REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 3950m2 AT DUNCAN ROAD FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TEN (10) YEARS.

Overview

Lease of 3950m2 of land at Duncan Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years to support port marine activities (landlord: Transnet National Ports Authority). The RFP invites bids from entities with port/land leasing, development or facility-operations capability to lease the Premises, refurbish as needed, and operate in compliance with port regulations over the lease term. Suitable bidders should have port/land lease experience, ability to fund refurbishments, and strong governance and compliance capabilities.

Requirements

• 2+ years in the proposed use; provide a company profile and verifiable evidence (e.g., lease/licence).
• Minimum 2 reference letters not older than 5 years.
• Bank rating confirming going concern (not older than 3 months).
• Operations aligned to the Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP) with a port-related business plan.
• Capital expenditure plan for refurbishment/upgrades for the lease term, with a WBS/schedule.
• Maintenance plan for the premises.
• Financial viability: cash flow projections for the lease term, signed by a finance professional.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or tax clearance; CSD registration; separate TCS if in a JV/consortium; BBBEE status (certificate or sworn affidavit).

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-compulsory on 14 October 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams; site visit by arrangement after briefing (TNPA 2026/09/0017/114817/RFP).
• Closing and questions: closing date 02 November 2026 at 12:00; questions by 23 October 2026.
• Submission: electronic via Transnet e-Tenders portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net); upload against the advertised tender (Google Chrome recommended).
• Documents to submit: SBD 1; Section 4 Rental Offer; all returnable documents (e.g., Tax PIN, CSD number, BBBEE status, Joint Venture agreements if any, Environmental/Lease documents, company resolutions, etc.). Annexures include Lease Plan, Environmental Management Plan, Draft Lease Agreement, Integrity Pact.
• Pre-qualifications: register on CSD; provide tax compliance as applicable.
• Where to obtain bid documents: National Treasury e-Tender Portal and Transnet Portal (see TNPA 2026/09/0017/114817/RFP.pdf).
• Contact for property viewings/clarifications: PORTOFCAPETOWNPROPERTYRFP@transnet.net.

(Notes and many procedural details are contained in the attached RFP: TNPA/2026/09/0017/114817/RFP.pdf)