Provision of Load Testing and Certification Services

TPT/2026/07/0824/9221/RFQ

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Tender Closed on: 2026-08-12 12:00

Transnet SOC Ltd

Cranes, Hoists, Forklifts and Lifting Equipment, Inspection, Condition Assessment and Quality Assurance, Load and Performance Testing and Benchmarking, Repair, Service and Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Transnet SOC Ltd

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Tender Reference Number: Published

TPT/2026/07/0824/9221/RFQ

Name of Tender:

Provision of Load Testing and Certification Services

Description:

FOR THE PROVISION OF LOAD TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSNET SOC LTD (REG. NO 1990/000900/30) OPERATING AS TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “TPT”) AT THE PORT OF DURBAN CONTAINER TERMINAL PIER 1 FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (06) MONTHS.

Tender Type:

RFQ

Contact Person:

Londiwe Mpungose

Contact Person Email Address:

[email protected]

Date Published:

08/04/2026

Time Published:

02:17:38 PM

Closing Date:

08/12/2026 12:00:00 PM

Location Of Service:

Durban Pier 1

Tender Category:

Normal Goods and Services


Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified service provider to perform load testing, inspection, and certification of lifting equipment at Durban Container Terminal Pier 1. The contractor must ensure all equipment remains safe, compliant with statutory and company standards, and operationally reliable, thereby supporting safe container handling operations and statutory compliance.

Scope

The scope includes:

  • Load testing, inspection, and certification of various lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists, shackles, chains, spreader gear, and other lifting accessories.
  • Perform pre-load and post-load inspections, load testing at specified load factors (typically 110% of SWL), and certification documentation.
  • Ensure calibration and certification of all testing instruments.
  • Work to be conducted on equipment including RTG cranes, RMG cranes, overhead cranes, reach stackers, forklifts, hoists, shackles, hooks, and other lifting gear.
  • Adhere to safety, quality, and operational standards as specified in the scope document.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

  • Provision of load testing on specified equipment at 110% of SWL or as per load requirement.
  • Use of calibrated and certified testing instruments.
  • Employing certified Lifting Machinery Inspectors (LMIs) registered with ECSA, medically fit, and certified for high-risk work.
  • Ensuring no subcontracting of load testing activities.
  • Compliance with relevant standards including Occupational Health and Safety Act, ISO, SANS, and Transnet’s internal codes of practice.
  • Submission of detailed inspection and load test certificates, reports, and calibration certificates.
  • Adherence to safety protocols, PPE use, and safe working practices.

Skills Requirements

The successful service provider must demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in load testing and certification of lifting equipment, with at least four traceable references on similar equipment within the past five years.
  • Valid company LME certification for the equipment to be load tested.
  • Qualified and registered LMIs with appropriate certifications and health clearance.
  • Capability to perform load testing, inspections, and certification in accordance with statutory and safety standards.
  • Ability to provide calibrated testing instruments and maintain quality control standards.
  • Experience in working within a port environment and understanding of operational safety requirements.
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