Addendum: Extension of Closing Date: Tenders are hereby invited for the following: Establishment of an approved panel of service providers to be appointed as operator(s) of last resort of TNPA port terminal/facility operations, for a period of three (3) years for as and when required, as a transitional mechanism until new terminal operator(s) are appointed through the section 56 process. Deliverables: The service provider shall render services as follows: 1.1. The appointed Terminal Operators will provide “cargo handling services” in the operation and maintenance of these terminals for commodities such as containers liquid bulk, dry bulk and multi – purpose etc. 1.2. TNPA will, based on a diagnostic of the problems and the peculiarities at a particular terminal prepare a revised and detailed scope and invite Terminal Operators on the panel to submit competitive bids in response thereto. 1.3. In operating and maintaining these terminals the appointed Terminal Operator will engage in, inter alia the following activities: i. The import/export, transit storage, handling, and distribution of cargo on to and off the vessel with appropriate terminal equipment; ii. Organisation of traffic flow, including safe and adequate parking of all terminal related traffic; iii. Distribution of cargo to inland customers through rail or road; and iv. Maintain terminal infrastructure and equipment. (Tender №101012404)