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Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
27 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
78 Simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannnesburg - 2001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165963
Fire equipment maintenance, repair, and management services are being procured for metrorail gauteng province. The successful bidder will be required to provide these services for rolling stock trains and infrastructure vehicles, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Fire equipment maintenance, repair, and management services must comply with SANS 1475, SANS 10139, and SANS 10287 standards.
Bidders must submit returnable documents, including SANS 1475 Part 1 & 2 Fire Appliances and Reconditioning, SANS 10139 Fire Detection Systems, and SABS SANS 1475 Permit.
Employees of the bidder must be trained and certified by the South Africa Qualification Certification Committee (SAQCC).
The closing date for this tender is 2026-08-27T10:00:00.000Z.
Gauteng Metrorail reserves the right to inspect the premises to validate the manufacturer’s capability.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 27 August 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
78 Simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannnesburg - 2001
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Description
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)18 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
27 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf
Appointment of a service provider for fire equipment maintenance, repair, replacement, and management for Metrorail Gauteng Province, covering rolling stock trains (Gauteng North and South) and infrastructure vehicles, in compliance with SANS standards and other mandatory certifications.
RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf
A request for quotations for the appointment of a service provider for fire equipment maintenance, repair, replacement, and management across Metrorail depots in Gauteng Province, issued by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
khuthadzo Tshikhudo
Phone
011-013-0411
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R 309 672
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Fire equipment maintenance, repair, replace, and management of fire equipment in the Metrorail Gauteng Province. This service will be provided for rolling stock trains Gauteng North and Gauteng South as well as infrastructure Vehicles (ONLY)
Important Dates
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)The closing date for this tender is 2026-08-27T10:00:00.000Z. There are no specified briefing or site visit dates.
Contact Information
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"Gauteng Metrorail","address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)The bidder must submit the following returnable documents: SANS 1475 Part 1 & 2 Fire Appliances and Reconditioning, SANS 10139 Fire Detection Systems, SABS SANS 1475 Permit, Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association (FFETA) membership, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PRISA) registration, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) compliance, and South Africa Qualification Certification Committee (SAQCC) accreditation with employee training and certification. The bidder must also comply with the requirements outlined in the SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)The evaluation criteria for this tender include compliance with the specified standards and regulations, including SANS 1475, SANS 10139, and SANS 10287. The bidder must also demonstrate their capability to perform the required services, including fire equipment maintenance, repair, and management.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)The technical specifications for this tender include the maintenance, repair, and management of fire equipment for rolling stock trains and infrastructure vehicles in the Metrorail Gauteng Province. The bidder must comply with the specified standards and regulations, including SANS 1475, SANS 10139, and SANS 10287.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)The bidder must comply with the specified standards and regulations, including SANS 1475, SANS 10139, and SANS 10287. The bidder must also have employees trained and certified by the South Africa Qualification Certification Committee (SAQCC).
Health & Safety
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)The bidder must ensure that all work is performed in a safe and healthy manner, and that all relevant health and safety regulations are complied with.
Special Conditions
Source: SCOPE SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE MAINTENANCE.pdf (unknown)Gauteng Metrorail reserves the right to inspect the premises to validate the manufacturer’s capability.
Description
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)Request for quotation (RFQ) for appointment of services provider for fire equipment maintenance, repair, replace, and management of fire equipment in metrorail gauteng province
Important Dates
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"27 August 2026","closingTime":"10:00 AM","briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":null,"venue":"tendance","is_compulsory":false}"}
Contact Information
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ){"name":"Khuthadzo Tshikhudo","email":"[email protected]","phone":"011 085 7060","department":null,"address":"Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope to the address Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein on or before the closing date and time. No late bids will be accepted. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)The evaluation criteria for this tender are: Stage 1 – Compliance, Stage 2 – Technical/Functional Requirements with a threshold of 80%, and Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals Evaluation with a maximum of 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)The technical specifications for this tender include: Servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrostatic testing, refilling of nitrogen powder, and procurement of new fire extinguishers.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit documentation for completed submissions, including similar Fire Management projects, Appointment Letter or Purchase Order on client letterhead, and Proof of Completion.
Quality Management
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)The company should demonstrate capability of the following competency within their structure: Valid Certificate for Technicians, Quality Manager, and Capacity to Deliver.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)UNIT OF QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT, ITEM MEASURE, DESCRIPTION, NO (UOM) R C R C, Servicing of fire 5 KG CO2 162, Servicing of fire 9KG DCP 86, Procurement of new 9KG 100, etc.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must complete the attached Pricing Schedule. Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes. The price offer must be firm and clearly indicate the basis thereof.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must comply with the following requirements: Completed Pricing and Delivery Schedule Form, Completed BOQ / Pricing Schedule, Signed and Completed RFQ Document, Standard Bid Documents (SBD) Forms, Letter of Good Standing, Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN or CSD number, and Joint Venture/Consortium/Subcontract Agreement if applicable.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)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.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)PRASA and the Supplier enter into an order/contract on these conditions to supply the items (goods/services/works) as described in the order/contract. The price or rates for the items stated in the order/contract may include an amount for price adjustment.
Section
Source: RFQ FOR FIRE.pdf (RFQ)Contact person: Khuthadzo Tshikhudo, Tel: 011 085 7060, Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Address
78 Simmonds street - Braamfontein - Johannnesburg - 2001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
18 Aug 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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