The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued a Siding Lease Request for Proposals (RFPs), covering three siding facilities in the Eastern and Central Regions.
The release will enable private-sector participation, accelerate network access, and drive sustainable revenue streams to support safer, more efficient rail logistics across South Africa.
“The issuing of this request for proposals underscores TRIM’s ongoing commitment to transparent, market-based access to critical rail assets. By inviting private sector participation under a long-term, regulated framework, we aim to strengthen partnerships, improve service delivery, and unlock value across our rail estate,” TRIM Chief Executive Moshe Motlohi said on Thursday
TRIM is responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining the Transnet rail network infrastructure.
Bidders will engage through a transparent, market-based process to access TRIM’s rail sidings under a regulated framework.
This multi-stage process includes prequalification, functional evaluation, and final price/preference assessment. Safety, health, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable requirements.
Proposals must include rail-line refurbishments, loading facilities, drainage, lighting, security, fencing, access roads, and other upgrades.
“Through market-value-based rentals, with safeguards to preserve value, bidders are also expected to illustrate how they will facilitate improvements in turnaround times and road-to-rail efficiency.
“To ensure continuity and sustainability, the leases will be for a minimum tenure of 10 years, with performance and investment commitments,” TRIM said.
A non-compulsory Virtual Tender Briefing will be held on Friday, 13 March 2026, and the bid submission deadline is 30 April 2026.
The relevant RFP documents are available at: https://www.etenders.gov.za/.
-SAnews.gov.za
