Supply and Installation of Signalling Cables in KZN.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 October 2026 at 10:00 · 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station, Roof Level Entrance
In plain English
The procurement is for the supply, installation, and commissioning of signalling cables and equipment between Clairwood and Merebank Station. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 6EP or higher.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is inviting bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of signalling cables and equipment. The project is located in the KwaZulu-Natal region, specifically between Clairwood and Merebank stations, including the Umlazi line and Rossburg station. The work involves trenching, cable laying, installing vandal-proof apparatus cases, and track equipment, followed by testing and site rehabilitation. The contract duration is nine months. Key deliverables include the replacement of 170-core cables with 64-core cables, the provision of laminated cable plans, and the submission of meggar sheets for all cables. All equipment and workmanship must be guaranteed for one year from the date of commissioning. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 26 October 2026 at the Metrorail Office in Durban. The closing date for all submissions is 17 November 2026 at 12:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading 6EP or higher
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session
- Must hold valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must hold PSIRA registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold required engineering and track qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: JOHNSON ZWANE
Email: jzwane@metrorail.co.za
Phone: 031-813-0102
How to apply: Submit two separate sealed envelopes (one for technical/compliance and one for financial proposals) plus an electronic copy on a memory device into Bid Box No. 04 at The Secretariat / Tender Office, PRASA, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station, Roof Level Entrance.
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