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Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
11 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Prasa Rail East London Station, No 8 Station Street - East London - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169179
PRASA seeks a service provider to supply and deliver a main generator for a 34ge locomotive in port elizabeth, eastern cape, including commissioning, loading and testing. Bids are evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit a valid SARS tax compliance pin or csd number, as bids from unregistered suppliers will not be considered.
Bidders must submit their bids to the bid box at No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200, before the closing date of 11 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za/ and provide a SARS tax compliance PIN or CSD number; bids from persons in the service of the state or companies with such directors will not be considered.
Bidders must complete the Pricing Schedule (Section 4) in full and in the prescribed format; deviations will render the bid non-responsive.
Bidders must complete and sign the Submission Register at the SCM offices when submitting their tender documents.
Mandatory documents (company registration, directors' IDs, valid tax clearance certificate, CSD number, proof of bank account, and all RFQ documentation including SBD forms) must be available within 7 days of request if an award is made.
Bids are evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system: price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points), with specific goals including EME 51% Black Owned, 51% Black Owned, 51% Black Youth Owned, 51% Black Women Owned, and Owned by Black People with Disability, each worth 4 points.
Pricing must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of all applicable taxes, firm, with cost breakdown and price escalation basis indicated; delivery period must be stated in working days from date of order.
Bids must remain valid for 60 working days from the closing date.
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Date & Time
Friday, 11 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Bidders must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database (csd) and must comply with all the requirements, terms, and conditions stipulated in this tender document.
Categories
Request for Quotation
Prasa Rail East London Station, No 8 Station Street - East London - East London - 5200
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)04 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
11 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites bids for the appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of a main generator for the 34GE locomotive at its Port Elizabeth depot in the Eastern Cape. The scope includes commissioning, loading, and testing of the generator. The tender follows a 80/20 preferential procurement system with a closing date of 11 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Siyasanga Jodwana
Phone
043-700-2331
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R 526 883
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Contact person: Siyasanga Jodwana, telephone 043 700 2386, email [email protected]. Bid box address: No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Submit the completed Pricing Schedule (Section 4) and signed Submission Register. All mandatory documents must be provided within 7 days of request. Bids must be submitted to the bid box at No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200. Quotations must be in the prescribed format; deviations may render the bid non-responsive. Do not include documents from other quotations. Any attempt to canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees may lead to disqualification. Quotations are deemed offers; changes after closing are not considered. Validity period is 60 working days from closing date.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents: completed pricing schedule (Section 4), signed submission register. Other mandatory documents: company registration, directors' ID copies, valid tax clearance certificate and SARS PIN, CSD registration number, proof of bank account, JV/consortium agreement if applicable, all RFQ documentation including declarations and SBD forms. Non-mandatory scoring documents: certified ID copies, audited annual financials/B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CIPC documents, doctor's note for disability.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Stage 1A: mandatory requirements (price schedule and submission register) must be met or bid is disqualified. Stage 1B: other mandatory documents (company registration, directors' IDs, tax clearance, CSD number, bank proof, JV agreement if applicable, all RFQ documentation) must be available within 7 days of request. Stage 1C: non-mandatory documents for scoring (B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CIPC documents, ID documents for specific goals). Stage 2: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. Price formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goals include EME 51% Black Owned, 51% Black Owned, 51% Black Youth Owned, 51% Black Women Owned, Owned by Black People with Disability, each worth 4 points.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of a main generator for a 34GE locomotive at PRASA in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Scope includes supply and delivery of the main generator, and commissioning, loading and testing of the main generator.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes, firm and clearly indicate basis. Bill of quantities must be completed in line with the schedule. Cost breakdown must be indicated. Price escalation basis and formula must be indicated. Pricing must be submitted strictly in accordance with the price schedule; deviations may render bid non-responsive. Discounts considered only at final evaluation on unconditional basis. If highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, PRASA may negotiate with next highest scorers or cancel RFQ. Delivery period to be stated in working days from date of order.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must self-register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za/. Submit SARS PIN or CSD number. Provide TCS certificates for consortia/JVs/subcontractors. Bids from persons in service of the state or companies with such directors will not be considered. Returnable forms include SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), both must be completed and signed.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)PRASA General Conditions of Purchase apply: conditions form basis of contract, no oral variation. Payment within 30 days of correct tax invoice. Supplier must deliver on or before date, mark consignments, send advice note and priced invoice. Title and risk pass to PRASA upon acceptance. PRASA may reject non-compliant items, return at supplier's risk, recover costs. Warranty: items free from defects for one year from acceptance. Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims from negligence, IP infringement, defective work. Assignment/sub-contracting requires PRASA's prior approval. Governing law: South African law, non-exclusive jurisdiction of SA courts.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Responses must not include documents from other quotations. Any attempt to canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees may lead to disqualification. Complaints process via [email protected] with specified information. Successful respondent must comply with all applicable laws. Changes to quotations not considered after closing. Quotation deemed an offer; exceptions must be indicated. PRASA reserves rights to modify RFQ, reject non-conforming quotations, cancel contract if information false, award to highest scoring bidder unless objective criteria justify otherwise, and award to next ranked if preferred bidder fails to sign. Proposed contractual terms subject to PRASA Legal Counsel review. Validity period of 60 working days from closing date, extendable if needed. Award information published on e-tender portal.
Requirements
Source: RFQ_Supply and dlivery of main generator for 34GE locomotive.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must comply with tax obligations, submit SARS PIN or CSD number, and provide TCS certificates for consortia/JVs/subcontractors. Bids from persons in service of the state or companies with such directors will not be considered. Bidders must self-register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Address
Prasa Rail East London Station, No 8 Station Street - East London - East London - 5200
Source confidence
High source confidence
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