Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to lease a land parcel of approximately 1335m² at Link Road in the Port of Cape Town for a period of up to ten (10) years. The lease aims to facilitate operational activities such as accommodation for marine workers, engineering, refueling stations, and contained handling depots, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the tender seeks to promote environmental responsibility, job creation, skills development, and support for local and small businesses, aligning with broader national development goals.

Scope

The scope encompasses leasing the specified land at Ocean Road, Cape Town, for designated port-related activities including:

• Provision of accommodation for marine workers and engineering activities starting from 1 April 2026.
• Use as a refueling station and contained handling depot, with restrictions on dust minerals storage.
• Potential refurbishment, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvements as necessary.
• Compliance with all applicable laws, environmental standards, and port policies.
• Conducting inspections and site visits prior to submission.
• Adherence to environmental management, safety, security, and operational protocols.

Technical Requirements

• Submission of a comprehensive Business Plan detailing operational activities, environmental management, and compliance measures.
• Provision of detailed operational and maintenance plans, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project schedule, and cash flow projections.
• Market analysis demonstrating port-related commercial activity and potential value addition.
• Demonstration of relevant experience (minimum 2 years) with supporting evidence such as reference letters and company profiles.
• Provision of a minimum of two reference letters not older than five years.
• Market-related rental offer, with escalation rates and pricing aligned with market standards.
• Environmental management plans, including baseline studies, pollution control, waste management, and compliance with environmental laws.
• Implementation of security, safety, fire protection, and emergency response measures.
• Provision of proof of tax compliance, B-BBEE status, and registration on relevant databases (CSD, SARS).

Skills and Skills Development Requirements

• Commitment to job creation, including skilled and unskilled employment opportunities, with specific targets for Black youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Implementation of skills development initiatives, including training, apprenticeships, and higher education bursaries, aligned with the National Qualification Framework (NQF).
• Demonstration of capacity to support small business development, including procurement spend with emerging micro and qualifying small enterprises.
• Environmental and safety training for personnel involved in port activities.
• Provision of a detailed Job Creation and Skills Development plan, with quantifiable targets and estimated costs.
• Adherence to BBBEE requirements, with evidence of black ownership and participation, and plans for continuous BBBEE compliance.