Appointment of Terminal Operator for Liquid Bulk Terminal.
Transnet
This tender closed on 11 September 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open transport & logistics tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
Transnet is seeking a terminal operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish, and/or construct and transfer a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period. The tender is open to eligible bidders, but specific registration or eligibility criteria are not stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the appointment of a Terminal Operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish, and/or construct and transfer a Liquid Bulk Terminal, including bunkering and related services for a twenty-five (25) year concession period at the Port of Cape Town Liquid Bulk Precinct. The bid submission date is 11 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Company must be incorporated in South Africa.
- Must hold a valid B-BBEE accreditation certificate.
- Contractors need to be accredited in terms of CIDB rating.
- Must lodge a Preferred Bidder Guarantee of R5,000,000.00 from a licensed South African bank.
- Must have a proven track record of successfully executing projects of similar complexity.
- Must submit an original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate with the Bidder's Bid Response.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Project Owner
Email: tnpapoctliquidbulkrfp3@transnet.net
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Requests to be emailed to: tnpapoctliquidbulkrfp3@transnet.net for: (1) Non-Compulsory Briefing session. (2) Site visit.
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