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
19 May 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
30 WOLMARANS STREET - BRAAMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-153714
The south african government is seeking a service provider to supply inter-city buses on an outright purchase with full bolt-on maintenance contracts over a 72-month period. Eligible suppliers, particularly those in the manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers category, should apply. The tender is open to suitable service providers, with a closing date of 19 may 2026.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 384 933 630 976 170 Passcode: jV26zK2i
Request for Proposal
30 WOLMARANS STREET - BRAAMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG -
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15 Apr
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 May
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.
Annexure E Q&A Tracker Clarification Form.xlsx
Annexure C Volume 2 Form C.pdf
Annexure D Draft Purchase and Maintenance Agreement PRASA_ 31 March 2026.pdf
Annexure B - Inter City Bus - Pricing Schedule.pdf
Annexure A PRASA Tender Returnable Documents.pdf
Master RFP - Supply of New Intercity Buses .pdf
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Zoliswa Yangairo
Phone
043-700-2331
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Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
R 7 388 958
Range
Based on 20 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.
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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve rail, rolling stock, stations, railway infrastructure, or passenger rail services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations. Relevant because this tender appears to involve rail, rolling stock, stations, railway infrastructure, or passenger rail services.
Act 5 of 2009
Relevant to public transport, fleet, logistics and subsidised transport service contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 93 of 1996
Relevant to roadworthiness, vehicle compliance and operator requirements in transport contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Address
30 WOLMARANS STREET - BRAAMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG -
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
6
Last checked
12 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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