# For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 201197 (Putsonderwater) for a period of ten (10) years

- **Reference:** BT1TRIMRFPWR7 Putsonderwater
- **Issuer:** [Transnet SOC Ltd](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-soc-ltd.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **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 201197 (Putsonderwater) for a period of ten (10) years.** Open to juristic entities with proven integrated logistics, warehousing, rail operations and investment capacity to develop and operate a siding, under a 10-year lease and subject to environmental, safety and BBBEE requirements.

#### Requirements
- Tax compliance: provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number; separate TCS/PIN for each JV/consortium member.
- B-BBEE: valid SANAS certificate or sworn affidavit (plus relevant sub-certificates for JVs/consortia).
- Funding and financial viability: proof of funding for the investment (debt/equity, bank letters, parent support); audited or independently verified financial statements; management accounts if needed.
- Experience and references: Annexure Q (Company Experience Summary), Annexure R (Individual Experience Summary) with CVs and reference letters.
- Compliance and plans: environmental approvals (Annexure L), Water Use License if applicable, Environmental Plan, BCM Plan (Annexure O), Risk Management (Annexures M/N), Health and Safety Checklist (Annexure P).
- Security and local engagement: security plan/serp; community relations plan.
- Operational readiness and investment plan: concept operating model, project schedule, investment plan (Annexure K), and rental offer (Annexure I).
- Specific goals: commitments on BBBEE, job creation, local enterprise participation (Annexure J).

Note: Evaluation includes responsiveness, a functional threshold (70%), and price/preference considerations; detailed criteria are in the RFP.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 November 2026, 10:00. Proposals submitted electronically via Transnet e-Tender Portal (see RFP and Bid Advertisement Form). (260827_RFP_Putsonderwater_FINAL.pdf)
- Briefing and site visits: online non-compulsory briefing on MS Teams (07 Sep 2026, 11:00); non-compulsory site visit 06 Oct 2026, 12:00 (Putsonderwater). (260827_RFP_Putsonderwater_FINAL.pdf)
- Clarifications: final date for questions 16 November 2026; online clarification portal used; responses posted to all bidders. (260827_RFP_Putsonderwater_FINAL.pdf)
- Documents to submit: returnable documents listed in Section 5 and Annexures (e.g., Annexures A–S, Annexure H Lease Agreement, Annexure I Rental Offer, Annexure J Specific Goals). Upload/responses via the Transnet eTender Portal; sign pages where required. (260827_RFP_Putsonderwater_FINAL.pdf; Bid Advertisement Form-Putsonderwater.docx)
- How to obtain docs: download from National Treasury e-Tender Portal or Transnet website; keep updated via those portals for clarifications and addenda. (260827_RFP_Putsonderwater_FINAL.pdf)

Filenames for reference: 260827_RFP_Putsonderwater_FINAL.pdf; Bid Advertisement Form-Putsonderwater.docx.

## Description

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 201197 (Putsonderwater) for a period of ten (10) years

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 201197 (Putsonderwater) 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-Putsonderwater.docx..docx
- Putsonderwater Tender office submission.zip..zip

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## Published on

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

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