# 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.

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/09/0008/114808/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Transnet National Ports Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-national-ports-authority.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-13 16:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-14 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Real estate activities](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/L68.md), [Rental and leasing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/N77.md)

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

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.

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.

Briefing Session: A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Team on 14 October 2026 at 10:00am. Bidders can join the non-compulsory briefing session by using the following Microsoft teams details on: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/344295129259378?p=SGN884hblc42dzh72E Meeting ID: 344 295 129 259 378 Passcode: VV3r8va9

## Documents

- TNPA 2026 09 0008 114808 RFP.pdf..pdf
- TNPA 2026 09 0008 114808 RFP.pdf
- Tender documents

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## Published on

- [Transnet eTenders](https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/Home/TenderDetails?Id=114808)
- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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