Service for Mercedes Benz Gearbox Repair at PRASA.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is seeking a service provider to remove, repair, and fit a Mercedes Benz gearbox at the Pretoria Depot. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and meet specific equipment and personnel requirements.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites service providers to submit quotations for the removal, repair, and refitting of a Mercedes Benz 0500 ZF Ecomat 2 6HP602C gearbox at the Pretoria Depot. The project involves a comprehensive mechanical overhaul, including the replacement of internal components, seals, bearings, and the supply of specialized Eco-fluid. The service provider must perform a full dynamometer test and ensure all work adheres to ZF manufacturer specifications. Additionally, the scope includes reconditioning the propeller shaft and replacing the engine rear crank seal. The successful bidder must provide a 12-month unlimited warranty on the work performed. A mandatory workshop site visit and dyno test are required to verify technical capabilities. The project is located at the PRASA Pretoria Depot, and the work must be completed by ZF-trained technicians using specialized diagnostic and cleaning equipment.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid RMI certificate
- Registered on the National Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Possession of specialized ZF diagnostic and workshop equipment
- Employment of ZF-trained technicians
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tholang George Mothabeng
Email: Tholang.Mothabeng@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0411
How to apply: Quotations must be typed on company letterhead and emailed to SCMRFQ.MAIL@prasa.com, addressed to Tholang Mothabeng. Submissions must be received no later than 23:30 on 06 November 2026.
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