Quotations are hereby invited for the following: Appointment of a structural expert to conduct fit for purpose testing and assessment of foundation system for Agrément Certification. Specifications: The Pile Foundation System uses a steel pile group connected with a prefabricated steel pile cap to resist vertical (compression and uplift) and lateral loads. The system consists of a steel pile cap of thickness ranging from 4mm to 10mm and steel piles (circular hollow sections) of overall diameter of 42.4mm, and thickness ranging from 2.5mm to 4.0mm. The base plates are drop forged and hot dip galvanized in accordance with SANS 121/ISO 1461. The pile foundation system can be applied to the following occupancy classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, D1, D2, D3, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, G1, H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, J1, J2, J3 as stated in SANS 10400-A. The assessment should be based on applicable standards. The service provider is expected to make recommendations regarding the suitability of the product for Agrément certification. (Offre №97806084fr)