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Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
01 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
30 Wolmarans street,Umjantshi house - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166914
The passenger rail agency of south africa is procuring a contractor for the as and when supply and delivery of electrical material in the south gauteng region for 36 months. Bidders must meet specific technical and financial requirements.
Bidders must submit bids by 12:00 PM on 01/09/2026.
Bidders must have experience in the supply and deliver industry, with a minimum value of R1 000 000.
Bidders must provide proof of ownership or rental agreement of vehicles suitable for the execution of the work.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN.
Bidders must submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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25 Aug
2026
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2026
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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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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf
PRASA is appointing a contractor for the as-and-when supply and delivery of electrical material in the South Gauteng region for a 36-month period. The tender is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a closing date of 1 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is appointing a contractor for the as-and-when supply and delivery of electrical material to its South Gauteng region facilities at Elandsfontein and Langlaagte depots, for a period of 36 months. The contract covers a wide range of electrical items including lamps, cables, conduits, circuit breakers, and related accessories, with delivery required within two days of a purchase order.
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As-and-when supply and delivery of electrical material to PRASA South Gauteng Region depots (Elandsfontein and Langlaagte) for 36 months. Material requested via Purchase Order from PRASA SCM. Delivery within 2 days during working hours (Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00). PRASA may collect urgently needed material from contractor's premises. All material must be SABS-approved.
Important Dates
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 1 September 2026 at 12:00 (as per the tender record). No compulsory briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadline is mentioned in the document.
Contact Information
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)No named SCM or technical contacts, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical submission address are provided in the document. Enquiries should be directed to PRASA Supply Chain Management (South Gauteng Region) using the contact details on the official tender advertisement.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Submission method and address are not stated in the document. The tender is a Request for Quotation; bidders must complete and sign the Bill of Quantities (Annexure A) with prices for Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 (VAT excluded). All returnable forms required by PRASA (typically SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9, proof of CSD registration and a valid SARS tax compliance status PIN) must be submitted with the quotation. Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted will disqualify the bid. Quotations received after the closing time will not be accepted.
Returnable Documents
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Completed and signed Bill of Quantities (Annexure A) with three-year pricing. Standard PRASA returnable forms expected: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), proof of CSD registration, valid SARS tax compliance status PIN.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)The document does not specify a formal evaluation split (e.g. 80/20 or 90/10), minimum functionality score, or price-weighting. The only stated qualifying requirement is that all quoted material must be SABS-approved; inferior quality will be rejected and replacement will be at the contractor's cost. Bidders must be able to deliver within 2 days of receiving a Purchase Order. No CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, or financial capacity thresholds are mentioned.
Technical Specifications
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Scope: As-and-when supply and delivery of electrical material to PRASA South Gauteng Region depots at Elandsfontein and Langlaagte for 36 months. Material categories in the Bill of Quantities include: Lighting (lamps, LED panels, sodium vapour, fluorescent, ballasts, ignitors, capacitors, lampholders); Wire (earthing, single-core PVC insulated 1.5–6 mm² in various colours, two-core plus earth flat suffix); Cable (4-core SWA PVC sheathed 6–185 mm²); Conduit and accessories (galvanised steel and PVC conduit, bends, boxes, couplings, saddles, bushes, nipples, trunking); Solar (400 W mono panels, 105 Ah lithium batteries, 5/8/12 kVA hybrid inverters); Ferrules and lugs (crimp ferrules 1.5–150 mm² per Stamcor/BS 2871, crimping lugs 1.5–95 mm² with various stud sizes, insulated lugs); Connector strips (PVC 6–30 A, porcelain 6 A, rewirable plugs, push-on connectors); Cable splicing kits (resin and heat-shrink for PVC/SWA cables up to 185 mm², HT kits); Socket-outlets and switch-disconnectors (16 A flush/surface, 45–60 A switch-disconnectors Switch-King SK2/SK3); Circuit breakers (earth leakage 60 A 30 mA, photoelectric control, contactors 40 A, MCBs 5–250 A single/triple pole 3 kA); Miscellaneous (150 L SABS 151 geysers, thermostats, batteries, elements, transformer oil, silica gel, PVC sleeve pipe). All material must be SABS-approved. Delivery within 2 days of Purchase Order, Monday–Friday 07:30–16:00. PRASA may collect from contractor's premises if urgent. Incorrect deliveries corrected at contractor's cost. Mark-up percentage on outsourced/unspecified material and transport rate (R/km) must be priced.
Methodology
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Supply on as-and-when basis via Purchase Orders. Delivery to Elandsfontein and Langlaagte depots within 2 days, Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00. PRASA may collect from contractor's premises for urgent requirements. Contractor must ensure correct material is delivered; incorrect deliveries corrected at own cost.
Quality Management
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdfAll material must be SABS-approved. Inferior quality material will not be accepted and must be replaced at the contractor's cost. No additional quality management system, inspection or certification requirements are specified.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdfBill of Quantities (Annexure A) requires unit prices (VAT excluded) for each item for Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. Categories: Lighting, Wire, Cable, Conduit & Accessories, Solar, Ferrules & Lugs, Connector Strips, Cable Splicing Kits, Socket-outlets & Switch-disconnectors, Circuit Breakers, Miscellaneous. Additional priced items: mark-up percentage on outsourced/unspecified material, transport rate (R/km). VAT at 15% applied to subtotal.
Financial Requirements
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (Annexure A) with unit rates for each item for Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 (VAT excluded). VAT at 15% added to subtotal. Payment terms: monthly, within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice supported by a signed delivery note. Invoices must show material description, contract rates and attached delivery notice. Non-compliant invoices will be rejected and PRASA accepts no liability for late payment. No payment for unauthorised services. No performance bond, guarantee, insurance or financial capacity thresholds are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Mandatory: CSD registration and valid SARS tax compliance status PIN (standard for all PRASA tenders). All quoted material must be SABS-approved. No CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, professional registration or local-content percentage is specified in the document. Standard returnable forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9) are expected but not listed in the specification.
Health & Safety
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdfNo occupational health and safety, safety plan or HSE compliance requirements are stated in the document.
Contractual Terms
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Contract duration: 36 months. Payment monthly within 30 days of correct invoice with signed delivery note. Incorrect invoices rejected; PRASA not liable for late payment. No payment for unauthorised services. Delivery within 2 days of Purchase Order, Monday–Friday 07:30–16:00. PRASA may collect from contractor's premises. Incorrect deliveries corrected at contractor's cost. All material must be SABS-approved; inferior quality rejected and replaced at contractor's cost. Mark-up on outsourced/unspecified material and transport rate (R/km) to be priced.
Special Conditions
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)Contractor bears cost of replacing inferior or incorrectly delivered material. PRASA may collect material from contractor's premises. No payment for unauthorised services. Non-compliant invoices rejected with no liability for late payment.
Requirements
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdf (unknown)All quoted material must be SABS-approved. Delivery within 2 days of Purchase Order during working hours (Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00). Incorrect deliveries corrected at contractor's cost. Invoices must be correct, show material description and contract rates, and include signed delivery note.
Section
Source: Specification For Supply Of Electrical Material As and When South Gauteng region.pdfNo formal evaluation criteria or scoring methodology stated. Only mandatory requirement: all quoted material must be SABS-approved. Bidders must demonstrate ability to deliver within 2 days of Purchase Order.
Important Dates
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"01/09/2026","closingTime":"12:00PM"}
Contact Information
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ){"name":"Thope Maphiri","email":"[email protected]","phone":"011 013 1687","department":null,"address":"Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit their bids in the format specified in the tender document. Bids must be delivered to the address specified in the tender document by the closing time of 12:00 PM on 01/09/2026. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders must complete and sign all mandatory returnable documents, including SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1. Failure to provide mandatory returnable documents will result in disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory Returnable Documents include SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1. Failure to provide mandatory returnable documents will result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Bidders will be evaluated based on their compliance with the mandatory requirements, technical functionality, and price. The evaluation criteria include company experience, resources availability, financial capability, and price. The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
Technical Specifications
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)The tender is for the appointment of a contractor for as and when supply and delivery of electrical material in the South Gauteng region for a period of 36 months. Bidders must have experience in the supply and deliver industry, with a minimum value of R1 000 000. Bidders must also provide proof of ownership or rental agreement of vehicles suitable for the execution of the work.
Financial Requirements
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must complete the attached Pricing Schedule Annexure. Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes. The price offer is firm and clearly indicates the basis thereof.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN. Bidders must also submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state or listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Contractual Terms
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdfThe contract will be concluded between the successful Bidder and PRASA, therefore, the successful Bidder and not the sub-contractor will be held liable for performance in terms of its contractual obligations.
Special Conditions
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)PRASA reserves the right to split the award of this bid to more than one service provider, provided that the nature of the services or goods or works to be provided are capable of being split to more than one service provider.
Section
Source: ELECTRICAL SUPPLY RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Thope Maphiri, [email protected], 011 013 1687
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30 Wolmarans street,Umjantshi house - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2000
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