Request for information

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
(RFI) NOTICE

Transnet SOC Ltd, South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, is inviting private sector partners to express heir interest in the operation, enhancement, and management of The Blue Train—a world-renowned luxury train service.
The Blue Train, whose origins date back 100 years, has evolved into a unique high end, luxury rail travel experience.This RFI is part of Transnet’s broader Private Sector Participation strategy, aimed at driving economic growth and innovation in South Africa’s luxury tourism sector.
Transnet is looking for information from interested parties with the capability, expertise and experience to operate in the hospitality and luxury travel industry with a view of:
▪ Optimising operational efficiency of The Blue Train,
▪ Unlocking new tourism and commercial opportunities,
▪ Enhancing profitability, and
▪ Sustaining and growing this prestigious asset.
Submission Details: Interested parties may submit their responses either via email or online:
• Email Submissions: Submit to: [email protected]
• Online Submissions: Submit by following the link http://www.unlockingtransnet.net/the-blue-train-rfi/ on Unlocking Transnet.
All submissions must be received by 17:00 SAST on November 15, 2024. An online briefing will be held on October 10, 2024.
Late submissions will not be accepted. RFI documentation can be accessed by
clicking on the link.https://unlockingtransnet.net/the-blue-train-rfi/
For technical inquiries, please reach out to the RFI Manager on the following
email address: [email protected]
For more information, visit http://www.unlockingtransnet.net/the-blue-train-rfi/