# For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 801348 (Bela Bela) for a period of ten (10) years

- **Reference:** BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela
- **Issuer:** [Transnet SOC Ltd](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-soc-ltd.md)
- **Region:** Limpopo
- **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 801348 (Bela Bela) for a period of ten (10) years.** Bidders with demonstrated experience in integrated logistics planning/operations, warehousing, industrial engineering and rail sidings development; capable of funding and delivering the required investment plan; and prepared to sign a TRIM Lease Agreement and meet environmental, safety and compliance requirements should consider bidding (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela).

#### Requirements
- Relevant experience in integrated logistics planning and operations; provide Annexure Q (Company Experience Summary) and Annexure R (Individual Experience Summary) with verifiable references.
- Financial capacity: evidence of funding (debt/equity), bank confirmations, audited statements for >3 years, and, if applicable, parent company support; tax/compliance verification (TCS PIN or CSD number).
- Compliance: South African tax compliance, SARS PIN, and CSD where applicable; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; compliance for JV/consortium partners.
- Environmental, health & safety: Environmental Plan (Annexure L), required permits/licenses, Water Use License if needed, BCM Plan (Annexure O), and Health & Safety Checklist (Annexure P).
- Operational readiness: concept Operations/Delivery Model, design concept, throughput plan, project schedule, and organisational structure with key personnel (Sections 4.6, 4.3, 4.6.6).
- Security and community: high-level security plan, SERP, and community relations framework (Section 4.7).
- Investment plan: Detailed Annexure K (Detailed Investment) including immovable/movable assets and maintenance responsibilities (4.8).
- Pricing and risk: Annexure I (Rental Offer); potential turnover rental; market valuation mechanism (4.9).
- Specific Goals: B-BBEE, job creation, local enterprise participation targets; Annexure J and related forms (4.10).

(References and detailed requirements are in the attached BRIEF/DOCUMENTS: BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela; Bid Advertisement Form-Bela Bela.docx.)

#### How to Apply
- Briefing and site visits: online briefing on MS Teams (non-mandatory) 07 September 2026; site visit 10 September 2026 14:00. (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela)
- Closing date: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 (CST). Proposals must be uploaded electronically via Transnet’s e-Tender Submission Portal. (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela)
- Submission method and documents: submit via the Transnet eTender platform; complete and upload all returnable documents (Section 3 and Section 5), sign and stamp every page; include Annexure F (Returnable Bid Response Checklist) and Annexure I (Rental Offer). (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela; Section 2)
- Clarifications: submit questions online; response updates posted on the e-tender system; clarifications close two weeks before closing. (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela)
- Registrations and pre-qualifications: ensure tax compliance (PIN via SARS or CSD), and provide TCS/CSD documentation as required; JV/consortium arrangements must be clearly defined. (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela)
- Documents to obtain: full RFP package and Annexures from the e-Tender Portal (etenders.gov.za) or Transnet website; updates will be published there. (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela)

Sources: TRIM Bela Bela RFP (BT1TRIMRFPER16 Bela Bela) and Bid Advertisement Form-Bela Bela.docx.

## Description

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 801348 (Bela Bela) for a period of ten (10) years

For Leasing of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Sidings/Facilities Siding Number 801348 (Bela Bela) 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-Bela Bela.docx..docx
- Batch 1\_Reissue\_Bela Bela Tender office submission.zip..zip

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## Published on

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

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