Name of the Project
South Dunes Precinct development.

Location
Port of Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).

Project Description
TNPA issued a request for proposals (RFPs) in December 2023 for the appointment of suitable terminal operators to fund, design, develop, operate, maintain and transfer the liquid bulk and/or green fuel terminals for a concession period of 25 years.

The RFP is issued as part of Phase 1 of the South Dunes Precinct development, which includes five sites identified by TNPA.

The proposed liquid bulk sites within the South Dunes Precinct are aligned to the masterplan for the Port of Richards Bay. These sites will have access to existing berths 208 and 209 and, upon demand, TNPA will prioritise the development of the proposed Berth 210 to support Phase 2 of the liquid bulk terminals development.

The RFP documents can be accessed through the National Treasury’s e-tender portal and/or the Transnet website.

The bidding closes on April 30, 2024.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
A noncompulsory RFP briefing session was held with all interested parties in the Port of Richards Bay on January 19, 2024.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Transnet, Ayanda Nyathi, cell +27 83 252 5294 or email ayanda.nyathi@transnet.net.