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
19 Jun 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Prasa Cres , No 8 station Rd East London Train station - East London - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159163
This is a request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) for the once-off supply and delivery of lubricating oils (sae 40 and journal bearing oil grade 57), electrical cleaner, and crater to east london in the eastern cape. The tender is open to compliant suppliers who must meet strict submission, tax, and documentation requirements.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 19 June 2026. Closing time: 12:00 PM. Validity period: 60 working days from closing date (may be extended if requested by PRASA).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Siyasanga Jodwana. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 043 700 2087. Submission address: No.8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200. Complaints: Email [email protected] (include bid reference, closing date, supplier name, contact details, and complaint details).
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Submit bids by 19 June 2026 at 12:00 PM to the bid box at: No.8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200. Bids must be: sealed, submitted on official forms (not re-typed), and delivered by the deadline. Late or incorrectly addressed submissions will be disqualified. Bidders must sign the Submission Register at SCM Offices upon submission. Do not canvass PRASA employees during the bid process, as this may lead to disqualification. All returnable documents (mandatory and non-mandatory) must be included as per the bid requirements. Responses must not reference other quotations or proposals. Additional conditions must be included in an accompanying letter.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is split into two stages: Stage 1 (Compliance) and Stage 2 (Price and Specific Goals).
Stage 1A β Mandatory Requirements (Disqualification if not met):
Stage 1B β Other Mandatory Requirements (Must be submitted within 7 days if requested post-award):
Stage 1C β Non-Mandatory Documents for Scoring (Zero score if not submitted):
Stage 2 β Scoring (Total: 100 points):
Disqualification risks: Late submissions, incomplete/non-compliant documentation, false declarations, or failure to meet mandatory requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver the following items on a once-off basis to PRASA in East London, Eastern Cape:
All items must meet PRASAβs requirements and be fit for purpose. Supplier warrants a 1-year defect-free guarantee (unless otherwise stated).
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdfComplete the Pricing Schedule (Section 7) as follows:
For each item, include:
Add VAT (15%) and Grand Total. Prices must be in ZAR, inclusive of all taxes. Deviation from the schedule may disqualify the bid. Discounts are considered only in the final evaluation stage. PRASA may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders if the highest-scoring bid is not market-related.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT (15%). Use the provided Pricing Schedule (Section 7) strictly; deviation may result in disqualification. Include:
Discounts, if offered, will only be considered in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis. PRASA reserves the right to negotiate market-related prices with the top three bidders if the highest-scoring bid is not market-related. Payment terms: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of a correct tax invoice. PRASA General Conditions of Purchase apply.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory compliance requirements:
Non-mandatory for scoring (zero score if not submitted):
For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors: Each party must submit separate TCS Certificates/PINs/CSD numbers.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdfSupplier warrants that all items meet PRASAβs requirements and are fit for purpose, with a 1-year defect-free guarantee (unless otherwise stated). Supplier indemnifies PRASA for negligence, intellectual/legal rights infringement, or breach of statutory duty. Subcontracting requires PRASAβs prior written approval; the successful bidder remains liable for performance. Governing law: Republic of South Africa. Disputes fall under South African courts. PRASA reserves the right to reject non-compliant items, return them at the Supplierβs expense, and claim damages. Payment is within 30 days of receipt of a correct tax invoice. Late deliveries may incur penalties as per the order/contract.
Section
Source: RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdfEvaluation is split into two stages: Stage 1 (Compliance) and Stage 2 (Price and Specific Goals).
Stage 1A β Mandatory Requirements (Disqualification if not met):
Stage 1B β Other Mandatory Requirements (Must be submitted within 7 days if requested post-award):
Stage 1C β Non-Mandatory Documents for Scoring (Zero score if not submitted):
Stage 2 β Scoring (Total: 100 points):
Categories
Request for Quotation
Prasa Cres , No 8 station Rd East London Train station - East London - East London - 5200
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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.
RFQ 10371580 - Oil.pdf
This tender, issued by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Eastern Cape, requests the once-off supply and delivery of lubricating oil (SAE 40), journal bearing oil (Grade 57), craters (15kg buckets), and electrical cleaner (25L) in East London. The bid closes on June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM UTC, and submissions must adhere to strict formatting, compliance, and evaluation criteria, including tax compliance, B-BBEE status, and registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Date & Time
Friday, 19 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
15 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Siyasanga Jodwana
Phone
021-837-7937
[email protected]
Address
Prasa Cres , No 8 station Rd East London Train station - East London - East London - 5200
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
15 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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PRASA manages and operates South Africa's passenger rail and long-distance bus services.
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Median Estimate
RΒ 154Β 009
Range
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