Provision of Crane Services for Tzaneen Dam Construction
DBSA
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of crane services including supply, operation, and management for the construction of Tzaneen Dam. The document does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the provision of crane services at the Tzaneen Dam in Limpopo. The scope includes the supply, operation, and management of two tower cranes for lifting, positioning, and installation activities over a 16-month period. Key deliverables include the mobilization of cranes within 14 days of appointment, provision of skilled operators and riggers, and adherence to strict safety and maintenance protocols. The project requires compliance with NEC3 Term Service Contract standards. Bidders must ensure cranes meet specific capacity requirements, including a 12,000 kg heavy lift capacity. The tender process involves a compulsory site briefing and a structured submission process via a secure Microsoft OneDrive link provided by the DBSA.
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.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing and UIF registration
- Certified crane operators, riggers, and signalmen
- SACPCMP registered Construction Health and Safety Officer
- Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R10,000,000
- 30% mandatory subcontracting to EME/QSE entities
- Compliance with local content requirements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Noma Rakoma
Email: nomascm@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3263
How to apply: Bidders must request a secure submission link by emailing Noma Rakoma at NomaSCM@dbsa.org by 16:30 on 8 July 2026. Submissions must be uploaded to the provided Microsoft OneDrive link, structured into two separate envelopes for technical and financial documentation.
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