Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
29 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171175
This invitation is for the appointment of a service provider to supply, replace and remove turbochargers (D-34843) at east london in the eastern cape, issued by the passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA). the contract will be governed by the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Bids must be submitted on the official forms, and pricing must be in south african rand on a fixed price basis, inclusive of all applicable taxes. The successful bidder will be required to deliver items free of defects for one year from acceptance. PRASA may cancel the tender if the highest-scoring bidder's price is not market-related, and may negotiate with the second or third highest scorers. The contract is governed by south african law. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule (section 4) in full and sign the submission register at reception. The tender also requires compliance with tax obligations, including submitting a SARS pin or csd number, and each party in a consortium or joint venture must submit separate tax compliance documents. Bidders must declare any relationship with state employees and any conflicts of interest. The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for specific goals, supported by proof or documentation.
Bidders must complete the Price Schedule and Pricing and delivery form (Section 4) in full, using the exact format provided; deviation will result in disqualification.
Bidders must sign the Submission register at reception at SCM Offices when submitting tender documents.
Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and submit a SARS PIN or CSD number; each party in a consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor must submit separate tax compliance documents.
Bidders must declare any relationship with state employees or persons in the service of the state, and any conflicts of interest, as per SBD 4.
Bidders must submit pricing in South African Rand on a fixed price basis, inclusive of all applicable taxes, and must be valid for the period stated.
Bidders must claim preference points for specific goals as per Table 1, supported by proof or documentation; the 80/20 preference point system applies.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) unless they are a foreign supplier with no local registered entity.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
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Description
21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites quotations for the appointment of a service provider to supply a refurbished turbocharger for locomotive D-34843 and to remove and replace the turbo at East London in the Eastern Cape. The contract is subject to the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with price and specific goals (EME/Black-owned) determining the award.
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Siyasanga Jodwana
Phone
043-700-2331
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Appointment of service provider for supply, refurbish and removal of turbo for loco (D-34843) at East London in the Eastern Cape. Scope of work: supply refurbished turbo for D-34843; remove and replace turbo on D-34843.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"29.09.2026","closingTime":"12:00 PM"}
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"043 700 2386","department":null,"address":"PPLY, REPLACEMENT AND RERMOVAL OF TURBO (D- 34843) AT EAST"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.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 Respondents are urged to ensure that these documents are returned with the quotation based on the consequences of non- submission as indicated below: 15.1. Mandatory Returnable Documents Failure to provide Mandatory Returnable Documents at the Closing Date and time of this RFQ will result in a Respondent’s disqualification. Respondents are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are returned with their Quotations. 8 | P a g e SECTION 3
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents: completed pricing schedule (Section 4) in prescribed format; signed submission register at SCM offices. Other mandatory documents (to be provided within 7 days of request if awarded): company registration documents, directors' ID copies, valid tax clearance certificate and SARS PIN, CSD registration number, proof of bank account, JV/consortium agreement if applicable, all RFQ documentation completed and signed. Non-mandatory scoring documents: audited annual financial statements/B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CIPC documents/B-BBEE certificate/affidavit.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN or tax clearance certificate valid on closing date. Must submit company registration documents, copies of directors' ID documents, proof of bank account, and if applicable, joint venture/consortium agreement. Must complete and sign all RFQ documentation, including SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state. Failure to submit mandatory returnable documents (e.g., completed pricing schedule) results in disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ)The scope of work for this task shall entail the following activities:
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Section 8 pricing schedule
Pricing Schedule 1 Scheduled Tasks
Item Description Quantity Rate Total Price
1 supply refurbish turbo for d 1
34843
34843
Total Price Excluding Vat
15% Vat
Total Price Inclusive of Vat
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Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdfNo.
Price Schedule and Pricing and delivery form (Section 4) must be
completed in full
a)
accordance with this price schedule and not utilize a different format.
Respondents are required to complete the attached Pricing Schedule Section 8
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.
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Section 8 pricing schedule
Pricing Schedule 1 Scheduled Tasks
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ)Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (must be valid on closing date of
Tax compliance central supplier
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
Central supplier database (csd), a csd
Central supplier database
Central Supplier Database (CSD) which
(www.etenders.gov.za), on CIDB website for construction related RFQ’s. (Where applicable).
in a Respondent’s disqualification. Respondents are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are
Bidders are to comply with the following requirements and failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
Deviation from this pricing schedule will result in a bid being declared
of a Quotation in response to it. Please note that PRASA reserves the right to
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
N IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: reement signed by all parties. (If applicable)
g) Completion and submission of ALL RFQ documentation (includes
ALL declarations, ALL Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) and
must be duly completed and signed
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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) Audited Annual financial/ B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
b) CIPC Documents / B-BBEE certificate / Affidavit
2.1 Stage 2- Price and Specific Goals
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 100
And specific goals
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:
80/20
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
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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
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdfacceptance or rejection by PRASA’s Legal Counsel, prior to consideration for an award of business.
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10 national treasury’s central supplier database
Respondents 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
respondent 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/.
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 and 3 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.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 Respondent awarded the contract may only enter into a subcontracting arrangement
with PRASA’s prior approval. The contract will be concluded between the successful Respondent and
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PRASA, therefore, the successful Respondent 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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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:
................................................................................................
................................................................................................
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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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
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
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;
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(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: ...............................................................
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must not canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees between closing and award; disqualification risk. Complaints to [email protected] with required information. Legal compliance with all applicable laws. Changes to quotations not considered after closing. Prices quoted in ZAR on fixed price basis. Quotation deemed an offer. PRASA disclaimers: may modify RFQ, reject non-conforming quotations, reject late submissions, cancel contract if information incorrect, award to highest scoring bidder unless objective criteria justify otherwise, may award to next ranked if preferred bidder fails to sign. Proposed contractual terms subject to PRASA Legal Counsel review. CSD registration required. Validity period 60 working days from closing, may be extended. Award information published on e-tender portal.
Section
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Supply , replace and Remove Turbo for (D - 34843) at EL.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system. Points: Price 80, Specific Goals 20, Total 100. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system. The lowest/highest acceptable tender determines the accurate system once tenders are received. If unclear whether 80/20 or 90/10 applies, the tender documents must stipulate the applicable system. Mandatory requirements: Stage 1A – failure to submit/meet leads to disqualification; bidders must fill and sign the submission register at SCM offices on submission. Stage 1B – basic compliance documents (company registration, directors' ID copies, valid tax clearance certificate and SARS PIN, CSD registration) must be available within 7 days of request if an award is made. Payment in currency other than ZAR only if exchange rate used and amount does not exceed stated amounts. Governing law: South African law, non-exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.
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.
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Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
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High source confidence
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