Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to solicit proposals for leasing a specific land parcel located on a portion of Erf 3501 North End in Port Elizabeth, with the aim of supporting port-related activities such as fishing, storage, or marine industry operations. The overarching goal is to select a suitable lessee who can develop, operate, and maintain the premises in line with Transnet’s strategic port development plans, environmental standards, and operational requirements.

Scope

The scope of the tender encompasses:

• Leasing a land area of approximately 500 m² on a port parcel designated for fishing, marine industry activities, or storage.
• Development, refurbishment, upgrades, and capital improvements as necessary to support the intended port-related use.
• Operational activities including storage, processing, or marine industry support, aligned with the port’s development framework.
• Compliance with all relevant laws, environmental standards, and port policies during the lease period.
• Potential beneficial occupation and development of the premises, subject to approval and business planning.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Development and refurbishment of the leased land to meet port operational standards.
• Implementation of environmental management plans, including pollution control, waste management, and environmental monitoring.
• Provision of detailed operational and maintenance plans, including safety, fire protection, and security measures.
• Installation of necessary infrastructure such as fencing, signage, and utilities (electricity, water, drainage).
• Compliance with port policies, environmental legislation, and safety regulations.
• Preparation of detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures, and cash flow projections for the lease period.
• Provision of environmental and safety management plans, including risk assessments and incident response protocols.

Skills and Skills Requirements

The skills and expertise required from bidders include:

• Experience in port-related operations, marine industry activities, or land development within port environments.
• Proven capability in infrastructure development, refurbishment, and maintenance of port facilities.
• Environmental management expertise, including environmental impact assessments, pollution control, and compliance with environmental laws.
• Project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Technical competence in infrastructure installation, safety systems, and utilities management.
• Knowledge of port policies, safety standards, and legal requirements related to port operations.
• Financial capacity to undertake development, refurbishment, and operational activities over the lease period.
• Ability to develop and implement job creation, skills development, and community engagement initiatives as part of the project.

Summary

In summary, the tender seeks a qualified, experienced, and capable partner to develop and operate a port land parcel for fishing, storage, or marine industry activities. The successful bidder must demonstrate technical expertise, environmental compliance, project management skills, and financial capacity to meet the technical and skills requirements outlined above, ensuring sustainable port development aligned with Transnet’s strategic objectives.