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
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
23 Nov 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
65 MASABALALA YENGWA AVENUE - GREYVILLE - DURBAN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176951
PRASA requires a service provider to supply and install 11kv, 70mm² aerial bundle cable across three KZN routes — springfield to s&t substation (950 m), s&t to ers substation (850 m) and zwelethu tunnel (130 m) — including termination kits, 12kv antivandal lightning arrestors, joint kits, suspension brackets, testing and commissioning, and removal of the existing 6.6kV Cable and scrap. The work runs for a maximum of six months from award and is subject to strict railway safety, permit and site-access controls. The most consequential hurdle is the two-stage screening: a valid CIDB 3ep or higher grading plus attendance at the compulsory briefing are pass/fail, and bidders must then score at least 70% on functionality before price and preference points are considered.
Compulsory briefing and site meeting: 16 November 2026 at 10:00 at PRASA KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station; attendance is recorded on Form D and non-attendance disqualifies. Bidders must bring their own safety boots, visibility vest and transport.
Closing: 23 November 2026 at 12:00; sealed envelope placed in Tender Box No.04 at the same PRASA KZN address. Late bids are not accepted.
CIDB grading: valid 3EP or higher is a Stage 1A mandatory requirement; a lower grading disqualifies the bid before evaluation.
Functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 70% across organisational experience (50), MS Project work plan (25) and project approach and methodology (25); scoring below 70% ends the bid before price is opened.
Preference points (80/20): price carries 80 points; the 20 specific-goal points require B-BBEE Level 2 or better (10 points) and 51% Black ownership (10 points), each backed by a certificate, affidavit or CIPC documents.
Stage 4 certificates: a Letter of Good Standing (COID), valid SARS PIN, CSD registration number, qualified electrician/trade test or electrical engineering qualification, Working from Height certificate and valid Category C Green certificate must be supplied; PRASA may allow five working days to cure, failing which the bid is disqualified.
Contract risk: delay damages of 0.3% of contract price per day capped at 10%, R10 000 for working without site access, R80 per minute per delayed train and R1 500 per cancelled train; the award is also conditional on PRASA securing budget, and PRASA may cancel the RFQ if funding is not allocated.
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Date & Time
Monday, 23 November 2026 - 12:00
Venue
PRASA RAIL KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyvile, Durban Station, Roof Level Entrance
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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65 MASABALALA YENGWA AVENUE - GREYVILLE - DURBAN - 4001
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Description
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
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KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf
Supply and installation of 11kV, 700mm2 aerial bundle cable transmission line from Springfield to ERS Substation and Zwelethu Tunnel in KwaZulu-Natal for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa over a period of 6 months.
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R 900 000
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Procurement: Supply and installation of 11kV, 70mm² aerial bundle cable transmission line from Springfield Substation to S&T Substation, S&T Substation to ERS Substation, and Zwelethu Tunnel in KZN Region. Contract period: 6 months maximum. Includes removal of existing 6.6kV cable, testing, commissioning, and scrap removal to Durban Depot.
Important Dates
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory briefing/site meeting: 16 November 2026 at 10:00
Venue: PRASA KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station
Closing date and time: 23 November 2026 at 12:00
Bid validity period: 60 working days from closing date
Contact Information
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)SCM enquiries:
Complaints:
Submission address:
Service/delivery address (project sites):
Submission Guidelines
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: physical delivery to tender box
Submission address: Tender Box No.04, PRASA Offices KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station, 4001
Closing date and time: 23 November 2026 at 12:00
Late bids: not accepted
Required format: sealed envelope, on official forms provided (not re-typed)
Validity period: 60 working days from closing date
Returnable forms and documents (all mandatory unless noted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Stage 1A – Mandatory Requirements (pass/fail, disqualifying if not met):
Stage 2 – Technical/Functionality (minimum qualifying score: 70%):
Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 preference point system):
Stage 4 – Other Mandatory Requirements (may be requested within 5 working days; failure to provide disqualifies):
Consortia/joint ventures: each party must submit separate tax compliance documents
Technical Specifications
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply and installation of 11kV, 70mm² aerial bundle cable transmission line over three routes in KZN Region
Route 1 – Springfield Substation to S&T Substation:
Route 2 – S&T Substation to ERS Substation:
Route 3 – Zwelethu Tunnel:
Additional works:
Contract duration: maximum 6 months for actual work; commencement immediately on award
Key requirements:
Methodology
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfRequired methodology submissions (scored in Stage 2):
Scoring: 0 pts (no info) to 5 pts (all 6 elements with site challenges addressed).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfOrganizational Experience (50 pts in Stage 2):
Mandatory personnel qualifications (submitted with bid):
Pricing Schedule
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfBill of Quantities (fixed price, VAT 15%):
Route 1 – Springfield to S&T Substation:
Route 2 – S&T to ERS Substation:
Route 3 – Zwelethu Tunnel:
Additional:
Requirements: complete attached pricing schedule; cost breakdown; price escalation basis/formula; no format deviation; discounts considered only at final evaluation unconditionally.
Financial Requirements
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (attached); prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT (15%); fixed price basis; cost breakdown required; price escalation basis and formula must be indicated; deviation from pricing schedule may render bid non-responsive
Payment terms: within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice
Bid security/guarantees: not explicitly stated
Retention: not explicitly stated
Penalties:
Warranty: 1 year from acceptance (unless otherwise stated in order)
Security costs: contractor's own security provision included in rates
Price negotiation: PRASA may negotiate market-related price with highest-scoring bidder, then second, then third; if no agreement, RFQ cancelled
VAT: 15% added to subtotal for grand total
Compliance Requirements
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdf (RFQ)Eligibility and mandatory compliance:
Health & Safety
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfHealth and safety requirements:
Environmental
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfNo specific environmental requirements stated beyond general compliance with applicable laws. Methodology scoring includes barricading/securing work and accommodation of traffic, which have environmental protection implications. Scrap cable removal to Durban Depot implies waste management.
Contractual Terms
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfContract governed by PRASA General Conditions of Purchase and South African law.
Special Condition – Funding Contingency: PRASA has National Treasury departure from PFMA SCM Instruction 8.4; budget allocation not yet complete at RFQ issue. Award strictly subject to PRASA securing funding and confirming sufficient budget. PRASA may cancel RFQ at any stage prior to award if funding not secured; bidders waive claims for damages, loss, or non-award due to funding failure.
Warranty: 1 year from acceptance (unless order states otherwise).
Indemnity: supplier indemnifies PRASA against negligence, IP infringement, statutory breach, defective design/materials/workmanship.
Subcontracting: only with PRASA prior approval; main contractor liable for performance.
Price adjustment: per formula stated in order/contract; single exchange rate if foreign currency used.
Payment: within 30 days of correct tax invoice.
Delivery: on or before date in order; late delivery may incur penalty.
Rejection: PRASA may reject non-compliant items; supplier bears return/replacement costs.
Title and risk: pass to PRASA on acceptance.
Containers/packing: no payment unless order states otherwise.
Section
Source: KZN-PRASA-2026-11-02-Q-Springfield & Zwelethu.pdfStage 1A (mandatory, disqualifying): compulsory briefing attendance; CIDB 3EP or higher.
Stage 2 (functionality, min 70%): Organizational Experience 50 pts (similar 6.6/11kV aerial bundle cable projects with completion certificates); Project Program 25 pts (MS Project schedule with milestones: safety file, installation, max 12 months); Project Approach & Methodology 25 pts (method statement covering risk ID/mitigation, work breakdown, QA, transport, plant/equipment, barricading, traffic accommodation).
Stage 3 (80/20): Price 80 pts (formula Ps=80[1-(Pt-Pmin)/Pmin]); Specific Goals 20 pts (B-BBEE Level 2+ =10 pts, 51% Black Owned =10 pts).
Stage 4 (post-qualification, 5 days to submit): all RFQ docs, COID, SARS PIN, CSD number, professional certificates.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 46 of 2000
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Address
65 MASABALALA YENGWA AVENUE - GREYVILLE - DURBAN - 4001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Nov 2026
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