Lease of Carolina Rail Siding for 10 Years.
Transnet
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This tender is issued by Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) for the 10-year lease of the Carolina Rail Siding (Siding Number 603309). The project involves developing the facility into a consolidation hub or container rail terminal. The successful bidder must manage rail operations, maintain infrastructure, and ensure compliance with the Railway Safety Act. Key activities include cargo handling, storage, and loading/offloading of rail wagons. A non-compulsory site visit is scheduled for 24 September 2026, and the closing date for submissions is 30 November 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIPC Disclosure Certificate and Share Register
- Proof of funding and audited financial statements
- Relevant industry experience with company profile and CVs
- Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) permits and approvals
- PSIRA registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: TRIM Sidings Secretariate
Email: TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net
Phone: 011-544-9469
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://www.transnet.net by registering, logging an intent to respond, and uploading all required signed and stamped documents.
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