Panel for insulating oil purification services.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 November 2026 at 10:00 · PRASA 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville
In plain English
PRASA is seeking a panel of service providers for insulating oil purification and replacement in the KZN region for 36 months. Bidders must comply with South African procurement regulations.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites proposals for the appointment of a panel of service providers to perform insulating oil purification and replacement for electrical transformers. This work will be conducted on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period across the KwaZulu-Natal region, including locations such as Durban, Pinetown, and Umlazi. Key deliverables include oil purification, gasket replacement, oil topping up, and the replacement of breathers with silica gel. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, transport, tools, and safety equipment. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 18 November 2026 at the Durban Station. Bidders must demonstrate relevant organizational experience in transformer maintenance over the last five years and provide qualified personnel, including electricians with trade test certifications.
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 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum CIDB grading of 3 EP
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Valid Electrician N3, Trade Test, PSIRA registration, and Crane Operator certification
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lindeni Cele
Email: Lindeni.cele@prasa.com
Phone: 031-813-0105
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and deposited into Tender Box No. 07 at PRASA KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban, 4001. Queries must be sent via the RFP Clarification Form to lindeni.cele@prasa.com by 04 December 2026.
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