Overhead Crane Repairs at Transnet Port Terminals.
Transnet
This tender closed on 6 August 2026
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In plain English
Transnet Port Terminals is requesting quotations for the once-off repair of a 15-ton overhead crane at Richards Bay. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet Port Terminals invites bids for the repair of a 15-ton overhead crane at MHA in Richards Bay. The project involves reconditioning wheels, bearings, and gearboxes, as well as repairing structural cracks and electrical components like pendants and sirens. The contractor must provide a team consisting of an electrician, a Lifting Machinery Inspector, and two assistants. Key deliverables include immediate handwritten reports, formal technical reports, and load testing certification. The contractor must also provide on-the-job training to Transnet staff. Work must comply with the OHS Act and SANS standards. The project is a once-off service with a 180-day validity period.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Lifting Machinery Entity (LME) certificate
- Valid Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) certificate registered with ECSA
- Valid Trade Test Certificate for electrician
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid calibration certification for all equipment
- Documented Quality Management System
- Proof of experience in overhead crane repairs
Contact & how to apply
Name: Leslie Themba Thabede
Email: Leslie.Thabede@transnet.net
Phone: 035-905-3465
How to apply: Submit your bid electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. You must register on the portal, log your intent to bid, and upload your documents. It is recommended to submit at least one day before the closing date.
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