Installation of Generators at Train Stations.
PRASA
In plain English
Supply, delivery, and installation of diesel generators at various train stations in South Gauteng over 6 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grade 3 ME or higher.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites contractors to supply, deliver, and install diesel generators at various train stations across the South Gauteng Region. The project includes installing 80kVA and 30kVA units, commissioning the systems, and constructing reinforced concrete plinths and security cages. Additional tasks involve trenching, cabling, and the removal of old equipment. The contract duration is six months, with work scheduled from Monday to Friday, 07h00 to 17h00. Contractors must provide on-site security and ensure all components are SABS approved. Successful bidders must manage multiple sites simultaneously and provide photographic evidence of work progress for all claims. The project aims to improve station infrastructure through reliable power solutions.
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 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 3 ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Electrical Contracting Board (ECB) registration
- Relevant trade qualifications and ECSA registration for key personnel
- Proof of medical fitness for employees
- Proof of Third-Party Liability Insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Winnie Mputle
Email: winnie.mputle@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7426
How to apply: Submit proposals in a sealed envelope to the SCM Tender Office at Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmarans Street, Johannesburg, by 12:00 on 09 October 2026. Bids must be submitted on the official provided forms.
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