The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a terminal operator for the Maydon Wharf Precinct at the Port of Durban, as announced in a press release on Monday.
The selected bidder will be responsible for designing and operating a multi-purpose terminal to manage agricultural dry bulk and other pertinent cargo within the 145-hectare site.
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(This RFP is separate from the contentious tender for the operation of Durban Container Terminal 2, which is currently under legal examination.)
TNPA notes that the Maydon Wharf Precinct features 15 berths and has the capability to handle over 7 million tons of cargo annually. It operates primarily as a mixed-use area hosting a terminal for dry bulk, break bulk, limited liquid bulk, and a small volume of containerized units.
According to the RFP, prospective candidates are invited to submit proposals for designing, developing, financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and eventually transferring the terminal under a 25-year concession agreement.
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“The release of this RFP highlights our ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the Port of Durban. By collaborating with experienced terminal operators, we aim to modernize infrastructure, improve cargo operations, and strengthen the port’s status as an essential trade gateway for the region,” remarked Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, the acting port manager for the Port of Durban.
The site consists of two leases, measuring approximately 12,266 m² and 12,859 m², combining for a total of 25,125 m². One of these leases is a brownfield site that includes various structures, such as the main administration building, an office block, and a workshop.
RFP documents are available on the Transnet e-tender portal and the National Treasury eTenders.
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