Supply and delivery of articulated boom lift.
Transnet
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Transnet Engineering invites bids for the supply and delivery of one new 15.7-meter articulated boom lift (cherry picker). This equipment is required for maintenance tasks at the Durban Main Centre, including repairs to roofs, cranes, and floodlights. The scope includes transportation, offloading, pre-delivery inspection, safety testing, commissioning, and handover. The supplier must also provide operator and maintenance training for ten employees. The project requires a machine with a 227 kg load capacity and a 48V battery system. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session via MS Teams on 17 September 2026. The contract includes a 24-month warranty and requires local spare parts support. The closing date for this tender is 02 October 2026 at 15:00 PM.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 PIN
- Valid B-BBEE status (Certificate, Sworn Affidavit, or CIPC Certificate)
- Proof of LMI accreditation for MEWP load testing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vuyiswa Sedutla
Email: vuyiswa.sedutla@transnet.net
Phone: 012-391-1518
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net, log an intent to bid, and upload all required documents. Submissions should be completed at least one day before the closing date.
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