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
Gauteng
Closing Date
07 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Cnr Leyds and Simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161182
Date & Time
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
Cnr Leyds and Simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
03 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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CALIBRATION 2.pdf
PRASA invites quotations for calibration services of various instruments and equipment at its Gauteng depots. The tender follows a multi-stage evaluation process focusing on compliance, technical experience, price, and specific goals (B-BBEE).
Median Estimate
R 456 196
Range
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Description
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) RFQ NUMBER: 10372164/A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR CALIBRATION. Issue Date: 03 JUNE 2026
Important Dates
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Contact Information
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ){"name":"Tel: 011 013 0110","email":"[email protected]","phone":"011 013 0110","department":null,"address":"NG DATE: 07 JULY 2026 CLOSING TIME: 10:00AM"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents: Returnable Documents means all the documents, Sections and Annexures, as listed in the tables below. There are three types of returnable documents as indicated below, and Bidders are urged to ensure that these documents are returned with the quotation based on the consequences of non-submission as indicated below: 16.1. Mandatory Returnable Documents Failure to provide Mandatory Returnable Documents at the Closing Date and time of this RFQ will result in a Bidder’s disqualification. Bidders are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are returned with their Quotations. Request For Quotation SCM_2024 SECTION 3
Returnable Documents
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)BID RESPONSE DOCUMENTS MAY BE DEPOSITED IN THE BID BOX SITUATED AT (STREET ADDRESS): on or before closing date and time. No late RFQ will be accepted. No email or Fax will be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be tax compliant (SARS PIN/CSD), not be in the service of the state, and registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Foreign suppliers must answer additional questionnaire. Mandatory: possession of a valid SANAS accreditation certificate (ISO/IEC 17025).
Technical Specifications
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)Scope
1.1. The scope covers the repair, testing and calibration of instruments and equipment.
1. Definitions.
2.1. Metrorail: Suburban commuter rail transport.
2.2. PRASA: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.
2.3. "Supply" repair, testing and calibration of instruments and equipment.
2. Scope of the Supply.
The scope of a supplier is for repair, testing and calibration of instruments and equipment:
Collection and delivery instruments and Equipment for calibration:
2.1. Quality Assurance:
2.1.1. Standards Compliance: Bidders must submit SANAS certification
2.1.2. ISO/IEC 17025 outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and
calibration laboratories. It covers technical competency, method validation, and
quality management systems.
2.1.3. Winning bidder must submit SANAS certification.
2.1.4. Instruments and equipment will be accessed and tested on delivery.
2.2. Technical Documentation:
2.2.1. Detailed testing results for all supplied instruments and equipment.
2.2.2. Standards Compliance: Provide valid SANAS certificate/s for all deliveries of each
instrument as per the ISO/IEC 1705 standard and Prasa requirements.
Suppliers are hereby invited to supply the following services to Prasa Braamfontein Metrorail
Depot;
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4.1. To collect, testing, calibration and deliver calibration instruments and equipment
Braamfontein and Wolmerton Maintenance Depot.
3. Technical Requirements.
Guarantee and Inherent Defects:
3.1. Until such time that equipment warrantee has expired (eg.12 months), the approved
supplier shall be entirely responsible for repairing all defects occurring within stipulated
warrantee period.
3.2. Quality of work must be as set by Prasa requirements and relevant standards.
3.3. The approved supplier shall guarantee that when the equipment fails it will be repaired
and returned to service within 10 (ten) working days, from the date of being notified of the
defect.
3.4. Document Management.
3.4.1. Standard certificate of compliance, calibration and guarantee should be submitted
during delivery.
Definitions
SANAS – South African National Accreditation System
IS0 – International standard organization
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Section 10
Boq/ pricing schedule
Ite uom qty total
Description unit price
M amount
NO r c r c
Each
1 35 Calibrate 5000V meggar
Each
2 Calibrate Multimeters 85
Calibrate 500v meggar Each
3 7
Calibrate Tachometers Each
4 4
Calibrate Pantoscales Each
5 3
Calibrate clampmeters Each
6 7
Calibrate Temp. gauge/IR Each
7 Thermometer 6
Calibrate mini-prof and supply Each
8 1.5m cable 6
Calibrate micrometers Each
9 23
Calibrate Torque wrench Each
10 53
Calibrate inspection camera Each
11 20
Calibrate 0-10mm dial gauge Each
12 2
Calibrate MarkX Alcoblow Each
13 30
Calibrate Vernier Calliper Each
14 51
Calibrate Vibration meters Each
15 7
Calibrate Inclinometer Each
16 35
Calibrate vacuum gauge for testing Each
17 8
Calibrate air gauge for testing Each
18 8
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Calibrate battery charger Each
19 2
Calibrate Hi-pot tester Each
20 1
Calibrate measuring tape Each
21 30
Calibrate wheel measure Each
22 30
Calibrate steel ruler Each
23 25
Calibrate snake camera Each
24 12
Calibrate Digital Manometer Each
25 1
Calibrate Oscilloscope meter Each
26 2
Total
VAT 15%
Grand total
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Quality Management
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdfinspection / RFQ briefing session to which this enquiry relates.
1.1. The scope covers the repair, testing and calibration of instruments and equipment.
2.1. Metrorail: Suburban commuter rail transport.
2.2. PRASA: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.
2.3. "Supply" repair, testing and calibration of instruments and equipment.
2.1. Quality Assurance:
2.1.1. Standards Compliance: Bidders must submit SANAS certification
2.1.2. ISO/IEC 17025 outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and
calibration laboratories. It covers technical competency, method validation, and
quality management systems.
2.1.3. Winning bidder must submit SANAS certification.
2.1.4. Instruments and equipment will be accessed and tested on delivery.
2.2. Technical Documentation:
2.2.1. Detailed testing results for all supplied instruments and equipment.
2.2.2. Standards Compliance: Provide valid SANAS certificate/s for all deliveries of each
instrument as per the ISO/IEC 1705 standard and Prasa requirements.
Depot;
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4.1. To collect, testing, calibration and deliver calibration instruments and equipment
Compliance Requirements
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance
Tax compliance status
Tax compliance requirements
Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd
Csd number
Csd number must be provided
CSD report / CSD
CSD report /
CSD registration
CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE No: MAAA
Central supplier database (csd), a csd
Central supplier database
Central Supplier Database (CSD) which has
completion certificate
appointment letter/s (on
National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal, (www.etenders.gov.za), on CIDB website for
a Bidder’s disqualification. Bidders are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are returned with their
disqualification.
Completed BOQ / Pricing Schedule - Section 10 of this RFQ
Quotation in response to it. Please note that PRASA reserves the right to
2. Tax compliance requirements
2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Tcs certificate / pin / csd number.
2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd
b) Letter of Good Standing: COIDA.
f CSD supplier registration number
Register for a tax compliance status
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: 2. FORMULA FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
Points awarded for price
The 80/20 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis
Health & Safety
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdfrequested to do so, PRASA reserves the right to award the business to the next highest ranked bidder
provided that he/she/it is still prepared to provide the required goods at the quoted price.
or rejection by PRASA’s Legal Counsel, prior to consideration for an award of business.
10 national treasury’s central supplier database
Bidders are required to self-register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) which has
been established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state and facilitate the
verification of certain key supplier information. PRASA is required to ensure that price quotations are invited
and accepted from prospective bidders listed on the CSD. Business may not be awarded to a bidder who
has failed to register on the CSD. Only foreign suppliers with no local registered entity need not register on
the CSD. The CSD can be accessed at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.
the Exposure/Influence Exposure/Influence
3.4 Declaration:
I/We the undersigned (Name) hereby
certify that the PEP/PIP information furnished in this bid document is true and correct. We further certify that
we understand that where it is found that we have made a false declaration or statement in this bid, PRASA
2 Both foreign and domestic politically exposed person as specified in Schedule 3A and 3B of the Financial
Intelligence Centre Act No. as amended. (refer to Annexure 2 of the PRASA Code of Conduct for
dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, Prominent Influential Persons and Related Parties).
3 As reflected in Schedule 3C of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act No. (refer to Annexure 2.1.2 of
the PRASA Code of Conduct for dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, Prominent Influential Persons and Related
Parties).
4 Clause 4.5 of the PRASA Code of Conduct for dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, Prominent Influential
property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.
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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2, 3 and 4 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdfWithout prejudice to any other rights of PRASA under these conditions, the Supplier warrants that the items
are in accordance with PRASA’s requirements and fit for the purpose for which they are intended and will
remain free from defects for a period of one year (unless another period is stated in the Order) from
acceptance of the items by PRASA.
The Supplier indemnifies PRASA against all actions, suits, claims, demands, costs, charges and expenses
arising in connection therewith arising from the negligence, infringement of intellectual or legal rights or
breach of statutory duty of the Supplier, his subcontractors, agents or servants, or from the Supplier’s
defective design, materials or workmanship.
The Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims, proceedings, compensation and costs payable out of
infringement by the Supplier of the rights of others, except an infringement which arose out of the use by
the Supplier of things provided by PRASA.
Assignment and sub-contracting
The successful Bidder awarded the contract may only enter a subcontracting arrangement with PRASA’s
prior approval. The contract will be concluded between the successful Bidder and PRASA, therefore, the
successful Bidder and not the sub-contractor will be held liable for performance in terms of its contractual
obligations.
Governing law
The order/contract is governed by the law of the Republic of South Africa and the parties hereby submit to
the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
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Bidder’s disclosure
1. Purpose of the form
Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the
principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder
to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted Suppliers,
that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
2. Bidder’s declaration
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,
employed by the state? YES/NO
2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee
numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name Identity Number Name of State
institution
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is
employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO
2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:
................................................................................................
................................................................................................
2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise
whether they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively,
the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.
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3 Bidder’s declaration regarding PEPs/PIPs
PRASA requires bidders to disclose if they have Politically Exposed Persons (“PEP”)2 or Prominent
Influential Persons (“PIP”)3 and related individuals in their organization and/or beneficial owners /
shareholders who are PEP/PIP.
PRASA reserves the right not to enter a business relationship with such a person, official or entity,
provided there are objective factors that justify the conclusion of such business relationship, and the
decision is based on achieving the best interest of PRASA.4
3.1 Is the bidder a PEP/PIP? YES/NO
3.2 Does the bidder have an existing relationship with a PEP/PIP? YES/NO
3.3 Where a relationship with a PEP/PIP exists, the bidder is required to furnish particulars of the
nature of the exposure, terms of the office and description of activities relating to exposure, in table
below.
Name of PEP/PIP & Nature of Term of the office Description of activities relating to
the Exposure/Influence Exposure/Influence
3.4 Declaration:
I/We the undersigned (Name) hereby
certify that the PEP/PIP information furnished in this bid document is true and correct. We further certify that
we understand that where it is found that we have made a false declaration or statement in this bid, PRASA
2 Both foreign and domestic politically exposed person as specified in Schedule 3A and 3B of the Financial
Intelligence Centre Act No. as amended. (refer to Annexure 2 of the PRASA Code of Conduct for
dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, Prominent Influential Persons and Related Parties).
3 As reflected in Schedule 3C of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act No. (refer to Annexure 2.1.2 of
the PRASA Code of Conduct for dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, Prominent Influential Persons and Related
Parties).
4 Clause 4.5 of the PRASA Code of Conduct for dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, Prominent Influential
Persons and Related Parties.
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may disqualify our bid or terminate a contract we may have with PRASA where we are successful in this
tender.
Signature Date
Position Name of Bidder
6.1 PRASA may appoint a bidder other than the successful bidder under the following instances:
(i) When a successful bidder, after having been informed of the acceptance of its Bid,
fails to sign a contract within a prescribed period e.g. 14 (fourteen) days after being
called upon to do so.
(ii) When a successful bidder has failed to provide the necessary security, bonds or
guarantees within the time required to do so by PRASA.
(iii) When a successful bidder fails to meet a condition precedent for the award of
business (e.g. to obtain the necessary funding); and
(iv) When final contract negotiations with a preferred bidder fail and a contract is not
agreed upon.
6.2 PRASA will only award a bid to a bid other than the highest scoring bidder provided that
such bid is still within the bid validity period.
6.3 Only if the second ranked bidder is also unable/unwilling, PRASA may proceed to the third
ranked bidder.
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Section 4
arising in connection therewith arising from the negligence, infringement of intellectual or legal rights or
breach of statutory duty of the Supplier, his subcontractors, agents or servants, or from the Supplier’s
defective design, materials or workmanship.
4.3 Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4 Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6 I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the
points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm
for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct.
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in
paragraph 1 of this form.
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs
1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of
the organ of state that the claims are correct.
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other
remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process.
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered because of that
person’s conduct.
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered because of
having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation.
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or
only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be
restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not
exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has
been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
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Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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Certificate of attendance of compulsory RFQ briefing (n/a)
Request number: N/A
3.1. Until such time that equipment warrantee has expired (eg.12 months), the approved
supplier shall be entirely responsible for repairing all defects occurring within stipulated
warrantee period.
3.2. Quality of work must be as set by Prasa requirements and relevant standards.
3.3. The approved supplier shall guarantee that when the equipment fails it will be repaired
and returned to service within 10 (ten) working days, from the date of being notified of the
defect.
3.4. Document Management.
3.4.1. Standard certificate of compliance, calibration and guarantee should be submitted
during delivery.
Special Conditions
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)directly or indirectly to canvass any SCM Officer(s) or PRASA employee in respect of this RFQ between the closing date and the date of the award of the business.
Requirements
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf (RFQ)2.7 NO bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members persons in the service of the state.
Section
Source: CALIBRATION 2.pdf1 Stage 1 Compliance Evaluation
Bidders are to comply with the following requirements and failure to comply may lead to
disqualification.
1.1 Stage 1A – Mandatory Requirements
If you do not submit the following mandatory documents/requirements, your bid will be
automatically disqualified. Bidders are further required to confirm submission of these documents
by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:
Only bidders who comply with stage 1A will be evaluated further.
Submitted
No. Description of requirement (Yes or No)
a) Completed Pricing and Delivery Schedule Form – Section 4 of this RFQ.
Completed BOQ / Pricing Schedule - Section 10 of this RFQ
b) NB: Prasa will notify the bidders of any arithmetic errors or
omission identified on BOQ to obtain clarity.
Certificate of Accreditation: ISO/IEC 17025 must be attached (proof of
c)
registration should be registered in bidders name OR Memorandum of
understanding between two organizations)
1.2 Stage 1B –Other Mandatory Requirements
If you do not submit the following other mandatory documents/requirements, PRASA may request
the bidder to submit the information within three (3) working days. Should this information not be
provided, your bid proposal will be disqualified. Bidders are further required to confirm submission
of these documents by so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:
No. Description of requirement SUBMITTED
(Yes or No)
a) Submission of Signed and Completed RFQ Document and Standard
Bid Documents (SBD) Forms
b) Letter of Good Standing: COIDA.
c) Supply of valid SARS Pin
d) Completion of ALL RFP documentation (includes ALL declarations)
e) Joint Venture, Consortium Agreement or Partnering Agreement/
Subcontract Agreement signed by all parties. The agreement should
indicate the leading bidder where applicable.
(Delete if not applicable)
f CSD supplier registration number
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2 Stage 2 Technical / Functionality Requirements
Scoring of Functionality:
The minimum threshold for the Technical/functionality criteria is (60%) and bidders who score
below this minimum will not be considered for further evaluation in terms of price and Specific
Goals.
Criteria indicator weight scores
The score will be based on (N.B. Provide for each
successfully completed successfully executed and completed
project/s in the following similar projects.
sequence: Copy of an
1: Zero (0) Similar Projects/non-
appointment letter/s (on
company letterhead), submission/incomplete
description of the project/ submission= 0
Purchase order, Client
2: 1 Similar project = 20 points
name, Client. Contact (i.e.,
Organizational email and office number), 3: 2 Similar projects =40 points
Experience Project start date, project 100 4: 3 Similar projects= 60 points
end date, extension of time
5: 4 Similar projects = 80 points where applicable, and
contract value inclusive of 6: 5 and above Similar
VAT.
projects=100 points
Furthermore, attach a
completion certificate
signed by the client or a
letter from the client
confirming the successful
completion of the project.)
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3 Stage 3- Price and Specific Goals Evaluation.
1. Price and Specific Goals
The following formula shall be used to allocate scores to the interested bidders:
The maximum points for this tender are as follows:
Details points
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total points for price and 100
PS = 80 (1 − Pt−Pmin )
Pmin
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
3. Points awarded for specific goals
3.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations,
preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes
of this tender the tender will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below
as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:
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Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference
point system.)
Number of points
Supporting evidence claimed (80/20
for meeting preferential Number of points system)
The specific goals procurement targets allocated (To be completed
allocated points in (Bidder to provider the (80/20 system) by the tenderer)
terms of this tender below supporting (To be completed by
evidence to claim the organ of state)
allocated points for
each specific goal)
Black Youth owned Certified copy of ID 10
Documents of the Owners /
directors
or
Company Registration
Certification (CIPC)
Or
CSD report / CSD
registration number (MAAA
number)
EME or QSE 51% Audited Annual Financial/ 10
Black Owned B-BBEE Certificate/
Affidavit
4. Objective criteria
4.1 Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA empowers an organ of state to award a tender to the highest
scoring bidder unless there is an objective criterion that justifies the award to another tender.
4.2 PRASA reserves the right to apply the objective criteria for this bid.
4.3 PRASA may award a bid to a bidder that did not score the highest points under the following
circumstances:
a) A negative track record of the bidder in other related projects.
b) spreading the award to bidders that have not been previously appointed.
c) the need to avoid concentrating on awards to the previously appointed bidders. Prasa shall
consider the following:
i. the number of bid(s) awarded to the highest scoring bidder(s) in the preceding financial
years.
ii. the capacity of the highest scoring bidder(s) despite the previous appointments.
iii. the value and scope of the bid(s) already awarded to the highest scoring bidder(s).
iv. the materiality of the price difference between the highest scoring bidder and other bidders;
and
v. whether the goods, services or works are of a specialized nature.
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5. Splitting of awards
5.1 PRASA reserves the right to split the award of this bid to more than one service provider,
provided that the nature of the services or goods or works to be provided are capable of
being split to more than one service provider.
6. Appointments other than the successful bidder
6.1 PRASA may appoint a bidder other than the successful bidder under the following instances:
(i) When a successful bidder, after having been informed of the acceptance of its Bid,
fails to sign a contract within a prescribed period e.g. 14 (fourteen) days after being
called upon to do so.
(ii) When a successful bidder has failed to provide the necessary security, bonds or
guarantees within the time required to do so by PRASA.
(iii) When a successful bidder fails to meet a condition precedent for the award of
business (e.g. to obtain the necessary funding); and
(iv) When final contract negotiations with a preferred bidder fail and a contract is not
agreed upon.
6.2 PRASA will only award a bid to a bid other than the highest scoring bidder provided that
such bid is still within the bid validity period.
6.3 Only if the second ranked bidder is also unable/unwilling, PRASA may proceed to the third
ranked bidder.
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Pricing and delivery schedule
(Failure to completed and provide these Mandatory Returnable forms at the Closing Date and time of this RFQ will result in a bidder ’s
disqualification)
Bidders are required to complete the attached Pricing Schedule
1 Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
2 The price range is firm and clearly indicates the basis thereof.
3 Pricing Bill of Quantity is completed in line with schedule if applicable (delete if not applicable).
4 Cost breakdown must be indicated.
5 The price escalation basis and formula must be indicated.
6 To facilitate like-for like comparison bidders must submit pricing strictly in accordance with this price
schedule and not utilize a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid
being declared non-responsive.
7 Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), PRASA will only consider such price
discount(s) in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis.
8 Bidders are to note that if the price offered by the highest scoring bidder is not market related, PRASA
may not award the contract to the Bidder. PRASA may:
9 Negotiate a market-related price with the Bidder scoring the highest points.
10 If that Bidder does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market-related price with the Bidder scoring
the second highest points.
11 If the Bidder scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a
market-related price with the Bidder scoring the third highest points.
12 If a market-related price is not agreed with the Bidder scoring the third highest points, PRASA must
cancel the RFQ.
I / We (Insert Name of
Bidding Entity) of
code (Full address)
conducting business under the style or title of: represented by:
in my capacity as:
being duly authorized, hereby offer to undertake and complete the above-mentioned work/services at the
prices quoted in the bills of quantities / schedule of quantities or, where these do not form part of the
contract, at a lumpsum, of R (amount in numbers);
(amount in words) Incl. VAT.
DELIVERY PERIOD: Suppliers are requested to offer their earliest delivery period possible.
Delivery will be affected within ............. working days from date of order. (To be completed by Service
provider)
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Section 5
PRASA general conditions of purchase
General
PRASA and the Supplier enter an order/contract on these conditions to supply the items
(goods/services/works) as described in the order/contract.
Conditions
These conditions form the basis of the contract between PRASA and the Supplier. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary in any document issued or sent by the Supplier, these conditions apply except as expressly
agreed in writing by PRASA.
No servant or agent of PRASA has authority to vary these conditions orally. These general conditions of
purchase are subject to such special conditions as may be prescribed in writing by PRASA in the
order/contract.
Price and payment
The price or rates for the items stated in the order/contract may include an amount for price adjustment,
which is calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the order/contract.
The Supplier may be paid in one currency other than South African Rand. Only one exchange rate is used
to convert from this currency to South African Rand. Payment to the Supplier in this currency other than
South African Rand, does not exceed the amounts stated in the order/contract. PRASA pays for the item
within 30 days of receipt of the Suppliers correct tax invoice.
Delivery and documents
The Supplier’s obligation is to deliver the items on or before the date stated in the order/contract. Late
deliveries or late completion of the items may be subject to a penalty if this is imposed in the order/contract.
No payment is made if the Supplier does not provide the item as stated in order/contract.
Where items are to be delivered the Supplier:
Clearly marks the outside of each consignment or package with the Supplier’s name and full details of the
destination in accordance with the order and includes a packing note stating the contents thereof; On
dispatch of each consignment, sends to PRASA at the address for delivery of the items, an advice note
specifying the means of transport, weight, number of volume as appropriate and the point and date of
dispatch; Sends to PRASA a detailed priced invoice as soon as is reasonably practical after dispatch of the
items, and states on all communications in respect of the order the order number and code number (if any).
Containers / packing material
Unless otherwise stated in the order/contract, no payment is made for containers or packing materials or
return to the Supplier.
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Title and risk
Without prejudice to rights of rejection under these conditions, title and risk in the items passes to PRASA
when accepted by PRASA.
Rejection
If the Supplier fails to comply with his obligations under the order/contract, PRASA may reject any part of
the items by giving written notice to the Supplier specifying the reason for rejection and whether and within
what period replacement of items or re-work are required.
In the case of items delivered, PRASA may return the rejected items to the Supplier at the Supplier’s risk
and expense. Any money paid to the Supplier in respect of the items not replaced within the time required,
together with the costs of returning rejected items to the Supplier and obtaining replacement items from a
third party, are paid by the Supplier to PRASA.
In the case of service, the Supplier corrects non-conformances as indicated by PRASA.
Pt−P min
Ps = 80 (1 − )
P min
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
3.2 Formulae for disposal or leasing of state assets and income generating
Procurement
Points awarded for price
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
Pt−P max
Ps = 80 (1 + )
P max
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender
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4. Points awarded for specific goals
4.1 In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations,
preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this
tender the tender will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below as may be
supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:
4.2 In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which states that,
if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an organ of state must,
in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of—
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20 or 90/10
preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be used to
determine the applicable preference point system: or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply
and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point
system,
then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the 90/10 and
80/20 preference point system.
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.
(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is applicable,
corresponding points must also be indicated as such.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point
system.)
Supporting evidence Number of points
for meeting preferential claimed (80/20
Number of points
procurement targets system)
The specific goals allocated
(bidder to provider the (To be completed
allocated points in (80/20 system)
below supporting by the tenderer)
terms of this tender (To be completed by
evidence to claim
the organ of state) allocated points for
each specific goal)
Black Youth owned Certified copy of ID 10
Documents of the Owners /
directors or Company
Registration Certification
(CIPC) Or CSD report /
CSD registration
number
(MAAA number)
EME or QSE 51% Audited Annual Financial/ 10
Black Owned B-BBEE Certificate/
Affidavit. Certified copy of
ID Documents of the
Owners / directors or
Company Registration
Certification (CIPC) Or
CSD report / CSD
registration number (MAAA
number)
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Declaration with regard to company/firm
4.3 Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4 Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6 I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the
points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm
for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct.
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in
paragraph 1 of this form.
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs
1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of
the organ of state that the claims are correct.
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other
remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process.
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered because of that
person’s conduct.
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered because of
having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation.
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or
only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be
restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not
exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has
been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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Section 8
Certificate of attendance of compulsory RFQ briefing (n/a)
Request number: N/A
Request for
N/a
Proposal:
Attendance
This is to certify that has / have today attended the site
inspection / RFQ briefing session to which this enquiry relates.
THUS, DONE and SIGNED at on this
day of
for / on behalf of PRASA Designation
Acknowledgement
This is to certify that the Bidder attended the above mentioned briefing session/ site inspection
and has / have acquainted himself / themselves with the Contract, Project Specification / Special
Conditions, Specifications and / or Bills of Quantities / Schedule of Quantities / Schedule of
Prices, together with the drawings enumerated therein, as laid down by the PRASA for the
carrying out of the proposed WORKS to which the enquiry relates
THUS, DONE and SIGNED at
on this day of
Duly authorised signatory(ies) witnesses
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
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Section 09
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
Sets 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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
MPHO
Phone
011-013-0411
[email protected]
Address
Cnr Leyds and Simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
03 Jul 2026
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PRASA manages and operates South Africa's passenger rail and long-distance bus services.
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