Developmental Lease of Premises in Port of Durban.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is seeking proposals for a developmental lease of a portion of Kings Royal Flats No. 16576-FU in Ambrose Park, Port of Durban for 25 years. Eligible bidders must comply with Transnet's requirements as specified in the RFP.
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites proposals for the 25-year developmental lease of a 101 065 square meter portion of Kings Royal Flats No. 16576-FU in Ambrose Park, Port of Durban. The site is intended for container-related logistics, including warehousing, storage, and distribution centers. The successful bidder is responsible for all design, construction, and infrastructure costs, including bulk services and security. Hazardous chemical storage and truck staging are strictly excluded. Bidders must submit a project schedule for the 24-month development phase. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 21 August 2026. The closing date for submissions is 30 September 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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certification (certificate, affidavit, or CIPC certificate)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Real Estate
Email: PODREALESTATETENDERS@transnet.net
Phone: 031-361-8589
How to apply: Bidders must register and log their intent on the Transnet eTender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. All bid documents must be uploaded to this system before the closing date and time.
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