# For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 100234 (Bellville Autosort) for a period of ten (10) years

- **Reference:** BT1TRIMRFPWR5 Bellville Autosort
- **Issuer:** [Transnet SOC Ltd](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-soc-ltd.md)
- **Region:** Western 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
**Procurement of a 10-year lease for Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities, Siding Number 100234 (Bellville Autosort).** This RFP is open to entities with rail/logistics, property development, and investment capability, including experience in integrated logistics, warehousing, industrial engineering and related disciplines. The site is Transnet Bellville Autosort, Western Cape; expect to invest in qualifying immovable/movable assets and manage environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrate ability to sign the Lease Agreement and operate TRIM sidings under the TRIM framework; siding is leased on an “as is” basis.
- Tax compliance: provide SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; ensure ongoing tax compliance; and supersede for consortia/joint ventures per guidance.
- B-BBEE: valid SANAS SANAS-certified certificate or sworn affidavit; meet applicable B-BBEE targets.
- Financial capacity: proof of funding (debt/equity), bank confirmations, audited financials (last 3 years if applicable), and project funding details; include parent company support if relevant.
- Experience and references: Annexure Q (Company Experience Summary) and Annexure R (Individual Experience Summary) with letters of reference; provide CVs for key individuals.
- Environmental, health and safety: obtain environmental licenses/permits, Water Use Licenses where needed, BCM and OHS compliance; submit Annexures L, O and P as applicable.
- Investment and operating plans: submit Annexure K (Detailed Investment) and a concept Operations Model with project schedule, throughput, design, staffing, security, and risk management plans.
- End-of-lease and maintenance: joint inspection on exit; lessee bears maintenance costs; fencing and asset upkeep required.
- Specific Goals (B-BBEE, job creation, local participation) and related documentation as per Annexure J and Section 4.10.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: online non-compulsory briefing on MS Teams (link on RFP cover page) – 07 September 2026 @ 11:00. (Bellville Autosort Final PDF)
- Site Visit: non-compulsory site visit on 08 October 2026 @ 09:00; notify TRIM three days prior via the Site Visit portal. (Bellville Autosort Final PDF)
- Clarifications: use the online Clarification Questions platform; responses posted to the portal. Final clarification questions by 16 November 2026. TRIM Secretariat contact: TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net. (Bellville Autosort Final PDF)
- Closing date: 30 November 2026 at 10:00. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Transnet’s e-Tender Submission Portal. (BT1TRIMRFPWR5)
- Documents to submit: sign all proposal pages; include Section 5 Returnable Bid Response and Annexures A–S (as applicable), plus Annexure H (Lease Agreement) and Annexure I (Rental Offer); provide JV agreements if applicable; ensure all required certifications and financials are included. Download documents from etenders.gov.za or Transnet website. (Section 2)

Notes: Questions/clarifications and amendments will be posted online; failure to use the portal may affect eligibility. The bidding process includes stages for responsiveness, functional evaluation (minimum 70%), and price/preference.

## Description

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 100234 (Bellville Autosort) for a period of ten (10) years

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 100234 (Bellville Autosort) 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\_Transnet Bellville, Autosort.docx..docx
- Bellville Autosort Tender office submission.zip..zip

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## Published on

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

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