Lease of Hlobane Siding for Rail Terminal Development
Transnet
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Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is inviting proposals for the 10-year lease of the Hlobane Siding (Siding 603341). The project aims to develop the site into a consolidation hub or container rail terminal to improve rail freight capacity. The successful bidder will be responsible for infrastructure maintenance, securing rail volumes, and managing operations. Key deliverables include a detailed investment plan, a business continuity plan, and an environmental management plan. The site covers approximately 95,532 square meters. A non-compulsory site visit is scheduled for 1 October 2026, and the tender closes on 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC Disclosure Certificate and proof of company ownership
- Audited financial statements for the last three years
- Valid PSIRA registration for security service providers
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: TRIM Sidings Secretariate
Email: TRIMSidingsAugust26@transnet.net
Phone: 011-544-9469
How to apply: Interested bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender portal at https://www.transnet.net, log an intent to respond, and upload all signed and stamped mandatory returnable documents before 10:00 on the closing date.
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