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
08 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
121 Smith Street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172151
PRASA requires a service provider to supply and deliver diesel as and when needed to two locations: braamfontein (10,000 litres) and durban (10,000 litres, delivered in 2,000-litre increments per delivery). The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must hold a petroleum wholesale license and be registered on the csd; the award is subject to PRASA securing budget allocation.
Closing: 08 October 2026 at 12:00, hand delivery only to Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmaraans, Braamfontein, Johannesburg; sign the submission register.
Mandatory (Stage 1A): quotation on company letterhead and Petroleum Wholesale License issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy; missing these means automatic disqualification.
Stage 1B (may be requested within 5 working days): valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN, CSD registration number, and completion of all RFQ documentation including declarations and pricing schedule.
Evaluation: 80/20 system – 80 points price, 20 points specific goals (B-BBEE Level 1 or 2, 51% black women, black persons with disabilities, black youth, or rural residents – 4 points each with specified evidence).
Pricing: fixed in ZAR inclusive of all taxes, submitted strictly on the provided pricing schedule; deviation may render the bid non-responsive.
CSD registration is mandatory for all bidders except foreign suppliers with no local entity; business cannot be awarded to unregistered bidders.
Validity period: 60 working days from closing date; award is subject to PRASA securing budget allocation and may be cancelled if funding is not obtained.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 08 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
121 Smith Street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
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Description
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx30 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx
Supply and delivery of diesel on an as-and-when-needed basis to PRASA sites in Braamfontein and Durban, under an 80/20 preferential procurement system with a 20-point allocation for specific goals.
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Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)Contact Person
Jonathan Makahamdze
Phone
011-085-7426
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PRASA requires a service provider to supply and deliver diesel to two locations (Braamfontein and Durban) on an as-and-when-needed basis. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system.
Important Dates
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)Closing date: 08 October 2026 at 12:00.
Validity period: 60 working days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Complaints: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)Submission method: hand delivery only.
Address: Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmaraans, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Closing date: 08 October 2026 at 12:00.
Bidders must sign the submission register upon delivery.
Quotations must be in a sealed envelope, addressed to PRASA, and reach the address before the closing time.
Late bids will not be accepted.
Returnable documents (mandatory, Stage 1A):
Returnable documents (Stage 1B, may be requested within 5 working days):
All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed.
Quotations must not include documents or references relating to any other quotation or proposal.
Changes to quotations will not be considered after the closing date and time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)Evaluation stages:
Stage 1A – Mandatory requirements: non-submission leads to automatic disqualification.
Stage 1B – Other mandatory requirements: PRASA may request missing information within 5 working days; failure leads to disqualification.
Stage 2 – Technical/Functionality: N/A.
Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 system):
Specific goals and points (80/20 system):
Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each specific goal.
PRASA may negotiate a market-related price with the highest scoring bidder if the quoted price is not market-related; if no agreement, may negotiate with the next highest, and may cancel the RFQ if no agreement with the third highest.
Technical Specifications
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of diesel as and when needed.
Delivery locations:
Delivery period: bidders to state earliest delivery period in working days from date of order.
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes, on a fixed price basis.
Pricing must be submitted strictly in accordance with the provided pricing schedule; deviation may render the bid non-responsive.
Financial Requirements
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)Pricing: fixed price in South African Rand, inclusive of all taxes.
Payment: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of a correct tax invoice.
No bid security or guarantee is specified.
Funding contingency: award is subject to PRASA securing budget allocation; PRASA may cancel the RFQ at any stage prior to award if funding is not secured, and bidders waive any right to claim damages.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MLPS-HO-10374373-29-09-2026.docx (unknown)CSD registration: mandatory for all bidders except foreign suppliers with no local registered entity. Business may not be awarded to unregistered bidders.
Tax compliance: bidders must submit a SARS-issued PIN or a printed TCS certificate; consortia/JVs/sub-contractors must each submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD number.
Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state.
Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): disclose any employment by the state, relationships with procuring institution employees, and interests in other enterprises; false disclosure leads to disqualification.
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claim specific goals points; failure to submit proof means points not claimed.
PRASA General Conditions of Purchase apply.
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.
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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.
Address
121 Smith Street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
02 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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