Leasing of Premises at Port of Richards Bay.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is leasing land and buildings at the Port of Richards Bay for commercial or industrial use. Interested parties must be accredited by a B-BBEE agency or submit sworn affidavits.
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites lease applications for premises at the Port of Richards Bay, specifically located at Sub 21 (of 8) Lot 5333. The tender (Reference: RCB 10/2026/04) offers a lease period of up to 15 years for a site area of 2,014.98 m². The premises are intended for commercial or industrial office use, as well as equipment or clean cargo storage. The site is provided on an 'as is' basis, and the successful bidder is responsible for all necessary refurbishments and upgrades at their own cost. A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 21 October 2026. Interested parties must submit a business plan, including a work breakdown structure and project schedule. The closing date for all applications is 20 November 2026 at 16:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE accreditation or sworn affidavit
- Minimum 2 years relevant operational experience with 2 reference letters
- Valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) for electrical installations
Contact & how to apply
Name: Anda Mzileni
Email: Anda.mzileni@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3304
How to apply: Bidders must upload their proposals via the Transnet e-Tender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Electronic submissions should be completed at least one day before the closing date. File names must contain only alphabetical or numerical characters.