Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Eastern Cape
Closed On
11 Feb 2026
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 11 February 2026. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
RFQ
Delivery Location
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Feb 2026
PRASA is inviting quotations for a one‑off supply and delivery of brake blocks for coaches and diesel locomotives in east london, eastern cape. The tender is open to qualified suppliers who can meet the technical specifications, submit all mandatory documents and comply with tax and csd registration requirements.
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Categories
RFQ
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
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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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Brake Blocks - 2026.pdf
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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No specific requirements found
MandatoryCategory: compliance
02 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
11 Feb
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Awaiting Award of Contract
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11 Feb
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)PRASA manages and operates South Africa's passenger rail and long-distance bus services.
Contact Person
SIYASANGA JODWANA
Phone
021-837-7937
PRASA manages and operates South Africa's passenger rail and long-distance bus services.
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Median Estimate
R 392 063
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Important Dates
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfClosing date: 11 February 2026
Closing time: 12:00 PM
Validity period of quotation: 60 working days from the closing date (extendable at PRISA’s discretion).
Contact Information
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfContact person: Siyasanga Jodwana
Phone: 043 700 2087
Email: [email protected]
Submission address: No.8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200
Submission Guidelines
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfStage 1A – Mandatory Requirements: submission of all mandatory returnable documents; non‑compliance leads to automatic disqualification.
Stage 1B – Other Mandatory Requirements: company registration, directors’ IDs, valid Tax Clearance Certificate/SARS PIN, CSD number, bank‑account proof, completed RFQ forms.
Stage 1C – Scoring Documents (non‑mandatory): audited financial statements, B‑BBEE certificate, CIPC documents – if not submitted, zero points for that criterion.
Stage 2 – Price and Specific Goals (total 100 points):
Only bidders who pass Stage 1A will be evaluated in Stage 2.
Technical Specifications
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfSupply and delivery of brake blocks on a one‑off basis for PRISA in the Eastern Cape:
All items must meet PRISA’s technical standards and be delivered within the agreed delivery period (to be stated on the order).
Financial Requirements
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Brake Blocks - 2026.pdfSets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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