# REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TERMINAL OPERATOR TO DESIGN FINANCE DEVELOP CONSTRUCT OPERATE MAINTAIN AND TRANSFER A

- **Reference:** TNPA/2026/03/0003/113693/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Transnet National Ports Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/transnet-national-ports-authority.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2027-02-22 16:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-29 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**TNPA seeks to appoint a Terminal Operator to design, finance, develop, construct, operate, maintain and transfer a small-to-medium LNG import terminal at the Port of East London for a 25-year concession.** Bidder should have LNG/terminal development and port-operations capability, with proven project finance, engineering, procurement and operations experience relevant to offshore/shore LNG terminals and long-term concession management.

#### Requirements
- Proven experience in LNG terminals or comparable port-infrastructure projects; ability to deliver D&C, O&M under a concession.
- Compliance with SA regulatory and empowerment requirements, including B-BBEE verification and tax clearance.
- Corporate and legal readiness: SA-registered company or SPV/JV with appropriate constitutional documents and board resolutions.
- Access to appropriate project guarantees, risk management, environmental, health and safety compliance, and related project documentation (e.g., Business Case, Schedule 3 financial model, Schedule 8 Environmental Plan).

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 22 February 2027 at 14:00 (CAT); questions by 29 January 2027.
- Submission method: Electronic submission via the Transnet E-Tenders Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net); upload up to 30MB per file, multiple uploads allowed.
- Documents to submit: Returnable documents (Annexure N and Annexure O); Bid Response Form (Annexure Z/Z1); B-BBEE certificate (Annexure S); Tax Clearance (Annexure FF); Draft Terminal Operator Agreement (Annexure M); Business Case guidelines (Annexure C).
- Registrations: TNPA e-tender registration and B-BBEE/tax verifications; ensure corporate documents are in order.
- Briefing: Non-compulsory briefing on 29 Sep 2026 at East London (1 Hely Hutchinson Road, Quigney, East London, 5201; 08:00).
- Where to obtain documents: Bid documents via the TNPA/Transnet e-tender portal and attached Annexures in the RFP package.

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TERMINAL OPERATOR TO DESIGN FINANCE DEVELOP CONSTRUCT OPERATE MAINTAIN AND TRANSFER A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TERMINAL OPERATOR TO DESIGN FINANCE DEVELOP CONSTRUCT OPERATE MAINTAIN AND TRANSFER A SMALL TO MEDIUM SCALE LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) IMPORT TERMINAL FOR A CONCESSION PERIOD OF TWENTY FIVE 25 YEARS AT THE PORT OF EAST LONDON

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## Documents

- Snall to Medium Scale LNG RFP.pdf..pdf
- Annexure T-Z.....pdf..pdf
- Annexure E-R.....pdf..pdf
- Tender documents

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## Published on

- [Transnet eTenders](https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net/Home/TenderDetails?Id=113693)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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