Lease of Worcester Rail Siding for 10 Years
Transnet
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Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting proposals for the 10-year lease of the Worcester rail siding (Siding Number: 140333) in the Western Cape. The project aims to develop the site into a consolidation hub or container rail terminal to support regional rail freight. The successful lessee will be responsible for infrastructure maintenance, securing cargo volumes, and managing rail operations. Key deliverables include a detailed investment plan for facility upgrades, a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan, a Risk Management Plan, and a Safety, Health, Environment, and Railway (SHER) compliance framework. The tender process includes a non-compulsory site visit on 8 October 2026 and a closing date of 30 November 2026. Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity, relevant logistics experience, and a commitment to job creation and local enterprise participation.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC Disclosure Certificate and Share Register
- Proof of funding for capital investment commitment
- Audited or independently verified financial statements for the last three years
- Valid Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: TRIM Sidings Secretariate
Email: TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net
Phone: 011-544-9469
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender portal at https://www.transnet.net, log an intent to respond to tender BT1TRIMRFPWR14, and upload all signed and stamped bid documentation to the portal before 10:00 a.m. on 30 November 2026.
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