicable.
• Compliance and governance: confidentiality, integrity pact, and relevant general/bid conditions Annexures; JV agreements if applicable.
• Environmental, safety and risk: Environmental Plan (Annexure L), BCM (Annexure O), Health & Safety (Annexure P), Risk Management (Annexures M/N).
• Operational readiness: Investment Plan (Annexure K); Lease terms alignment; a concept operations model and schedule; security measures (Annexure S).
• Other: annual occupational health and safety compliance, adherence to TRIM policies, and disclosure of any potential conflicts.

How to Apply

• Deadline and briefing: Closing 30 November 2026 at 10:00; non-compulsory briefing 07 September 2026 at 11:00; site visit 02 October 2026 at 12:00. (260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf)
• Briefing/queries: online MS Teams briefing; clarification questions via the online portal; responses published to all bidders. (260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf)
• Submission method: bids uploaded electronically to the Transnet eTender Submission Portal (www.transnet.net) (see 260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf; Annex/F).
• Documents to submit: returnable forms (SBD1 and others), Annexures A–S including Annexure I (Rental Offer), Annexure Q, Annexure R, Annexure K, Annexure L, Annexure M/N, Annexure P, Annexure S, and the Lease Agreement (Annexure H) (260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf).
• Registrations: ensure Tax Compliance Status (PIN) via SARS; provide CSD or TCS; ensure CSD registration if applicable.
• Where to obtain documents: National Treasury e-Tender Portal (etenders.gov.za) or Transnet website (260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf).
• Contact for bid queries: TRIM Sidings Secretariat (TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net). (260827_RFP_Ngagane_FINAL.pdf)

Note: The Bid Advertisement Form provides bidder contact points and submission portal guidance (Bid Advertisement Form-Ngagane.docx).