Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has called for interested parties to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) to appoint a terminal operator at the Port of Cape Town.

The scope of the RFP will require the successful bidder to acquire, operate, maintain, refurbish or construct and transfer a liquid bulk terminal at the port for a 25-year concession period. 

Port of Cape Town acting port manager, Ophelia Shabane, said the new liquid bulk precinct would enable the efficient movement of liquefied cargo across South Africa and beyond, facilitating international trade and ensuring security of supply.

“The issuance of the RFP is aligned to TNPA’s mandate to facilitate the provision of port services and facilities, with emphasis on port revenue diversification, job creation, infrastructure development and collaboration with the private sector to foster sustainable economic growth,” said Shabane.

The proposed facility is a brownfield site linked to Eastern Mole and Tanker Basin berths within the port’s Liquid Bulk Precinct. The berths within this precinct are classified as common user berths for liquid bulk commodities. The advertised site has a total footprint of approximately 18 722 square metres.

TNPA said it was implementing a phased approach, ensuring compliance with Section 56 of the National Ports Acts No. 12 of 2005. The RFP is deemed as Phase 1 of the Section 56 project processes.

RFP documents can be accessed on the Transnet E-Tender portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/Home/AdvertisedTenders

The compulsory RFP briefing session will be held with all interested parties at the Port of Cape Town on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. The bid closing date is 15 July 2024