REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 105m2 AT M BERTH FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TEN (10) YEARS.

Overview

Request for Proposal to lease a 105m2 premises at M Berth, Port of Cape Town, for a period of up to ten years. Bidders should be able to finance, refurbish and manage a small port premises lease, typically property/real estate operators, port tenants or logistics/industrial users with experience in lease negotiations, fit-out, regulatory compliance (tax, B-BBEE, security clearance) and property management.

Requirements

• Tax compliance: provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or Tax Clearance, and, if applicable, CSD registration; separate TCS to be provided for each JV/consortium member.
• National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration prior to awarding; foreign bidders may need local entity incorporation for lease.
• B-BBEE: submit valid B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs); consolidated B-BBEE score for JV if applicable.
• Experience and references: minimum 2 years’ experience in the proposed use; at least 2 reference letters not older than 5 years; evidence such as lease agreements or licenses.
• Returnable/administrative documents: SBD 1 form, Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, RFP Declaration, JV agreement if applicable, company resolution, tax pin/clearance, environmental plan, and other sector-specific documents; proof of attendance at non-compulsory briefing and any required plans (maintenance, capital expenditure, business plan, cash flow).
• Financial and project readiness: capital expenditure plan for refurbishment, maintenance plan, and cash flow projections demonstrating going-concern viability (signed by a financial professional).

How to Apply

• Key dates: non-compulsory briefing on 14 October 2026 at 10:00; clarification questions by 23 October 2026; closing date 13 November 2026 at 14:00; bid validity 120 business days.
• Briefing and site access: non-compulsory briefing via Microsoft Teams; site visit by arrangement after briefing.
• Submission method: electronic submission via Transnet eTender portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net); upload bid against the TNPA/2026/09/0014/114814/RFP tender.
• Documents to submit: SBD 1 and all essential/returnable documents listed in Sections 4–11 (pricing, proposal form, certificates, plans, and supporting documents).
• Where to obtain documents: RFP downloadable from National Treasury e-Tenders and Transnet portal; ensure latest addenda are checked on portals.
• Additional notes: maintain confidentiality and comply with all legal, security, and governance requirements; post-tender negotiations may occur to achieve market-related rental; failure to submit required documents or late submission will risk disqualification (document TNPA 2026 09 0014 114814 RFP.pdf).