Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a Transaction Advisory Panel that will provide specialized advisory services to Transnet over a period of five (5) years. The panel aims to support Transnet’s long-term freight logistics transformation, infrastructure projects, and public-private partnership (PPP) transactions by mobilizing external expertise, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in project structuring, procurement, and execution.

Scope

The scope involves:

• Establishing a framed list of qualified transaction advisory service providers.
• Providing advisory services across modalities including rail, ports, pipelines, property, and telecoms.
• Supporting the structuring, procurement, and financial close of PSP/PPP projects and mega infrastructure initiatives.
• Participating in rotational task orders via RFQs/RFPs to ensure fair distribution of work.
• Supporting capacity building, process improvement, and environmental commitments.
• Advising on environmental policies, skills development, and transformation initiatives.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Proven experience in PPP/PSP projects, with a minimum of ten (10) projects reaching financial close or operational status since 2000, supported by reference letters.
• Expertise in technical/engineering advisory for mega infrastructure projects, with at least ten (10) relevant projects since 2000, supported by reference letters.
• Financial advisory experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, with at least ten (10) projects since 2000, supported by reference letters.
• Demonstrated ability to structure, procure, and close projects, with evidence of successful outcomes.
• Capability to provide innovative financing mechanisms, risk management, lifecycle costing, and environmental assessments.
• Compliance with environmental, safety, and security standards, including railway safety regulations where applicable.
• Ability to deliver services on time, within scope, and aligned with Transnet’s transformation and sustainability goals.

Skills Requirements

The skills and expertise required from service providers include:

• Extensive experience in PPP/PSP project structuring, financial advisory, and technical engineering for infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including risk analysis and mitigation.
• Proficiency in environmental management, sustainability policies, and carbon footprint reduction strategies.
• Ability to develop and implement skills development programs targeting black youth, SMMEs, and other designated groups.
• Expertise in legal, contractual, and regulatory compliance, including railway safety and security standards.
• Capacity to provide innovative financing solutions, lifecycle costing, and value-for-money assessments.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on transparency and integrity.