REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 2499,9m2 AT MARINE DRIVE FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TEN (10) YEARS.

Overview

This RFP is to lease a 2,499.9 m2 premises at Marine Drive, Port of Cape Town, for up to 10 years. Bidders should have port/leasing property experience and be able to fund any needed refurbishment, ensure tax/compliance (SARS tax PIN, CSD registration, and B-BBEE), and meet potential security-clearance requirements. The space is to be used as a workshop and/or container-terminal-related use, with specific exclusions and a requirement to align with Port Development policies.

Requirements

• Lease of 2,499.9 m2 at Marine Drive (as is) for up to 10 years; use as workshop/Container Terminal; exclusions apply (hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, truck staging, etc.).
• Lessee to undertake refurbishment/upgrade as necessary; may negotiate beneficial occupation with related costs borne by the bidder.
• Compliance: Tax Compliance Status (PIN via SARS, or CSD if no PIN); separate TCS/PIN/CSD for each consortium/JV/subcontractor; CSD registration mandatory to be eligible.
• National/BBBEE: Submit B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; if JV, provide consolidated B-BBEE score; if foreign, ensure SA incorporation if awarded.
• Security/Regulatory: may require security clearance to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET; comply with all laws and environmental plan requirements.
• Evaluation criteria: minimum 66.67 points for functionality; rental price (80/90 points) plus specific goals (20); financial viability, experience, reference letters, bank rating, and alignment to PDFP are assessed.
• Returnables and documents: SBD 1, tax proof (PIN/CSD), JV agreements if any, environmental plan, maintenance and capital expenditure plans, cash flow, references, and related forms.

How to Apply

• Download RFP and annexures from National Treasury e-Tenders or Transnet portal; submit via Transnet eTender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).
• Non-compulsory briefing: 14 October 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams; site visit by arrangement after briefing.
• Questions deadline: 23 October 2026; responses posted on portals.
• Closing: 13 November 2026 (14:00) per metadata; ensure submission well before time; late submissions not accepted.
• Documents to submit: Section 4 pricing, Section 5 proposal form and returnable documents, SBD 1, certificate of acquaintance, tax/CSD PIN, JV agreements if applicable, and Annexures (Lease Plan, Environmental Plan, Draft Lease Agreement, Integrity Pact).
• Ensure compliance with VAT, banking, and maintenance/cost plans; include a detailed Work Breakdown Structure and project schedule if proposing refurbishment.

Note: Further details, including site access contact and exact returnable documents, are in the RFP (TNPA/2026/09/0008/114808/RFP) and Annexures (e.g., Annexure 1 Lease Plan). (TNPA 2026 09 0008 114808 RFP.pdf)