Objectives

The primary objective is to ensure that two operational scissor lifts (referred to as cherry pickers) located at O.R. Tambo International Airport are fully compliant with occupational health and safety regulations and certified safe for continued use. The tender aims to engage a suitably qualified service provider to perform targeted repairs, conduct mandatory load testing, and issue official safety certification for both units.

Scope of Work

The appointed provider must deliver comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and testing for two specific reference units:

• Unit WWC 950 GP: Full inspection and load testing; replacement or servicing of safety components (strobe lights, limit switches, E-stops, spring load switches, directional control valves, body solenoids); hydraulic system maintenance (O-ring kits, wiper seals, hydraulic oil); engine servicing (engine oil, service kits); plus provision of consumables, technician labour, and travel logistics.
• Unit WMC 948 GP: Replacement or servicing of limit switches, E-stops, directional control valves, and spring load switches; installation of engine service kit; supply of hydraulic oil (grade 68) and engine oil (15W-40, 13L); full inspection; client-conducted load testing; plus consumables, labour, and travel.

Technical Requirements

• Provide valid proof of company accreditation, registration, or authorisation relevant to aerial platform repair and testing.
• Submit valid certificates for all testing and diagnostic equipment, confirming that all gear is currently serviceable and calibrated.
• Develop and submit a comprehensive diagnostic methodology detailing how mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural, and safety systems will be inspected, tested, and assessed.
• Ensure all procedures comply with applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
• Failure to meet critical criteria regarding accreditation, equipment certification, or diagnostic methodology will result in immediate disqualification.

Skills and Competency Requirements

• Provide detailed qualifications and competency records for all personnel involved in diagnosis and testing.
• Submit proof that at least one designated personnel holds valid certifications specifically for conducting load tests and equipment diagnostics.
• Furnish relevant trade or technical certificates confirming the provider’s workforce is qualified to perform the required mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs.

Key Terms and Definitions

• Cherry Pickers / Scissor Lifts: Mobile elevating work platforms designed to safely raise personnel and tools to elevated work areas, widely used in aviation and industrial maintenance.
• Load Testing: A mandatory safety verification procedure where the lift is subjected to controlled weight loads to confirm structural integrity, braking performance, and compliance with manufacturer safety limits prior to certification.
• B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment): A South African procurement policy framework used to evaluate bids and award preference points based on ownership demographics, including black ownership, persons with disabilities, and women, to drive economic transformation and equity.