# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 4452m2 AT SEAFARER CIRCLE FOR THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TEN (10) YEARS.

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/09/0005/114805/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)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The procurement is a lease of a 4452m2 Premises at Seafarer Circle, Port of Cape Town, for up to ten years, on an as-is basis with bidder-funded refurbishment where required.** The property (currently used for cold storage and parking) is to be leased to a port tenant, with exclusions for hazardous materials and certain handling activities; refurbishment to meet fit-for-purpose needs may be negotiated. A non-compulsory briefing is on 14 Oct 2026 (Teams); site visits can be arranged. Closing date is 02 Nov 2026 (12:00); bid validity is 120 business days (as per RFP document TNPA/2026/09/0005/114805/RFP). Proposals are to be uploaded via Transnet’s eTender portal; questions deadline is 23 Oct 2026. 

#### Requirements
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/CSD registration required; TCS where applicable. 
- CSD registration prior to submission; foreign bidders to incorporate SA entity for lease. 
- B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). 
- Register on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). 
- Security clearance for successful bidder and personnel (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET). 
- Environmental plan (Annexure 2) and general environmental/compliance duties. 
- Inspections prior to submission; use Episc. site access email PORTOFCAPETOWNPROPERTYRFP@transnet.net. 
- Returnable documents: SBD forms, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration, Specific Goals Form, Job Creation/Skills Development, POPI, etc. 
- Pricing must align with Section 4; maintenance and capital works plans (CAPEX) to be provided in the Business Plan. 
- Non-disclosure agreement (Annexure 5) and integrity pact (Annexure 6). 

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 02 November 2026, 12:00 (closing). 
- Submission method: electronic submission via Transnet eTender Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net); upload against the tender. 
- Documents to complete/submit: Section 5 Proposal Form and List of Returnable Documents; SBD 1; Certificate of Acquaintance; Tax Pin/Tax Clearance; JV agreement if a JV; DPIP/FPPO disclosures; Environmental and Safety documents; Financial statements or cashflow projections; Bank rating; Reference letters. (See Section 4–11 and Annexures in TNPA 2026/09/0005/RFP.pdf.) 
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax compliance (PIN or SARS status), CSD registration; B-BBEE certificate; CSD for consortia/sub-contractors; security clearance expectations. 
- Briefing session: non-mandatory on 14 Oct 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams; site visits by arrangement via PORTOFCAPETOWNPROPERTYRFP@transnet.net. 
- Where to obtain documents: download from National Treasury e-Tender (etenders.gov.za) or Transnet portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). 
- Additional: bid validity 120 business days; if market-related rent isn’t reached, post-tender negotiations may occur per Section 5 of the RFP.

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO LEASE THE PREMISES IN EXTENT OF 4452m2 AT SEAFARER CIRCLE 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 4452m2 AT SEAFARER CIRCLE 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 0005 114805 RFP.pdf..pdf
- TNPA 2026 09 0005 114805 RFP.pdf
- Tender documents

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## Published on

- [Transnet eTenders](https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/Home/TenderDetails?Id=114805)
- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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