Supply of rigging and crane hire services for TRANSNET port terminals at richards bay

Closing Date: 13 May 2026 at 13:00. Clarification Deadline: 12 May 2026 at 12:00.

Technical and Bidding Enquiries: Shaun Sewraj, Telephone: 035 905 3973, Email: [email protected].

Submissions must be made electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register their company profile and log an intent to bid on the portal. Key guidelines include: 1. Use Google Chrome for the portal. 2. Upload documents at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical/bandwidth issues. 3. Maximum 30MB per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. 4. Each company must use its own registered profile; submissions on behalf of other companies are prohibited. 5. All returnable sections must be signed, stamped, and dated.

The tender follows a multi-stage evaluation process: 1. Administrative Responsiveness: Verification of timely submission, completion of all returnable documents, and authorized signatures. 2. Substantive Responsiveness: Compliance with legislation, inclusion of a priced offer, and material compliance with the scope. 3. Price and Specific Goals: 80/20 preference point system (80 for Price, 20 for Specific Goals). 4. Post-Tender Negotiations: Transnet may negotiate market-related prices with the highest-ranked bidders. 5. Objective Criteria: Includes assessment of financial stability, functional capacity, and potential conflicts of interest.

Provision of rigging and crane hire services on an as-and-when-required basis for a 3-month period at the Port of Richards Bay Terminal. Mandatory personnel requirements: At least two supervisors and two crane operators (must provide a signed letter on company letterhead detailing qualifications, experience, and competence). Mandatory equipment requirements: Signed letter on company letterhead confirming statutory compliance of all tools and equipment (cranes, slings, lifting lugs, etc.) with expiry dates indicated.

All prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and be inclusive of VAT. No disbursements will be considered unless specifically priced. Pricing must be submitted strictly in the format provided in the Price Schedule; deviations may lead to disqualification.

1. CSD Registration: Mandatory for all bidders (except foreign suppliers with no local entity). 2. Tax Compliance: Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. 3. B-BBEE: Must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit. 4. Employment Equity: Must comply with the Employment Equity Act (Section 53). 5. Security Clearance: Successful bidder and personnel may be required to obtain security clearance (Confidential/Secret/Top Secret). 6. Disclosure: Must complete the DPIP/FPPO disclosure form regarding commercial relationships with public officials.

• Submission email: [email protected]

• Submit invoices by email to [email protected].
• Invoice must be addressed to Transnet SOC Limited and include Transnet VAT No 4720103177.
• Include your own VAT number, a unique invoice number and a bill format showing previous payments, payments to date and amount due for the current month.
• No specific submission deadline is stated in the document; ensure invoices are sent promptly after service delivery to avoid payment delays.

• Provide rigging and crane hire services on an ‘as and when required’ basis for a 3‑month period.
• Response time: arrive on site within 60 minutes of a call‑out.
• Personnel: qualified rigging crew (rigging supervisor, rigger, semi‑skilled rigger, trade hand) and qualified crane operators.
• Equipment: cranes ranging from 8 t to 250 t (14 sizes listed) and rigging gear available 24/7.
• Conduct rigging studies and risk assessments before any lift.
• All rigging equipment must be load‑tested, certified and inspected per OHS Act and relevant SANS standards.
• Work may involve heights, underground and confined spaces; comply with site safety and access requirements.

• Invoices must follow the prescribed bill format showing previous payments, payments to date and amount due for the month.
• Submit invoices via the email address provided in the submission guidelines.
• No mention of performance bonds, guarantees or specific payment terms in the extracted text.

• Submit a Safety File for TPT approval before contract commencement.
• All staff must be medically fit and provide confirmation reports.
• Mandatory use of appropriate PPE for all personnel on site.
• Adhere to listed SANS standards (e.g., SANS 687, 500, 10388, 94‑1/2, 2408, 1636, 1594, 1592) and ISO 17025 where applicable.
• Comply with statutory legislation: OHSA, COIDA, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Ports Act, Maritime and Transport Acts, B‑B‑BEE, and other relevant regulations cited.

• Technical threshold: 60%. Failure to meet eligibility criteria results in automatic disqualification.

Eligibility Criteria (Pass/Fail — Y/N scoring):

• Criterion 1.1 — Human Resource Competency: Submit a legally binding letter on company letterhead confirming resources, skill sets, qualifications, experience, and competency. Must list at least two rigging crew members (as per SOW), at least two supervisors, and at least two crane operators. For each person, state: (a) qualification, (b) years of relevant experience, (c) role/position, responsibilities, and competence, (d) confirmation of employment under your organization. Transnet reserves the right to verify credentials.
• Criterion 2.1 — Equipment Compliance: Submit a legally binding letter on company letterhead confirming statutory compliance of cranes and equipment (cranes, slings, lifting lugs, etc.). List all cranes, tools, and equipment normally used. Indicate compliance status and expiry dates for each crane.

Scoring Criterion (Experience — out of 100 points):

• Submit at least five (5) Purchase Orders (POs) from the past three (3) years for heavy industrial, mining, or port operations technical support services, with cumulative minimum value of R 5,000,000.00.

– 5 POs meeting requirements: 100 points

– 4 POs: 80 points

– 3 POs: 60 points

– 2 POs: 40 points

– 1 PO: 20 points

– 0 POs or non-compliant: 0 points

Note: Weighted score column shows "N/A" — exact weighting of technical vs. other criteria not stated in extracted content.

• Service: Provision of rigging and crane hire services on an as-and-when-required basis.
• Duration: Three (3) months.
• Location: Port of Richards Bay Terminal, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).
• Personnel requirements (from evaluation criteria): Minimum two rigging crew members, two supervisors, and two crane operators per the Scope of Work (SOW). Full personnel details including qualifications, experience, roles, and employment confirmation required.
• Equipment requirements: Cranes, slings, lifting lugs, and associated tools. Statutory compliance and expiry dates must be documented.
• Experience requirement: Prior work in heavy industrial, mining, or port operations technical support services.

• Bidders must demonstrate previous commercial experience through Purchase Orders.
• Minimum cumulative value: R 5,000,000.00 over the past three (3) years.
• Eligible sectors: Heavy industrial, mining, or port operations technical support services.
• Scoring is directly tied to number of compliant POs submitted (see evaluation criteria).

• Statutory compliance: All cranes and lifting equipment must have valid compliance certificates with current expiry dates.
• Personnel verification: Transnet reserves the right to request verification of listed personnel credentials at any time.
• Employment confirmation: Must confirm all listed personnel are employed by the bidding organization.
• Legal binding letters required on company letterhead for: (a) human resource competency confirmation, and (b) equipment statutory compliance confirmation.