Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to provide repairs for a 15-ton overhead crane at Transnet Port Terminals in Richards Bay. The scope includes eliminating existing defects to ensure the crane remains compliant with relevant safety and load testing standards, specifically the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and the Code of Practice No. 29 for load testing. Additionally, the repair aims to maintain the crane's operational safety, reliability, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

• Carrying out repairs on the 15-ton overhead crane, including replacing unserviceable components such as travel wheels and trailing wheels.
• Ensuring all defects are rectified to meet load testing and safety standards.
• Providing a qualified crew comprising an electrician with valid trade certification and a Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) with a valid certificate.
• Ensuring all work is performed onsite, with proper load testing, inspections, and certification.
• Providing necessary documentation, including load test certificates, inspection reports, and safety certifications.
• Adhering to environmental, health, and safety standards, including SHE documentation and compliance.
• Sharing expertise and providing on-the-job training to Transnet personnel regarding LMI application and certification.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Replacement of unserviceable components such as travel wheels and trailing wheels.
• Provision of a crew consisting of an electrician with valid trade test certification and an LMI with a valid certificate.
• Service provider’s lifting machinery entity (LME) certificate issued by the Department of Labour, certifying the ability to perform repairs, inspections, and load testing on overhead cranes.
• All work to comply with applicable standards, including the latest editions of relevant specifications and codes such as SANS standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Transnet’s internal specifications.
• Onsite execution of repairs, load testing, and inspections, with certification within 5 working days post-completion.
• Provision of load test certificates and inspection logs for all lifting equipment used.
• Adherence to SHE policies, including submission of a Safety File and compliance documentation.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

• Qualified personnel, including:
• An electrician with valid trade test certification.
• A Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) with a valid certificate registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Capability to carry out repairs, load testing, and statutory inspections on overhead cranes.
• Experience in executing similar crane repair projects, supported by traceable proof of previous work (minimum of 2-3 relevant references).
• Provision of a lifting machinery entity (LME) certificate issued by the Department of Labour, authorizing repairs and load testing on overhead cranes.
• Ability to provide a lead time of 1 to 14 days for repairs from the date of PO receipt.
• Commitment to quality workmanship, including warranties of at least 6 months on parts and workmanship, with longer warranties (up to 12 months) preferred.
• Demonstrated SHE compliance and safety management capabilities, including submission of SHE documentation and safety plans.