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Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
28 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
CAPE TOWN STATION - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166854
PRASA seeks accredited service providers to deliver various safety-related and functional training programmes to its employees in the western cape region for a period of 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The most consequential requirement is a compulsory virtual briefing on 7 september 2026; bidders who fail to attend will be disqualified.
Compulsory virtual briefing: 07 September 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (link provided in the document); attendance is mandatory – failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
Submission deadline: 28 September 2026 at 12:00 PM; bids must be deposited in the bid box at PRASA Tender drop office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number.
Returnable forms: Form A (Invitation to Bid), Form B (Terms and Conditions), Form C (Tender Form), Form D (Compulsory Briefing Attendance), Form E (Statement of Works Successfully Carried Out), Form F (Security Screening), Form G (Acknowledgment), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and proof of authority to sign (e.g., board resolution).
Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (Black Women Owned, Black Youth Owned, EME 51% Black Owned, 51% Black Owned, Black People with Disability). Supporting evidence (e.g., ID copies, B-BBEE certificates, affidavits) must be submitted with SBD 6.1.
The successful bidder must provide proof of workmen’s compensation, securities, and insurance within 30 working days of award, and public liability insurance (amount not specified in the document).
The service provider must be an accredited training provider, as the pricing schedule refers to 'accredited training service provider' for the listed courses.
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https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/366547384941655?p=Yg8VQBipIYQlX8A4X5
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Description
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip25 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
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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RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is appointing one or more service providers to deliver various safety-related and functional training programmes to its employees in the Western Cape region. The contract runs for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis.
RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf
Appointment of accredited training service provider(s) to deliver various safety-related and functional training programmes (first aid, fire fighting, hazard identification, COIDA, legal liability) for PRASA employees in the Western Cape, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months.
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R 1 039 672
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The scope is the appointment of one or more service providers for various safety-related and functional training programmes for PRASA employees in the Western Cape Region. The contract is for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The document includes a performance-based contract with standard clauses covering appointment, term, fixed price, insurance, obligations, and breach. No detailed training module list or volumes are provided.
Important Dates
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)Closing: 28 September 2026 at 12:00 PM. Compulsory virtual briefing: 07 September 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/366547384941655?p=Yg8VQBipIYQlX8A4X5).
Contact Information
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)Submission address: PRASA Tender drop office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town. No other contact details (e.g., SCM or technical enquiries) are stated in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)Submit bid to the bid box at PRASA Tender drop office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, before 12:00 PM on 28 September 2026. Late bids are not accepted. All bids must be on the official forms provided (not retyped). Bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Required returnable documents: Form A (Invitation to Bid), Form B (Terms and Conditions), Form C (Tender Form), Form D (Compulsory Briefing Attendance), Form E (Statement of Works Successfully Carried Out), Form F (Security Screening), Form G (Acknowledgment), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). Also provide TCS PIN or CSD number, and attach proof of authority to sign (e.g., board resolution).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)This tender uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals and points: 51% Black Women Owned (4 points), 51% Black Youth owned (3 points), EME 51% Black Owned (4 points), 51% Black Owned (5 points), Owned by Black People with Disability (4 points). Bidders must claim points on SBD 6.1 and provide supporting evidence (e.g., ID copies, B-BBEE certificates, affidavits). Attendance at the compulsory virtual briefing on 07 September 2026 is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)The RFP seeks service providers for various safety-related and functional training programmes for PRASA employees within the Western Cape Region. The contract runs for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. No specific list of training courses, volumes, or standards is provided in the available text.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)Pricing is submitted on Form C (Tender Form) as a lump sum or schedule of rates. The contract is for a fixed amount with a payment schedule (Annexure C). Labour salary increments must follow gazetted rates. The successful bidder must provide proof of workmen’s compensation, securities, and insurance within 30 working days of award. Public liability insurance is also required (amount not specified in the document).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zip (RFP)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Tax compliance is mandatory. Bidders must not be on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Also submit Form F (Security Screening) which includes declarations on criminal records, insolvency, and pending investigations. The contract requires compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Section
Source: RFP Annexures for Safety Training.zipThe evaluation uses the 80/20 system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). Specific goals and allocated points: 51% Black Women Owned (4 points), 51% Black Youth owned (3 points), EME 51% Black Owned (4 points), 51% Black Owned (5 points), Owned by Black People with Disability (4 points). Each goal requires specific evidence as listed in the tender document (e.g., certified ID copies, B-BBEE certificates, affidavits). Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 to claim points. The price formula is Ps = 80
Description
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdfThis RFP seeks to appoint an accredited training service provider(s) for various safety-related and functional training programmes for PRASA Rail Western Cape employees. The contract is for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. PRASA currently lacks an active safety training contract, creating compliance risks under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The objective is to ensure employees are trained and certified for mandatory health and safety duties, reduce workplace risks, and enable formal appointments to safety roles.
Important Dates
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 12:00.
Compulsory briefing: 07 September 2026 at 10:00 via MS Teams (link provided in document). Attendance is mandatory; Form D must be signed and submitted with bid.
Closing date for questions: 10 September 2026 (submit via RFP Clarification Form to [email protected]).
Closing date for responses to questions: 15 September 2026.
Validity period: 90 working days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)Queries during RFP process: Qaqamba Kona, email [email protected].
Post-closing communication: Nomsikelelo Ncamane, email [email protected].
Complaints: [email protected].
Submission address: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, PRASA Tender Drop Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, 8000.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)Submit in two sealed envelopes: Volume 1 (technical, compliance, specific goals) and Volume 2 (financial: Tender Form C and Price schedule). Deliver to PRASA Tender Drop Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, 8000, before closing date and time. Include one original, copies, and an electronic version on a memory card or external hard drive. All pages consecutively numbered, signed by an authorised person, and certified copies where applicable. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):
Disqualification risks: late submission, wrong address, missing or unsigned mandatory documents, collusion, canvassing PRASA employees, or making gifts.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)Evaluation is conducted in two stages. Stage 1: Mandatory compliance (attendance at compulsory briefing, CSD registration, tax compliance, submission of all required documents) and technical/functional assessment (Volume 1). Only bidders meeting minimum thresholds proceed to Stage 2. Stage 2: Financial proposal (Volume 2) is opened and evaluated together with preference points claimed via SBD 6.1 under the PPPFA. The exact scoring split (80/20 or 90/10) is not stated in the available document. Bidders must also address specific goals as part of the technical response.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)The scope is to appoint an accredited training service provider(s) to deliver safety and functional training programmes for PRASA Rail Western Cape employees over 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Training must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant standards. The following safety courses are required (each with SAQA ID, NQF level, and credits):
The document also mentions functional training but the list is not fully extracted. Training must be accredited and lead to certification.
Methodology
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdfBidders must present a clear methodology in their proposal, explained in an executive summary. The response should be concise and follow the structure of the RFP.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdfPricing must be submitted on Tender Form C (Pricing Schedule) and Annexure C, in a separate sealed envelope (Volume 2). PRASA may request annual financial statements for due diligence. Bid and performance bonds are mentioned as 'where applicable' but no amounts are specified.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)Pricing must be submitted on Tender Form C (Pricing Schedule) and Annexure C, in a separate sealed envelope (Volume 2). Bid bonds and performance bonds are mentioned as 'where applicable' but no specific amounts or percentages are stated. PRASA may request annual financial statements for due diligence. The bid must remain valid for 90 working days from closing. No payment terms are specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdf (RFP)CSD registration: Required; provide supplier number.
Tax compliance: Must be compliant; provide TCS PIN.
B-BBEE: Claim preference points via SBD 6.1; no minimum level stated in the document.
SBD 4: Declaration of Interest – disclose any connections to the state.
Joint ventures/consortia: Submit signed JV/consortium agreement or written intention with percentage split and responsibilities.
Security screening: Complete Form F.
Statement of work: Complete Form E.
Certificate of Acquaintance with RFP terms: Required.
Confidentiality: Must certify acquaintance with Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Legal compliance: Must comply with all applicable laws.
Restricted suppliers: Must not be on PRASA's restricted list.
Gifts: Any attempt to gift PRASA employees leads to disqualification.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdfContract duration is 36 months. A draft contract (Annexure B) is provided; bidders may mark up changes using track changes. PRASA reserves the right to negotiate market-related pricing and request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations apply. PRASA may cancel the contract if information provided is found to be incorrect, and may place the bidder on the restricted suppliers list.
Section
Source: RFP DOCUMENT - SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL TRAININGS.pdfEvaluation methodology is outlined in Section 5 of the RFP. The bidder must complete SBD 6.1 for preference points. The exact scoring split is not detailed in the available text. Technical/functional response (Volume 1) and specific goals are evaluated before financial proposals (Volume 2) are opened.
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25 Aug 2026
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