Qualified welding training provider for PRASA KZN region

Contact person: Siphesihle Miya

Phone: 031 813 0089

Email: [email protected]

Submission address: 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, PRASA Regional Office foyer, Helpdesk, PRASA SCM, KwaZulu‑Natal.

• Bids must be placed in the bid box at 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, PRASA Regional Office foyer, Helpdesk, PRASA SCM, KwaZulu‑Natal.
• Submissions must be in a sealed envelope and received before 13 February 2026, 12:00 PM.
• Use the official bid response forms supplied – do not re‑type the content.
• All required returnable documents (mandatory returnables listed in the RFQ) must be included; missing or incomplete returnables will lead to disqualification.
• Late bids, bids submitted to the wrong address or not sealed will be rejected.
• Do not contact SCM officers or PRASA staff about the RFQ after the closing date – doing so may result in disqualification.
• A signed authority (e.g., company resolution) must accompany the bid.
• Quotations must be addressed to PRASA.

Stage 1 – Compliance:

• Mandatory requirements (Stage 1A) and all returnable documents must be satisfied before any further evaluation.

Stage 2 – Scoring:

• Price – 80 points (80/20 preference point system). Points are calculated as Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt‑Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the bidder’s price and Pmin the lowest acceptable price.
• Specific Goals – 20 points. Preference points are awarded for B‑BBEE level, ownership, localisation and other specific goals as detailed in the RFQ tables. Proof must be submitted.

Stage 3 – Administrative Responsiveness:

• Completeness of the submission and all required certificates, warranties and declarations. Incomplete bids will be disqualified.

Overall:

• Total possible points = 100. The highest‑scoring compliant bidder is preferred, subject to objective criteria and PRASA’s right to split awards or award to a lower‑scoring bidder where justified.

Scope: Facilitate welding training for PRASA KZN region.

Required accreditation: Valid Occupational Certificate – Welder (SAQA ID 94100).

Training content includes:

• Cutting, gouging and gas welding of ferrous materials (oxy‑fuel, carbon arc, plasma).
• Fillet, plate and pipe welds using Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, MIG/MAG/FCAW processes.

Knowledge modules (total 81 credits) covering welding theory, safety, codes, standards, etc.

Practical skills modules (140 credits) covering hands‑on welding of fillet, plate and pipe joints.

Work‑experience modules (152 credits) covering real‑world welding tasks and teamwork.

Outcome: Learners able to cut, gouge, gas‑weld, and perform shielded, gas‑metal and gas‑tungsten welding on ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.

Bill of Quantities (example quantities):

• Basic welder training – 15 days
• Preparation – 10 days
• ARPL – 2 days
• Trade test – 2 days
• VAT @ 15 % applicable.

Deliverables: Training programme, assessment results, certificates of completion.

• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of all taxes (VAT @ 15 %).
• Fixed‑price basis – price is firm and must be indicated on the prescribed pricing schedule annexure.
• Cost breakdown, escalation formula and any discounts must be clearly shown.
• Use the provided pricing schedule; deviation may lead to a non‑responsive bid.
• Validity period: 60 working days from the closing date (PRASA may request an extension).
• No specific bond or guarantee is mentioned, but compliance with PRASA’s General Conditions of Purchase is required.

• Tax compliance: Provide SARS PIN or printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate; if no TCS, provide CSD number.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory for South African suppliers.
• CIPC registration documents required.
• B‑BBEE: Minimum Level 1; certificates/affidavits must be submitted for preference points.
• No persons in the service of the State, or companies with directors who are state employees, may bid.
• Foreign‑based suppliers must provide proof of RSA presence (branch, permanent establishment, or income source) if applicable.
• All required returnable documents (mandatory and supporting) must be submitted; incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
• Compliance with all applicable national and local laws, including PFMA, Preferential Procurement Regulations, and PRASA’s General Conditions of Purchase.