# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 3021,7m2 AT EASTERN

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/09/0009/114790/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 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-14 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Real estate activities](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/L68.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Lease of a 3,021.7 m2 premises at Eastern Mole-Tanker Basin, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years.** The space will be leased for storage/laydown; prospective bidders include property developers/investors and port-tenant operators able to refurbish/upgrade at their cost and ensure compliance with port regulations and environmental requirements.

#### Requirements
- Tax compliance: provide SARS Tax PIN/status or Tax Clearance; CSD registration if applicable.
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration before award; foreign bidders may require local incorporation.
- B-BBEE: submit valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; JV groups must provide consolidated scorecard.
- Joint ventures: sign JV agreement or intention to enter into one, with percentage split; evaluation may use majority shareholder for the JV.
- Documentation: SBD forms, Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP, RFP Declaration, Specific Goals, Job Creation/Skills Development, POPI, Environmental Plan, JV documentation if relevant, maintenance and capital expenditure plans, cashflow projections, bank rating.
- Site inspections and access: bidders must conduct inspections prior to submission; arrangement for site visit via dedicated email.
- Refurbishment/upgrade: bidder bears cost; may negotiate beneficial occupation with a business plan approval.
- Additional: DPIP/FPPO disclosures if applicable; adherence to tax, anti-corruption, and due diligence requirements.
- Returnable documents must remain valid for the lease term.

#### How to Apply
- Obtain the RFP documents from National Treasury e-Tender Portal or Transnet portal (TNPA/2026/09/0009/114790/RFP.pdf).
- Attend the non-compulsory briefing on 14 October 2026 (MS Teams) and arrange a site visit if needed (details in the RFP).
- Prepare a rental offer (Section 4) with escalation and complete all returnable documents (SBD 1, etc.).
- Register on the Transnet e-Tender Portal; upload the bid package against the tender by the stated deadline (Submission via transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net; max 30 MB per upload; ensure file names use alphanumeric only).
- Submit questions by 23 October 2026 (clarifications published on portal) and submit the bid by the closing date (document shows 02 November 2026 12:00; metadata indicates 13 November 2026 10:00; bidders should verify on the portal) (TNPA 2026/09/0009/114790/RFP.pdf).
- Validity: bids stay open for 120 business days from closing date.

Notes: The lease is for 3021.7 m2 at the Port of Cape Town, with renewal/extension options and a draft lease framework included in Annexures (Lease Plan, Environmental Plan, Lease Agreement).

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 3021,7m2 AT EASTERN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 3021,7m2 AT EASTERN MOLE-TANKER BASIN FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TEN (10) YEARS.

Briefing Session: The meeting link is on the RFP document

## Documents

- TNPA 2026 09 0009 114790 RFP.pdf..pdf
- TNPA 2026 09 0009 114790 RFP.pdf
- Tender documents

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## Published on

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- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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