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
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
29 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171181
This tender invites bids for the removal and replacement of the main generator (D-34108) at port elizabeth in the eastern cape. The contract is governed by the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals. Bids must be submitted on official forms, and pricing must be in south african rand on a fixed price basis. The successful bidder will be required to deliver items free of defects for one year from acceptance. The contract is governed by south african law. Bidders must note that PRASA is not committed to award the contract and may cancel the RFQ if a market-related price cannot be agreed. The tender includes standard national treasury forms (sbd 4 and others) that must be completed. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) unless exempt as a foreign supplier with NO local entity. The closing date and time are not stated in the provided text.
Bidders must submit the Price Schedule and Pricing and delivery form (Section 4) completed in full, using the exact format provided; deviations will render the bid non-responsive.
Bidders must fill and sign the Submission register at the SCM offices at reception when submitting tender documents.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a SARS Tax Compliance PIN; foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt from CSD registration.
Bidders must comply with the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals as per Table 1; proof must be submitted for claimed goals.
Bidders must quote in South African Rand on a fixed price basis, inclusive of all applicable taxes, and must not deviate from the pricing schedule.
Bidders must complete and sign the SBD 4 declaration (bidder's declaration) and disclose any relationship with state employees or persons in service of the state.
Bidders must be prepared to accept that PRASA may cancel the RFQ if a market-related price is not agreed after negotiation with the highest-scoring bidders.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
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21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Sept
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.
RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites quotations for the appointment of a service provider to remove and replace the main generator (D-34108) of a locomotive at Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. The RFQ covers the specified work with pricing on a fixed, all-inclusive basis, and evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system.
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Siyasanga Jodwana
Phone
043-700-2331
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R 123 725
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Appointment of service provider for the removal and replacement of main generator (D-34108) at Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. The scope of work entails removing and replacing the main generator (D-34108).
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"29.09.2026","closingTime":"12:00 PM"}
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"043 700 2386","department":null,"address":"VAL AND REPLACEMENT OF MAIN GENERATOR (D-34108) AT PORT"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents: Returnable Documents means all the documents, Sections and Annexures, as listed in the tables below. There are three types of returnable documents as indicated below and Respondents are urged to ensure that these documents are returned with the quotation based on the consequences of non- submission as indicated below: 15.1. Mandatory Returnable Documents Failure to provide Mandatory Returnable Documents at the Closing Date and time of this RFQ will result in a Respondent’s disqualification. Respondents are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are returned with their Quotations. 8 | P a g e SECTION 3
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents include completed pricing schedule (Section 4, per Section 8 format) and signed submission register at SCM offices. Other mandatory documents must be available within 7 days of request if award is made. Stage 1C documents (B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CIPC) used for scoring.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ)80/20 preference point system: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ)The scope of work for this task shall entail the following activities:
1 remove and replace main generator (d – 34108)
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Section 8 pricing schedule
Pricing Schedule 1 Scheduled Tasks
Item Description Quantity Rate Total Price
1 remove & replace main 1
Generator (D-34108)
Total Price Excluding Vat
15% Vat
Total Price Inclusive of Vat
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Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdfNo.
Price Schedule and Pricing and delivery form (Section 4) must be
completed in full
a)
accordance with this price schedule and not utilize a different format.
Respondents are required to complete the attached Pricing Schedule Section 8
schedule and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid
being declared non-responsive.
7 Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), PRASA will only consider such
price discount(s) in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis.
1 remove and replace main generator (d – 34108)
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Section 8 pricing schedule
Pricing Schedule 1 Scheduled Tasks
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ)Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (must be valid on closing date of
Tax compliance central supplier
Tax compliance status
Tax compliance requirements
Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd
Csd number
Central supplier database (csd), a csd
Central supplier database
Central Supplier Database (CSD) which
(www.etenders.gov.za), on CIDB website for construction related RFQ’s. (Where applicable).
in a Respondent’s disqualification. Respondents are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are
Bidders are to comply with the following requirements and failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
Deviation from this pricing schedule will result in a bid being declared
of a Quotation in response to it. Please note that PRASA reserves the right to
2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Tcs certificate / pin / csd number.
2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd
N IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: reement signed by all parties. (If applicable)
g) Completion and submission of ALL RFQ documentation (includes
ALL declarations, ALL Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) and
must be duly completed and signed
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Stage 1C: Documents required for Scoring - The following Non-Mandatory Documents used for
purposes of scoring a bid. If not submitted by the closing date and time of this bid will not result in a
Respondent’s disqualification. However, Bidders will receive a score of zero for the applicable evaluation
criterion.:
No. Description of requirement
a) Audited Annual financial/ B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit
b) CIPC Documents / B-BBEE certificate / Affidavit
2.1 Stage 2- Price and Specific Goals
The following formula, shall be used to allocate scores to the interested bidders:
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows:
Details points
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total points for price 100
And specific goals
Formulae for procurement of goods and services
Points awarded for price
The 80/20 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20
PS = 80 (1 − Pt−Pmin)
Pmin
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
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Points awarded for specific goals
3.1. 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:
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdfacceptance or rejection by PRASA’s Legal Counsel, prior to consideration for an award of business.
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10 national treasury’s central supplier database
Respondents are required to self-register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) which
has been established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state and facilitate the
verification of certain key supplier information. PRASA is required to ensure that price quotations are
invited and accepted from prospective bidders listed on the CSD. Business may not be awarded to a
respondent who has failed to register on the CSD. Only foreign suppliers with no local registered entity
need not register on the CSD. The CSD can be accessed at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.
terms of section 59 of the Competition Act No and or may be reported to the National
Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting
business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention
and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdfWithout prejudice to any other rights of PRASA under these conditions, the Supplier warrants that the
items are in accordance with PRASA’s requirements, and fit for the purpose for which they are intended,
and will remain free from defects for a period of one year (unless another period is stated in the Order)
from acceptance of the items by PRASA.
The Supplier indemnifies PRASA against all actions, suits, claims, demands, costs, charges and
expenses arising in connection therewith arising from the negligence, infringement of intellectual or legal
rights or breach of statutory duty of the Supplier, his subcontractors, agents or servants, or from the
Supplier’s defective design, materials or workmanship.
The Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims, proceedings, compensation and costs payable arising
out of infringement by the Supplier of the rights of others, except an infringement which arose out of the
use by the Supplier of things provided by PRASA.
Assignment and sub-contracting
The successful Respondent awarded the contract may only enter into a subcontracting arrangement
with PRASA’s prior approval. The contract will be concluded between the successful Respondent and
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PRASA, therefore, the successful Respondent and not the sub-contractor will be held liable for
performance in terms of its contractual obligations.
Governing law
The order/contract is governed by the law of the Republic of South Africa and the parties hereby submit
to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
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Section 6 sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line
with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation,
it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted
Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,
employed by the state? YES/NO
2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state
employee numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any
person having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name Identity Number Name of State
institution
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is
employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO
2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:
................................................................................................
................................................................................................
1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise,
alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions
of the enterprise.
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2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise
whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
expenses arising in connection therewith arising from the negligence, infringement of intellectual or legal
rights or breach of statutory duty of the Supplier, his subcontractors, agents or servants, or from the
Supplier’s defective design, materials or workmanship.
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;
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(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)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
Requirements
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must comply with tax obligations, submit SARS PIN or CSD number, and will not be considered if in service of the state. Stage 1B requires company registration, directors' ID copies, valid tax clearance, CSD number, proof of bank account, JV/consortium documents, and all RFQ documentation. Stage 1C non-mandatory documents include audited annual financials/B-BBEE certificate/affidavit and CIPC documents, used for scoring.
Section
Source: RFQ_Rolling Stock - Removal and Replacement of Main Generator (D - 34108) PE.pdfPreference point system: 80/20. Price points: 80. Specific goals points: 20. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system. Failure to provide mandatory returnable documents at closing will result in disqualification.
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.
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Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
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High source confidence
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