Provision of Material Handling Equipment at Kendal Terminal
Transnet
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Cargo handling services including material handling equipment at Kendal Inland Terminal for coal for three months. No specific bidder eligibility requirements stated.
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Transnet is seeking a service provider for cargo handling at the Kendal Inland Terminal in Mpumalanga. The project involves managing coal operations, including receiving, weighing, stockpiling, and loading coal into rail wagons. The successful bidder must operate 24/7 for a three-month period. Key deliverables include providing three front-end loaders with calibrated load cells, a diesel bowser, and skilled operators. The contractor must handle approximately 322,000 tons of coal over two months. The bidder must maintain an office within 80km of the site and ensure all equipment meets safety standards. The service includes full site supervision and regular tonnage reporting.
Full requirements
- Provide valid trade reference letters
- Maintain a comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) file
- Hold public liability insurance of at least R5,000,000
- Maintain a formal Business Continuity Plan
- Provide proof of equipment ownership or lease agreements
- Possess valid equipment safety and calibration certificates
- Provide proof of staff training and competency
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