# For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 603309 (Carolina) for a period of ten (10) years

- **Reference:** BT1TRIMRFPER1 Carolina
- **Issuer:** [Transnet SOC Ltd](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-soc-ltd.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-28
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-30 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-07 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Real estate activities](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/L68.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities, Siding Number 603309 (Carolina) for a period of ten (10) years.** This is a Transnet TRIM Request for Proposal. Bidders with expertise in integrated logistics planning and operations, warehousing, industrial engineering, risk management, health, safety and environmental compliance should consider bidding. The process includes a non-mandatory MS Teams briefing and a site visit; bids are submitted electronically via Transnet’s eTender portal (260827_RFP_Carolina_FINAL.pdf).

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in integrated logistics planning/operations, with verifiable references (Annexure Q; Individual Experience Summary via Annexure R).
- Solid financial capacity: proof of funding (debt/equity), audited or reviewed financial statements, bank confirmations, and, for consortia, separate TCS/CSD where applicable (Sections 4.5).
- Tax and registration compliance: SARS Tax Compliance PIN; CSD registration if no TCS; SANAS BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (Section 2; Annexure B).
- Environmental, health & safety compliance: environmental approvals/licenses, Water Use License (if needed), Environmental Plan (Annexure L), BCM Plan (Annexure O), Health and Safety Checklist (Annexure P).
- Operational readiness: concept Operations Model, investment plan (Annexure K), security plan (Annexure S), security/risk management, project schedule, and organizational structure (Sections 4.6–4.8).
- Price and specific goals: rental offer (Annexure I), BBEE targets, job-creation plans, and ownership terms (Section 4.9–4.11).

#### How to Apply
- Download the RFP and annexures from the e-Tender Portal (260827_RFP_Carolina_FINAL.pdf); submission is electronic via Transnet’s eTender Portal (BT1TRIMRFPER1). Briefing: non-mandatory MS Teams session on 07 September 2026 (260827_RFP_Carolina_FINAL.pdf). Site visit: 24 September 2026 (260827_RFP_Carolina_FINAL.pdf).
- Submit: signed documents (sign/stamp), returnable documents (Section 5), and Annexures A–S (as required). Pre-qualification: SARS PIN/CSD, BBEE documents (260827_RFP_Carolina_FINAL.pdf).
- Key dates: clarification questions by 16 November 2026; closing 30 November 2026 at 10:00; proposal validity 180 business days (Carolina RFP). Contact: TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net (260827_RFP_Carolina_FINAL.pdf); Bid Advertisement Form reference (Bid Advertisement Form_Carolina 1.docx).

## Description

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 603309 (Carolina) for a period of ten (10) years

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 603309 (Carolina) for a period of ten (10) years

Conditions: There will be an online non-compulsory briefing session for this transaction on MS Teams. The link to join the session has been provided on the cover page of the RFP. Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- Bid Advertisement Form\_Carolina 1.docx..docx
- Carolina Tender office submission.zip..zip

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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