Panel of Contractors for Building Repairs and Maintenance.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 October 2026 at 10:00 · 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station, Roof Level Entrance
In plain English
Building repairs and maintenance services are being procured. Eligible bidders must comply with South African procurement regulations.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites contractors to join a panel for building repairs and maintenance services. This work will occur across various PRASA stations and properties in the KwaZulu-Natal region. The contract will run for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Key tasks include general building maintenance, such as masonry, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and structural steelwork. Contractors must ensure all work meets national building regulations, safety standards, and railway safety management guidelines. Deliverables include completed certified works, project handovers, and final close-out reports. Bidders must provide qualified technical personnel, including a Site Agent, Contracts Manager, Safety Officer, and Foreman, and demonstrate experience with previous projects valued at a minimum of R2 million each.
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 4 General Building (4GB)) — 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 4 GB/CE or higher
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status and SARS PIN
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Professional registration for Contracts Manager and OHS Officer
- Certified academic qualifications for key technical personnel
- Proof of insurance for works, goods, and public liability
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphesihle Miya
Email: siphesihle.miya@prasa.com
Phone: 031-813-0089
How to apply: Submit one original, copies, and an electronic version (Memory Card or External hard drive) in two separate sealed envelopes to The Secretariat / Tender Office, PRASA Corporate Real Estate Solutions, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Reception Area, SCM Help Desk, Durban.
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