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Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
25 Aug 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Cnr leyds and simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165513
The passenger rail agency of south africa is seeking a service provider for the supply and delivery of turnout components and sets in the gauteng region on a once-off basis. The project aims to restore the perway infrastructure to enable the resumption of train services.
Turnout components must be delivered according to technical specifications
The supplier must provide firm prices for material and labor for the duration of the contract
The supplier is responsible for transport costs
The contract price is firm for the duration of the contract and will not be adjusted for increases or decreases in production costs
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Description
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)13 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Aug
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf
Supply and delivery of turnout components and sets, including frogs, points blades, stock and guard rails, and chair rails, for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa in the Gauteng region, as a once-off procurement.
Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), Metrorail Gauteng Region, seeks a service provider for the once-off supply and delivery of turnout components and sets to restore Perway infrastructure damaged by theft and vandalism. The scope includes various turnout types (e.g., 1:9, 1:12, double slips, diamond crossings) in 48/57kg/m and 60E1 rail profiles, delivered to depots in Pretoria West and Germiston, and to sites along the Johannesburg–Daveyton corridor.
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Appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of turnout components and sets in the Gauteng region on a once-off basis.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 25 August 2026 at 10:00 CAT.
No compulsory briefing or site visit (marked N/A in Section 8).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)SCM enquiries: Cry Monene
Telephone: 011 013 0110
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Submission address: Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein.
Complaints: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: hand deliver to Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, on or before closing date and time. No email or fax accepted. Late submissions disqualified.
Returnable forms (all must be signed and completed):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Three-stage evaluation:
Stage 1 – Compliance (pass/fail):
Stage 2 – Technical/Functionality (minimum threshold 80%):
Bidders scoring below 80% are eliminated.
Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (100 points total):
PRASA may apply objective criteria to award to a lower-scoring bidder (e.g., negative track record, spreading awards). PRASA may split the award among multiple bidders.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply and delivery of turnout components and sets in the Gauteng region on a once-off basis.
Items (from BOQ Section 10):
Delivery period: bidder to state earliest possible working days from date of order.
Methodology
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must provide a detailed technical approach/methodology covering at least the following elements for scoring: 1) contingency processes and risk identification, 2) work breakdown of activities (sequence of loading and offloading), 3) pre-handover quality inspection, 4) quality assurance, 5) contingency storage process, 6) hand tools for handling material, 7) transportation, 8) post-quality inspection at designated delivery points. Scoring: 0 elements = 0 pts, <2 = 8, 3-4 = 16, 5-6 = 24, 7 = 32, 8+ = 40.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Organisational experience (60 points): scored on number of successfully completed similar projects (supply and delivery of materials/tools). Evidence required: letter of award on client letterhead (signed, dated, with project description, client name/contact, start/end dates, contract value incl. VAT) and certificate of completion on client letterhead (signed, dated, indicating value and type of work). 0 projects = 0 pts, 1 = 12, 2 = 24, 3 = 36, 4 = 48, 5+ = 60.
Quality Management
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Methodology must include pre-handover quality inspection and quality assurance (elements 3 and 4 of the technical approach scoring). No separate quality management system certification required.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be submitted on the provided Pricing and Delivery Schedule (Section 4) and BOQ/Pricing Schedule (Section 10). Prices in ZAR inclusive of all taxes, fixed. Cost breakdown required. Price escalation basis and formula must be indicated if applicable. Deviation from the schedule may result in non-responsiveness. Discounts only considered at final evaluation if unconditional. If highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, PRASA may negotiate with that bidder, then second, then third, or cancel the RFQ.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format:
No bonds, guarantees, or insurance requirements stated.
Payment: within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice (per PRASA General Conditions).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory registrations and documents:
No CIDB grading or CIPC registration explicitly required (though B-BBEE certificate from CIPC is accepted for 51% Black Owned claim).
Local content: not mentioned.
Bidders must not be persons in service of the state, or companies with directors who are.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)No specific OHS requirements stated beyond general compliance with applicable laws. COIDA Letter of Good Standing is a mandatory returnable document.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Contract governed by PRASA General Conditions of Purchase and South African law. Warranty: items free from defects for one year from acceptance (or other period stated in order). Indemnity: supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims from negligence, IP infringement, breach of statutory duty, defective design/materials/workmanship. Subcontracting only with PRASA's prior approval; prime contractor remains liable. PRASA may reject non-conforming items and require replacement/rework at supplier's cost. Late deliveries may incur penalties if stated in order. Validity period: 90 working days from closing date; may be extended.
Section
Source: RFQ FOR TURNOUTS COMPONENTS.pdf (RFQ)Covered in main evaluationCriteria section. Additional details: PRASA may split award among multiple bidders if the nature of goods allows. PRASA may appoint a bidder other than the highest scoring if the winner fails to sign contract within 14 days, fails to provide security/bonds/guarantees, fails to meet a condition precedent, or if contract negotiations fail. PRASA will then proceed to second, then third ranked bidder.
Description
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdfThe project aims to restore the Perway infrastructure to enable the resumption of the train service. The strategy will be to appoint a contractor for the supply and installation of the Perway system on the identified section.
Contact Information
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"Infrastructure Perway","address":"Rebecca street Depot, Pretoria west"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP)The contractor must present the package and loading manual of turnouts and turnout parts prior to the start of the manufacturing process to the design engineer for approval. The Supplier shall then submit a VAT invoice and attach the above Progress Certificate for payment by the Employer. Supplier to provide the Employer with the necessary details regarding banking details to enable the Employer to make electronic payments.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP)The Supplier shall perform strictly in accordance with the levels required by this specification, and failure to do so will result in penalties, which will be instituted for non - performance. The evaluation process includes technical functionality requirements, pricing, and specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP)The turnouts for the rail types 48/57kg/m and 60E1, to be purchased for the state railway network shall be delivered according to these technical specifications. The technical specifications define the requirements of mechanical turnout parts as well as the functional, material and dimension requirements of sleepers and bearers.
Methodology
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP)The preferred solution in addressing the corridor recovery challenge is by appointing the service providers to supply material for the rehabilitation of Perway system.
Quality Management
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdfThe manufacturer/supplier shall be ISO9001 accredited and shall make available its quality plan for the manufacture of all components. These quality plans will be audited by PRASA/Metrorail every six months.
Financial Requirements
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP)The contractor is required to provide firm prices/ rates for material and labor for the duration of the contract. The contractor shall make provision for the costs (direct or otherwise) associated with works on, over or adjacent to railway lines.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdf (RFP)No specific requirements found. B-BBEE Details: No specific requirements found.
Health & Safety
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdfThe turnouts and rails components that have been stolen and vandalised, pose a safety risk to the operation of trains. If not monitored properly they can cause derailments that may lead to loss of life, goods and property.
Contractual Terms
Source: Scope of work for Supply and delivery of turnout Components and Sets in the Gauteng Region.pdfThe contractor shall give a guarantee of latent defects on raw materials and work, starting at the beginning of the year following the delivery. Tongue rails and rails shall be guaranteed for five years according to UIC leaflet 860-V, 8th edition 1.7.1986, with amendments of 1.9.1988.
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