3 Year Rigging Inspection Service

Closes in 22 daysSubmission deadline: 20 November 2026, 03:00 PM Australia/Perth

About this tender

Overview Mid West Ports is seeking a contractor to provide quarterly lifting and rigging equipment inspection services in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards, for a period of 3 years. Scope The scope includes: Attending the MWPA site on a quarterly basis to inspect approximately 680 lifting and rigging assets and update all relevant information within the existing lifting equipment register Inspecting equipment including monorails, hoists, chain hoists, shackles, beam clamps, soft and chain slings, harness attachment points, fall arrest systems, and restraint equipment, stored across four locations within the Port Conducting visual and functional inspections in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, including but not limited to AS 2626, AS 1891.4, AS 1418, AS 4991, AS 4497, AS 3776, AS 2321, AS 3775.1 & .2, AS 1394, AS 1666.1 & .2, AS 2759, AS 1353.2, and AS 2741 Undertaking inspections in accordance with applicable Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) guidelines, and industry best practices, ensuring the safe and compliant condition of all equipment Providing MWPA access to the online lifting and rigging register for up to six MWPA logins to facilitate real-time data review and updates Supplying and applying inspection tags (monthly colour-coded MWPA labels) for marking equipment status during inspections Generating detailed inspection reports, including compliance status and recommendations, on a quarterly basis Excluded from scope: development, establishment, or migration of the lifting and rigging register database. Any requirements relating to register setup or migration will be addressed post-contract award. Contractor Requirements All personnel accessing MWPA facilities shall hold a valid Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or be escorted in accordance with Port security requirements Personnel undertaking inspections shall be suitably trained, qualified, and competent to inspect and certify lifting and rigging equipment Enquiries Contact: Kim Ritchie Phone: (08) 99380416 Email: kim.ritchie@midwestports.com.au

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