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
Western Cape
Closing Date
08 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
PRASA Tender Drop Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive - Cape Town - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158237
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) seeks to appoint up to two service providers for a 36-month contract to maintain, service, pump, clean, and jet septic tanks and mlps train tanks across its western cape facilities. The contract ensures compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations, including the OHS act and railway safety regulator requirements.
Important Dates
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Categories
Request for Proposal
PRASA Tender Drop Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive - Cape Town - Cape Town - 8001
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RFP Annexure for Septic Tanks.zip
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Cape Town Station (Shosholoza Meyl waiting area)
05 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 1 012 000
Range
Based on General government tender averages. 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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Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP Annexure for Septic Tanks.zip (RFP)Returnable Documents: I / We undertake to produce acceptable documentary proof of the necessary coverage for Workmen’s, Compensation, Securities and Insurance within 30 (thirty) working days of notification of awarding
Evaluation Criteria
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Technical Specifications
Source: RFP Annexure for Septic Tanks.zip (RFP)The National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme, which is applicable to all government procurement
contracts that have an imported content, became effective on the 1 September 1996. The NIP policy and
guidelines were fully endorsed by Cabinet on 30 April 1997. In terms of the Cabinet decision, all state and
parastatal purchases / lease contracts (for goods, works and services) entered into after this date, are subject
to the NIP requirements. NIP is obligatory and therefore must be complied with. The Industrial Participation
Secretariat (IPS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is charged with the responsibility of
administering the programme.
1 pillars of the programme
1.1 The NIP obligation is benchmarked on the imported content of the contract. Any
contract having an imported content equal to or exceeding US$ 10 million or other currency equivalent
to US$ 10 million will have a NIP obligation. This threshold of US$ 10 million can be reached as
follows:
(a) Any single contract with imported content exceeding US$10 million.
or
(b) Multiple contracts for the same goods, works or services each with imported
content exceeding US$3 million awarded to one seller over a 2 year period
which in total exceeds US$10 million.
or
(c) A contract with a renewable option clause, where should the option be
exercised the total value of the imported content will exceed US$10 million.
or
(d) Multiple suppliers of the same goods, works or services under the same
contract, where the value of the imported content of each allocation is equal to
or exceeds US$ 3 million worth of goods, works or services to the same
government institution, which in total over a two (2) year period exceeds
US$10 million.
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps tanks for thirty-six (36)
Months in the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
1.2 The NIP obligation applicable to suppliers in respect of sub-paragraphs 1.1 (a) to 1.1 (c)
above will amount to 30 % of the imported content whilst suppliers in respect of
paragraph 1.1 (d) shall incur 30% of the total NIP obligation on a pro-rata basis.
1.3 To satisfy the NIP obligation, the DTI would negotiate and conclude agreements such as investments, joint
ventures, sub-contracting, licensee production, export promotion,
sourcing arrangements and research and development (R&D) with partners or suppliers.
1.4 A period of seven years has been identified as the time frame within which to
discharge the obligation.
2 requirements of the department of trade and industry
2.1 In order to ensure effective implementation of the programme, successful
bidders (contractors) are required to, immediately after the award of a contract
that is in excess of R10 million (ten million Rands), submit details of such a
contract to the DTI for reporting purposes.
2.2 The purpose for reporting details of contracts in excess of the amount of R10
million (ten million Rands) is to cater for multiple contracts for the same goods,
works or services; renewable contracts and multiple suppliers for the same
goods, works or services under the same contract as provided for in paragraphs
1.1.(b) to 1.1. (d) above.
3 bid submission and contract reporting requirements of
Bidders and successful bidders (contractors)
3.1 Bidders are required to sign and submit this Standard Bidding Document (SBD 5)
together with the bid on the closing date and time.
3.2 In order to accommodate multiple contracts for the same goods, works or
services; renewable contracts and multiple suppliers for the same goods, works
or services under the same contract as indicated in sub-paragraphs 1.1 (b) to 1.1
(d) above and to enable the DTI in determining the NIP obligation, successful
bidders (contractors) are required, immediately after being officially notified about
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps tanks for thirty-six (36)
Months in the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
any successful bid with a value in excess of R10 million (ten million Rands), to
contact and furnish the DTI with the following information:
3.3 The information required in paragraph 3.2 above must be sent to the Department
of Trade and Industry, Private Bag X 84, Pretoria, 0001 for the attention of Mr
Elias Malapane within five (5) working days after award of the contract. Mr
Malapane may be contacted on telephone (012) 394 1401, facsimile (012) 394
2401 or e-mail at [email protected] for further details about the programme.
4 process to satisfy the nip obligation
4.1 Once the successful bidder (contractor) has made contact with and furnished the
DTI with the information required, the following steps will be followed:
a. the contractor and the DTI will determine the NIP obligation;
b. the contractor and the DTI will sign the NIP obligation agreement;
c. the contractor will submit a performance guarantee to the DTI;
d. the contractor will submit a business concept for consideration and approval by
the DTI;
e. upon approval of the business concept by the DTI, the contractor will submit
detailed business plans outlining the business concepts;
f. the contractor will implement the business plans; and
g. the contractor will submit bi-annual progress reports on approved plans to the
DTI.
4.2 The NIP obligation agreement is between the DTI and the successful bidder
(contractor)and, therefore, does not involve the purchasing institution.
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps tanks for thirty-six (36)
Months in the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
Bid number ......................................... Closing date:....................................
Name of bidder................................................................................................
Postal address ................................................................................................
................................................................................................
Signature............................................ Name (in print)...................................
Date..................................................
Sbd 6.1
Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps tanks for thirty-six (36)
Months in the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
Regulations 2022
This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information and
serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
Nb: before completing this form, tenderers must study the general
Conditions, definitions and directives applicable in respect of the
Tender and preferential procurement regulations, 2022
1. General conditions
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender:
applicable taxes included); and
applicable taxes included).
1.2 To be completed by the organ of state
(delete whichever is not applicable for this tender).
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
system.
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall
be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) Specific Goals.
1.4 To be completed by the organ of state:
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows:
Points
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
1.5 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of this
tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that
preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps tanks for thirty-six (36)
Months in the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
1.6 The organ of state reserves the right to require of a tenderer, either before a tender is
adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences,
in any manner required by the organ of state.
2. Definitions
(a) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response to
an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations, competitive tendering
process or any other method envisaged in legislation;
(b) “price” means an amount of money tendered for goods or services, and includes all
applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts;
(c) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the time
of bid invitation, and includes all applicable taxes;
(d) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form determined by
an organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of income-generating
contracts through any method envisaged in legislation that will result in a legal agreement
between the organ of state and a third party that produces revenue for the organ of state,
and includes, but is not limited to, leasing and disposal of assets and concession contracts,
excluding direct sales and disposal of assets through public auctions; and
(e) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. ).
3. Formulae for procurement of goods and services
3.1. Points awarded for price
3.1.1 The 80/20 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
........................................................... 4
3. Appointment. .................................................................... 4
4. Contract term .................................................................... 5
5. Fixed Contract Price & Invoice ........................................... 5
6. Equipment Water, Telephone and Electricity ....................... 6
7. Limitation on Liability .......................................................... 6
8. Undertaking and warranties .............................................. 7
9. Public liability insurance ...................................................... 9
10. Obligations of Service Provider ........................................... 9
11. Obligations of PRASA.......................................................... 11
12. Disputes ............................................................................ 11
13. Breach of agreement ......................................................... 11
14. Jurisdiction ........................................................................ 12
15. Confidentiality ................................................................... 12
16. Variation .............
Load Add escalation Add escalation
Contract measure Total for (CPI %) (CPI %)
per annum Year 1
Total for Total for
Year 2 Year 2
Percentage Annual Increase on rates
considering labour/ Consumer Price
% n/a
Index Increase: Used to determine Year
2 and Year 3 rates.
Inspection / Emptying / Pumping and
disposal of waste from septic tanks
420 Loads Including Cleaning and de-sludging.
Cost per
1 Proof of disposal and amount of human R R R R
Load
waste pumped. Cost per min load of 10
000L. As per contract conditions. Normal
hours 06:00-18:00
of 3
Appointment of not
More than 2 service
Section
Source: RFP Annexure for Septic Tanks.zipPt−P min
Ps = 80 (1 − )
P min
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
3.2. Formulae for disposal or leasing of state assets and income
Generating procurement
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps tanks for thirty-six (36)
Months in the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
3.2.1. Points awarded for price
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20 or
Pt−P max
Ps = 80 (1 + )
P max
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmax= Price of highest acceptable tender
4. Points awarded for specific goals
4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations,
preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes
of this tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below
as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:
4.2. In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which states
that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an organ of
state must, in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of—
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20
preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be used
to determine the applicable preference point system; or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 preference point system will apply
and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable
preference point system,
then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the 80/20
preference point system.
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps for a contract duration of
Thirty-six (36) months for the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.
((Note to organs of state: Where the 80/20 preference point system is applicable, corresponding points
must also be indicated as such.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.)
ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE Number of points Number of
points claimed
allocated
(80/20 system)
The specific goals allocated (80/20 system)
(To be points in terms of this tender
(To be completed completed by
by the organ of the tenderer)
state)
51% Black Women Owned Certified copy of ID Documents 4
of the Owners
51% Black Youth owned. Certified copy of ID Documents 4
of the Owners
EME 51% Black Owned Audited Annual Financials/ B- 4
BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
51 % Black Owned CIPC Documents / B-BBEE 4
Certificate/Affidavit
Entities with a B-BBEE Audited Annual Financials/ B- 4
Contributor status of a least BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
level 2
Total 20
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Request for proposal (RFP) for the appointment of not more than
2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning
And jetting of septic tanks and mlps for a contract duration of
Thirty-six (36) months for the western cape region
WCR/02/04/2026
Declaration with regard to company/firm
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify
that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the
company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof
to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any
other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result
of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a
result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ
of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram
partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Date: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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Description
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfPurpose: Appoint up to 2 service providers for maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning, and jetting of septic tanks and MLPS train tanks for 36 months in the Western Cape Region. Background: PRASA owns facilities not connected to municipal sewer systems, requiring regular pumping/cleaning to comply with OHS Act and statutory requirements. Problem: Septic tanks and MLPS tanks require routine maintenance to prevent failures and ensure safety. Objectives: Comply with OHS Act, Railway Safety Regulator, and other statutory requirements. Current state: No existing contract for this critical health and safety service.
Important Dates
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Closing date: 08 July 2026 at 12:00. Compulsory briefing session: 18 June 2026 at 10:00, Cape Town Station (Shosholoza Mely waiting area). Closing date for questions: 24 June 2026. Closing date for responses to clarifications: 26 June 2026. Bid validity period: 90 working days from closing date. PRASA may request extensions.
Contact Information
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Contact person: Ntombikhona Lurani. Email: [email protected]. Post-award queries: Bid Secretariat, phone: 021 818 7276, email: [email protected]. Complaints: [email protected]. Submission address: PRASA Tender Drop Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, 8000.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Submit bids in two sealed envelopes/boxes: Volume 1 (Envelope 1) for technical, compliance, and specific goals; Volume 2 (Envelope 2) for financial proposal (Tender Form C and Price Schedule). Submit 1 original + optional copies + electronic version (memory card/external hard drive, clearly labeled). Deliver to: PRASA Tender Drop Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, 8000. Deadline: 08 July 2026 at 12:00. Late or incorrectly addressed bids will be rejected. Required returnables: Signed Certificate of Attendance (Form D) for compulsory briefing, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and all mandatory forms. Bids must be in English, A4 format (A3 for graphics), neatly bound, and signed in black ink. Non-original documents must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. Disqualification risks: late submission, missing mandatory documents, non-attendance at compulsory briefing, or collusion.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Mandatory
Preferential
Disqualification
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Scope: Maintenance, servicing, pumping, cleaning, and jetting of septic tanks and MLPS train tanks for 36 months in Western Cape Region. Coverage: PRASA facilities (depots, houses, stations) including Steenberg, Eersteriver, Firgrove, Vlottenberg, Lynedoch, Faure, Glencairn, Koelenhof, Ysterplaat, Akasia Park, Tygerberg, Nolungile, Bellville, Mutual, Pentech, and Paarden Eiland Depot. Services: Weekly/monthly pumping, ad-hoc cleaning/jetting, sludge/debris removal, high-pressure sewer line cleaning, and waste disposal at certified municipal sites. Equipment: 10,000-liter honey sucker truck and jetting machine required. Availability: 24/7/365 (normal hours: 06:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; after-hours: 18:30–05:30 Mon–Sun). Reports: Monthly written reports detailing work done, problems, inspection results, faults, and site records. Dumping certificates must be issued. Waste disposal fees included for certified sites only. Compliance: OHS Act, Railway Safety Regulator, and other statutory requirements.
Quality Management
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfService Provider must: Implement own quality controls to ensure compliance with specifications and applicable legislation. PRASA reserves the right to conduct independent safety and quality audits. Reports: Submit written reports for all inspections, examinations, investigations, and assessments, including: Type of work (pumping, cleaning, jetting); problems experienced; inspection results; faults found and their priority; monthly records of each site/job completed. Equipment: Must meet calibration standards and be maintained in safe, operational condition.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfPricing submission: Volume 2 (Envelope 2) must contain Tender Form C and Price Schedule. Format: Submit 1 original + optional copies + electronic version (memory card/external hard drive, clearly labeled). Structure: Volume 1 (Envelope 1): Part A (Mandatory Requirements), Part B (Technical/Functional Response and Specific Goals). Volume 2 (Envelope 2): Part C (Financial Proposal). Requirements: Pricing must be clear, concise, and aligned with RFP structure. No changes to bid rates accepted after closing date unless contract allows. PRASA may request annual financial statements for due diligence.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Submit pricing in Volume 2 (Envelope 2) using Tender Form C and Price Schedule. Bid bonds may be required. PRASA may request annual financial statements (signed by a professional accountant) for due diligence. No changes to bid rates accepted after closing date unless contract allows. Payment terms and service levels to be detailed in the contract. Costs: All bid preparation costs borne by bidders; no reimbursement from PRASA. Validity: 90 working days from closing date (may be extended).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf (RFP)Mandatory: Registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za (foreign suppliers with no local entity exempt). Tax compliance: Must comply with Income Tax Act and VAT Act; provide Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate via SARS TCS system. SBD 1 and SBD 4 forms required. B-BBEE: Submit SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form. Joint ventures/consortia: Each party must be CSD-registered and tax-compliant; submit signed JV/consortium agreement or written confirmation of intent. Legal compliance: Full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Confidentiality: Sign non-disclosure agreements if required. Protection of personal data: Process data per applicable laws.
Health & Safety
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfCompliance: Must adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and Railway Safety Regulator requirements. Availability: 24/7/365 response capability required. Normal hours: 06:00–18:00 Monday to Saturday. After-hours: 18:30–05:30 Monday to Sunday (including public holidays; after-hours rates apply). Scope: Human waste management requires statutory compliance to ensure facilities are kept clean and safe. Service Provider must ensure all equipment and operations meet OHS standards.
Environmental
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfWaste disposal: Must be conducted at certified municipal sites only. Dumping disposal fees are included in the service cost. Service Provider must issue dumping certificates for all waste disposed. Compliance: Adhere to environmental regulations for waste management. Scope includes pumping, cleaning, and jetting of septic tanks and MLPS train tanks, with weekly/monthly schedules and ad-hoc emergency services.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfPRASA reserves the right to: Modify RFP goods/services and request re-bidding; withdraw/amend RFP without notice; reject non-conforming proposals; disqualify late submissions; request additional documents; withdraw RFP; award contract post-closing date; make no award; validate bid information; request financial statements for due diligence; negotiate market-related prices with top bidders. Contract terms: Governed by South African law. Confidentiality: All RFP information and bid submissions are confidential. Bidders must sign non-disclosure agreements if required. Intellectual property: All confidential information remains PRASA’s property and must be returned on demand. Liability: PRASA accepts no liability for bid preparation costs or information accuracy. Contract duration: 36 months. Validity period: 90 working days from closing date (extendable).
Section
Source: RFP for Septic Tanks.pdfEvaluation methodology: Multi-stage process. 1) Completeness check: All required documents, certificates, and warranties must be submitted. Incomplete bids disqualified. 2) Compliance check: Essential RFP requirements must be met. Non-compliant bids disqualified. 3) Technical evaluation: Detailed analysis of bidder’s capability to deliver the project. Minimum threshold: 70%. Bidders below 70% disqualified. 4) Specific Goals evaluation. 5) Price evaluation. Scoring: Bids scored using evaluation criteria. PRASA may use Best and Final Offer (BAFO) if no bid meets requirements or bids are too close. Preference points: Claimed via SBD 6.1 (PPPFA).
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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.
RFP for Septic Tanks.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is requesting proposals for the appointment of up to 2 service providers to maintain, service, pump, clean, and jet septic tanks and MLPS (Main Line Passenger Services) tanks in the Western Cape Region for 36 months. The contract includes routine and emergency services, disposal of waste at certified sites, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
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
Ntombikhona Lurani
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
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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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