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Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
14 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
8 Station Street - East London - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163727
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) seeks to appoint a single service provider for the supply, delivery, and installation of new air-conditioning systems across various stations and properties in the eastern cape. The contract spans 36 months and covers a range of units, including wall-mounted, window, under-ceiling, ceiling cassette, and portable air-conditioners, along with accessories, cables, and security cages.
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Date & Time
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
East London Station
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Briefing session will start at 10:00, late comers will be allowed to join the session, but what is presented will not be repeated to them. Bidders to sign the submission register before dropping their responses in the tender box.
Request for Quotation
8 Station Street - East London - East London - 5200
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Description
Source: Annexure A - BOQ Aircon.pdf28 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Annexure A - BOQ Aircon.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is seeking to appoint one service provider as an 'as and when' contractor for the supply, delivery, and installation of new air-conditioning systems across various PRASA stations and associated properties in the Eastern Cape region. The contract duration is 36 months, and the tender includes a detailed Bill of Quantities specifying various types of air-conditioning units (e.g., wall-mounted, window, under-ceiling, ceiling cassettes, portable) along with accessories like PVC drainpipes, copper piping, galvanized brackets, cables, and security cages.
Aircon RFQ.pdf
PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) invites bids for the appointment of a single service provider to supply, deliver, and install new air-conditioning systems at various PRASA stations and associated properties in the Eastern Cape region. The contract is for an 'as and when' basis over a 36-month period. The tender closes on 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC).
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Lindeka Tshuku
Phone
011-013-0411
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Appointment of a service provider for an as-and-when contractor role. Scope: Supply, delivery, and installation of new air-conditioning systems at various PRASA stations and associated properties in the Eastern Cape for 36 months. Systems include wall-mounted, window, under-ceiling, ceiling cassette, and portable units, along with accessories, cables, and security cages.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A - BOQ Aircon.pdf (unknown)General
Technical
Financial
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A - BOQ Aircon.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply, delivery, and installation of new air-conditioning systems at various PRASA stations and associated properties in the Eastern Cape for 36 months.
Required Deliverables:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Annexure A - BOQ Aircon.pdfPricing must follow the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) structure. Provide unit prices (excluding and including VAT) for each item. Categories include:
Note: Sub-total must be provided.
Financial Requirements
Source: Annexure A - BOQ Aircon.pdf (unknown)Pricing Format: Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with unit prices (excluding and including VAT).
Required Pricing Details:
Important Dates
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"14 August 2026","closingTime":"12:00 PM","briefingSession":"{"date":"04 August 2026","time":"10h00","venue":"East London station. The briefing session will start","is_compulsory":true}"}
Contact Information
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"043 700 2329","department":null,"address":"SSOCIATED"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Aircon RFQ.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. 17 BRIEFING SESSION - COMPULSORY A Compulsory RFQ briefing session will be held on the 04 August 2026 for a period of an hour at East London station. The briefing session will start punctually at 10h00, and information will not be repeated for the benefit of respondents arriving late. SECTION 3
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdf (RFQ)General
Technical
Legal And Financial
Technical Specifications
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Properties for a period of thirty-six (36) months in the eastern cape region
Pricing Schedule
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdfNo.
Price Schedule/ BOQ and Pricing and delivery Schedule (Section 4) must be
completed in full and submitted as Volume 2 in Envelope 2
a)
accordance with this price schedule and not utilize a different format.
3 Pricing Bill of Quantity is completed in line with schedule if applicable (delete if not applicable).
schedule and not utilise 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.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (must be valid on closing date of submission of the
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
CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE No: MAAA
Central supplier database (csd), a csd
Central supplier database
Central Supplier Database (CSD) which has
completion certificate Score 1 point: 1 Similar project
completion certificate/reference letter should
on the National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal, (www.etenders.gov.za), on CIDB website for
in a Bidder’s disqualification. Bidders are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are returned with
VAT registration number
Supplier compliance status tax compliance
Central supplier
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
N IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
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
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: FORMULAE 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: Aircon RFQ.pdfbeing requested 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.
acceptance 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/.
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,
terms of section 59 of the Competition Act No and or may be reported to the National
Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting
business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention
and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2, 3 and 4 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: Aircon RFQ.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 arising
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 into 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.
Section 6 sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
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.
2.1 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 or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
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.
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
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 organisation and/or beneficial owners /
shareholders who are PEP/PIP.
PRASA reserves the right not to enter into a business relationship with such 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, term of the office and description of activities relating to exposure, in table below.
Name of PEP/PIP & Nature Term of the office Description of activities relating to
of the Exposure/Influence Exposure/Influence
3.4 Declaration:
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.
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 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
1.1 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 prescribe period of time 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 fails and a contract is not
agreed upon.
1.2 PRASA will only award a bid to a bidder other than the highest scoring bidder provided
that such bid is still within the bid validity period.
1.3 Only if the second ranked bidder is also unable/unwilling, PRASA may proceed to the
third ranked bidder.
Section 4
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.
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 as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result
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: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................29
Section 7
Section
Source: Aircon RFQ.pdfStage 1A – Mandatory Requirements
If you do not submit the following mandatory documents/requirements, your bid will be automatically disqualified.
Only bidders who comply with stage 1A will be evaluated further.
Description of requirement
No.
Price Schedule/ BOQ and Pricing and delivery Schedule (Section 4) must be
completed in full and submitted as Volume 2 in Envelope 2
To facilitate like-for like comparison bidders must submit pricing strictly in
a)
accordance with this price schedule and not utilize a different format.
Deviation from this pricing schedule will result in a bid being declared non-
responsive.
Attendance Certificate of Compulsory Briefing (Briefing Session Form D) or proof
b) of attendance of briefing session (Signing of attendance register)
The proof of Active CIDB grading level of 4ME or higher. Joint Venture Bidders
c) must submit joint / consolidated grading certificate.
Bidders to fill and sign the submission register at reception at SCM Offices on
d) submission of tender documents
Submission of Trade test certificate and Category B certificate.
e)
Stage 1B –Other Mandatory Requirements
If you do not submit the following basic compliance documents and should an award, be made, these basic
compliance documents must be made available within seven (7) days of request from PRASA, failing of which the
award will be recalled.
No. Description of requirement
a) Proof of Company Registration documents, (Certificate of Incoporation or CK1 or
Ck2)
b) Copies of Directors ID documents
c) Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (must be valid on closing date of submission of the
proposal) and SARS Issued pin
d) Completion of ALL RFQ documentation (includes ALL declarations)
e) CSD supplier registration number / CSD reference number
f) Proof of Bank Account (i.e., cancelled cheque or letter issued by the bank
g) Joint Venture / Consortium agreement / Trust Deed/ Confirmation in writing of their
intention to enter into a JV or consortium agreement signed by all parties. (If
applicable)
h) Valid Original, or certified copy of Letter of Good Standing (COID)
Stage 1C: Documents required for Scoring - The following Non-Mandatory Documents used for purposes
of scoring a bid. If not submitted by the closing date and time of this bid will not result in a Respondent’s
disqualification. However, Bidders will receive a score of zero for the applicable evaluation criterion.
No. Description of requirement
a) Certified copy of ID Documents of the Owners
b) Audited Annual Financials/ B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
c) CIPC Documents / B-BBEE Certificate / Affidavit
d) Certified copy of ID Documents of the owners and Doctor’s note confirming the disability
Stage 2
Technical evaluation
Scoring of Functionality:
Qualifying bidders shall then be evaluated on functionality after meeting all compliance requirements outlined
above. The minimum threshold for the technical/functionality requirements is 60% as per the standard
Evaluation Criteria presented in Table 1 above. Bidders who score below this minimum requirement shall not
be considered for further evaluation in stage 3
Details of the technical/functional requirements are presented in Table 5 below.
Item criteria weight
1.1 Organisational Experience 50
1.2 Qualifications and Technical 50
Total 100
Table 5: Technical Evaluation Criteria
Functional Evaluation Criteria
Qualifying bidders shall then be evaluated on functionality after meeting all compliance requirements outlined
above. The minimum threshold for the technical/functionality requirements is 60% as per the standard
Evaluation Criteria presented above. Bidders who score below this minimum requirement shall not be
considered for further evaluation in stage 3. Details of the technical/functional requirements are presented in
the table below.
Criteria indicator scores weight (%)
ORGANIZATIONAL Score will be based on successfully
EXPERIENCE (N.B. Provide proof of each similar executed and completed similar projects
project successfully completed
project/s in the following sequence: in the supply delivery and installation of 50
air-conditioning systems.
Score 0: Zero (0) Similar Projects/non-
letter/contract/purchase order (on a
company letterhead) submission/incomplete submission
signed by client/ reference letter
from the client confirming Score 2 points: 2 Similar projects
successful completion of the Score 3 points: 3 Similar projects
project.
Score 4 points: 4 Similar projects
Score 5 points: 5 and above Similar
Either the appointment
projects
letter/contract/order/completion
certificate/reference letter should
have the value of the project
QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications and Technical Score 0: No information
AND TECHNICAL Experience (based on Submitted provided/incomplete submission/less than
CVs) of Key Staff
5 years’ experience. 50 The bidder shall provide the
following personnel and supporting Score 1 point: 1 year of experience
documentation:
Score 2 points: 2 years of experience a) Qualified Trade-Tested
Refrigeration Technicians (HVAC Score 3 points: 3 years of experience
Systems)
Score 4 points: 4 years of experience A minimum of two (2) qualified
Trade-Tested Refrigeration Score 5 points: 5 and above years of
Technicians who each possess: experience
i. A valid Trade Test Certificate in
Refrigeration (HVAC Systems);
and
ii. A comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae (CV) demonstrating post-
trade test experience in
refrigeration and air conditioning
systems.
b) Registered Gas Practitioners
A minimum of two (2) registered
Gas Practitioners who each
possess:
i. A valid Category B Gas
Practitioner Certificate.
Note: The Trade-Tested
Refrigeration Technician and the
Registered Gas Practitioner may
be the same individual, provided
that the individual meets all the
above requirements and submits
all the required supporting
documentation.
100 total
Stage 3
The following formula, shall be used to allocate scores to the interested bidders :
The maximum points for this tender are allocated 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
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 tenderer
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:
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.)
Acceptable Evidence Number of points Number of points
allocated claimed (80/20
The specific goals allocated
(80/20 system) system)
points in terms of this tender
(To be completed by (To be completed
the organ of state) by the tenderer)
51% Black Women Owned Certified copy of ID 4
Documents of the owners
51% Black Youth Owned Certified copy of ID 4
Documents of the owners
EME 51% Black Women Audited Annual financial/ B- 4
Owned BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
51% Black Owned (CIPC documents/ BBBEE 4
Certificate /Affidavit)
Owned by Black People with Certified copy of ID 4
Disability (PWD) Documents of the owners and
Doctors note confirming the
disability
Appointments other than the successful bidder
1.1 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 prescribe period of time 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 fails and a contract is not
agreed upon.
1.2 PRASA will only award a bid to a bidder other than the highest scoring bidder provided
that such bid is still within the bid validity period.
1.3 Only if the second ranked bidder is also unable/unwilling, PRASA may proceed to the
third ranked bidder.
Section 4
Pricing and delivery schedule
Bidders are required to complete the attached Pricing Schedule Annexure A
1 Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
2 Price offer is firm and clearly indicate 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 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 utilise 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 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
authorised, 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 effected within ............. working days from date of order. (To be completed by Service
provider)
Section 5
PRASA general conditions of purchase
General
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.
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 further 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.
Title and risk
Without prejudice to rights of rejection under these conditions, title to 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−Pmin
Ps= 80(1− )
Pmin
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
3.3. Formulae for disposal or leasing of state assets and income
Generating procurement
3.3.1. Points awarded for price
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
Pt−Pmax
Ps= 80(1+ )
Pmax
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender
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 tenderer 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 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.)
Acceptable Evidence Number of points Number of points
allocated claimed (80/20
The specific goals allocated
(80/20 system) system)
points in terms of this tender
(To be completed by (To be completed
the organ of state) by the tenderer)
51% Black Women Owned Certified copy of ID 4
Documents of the owners
51% Black Youth Owned Certified copy of ID 4
Documents of the owners
EME 51% Black Women Audited Annual financial/ B- 4
Owned BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
51% Black Owned (CIPC documents/ BBBEE 4
Certificate /Affidavit)
Owned by Black People with Certified copy of ID 4
Disability (PWD) Documents of the owners and
Doctors note confirming the
disability
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 as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result
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 7
Certificate of attendance of compulsory RFQ briefing
Request number: ECR/F/12/07/2026
Appointment one (01) service provider for an as and when
Request forProposal:
Contract for the supply, delivery and installation of new air-
Conditioning systems at various PRASA stations and associated
Properties for a period of thirty-six months in the eastern cape
Region
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 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
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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 40 of 2004
Relevant to regulated electricity, piped-gas and petroleum-pipeline activities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance.
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