# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL LEASE OF PREMISES DESCRIBED AS PTN OF REM OF ERF 10019, DURBAN & PTN OF KINGS ROYAL FLATS NO. 167576- FU IN AMBROSE PARK, PORT OF DURBAN FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS.

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/07/0002/114620/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Transnet National Ports Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-national-ports-authority.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-07-31
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-30 15:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-21 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Real estate activities](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/L68.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Developmental lease of premises in Ambrose Park, Port of Durban (Pt n Rem of Erf 10019 and Pt n Kings Royal Flats 167576–FU) for 25 years, to develop and operate commercial logistics/warehousing facilities. Suitable for real estate developers and logistics/industrial operators with port-area experience and the ability to finance and construct the development. Non-compulsory briefing 21 Aug 2026; site visit by arrangement. Closing 30 Sep 2026; bids uploaded electronically via Transnet etenders portal. 

#### Requirements
- Bidder must fund and develop the site (triple net lease: insurance, repairs, maintenance, security, operating costs) and bear holding costs during development and occupancy. TNPA oversight, but no structural maintenance by TNPA; beneficial occupation may be negotiated. 
- Obtain all approvals/licenses (environmental consents, water use licenses if applicable, building plans/site development approvals, civil aviation / site licenses, occupancy certificate). Site plan, environmental and SHE compliance required. 
- Returnable documents: complete SBD forms, pricing, and annexures; sign and stamp all pages; supply joint venture agreements if applicable (consolidated B-BBEE score). 
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN or CSD registration; proof of tax compliance for all parties; B-BBEE verification (certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs). 
- Confidentiality and integrity: sign Non-Disclosure Agreement and Supplier Integrity Pact; comply with anti-corruption and UN Global Compact principles. 
- Site inspection certificate (Annexure 8) to accompany tender submission; mandatory site inspection where stated; establishment of local approvals prior to development. 
- Length and termination: maximum 25 years; improvements revert to Transnet at expiry; design/construction costs borne by bidder; security clearance may be required. 

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 at 15:00; clarification deadline 21 September 2026 at 12:00; bid validity: 120 business days. 
- Submission method: upload bid response documents to the Transnet eTenders portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). 
- Documents to submit: Proposal Form and all returnables (Section 5), SBD 1, Tax/BBBEE documentation, JV if any, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Supplier Integrity Pact, Annexures 1–8 (Lease Plan, Site Inspection, Locality Map, Environmental and Port Development docs). 
- Registrations: CSD, SARS Tax Compliance PIN; B-BBEE verification; foreign bidders must disclose SA representatives; taxes to be in order. 
- Briefing session: non-compulsory via Microsoft Teams (21 Aug 2026, 10:00) with provided Meeting ID and Passcode. Site visit by appointment after briefing ( Annexure 8). 
- Where to obtain documents: via Transnet etenders portal and TNPA notices; downloadable RFP documents on the portal. Clarifications: PODREALESTATETENDERS@transnet.net.

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL LEASE OF PREMISES DESCRIBED AS PTN OF REM OF ERF 10019, DURBAN & PTN OF KINGS ROYAL FLATS NO. 167576- FU IN AMBROSE PARK, PORT OF DURBAN FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL LEASE OF PREMISES DESCRIBED AS PTN OF REM OF ERF 10019, DURBAN & PTN OF KINGS ROYAL FLATS NO. 167576- FU IN AMBROSE PARK, PORT OF DURBAN FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS.

Briefing Session: Non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 21 August 2026 at 10h00 am, Bidder(s) can join the non-compulsory briefing session by using the following Microsoft teams details on: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/359252644173050?p=491liFPekZL2HCBJf7 Meeting ID: 359 252 644 173 050 Passcode: ji9Vy3rb Upon completion of the non-compulsory briefing session bidders may make arrangements for a site visit at a time to be agreed.

## Documents

- Annexure 6- Environmental Management Plan Guidelines.pdf..pdf
- TNPA-2026-07-0002-114620-RFP .pdf..pdf
- TNPA2026070002114620 -Tender Advert.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 3-Transnet General Bid Conditions.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 2-Supplier Integrity Pact.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 7 - Locality Map.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 8- Site Inspection Certificate .pdf..pdf
- Annexure 5- Port Development Framework.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 1 - Lease Plan Site 1.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 4 -Non Disclosure Agreement.pdf..pdf
- Tender documents

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## Published on

- [Transnet eTenders](https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/Home/TenderDetails?Id=114620)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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