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Request for Proposal for the Leasing of Cargo Shed and Goods Platform Situated at Quay 4 in the Port of Mossel Bay for a Period of Ten (10) Years.

Issued by Transnet SOC Ltd · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

Published: 12 Oct 2026
Closes: 12 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC
Reference: TNPA/2026/10/0002/114858/RFP
Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Sector: Transport & Logistics
Type: services

At a glance

Transnet SOC Ltd in Mossel Bay, South Africa has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Request for Proposal for the Leasing of Cargo Shed and Goods Platform Situated at Quay 4 in the Port of Mossel Bay for a Period of Ten (10) Years.”. Submissions close on 12 November 2026, 15 days from today. Quote reference TNPA/2026/10/0002/114858/RFP in any correspondence with the buyer. 2 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 183 notices from this buyer since 2026, 91 of them currently open. There are 181 open transport & logistics notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.

Details

Request for Proposal for the Leasing of Cargo Shed and Goods Platform Situated at Quay 4 in the Port of Mossel Bay for a Period of Ten (10) Years.

Buyer: Transnet SOC Ltd.

Category: Rental and leasing activities.

Procurement method: Request for Proposal.

Province: Western Cape.

Delivery location: 55 Bland Street-Mossel Bay Harbour-Mossel Bay-6506.

Briefing session: non-compulsory, 19 October 2026 12:30, at Teams meeting - Meeting ID: 389 404 855 678 169 0 Passcode: Ti6uV2x5.

Special conditions: A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Team on 19 October 2026 at 12h30 to 13h30. Bidders can join the non-compulsory briefing session by using the following Microsoft teams details on: Meeting link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3894048556781690?p=eAMYSwPCkcYe7me6lR OR Meeting ID: 389 404 855 678 169 0 Passcode: Ti6uV2x5 Upon completion of the non-compulsory briefing session bidders may make arrangements for a site visit at a time to be agreed. CLOSING DATE.

Published: 12 October 2026.

Closing date: 12 November 2026 16:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- RFP Addendum No 2_Cargo Shed_271026(1).pdf - Request for Proposal.pdf

Source: National Treasury eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); the same notice is published as Open Contracting (OCDS) data.

Context for bidders

We hold 183 notices from Transnet SOC Ltd, going back to February 2026 — 91 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Infrastructure and Energy & Power. There are 181 open Transport & Logistics tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 15 days.

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Documents

RFP Addendum No 2_Cargo Shed_271026(1).pdfDownload (pdf)
Request for Proposal.pdfDownload (pdf)

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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