Awarded Tender: PRASA RFQ: bus engine safe stop repair in gauteng | tenders SA
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to EQUAL ELM TRADING for R 76 482 67.
Awarded10370617.
Award Information
Award Value
R 76 482 67
Winning Supplier
EQUAL ELM TRADING
Type: EME
Wholesale and Retail Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
Request for quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of service provider for supply, delivery, fitting and repair of bus engine safe stop / 0500 eng – pretoria depot
Request for quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of service provider for supply, delivery, fitting and repair of bus engine safe stop / 0500 eng – pretoria depot
Validity Period63 Days
Briefing Session
No
Original Tender Documents
10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) invites service providers to submit quotations for the supply, delivery, fitting, and repair of bus engine safe stop systems at the pretoria depot. This request is aimed at qualified automotive service providers capable of maintaining and installing specialized engine safety equipment.
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Review in progress
The information shown on this card is preliminary. Our procurement team is currently finalising the submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, financial requirements, and compliance sections so you have a clean, bid-ready summary to work from. Document being finalised: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf. You don’t need to refresh — this page will pick up the updated review automatically.
Document10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Award analysis coverage
0 of 2 source documents fully reviewed. Unstated details are identified only after complete source review.
technical scope
1 sourced criteria
financial capacity
1 sourced criteria
pricing
Source analysis requires completion or review
compliance returnables
1 sourced criteria
evaluation
1 sourced criteria
experience
1 sourced criteria
personnel
Source analysis requires completion or review
equipment capacity
1 sourced criteria
delivery contract
1 sourced criteria
equity registrations
1 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Service provider to be appointed for the Pretoria Depot
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EQUAL ELM TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 76482.67 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Bid-ready summary
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Important Dates
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Closing date: 12 May 2026 at 12:00 midday.
Contact Information
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Submit quotations via email to [email protected] by 12 May 2026 at 12:00 midday. Quotations must be typed on the company's official letterhead. Do not re-type official forms. Late bids will not be accepted. Ensure all mandatory documents are included to avoid disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
The tender follows a three-stage evaluation process: Stage 1A (Mandatory Requirements: Quotation on letterhead), Stage 1B (Other Mandatory Requirements: SARS Pin, completed RFP documentation, CSD registration, and certified ID copies of directors), and Stage 2 (Price 80 points and Specific Goals 20 points). A site visit evaluation (80 points) is also listed as Stage 3.
Technical Specifications
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Scope includes the supply, delivery, fitting, and repair of bus engine safe stop systems (0500 ENG) for the Pretoria Depot. Equipment must be OEM/SABS approved. The successful bidder must provide 24/7 assistance, attend national breakdowns related to the safe stop system, and provide training to PRASA technicians.
Financial Requirements
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand on a fixed-price basis, inclusive of all taxes. Bidders must complete the provided Pricing Schedule/Bill of Quantities. Payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a correct tax invoice.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 10370617 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY DELIVERY FITTING AND REPAIR OF BUS ENGINE SAFE STOP 0500 ENG –PRETORIA DEPOT.pdf
Mandatory: CSD registration, valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, and completion of all SBD forms. Specific goals for preference points include: 10 points for B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 (supported by SANAS-approved certificate or affidavit) and 10 points for at least 51% ownership by black women (supported by certified ID copies and CIPC registration).
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Mandatory requirement
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand on a fixed-price basis, inclusive of all taxes. Bidders must complete the provided Pricing Schedule/Bill of Quantities. Payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a correct tax invoice.
Threshold: 30 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EQUAL ELM TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 76482.67 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Mandatory requirement
Submit quotations via email to [email protected] by 12 May 2026 at 12:00 midday. Quotations must be typed on the company's official letterhead. Do not re-type official forms. Late bids will not be accepted. Ensure all mandatory documents are included to avoid disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for EQUAL ELM TRADING.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
4Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
The tender follows a three-stage evaluation process: Stage 1A (Mandatory Requirements: Quotation on letterhead), Stage 1B (Other Mandatory Requirements: SARS Pin, completed RFP documentation, CSD registration, and certified ID copies of directors), and Stage 2 (Price 80 points and Specific Goals 20 points). A site visit evaluation (80 points) is also listed as Stage 3.
Threshold: 80 points
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EQUAL ELM TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 76482.67 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
5Inferred operational need
Relevant experience and qualifications required
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EQUAL ELM TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 76482.67 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
6Delivery obligation
Scope includes the supply, delivery, fitting, and repair of bus engine safe stop systems (0500 ENG) for the Pretoria Depot. Equipment must be OEM/SABS approved. The successful bidder must provide 24/7 assistance, attend national breakdowns related to the safe stop system, and provide training to PRASA technicians.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for EQUAL ELM TRADING.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
7Inferred operational need
Supply, delivery, fitting and repair of bus engine safe stops
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EQUAL ELM TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 76482.67 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
8Mandatory requirement
Mandatory: CSD registration, valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, and completion of all SBD forms. Specific goals for preference points include: 10 points for B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 (supported by SANAS-approved certificate or affidavit) and 10 points for at least 51% ownership by black women (supported by certified ID copies and CIPC registration).
Threshold: at least 51% ownership by black women (supported by certified ID copi
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EQUAL ELM TRADING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 76482.67 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF HYGIENE CARE SERVICES FOR 2 YEARS (24 MONTHS) AT THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION PREMISES IN PRETORIA, BRUMMERIANRF/ CORP EM 65 /2025-26