# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A FACILITY OPERATOR TO FINANCE, OPERATE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND DECOMMISSION THE FLOATING DRY DOCK FACILITY

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/05/0002/114448/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Transnet National Ports Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-national-ports-authority.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-12-07 16:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-25 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md), [Real estate activities](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/L68.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFP to appoint a Facility Operator to finance, design, construct, operate, maintain and decommission a Floating Dry Dock Facility at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession.** Bidders should have end-to-end capability in port/infrastructure projects, marine ship-repair/or operations, long-term concessions, and project finance, with relevant environmental, health and safety experience and certifications.

#### Requirements
- Proven financial capacity and ability to arrange multi-year project finance (Updated Financial Model in Schedule 4; financiers’ agreements).
- Demonstrated experience in design, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of heavy marine port infrastructure or floating-dock facilities; strong risk allocation capabilities.
- Compliance with Environmental/Health & Safety and TNPA SHE policies; Certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001, BS OHSAS 18001, NOSA 1–2 Star.
- B-BBEE status with commitment to development and possession of a B-BBEE verification certificate; adherence to Schedule 8A–8F and Economic Development plans.
- Pre-qualifications: Tax clearance; evidence of ability to provide guarantees and lender support (Annexures I, X–Y); related due diligence and registrations as required.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: Non-compulsory briefing on 25 August 2026 at TNPA House, Port of Cape Town, 10th Floor Boardroom (details in the RFP; see PoCT Floating Dry Dock-RFP -Ship repair facility-1.pdf). Questions due by 20 November 2026; closing date 07 December 2026 (16:00 CAT per the same document).
- Submission: Electronic submission via the etenders portal.
- Documents to submit: Complete Bid Response Form (Annexure H); tax clearance (Annexure Q); B-BBEE verification (Annexure Z); Preferred Bidder Guarantee (Annexure I); Lenders’ letters as applicable (Annexures X–Y); full RFP package and annexures (Annexures A–LL) available on the portal.
- Pre-qualifications: Tax clearance, B-BBEE verification, and other standard due diligences as specified in the annexures (e.g., Annexure Q, Annexure Z).
- Where to obtain documents: RFP package and annexures via the etenders.gov.za portal (Annexure A–LL).

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A FACILITY OPERATOR TO FINANCE, OPERATE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND DECOMMISSION THE FLOATING DRY DOCK FACILITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A FACILITY OPERATOR TO FINANCE, OPERATE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND DECOMMISSION THE FLOATING DRY DOCK FACILITY FOR A TWENTY-FIVE (25)-YEAR CONCESSION PERIOD AT THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN.

Briefing Session: Briefing session on RFP Document and South Arm Road -TNPA House-10 Floor Boardroom,

## Documents

- Annexure F - National Ports Act.pdf..pdf
- PoCT Floating Dry Dock-RFP -Ship repair facility-1.pdf..pdf
- Annexure G \_Conditional Assessment -building for workshop and offices.pdf..pdf
- Annexure I - Form of Preferred Bidder Guarantee.pdf..pdf
- Annexure AA - Harbour Masters Written Instructions.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A-.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B 2.pdf..pdf
- Annexure KK -Draft Facility Operator Agreement 07-08-2026.pdf..pdf
- Annexure LL- List of recognised organisations.pdf..pdf
- Annexure D- Port of Cape Town Berthing \_Policy.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B 1.pdf..pdf
- Annexure -Tariff Book 2026-27.pdf..pdf
- Tender documents

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## Published on

- [Transnet eTenders](https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/Home/TenderDetails?Id=114448)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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