PRASA KZN is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver defensive driving training aligned to unit standard 377201, as and when required over a 12-month period. The training must be conducted at PRASA premises and includes practical assessments such as skidpan and emergency manoeuvres. Bidders must be csd-registered, tax compliant, and submit proof of accreditation for the specified unit standard.
Key Requirements
Submit a sealed bid to Bid Box No 7, PRASA Regional Office Foyer, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, KZN, before 14/08/2026 12:00 PM; late bids are disqualified.
Provide proof of accreditation for Unit Standard 377201 (Defensive Driving) and complete all mandatory returnable documents, including the fully completed BOQ and signed submission register.
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN; if not CSD-registered at closing, you have 14 days to register.
Submit company registration documents, copies of directors' ID documents, and complete SBD4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
Training must cover vehicle dynamics, accident avoidance (e.g., emergency lane change at 60 km/h within 50m), skid control, and include a practical assessment with skidpan, conducted at PRASA premises.
Prices must be in ZAR inclusive of taxes, firm, and submitted strictly in the provided pricing schedule; deviations may render the bid non-responsive.
Bids are evaluated on 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (10 for B-BBEE level 2+ and 10 for Black youth ownership), with proportional scoring based on ownership percentage.
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Description
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Important Dates
06 Aug
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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PRASA KZN is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver defensive driving training (Unit Standard 377201) on an as-and-when-required basis for a 12-month period. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 specific goals) and requires submission by 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Bidders must be CSD-registered, tax compliant, and provide proof of accreditation for the specified unit standard.
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Appointment of a qualified service provider for defensive driving training as and when required for a 12-month period in KwaZulu-Natal.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope to Bid Box No 7 at PRASA Regional Office Foyer, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, KwaZulu-Natal, before the closing date and time.
Late bids will not be accepted; ensure delivery to the correct address by the stipulated time.
Use only the official forms provided (do not re-type) and complete all sections.
Sign the submission register when depositing the bid; failure to do so leads to disqualification.
Include all mandatory returnable documents; incomplete submissions may be disqualified or given a limited time to resubmit.
Do not include documents or references from other quotations/proposals.
Any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter.
Do not canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees between closing and award; this leads to disqualification.
Complaints must be sent to [email protected] with bid description, reference number, closing date, supplier name, contact details, and detailed complaint.
Bids must remain valid for 60 working days from closing date; may be asked to extend validity.
Quotations must be addressed to PRASA before closing date and time.
Returnable Documents
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory returnable documents (failure leads to disqualification):
Completion of ALL RFP documentation (all declarations, all SBDs).
Signed submission register.
Fully completed BOQ.
Proof of accreditation for unit standard 377201.
Other returnable documents:
Signed Joint Venture/Consortium/Partnering Agreement (if applicable).
CSD supplier registration number (or register within 14 days after closing).
Valid and original Tax Clearance Certificate (valid at closing date) or SARS PIN.
Company registration documents.
Copies of Directors' ID documents.
Incomplete bids may be disqualified; responsive bidders with incomplete documents may be given a timeframe to resubmit.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation follows a two-stage process: Stage 1A (mandatory compliance/substantive responsiveness) and Stage 2 (preference points).
Stage 1A: Must submit all required documentation, sign submission register, fully complete BOQ, and provide proof of accreditation for unit standard 377201. Failure leads to automatic disqualification.
Stage 2: Maximum 100 points – 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Price points calculated using the 80/20 preference point system formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = price of tender under consideration, Pmin = price of lowest acceptable tender.
Specific goals (20 points):
10 points for B-BBEE contributor status level 2 or higher (submit B-BBEE certificate or affidavit).
10 points for Black youth owned (submit certified copies of ID documents of owners).
Points for specific goals are awarded proportionally based on ownership percentage; formula: allocated points x percentage owned = points claimed.
CIPC registration documents or CSD registration report will be used to verify claims.
PRASA may apply objective criteria to award to a bidder other than the highest scorer, e.g., negative track record, spreading awards, avoiding concentration of awards.
PRASA may split the award among multiple service providers if the nature of services allows.
If the highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, PRASA may negotiate with the next ranked bidders; if no agreement, the RFQ may be cancelled.
Technical Specifications
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Appointment of a qualified service provider for defensive driving training as and when required for a 12-month period in KwaZulu-Natal.
Training must align with Unit Standard 377201 (Defensive Driving).
Learners must be able to:
Apply knowledge of vehicle dynamics to reduce driving risk (e.g., pivots, centre of gravity, mechanical systems, airbags, seat belts, braking, stability control, run flats, pavement climbing, pre-trip inspection per K53 system).
Demonstrate accident avoidance and control techniques (e.g., emergency lane change at 60 km/h within 50m, braking to standstill within 50m, steering/braking in reduced visibility, skid control).
Apply techniques to improve driving skills and safety (e.g., negotiating bends, apex driving, practical assessment including skidpan).
Venue: Training to be conducted at PRASA premises.
Contract period: 12 months or until contract value is reached, whichever comes first.
Certificates must be provided upon successful completion.
Methodology
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Training to be conducted at PRASA premises.
Must follow Unit Standard 377201 curriculum.
Practical assessment must include skidpan.
Certificates to be provided upon successful completion.
Experience & Qualifications
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Must provide proof of accreditation for unit standard 377201.
PRASA may consider objective criteria such as negative track record, capacity, and previous awards when selecting bidder.
No specific key personnel qualifications listed beyond accreditation.
Quality Management
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf
Training must meet the requirements of Unit Standard 377201.
Learners must demonstrate knowledge of vehicle dynamics, accident avoidance techniques, and safe driving practices.
Practical assessment must include skidpan.
Certificates must be provided upon successful completion.
Evaluation includes technical/functional capacity testing.
Pricing Schedule
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf
Complete the attached Pricing Schedule Annexure.
Prices in South African Rand, inclusive of all taxes.
Price offer firm; indicate basis, cost breakdown, and escalation formula.
Submit pricing strictly in provided format; deviation may render bid non-responsive.
Discounts only considered at final evaluation stage on unconditional basis.
If price not market-related, PRASA may negotiate with next ranked bidders; if no agreement, RFQ cancelled.
Delivery period to be completed by service provider.
Financial Requirements
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Complete the attached Pricing Schedule (Bill of Quantities) with unit price (excl VAT) for Defensive Driving Training – quantity: 1 person.
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Price offer must be firm and clearly indicate basis; include cost breakdown and price escalation basis/formula if applicable.
Submit pricing strictly in the provided format; deviation may render bid non-responsive.
Discounts will only be considered at final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis.
If highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, PRASA may negotiate with next ranked bidders; if no agreement, RFQ may be cancelled.
Payment terms: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice.
Contract terminates when 12 months or contract value is reached.
Compliance Requirements
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD); if not registered at closing, 14 days allowed to register after closing date.
Must be tax compliant: submit SARS PIN or valid Tax Clearance Certificate (valid at closing date). For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Must provide company registration documents and copies of directors' ID documents.
Must provide proof of accreditation for unit standard 377201.
Must complete all RFP documentation, including all declarations and Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs).
Must sign submission register.
Must complete BOQ fully.
Must not be a person in service of the state, or have directors/members who are.
Must complete SBD4 (Bidder's Disclosure) including declarations on state employment, relationships, interests, and PEP/PIP status.
Must complete SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) and provide supporting documents for specific goals (B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, ID documents for Black youth ownership).
Foreign suppliers must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire; if no local entity, may be exempt from CSD registration.
Bidders listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Specific goals: 10 points for B-BBEE contributor status level 2 or higher (submit B-BBEE certificate or affidavit).
10 points for Black youth owned (submit certified copies of ID documents of owners).
Points awarded proportionally based on ownership percentage.
CIPC registration documents or CSD registration report used to verify claims.
Failure to submit proof for specific goals means no points claimed for those goals.
Preference point system: 80/20 (price/specific goals).
Health & Safety
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf
Training must include techniques for maintaining safety at all times, including skid control and emergency manoeuvres.
Practical assessment must include skidpan.
Training to be conducted at PRASA premises, implying adherence to PRASA's safety protocols.
No explicit OHS plan required in the document, but safety is integral to the training content.
Contractual Terms
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PRASA General Conditions of Purchase apply.
Payment within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice.
Supplier must deliver on or before date stated; late delivery may incur penalty.
Title and risk pass to PRASA upon acceptance.
PRASA may reject non-conforming items/services; supplier must correct at own risk and expense.
Warranty: one year from acceptance, free from defects.
Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims from negligence, infringement, breach of statutory duty, defective design, materials, workmanship.
Subcontracting requires prior approval; successful bidder liable for performance.
Governing law: South African law; non-exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.
Funding contingency: Award subject to budget allocation; PRASA may cancel if funding not secured; bidders waive claims for non-award due to funding failure.
Special Conditions
Source: defensE TENDER.pdf (RFQ)
Bids must be delivered by stipulated time to correct address; late bids not accepted.
All bids must be on official forms (not re-typed).
Bid subject to PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, GCC, and any special conditions.
Bidders must not canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees between closing and award.
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