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
Gauteng
Closing Date
29 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Capital Park Depot (Transnet Avenue, old Locomotive - GEZINA - PRETORIA - 0084
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170721
PRASA metrorail gauteng requires the supply and delivery of substation materials for the hercules traction substation, including 3kv dc traction substation components and 11kv distribution substation materials, with quantities specified in a bill of quantities. Bidders must price each item on a schedule of quantities and rates, excluding VAT, with a 15% VAT addition. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory completion of the boq with unit rates and totals, as the tender is a request for quotation with NO stated evaluation split or minimum qualifying score.
Closing: 29 September 2026 at 10:00 (submission method and address not specified in the document).
Pricing: Complete the Bill of Quantities with unit rates (excluding VAT) and totals per item, then provide subtotals for Total Excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, and Grand Total.
Scope: Supply and deliver substation materials for Hercules Traction substation, including 3kV DC traction substation items (e.g., holding coil contactors, delay on timers, undervoltage relays, surge protection devices) and 11kV distribution substation items (e.g., 11kV fuses, batteries, MOV battery cards).
Quantities: Quantities are specified per item (e.g., 5 units each for most items, 12 units for surge protection devices); bidders must quote for the exact quantities listed.
No bid security, performance bond, retention, or payment terms are specified in the document.
No mandatory briefing or site visit is mentioned.
No eligibility or pre-qualification thresholds (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the document.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Capital Park Depot (Transnet Avenue, old Locomotive
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
Capital Park Depot (Transnet Avenue, old Locomotive - GEZINA - PRETORIA - 0084
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF THE SUBSTATION MATERIAL.pdf (RFQ)17 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.
BOQ.pdf
Supply and delivery of substation material for the Hercules Traction substation in the Metrorail Gauteng region, under the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. The scope covers a bill of quantities for 3kV DC traction substation and 11kV distribution substation materials, including contactors, timers, relays, cards, batteries, and surge protection devices.
SOW - Substation Material .pdf
Supply and delivery of 3kV DC traction substation and 11kV distribution substation materials to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Metrorail Gauteng region. The contractor must deliver all materials to Capital Park Depot in Pretoria and provide a minimum 12-month guarantee against defects.
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF THE SUBSTATION MATERIAL.pdf
Supply and delivery of substation material for the Metrorail Gauteng region, issued by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). The procurement follows a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process with a mandatory briefing session and a strict hand-delivery requirement for bid submissions.
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Gloria Mokgobi
Phone
043-700-2331
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Process
Bids are evaluated in two stages: first, administrative responsiveness (completeness and mandatory documents); second, preference points system (80/20 or 90/10) and price.
Preference Points
Points awarded for specific goals, e.g., Black Youth owned (10 points) with certified ID as evidence. Price and preference points total 100 points.
Price Adjustment
Price adjustment may be allowed if stated in the contract, calculated per formula.
Appointments
PRASA may appoint another bidder if the successful bidder fails to sign contract, provide security, or if negotiations fail.
Description
Source: BOQ.pdf (unknown)Supply and delivery of substation materials for Hercules Traction substation, covering 3kV DC Traction substation components (17 line items) and 11kV Distribution Substation components (7 line items). Quantities range from 1 to 12 units per item. Materials include contactors, timers, relays, monitor cards, controllers, power supplies, undervoltage cards, motor starters, fuses, batteries, and surge protection devices.
Technical Specifications
Source: BOQ.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of substation materials for Hercules Traction substation in the Metrorail Gauteng region.
3kV DC Traction Substation materials (quantities each unless noted):
11kV Distribution Substation materials:
Pricing Schedule
Source: BOQ.pdf (unknown)Pricing schedule summary: 24 items with descriptions, units, quantities, and columns for rate and total price excluding VAT. VAT calculated at 15% on subtotal. Grand total is sum of subtotal and VAT. Items cover electrical components for traction and distribution substations.
Financial Requirements
Source: BOQ.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Schedule of quantities and rates/prices (Bill of Quantities).
Bidders must complete the BOQ with unit rates (excluding VAT) and total prices (excluding VAT) for each item.
Subtotals: Total Excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, Grand Total.
No bid security, performance bond, retention, or payment terms specified in this document.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
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
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Address
Capital Park Depot (Transnet Avenue, old Locomotive - GEZINA - PRETORIA - 0084
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
3
Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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