For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 201219 (Upington) for a period of ten (10) years

Overview

Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities, Siding Number 201219 (Upington), for a period of ten (10) years. Open to established rail/logistics operators with capability to finance and develop siding facilities, operate safely, meet environmental and health/safety requirements, and comply with B-BBEE and tax obligations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in integrated logistics, warehousing, and rail/terminal operations; complete Annexure Q and Individual Experience (Annexure R); provide reference letters.
• Financial capacity: evidence of funding (debt/equity), bank confirmations, and audited financials (or acceptable alternatives); include parent company support if applicable.
• Tax and pre-qualification: SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; comply with tax rules; avoid disqualifications for in-state/officers.
• Compliance: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; environmental approvals (Annexure L), Water Use License (if needed), BCM (Annexure O), Health & Safety (Annexure P).
• Operational readiness: Conceptual Operations Model (4.6), Investment Plan (Annexure K), security plan, project schedule, and design/throughput assumptions.
• Lease terms: willingness to sign TRIM Lease Agreement (Annexure H) and submit Rental Offer (Annexure I); price and specific goals (Annexure J).
• Due diligence and confidentiality: sign NDA; no collusion; compliance with TRIM evaluation methodology (Sections 6-10).

How to Apply

• Deadlines: Briefing on 07 Sep 2026; Site visit 07 Oct 2026; Clarification questions by 16 Nov 2026; Closing 30 Nov 2026 at 10:00.
• Submission method: electronic submission via the Transnet e-Tender Portal (upload against BT1TRIMRFPWR8).
• Documents to submit: Returnable Proposal including Annexures A–O, Annexure I (Rental Offer), Annexure J (Specific Goals), Annexure Q (Company Experience), Annexure R (Individual Experience), plus any JV/consortium agreements if applicable.
• Pre-qualifications: Tax compliance (PIN/CSD), SANAS B-BBEE evidence, and funding confirmation as described.
• Briefing and site visit: online non-compulsory briefing on MS Teams; non-compulsory site visit (inform TRIM 3 days prior).
• Where to obtain documents: downloadable from the National Treasury e-Tender Portal and Transnet site (RFP BT1TRIMRFPWR8; Upington 201219). (see BT1TRIMRFPWR8 Upington (201219) and Bid Advertisement Form-Upington.docx)