Hydraulic Power-Pack Repairs NEW

Transnet Port Terminals, a division of Transnet SOC Ltd, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the once-off repair and refurbishment of three hydraulic power-packs (A02, A03 and K71) at the Port Rail Terminal in Richards Bay. The power-packs serve tippler main components, charger-cars and conveyor structures. Periodic refurbishment is needed to maintain operational efficiency, safety compliance and equipment availability. The work will be carried out during the December 2026 shutdown, with a three-day shut period for each task schedule. The service provider must dismantle, inspect, repair, replace and reassemble power-pack components, then test and hand over the equipment.

The scope differs slightly for each unit. For A02 and A03, the work includes draining and cleaning the tank, flushing all pipes, supplying and replacing the side glass, filter, pump, pressure switch, clock gauges and plastic motor/pump coupling, and servicing NG 6 and NG 10 valves, ball valves and pumps. Two accumulators must be serviced and recharged to 90 bars with new pressure gauges, eight gate cylinders must be serviced or repaired with new pins and split pins, and four gate control valves must be serviced. For K71, the work covers tank inspection and steel pipe replacement where needed, pump, directional valve and ball valve repair, accumulator servicing, parking hand-pump servicing, and repair of the boom luffing cylinder valve block. Hydraulic oil will be supplied free of charge by Transnet. All work must follow TPT quality control (EEAM-Q-009) and electrical testing (EEAM-Q-020) specifications, and full quality assurance must be recorded. The bidder must submit a methodology statement with task timelines, and any deviation from scope needs written approval from Transnet's Engineering Manager. Site visits can be arranged through the buyer and the Engineering/Technical Manager.

Key requirements include ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for hydraulic services (mandatory), proof of similar major hydraulic work in the past two years supported by three purchase orders of at least R300k each, and confirmation of a delivery lead time of seven days or less. Bidders must comply with site conditions: work must not disrupt terminal operations, no plant may be isolated without supervisor authority, and all permits (permit to work, isolations and task permits) must be obtained through the Transnet Supervisor or Technical Manager. Full PPE, including reflective vests, is mandatory. Site access is through the East or West Gates at the Port of Richards Bay and is subject to TNPA and TPT security rules, and security clearance may be required. Mobile cranes, rigging teams and scaffolding are excluded and must be sourced separately. Pricing must be submitted in South African Rand, including VAT, on the prescribed price schedule. Evaluation uses an 80/20 price-preference system, with 80 technical points that must reach a minimum threshold of 80 before price is considered. Valid B-BBEE status and specific goals documentation can earn additional preference points. The closing date is 12 November 2026 at 12:00pm, and submissions must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal.