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
17 Jun 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
65 MASABALALA YENGWA AVENUE - DURBAN - DURBAN - 4000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157701
This RFQ invites suppliers to bid for a 36-month contract to provide on-demand repairs of s1 remote control signalling equipment in the kwazulu-natal region for PRASA. the contract will terminate upon reaching either the 36-month period or a maximum value of r1,000,000.00 (VAT inclusive), whichever occurs first.
Submit bids by 17 June 2026 at 12H00 to Bid Box No.04 at PRASA Offices, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, 4001, Durban Station. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not re-typed) and in the manner prescribed in the bid document. All returnable documents (mandatory and otherwise) must be included with the quotation. Failure to provide mandatory returnable documents will result in disqualification. Bidders must fill and sign the closing/submission register on submission of RFQ documents. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. Attempts to canvass SCM Officers or PRASA employees between closing date and award may result in disqualification.
Categories
Request for Quotation
65 MASABALALA YENGWA AVENUE - DURBAN - DURBAN - 4000
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KZN-PRASA-2026-06-01 Q-REPAIRS OF AN S1 EQUIPMENT IN THE KZN REGION.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 36-month contract to repair S1 Remote Control Equipment (Signal) in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) region on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract value is capped at R1,000,000 (VAT inclusive) or 36 months, whichever comes first. Bids must be submitted by 17 June 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with a mandatory tender briefing and site visit on 08 June 2026 at 10:00 AM in Durban.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
65 MASABALALA YENGWA AVENUE PRASA REGIONAL OFFICE FOYER AREA HELPDESK PRASA SCM KWAZULU NATAL
01 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 742 500
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Explore Our BlogScope: 36-month contract for as-and-when-required repairs of S1 Remote Control Equipment (signalling) in the KZN region. Deliverables: (1) Repair S1 Remote Control Equipment, including sub-rack backboards, as per station plan. (2) Provide detailed work reports after each repair. (3) Attend compulsory site visit on 08 June 2026 at 10H00 AM (PRASA Offices, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Durban Station) to assess work scope and quote accurately. Transport: Delivery to Signals Department, PRASA KZN Clairwood (cost must be included in final price). Contract terms: Fixed prices for 36 months or until contract value of R1,000,000.00 (VAT inclusive) is reached, whichever comes first. Contract commences within one week of award. PRASA may terminate if contractor underperforms. Bill of Quantities includes items like DOP5 card, DOP3/3A, HOB2, HIP1/2A, DIP2/2A, DRX2A/2, DTX2A/2, CLK3/3A, and sub-rack backboards.
Pricing must be in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes. Submit pricing strictly in the provided schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. Include: (1) Firm price offer with clear basis. (2) Completed Pricing Bill of Quantities (if applicable). (3) Cost breakdown. (4) Price escalation basis/formula (if applicable). Discounted prices are considered only in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis. PRASA may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders if the highest scorer's price is not market-related. Payment terms: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice. Contract value capped at R1,000,000.00 (VAT inclusive).
Mandatory compliance: (1) Tax Compliance: Submit valid SARS PIN (apply via e-Filing at www.sars.gov.za) OR CSD registration number if no PIN is available. Each party in a consortium/joint venture must submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers. (2) Central Supplier Database (CSD): Bidders must be registered on the CSD (https://secure.csd.gov.za/). Foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt. (3) B-BBEE: Preference points for B-BBEE contributor status level 1 or 2 (submit BEE Certificate or Affidavit). For joint ventures, only a consolidated BEE certificate is accepted. (4) More than 51% Black Ownership: Submit CSD Report for 10 preference points. (5) Disqualification: Bidders in the service of the state, or with directors/members in the service of the state, are disqualified. (6) Bidder Disclosure: Complete SBD4 form to declare conflicts of interest, PEP/PIP status, and other required disclosures. Failure to comply with any of the above may render the bid invalid.
Closing date: 17 June 2026 at 12H00. Compulsory tender briefing/site visit: 08 June 2026 at 10H00 AM at PRASA Offices, Old IT Boardroom, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Durban Station. Bid validity period: 60 working days from closing date (may be extended).
Bidding procedure enquiries: Sihesenkosi Ngubane, Telephone: 0318130139, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Bid Box No.04, PRASA Offices, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, 4001, Durban Station. Complaints: [email protected] (include bid reference, closing date, supplier name, contact details, and complaint description).
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)
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.
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Sihesenkosi Ngubane
Phone
031-813-0194
[email protected]
Website
www.prasa.com/
Address
65 Masabalala Yengwa Ave, Greyville, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
01 Jun 2026
AI status
Not enhanced
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PRASA manages and operates South Africa's passenger rail and long-distance bus services.
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65 Masabalala Yengwa Ave, Greyville, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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