REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 440m2 AT OCEAN ROAD FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TEN (10) YEARS.

Overview

Lease of a 440m2 premises at Ocean Road, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years. The TNPA invites bids from bidders in commercial/industrial real estate, facilities management, and related operators capable of refurbishing the space for workshop/storage use and complying with port/industrial requirements. The space is to be leased “as is” with possible bidder-funded fit-out, and a non-compulsory briefing is scheduled.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the proposed use with supporting evidence and 2 reference letters (not older than 5 years).
• Bank rating/going-concern evidence (not older than 3 months).
• Detailed Capital Expenditure/Refurbishment plan with a Work Breakdown Structure and schedule; alignment to PDFP and port activities.
• Maintenance plan for the duration of the lease.
• Demonstrated financial viability via cash flows signed by a Finance Professional.
• Tax compliance (SARS PIN or Tax Clearance) and CSD registration; separate PINs for joint ventures/sub-contractors.
• B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit; JV agreements if applicable.
• Site inspections prior to submission; compliance with conditions and due diligence requirements.
• Optional but advisable: environmental plans, integrity and DPIP/FPPO disclosures as applicable.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 02 November 2026 at 12:00 (closing date/time). (see TNPA/2026/09/0013/114813/RFP.pdf)
• Submission method: Upload bid responses to the Transnet eTender Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net).
• Documents to submit: SBD 1 form; returnable documents (Section 5); Tax PIN/CSD proof; Certificate of Acquaintance; JV agreement (if any); Pricing schedule (Section 4).
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD); SARS Tax Compliance; B-BBEE status; DPIP/FPPO disclosures where applicable.
• Briefing session: Non-compulsory via Microsoft Teams on 14 October 2026 at 10:00; site visit by arrangement (PORTOFCAPETOWNPROPERTYRFP@transnet.net).
• Clarifications: Submit questions by 23 October 2026; responses published on the e-tender portal/Transnet site.
• Documents to obtain: RFP and annexures (Annexure 1–7) via the National Treasury e-Tender Portal or Transnet portal (see the attached RFP for details).