Repair of gearboxes at Pretoria Depot.
PRASA
In plain English
The Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) is seeking a service provider to repair a worn-out gearbox at the Pretoria Depot. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid SARS Pin and RMI Certificate.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites service providers to repair two worn-out Mercedes Benz 0500zf Ecomat 2 6hp602c gearboxes and propeller shafts located at the Pretoria Depot. The project requires a full mechanical overhaul, including the replacement of internal components, valve bodies, and torque converters, followed by dyno testing to ZF specifications. The successful bidder must provide a 12-month unlimited warranty on all repairs. The work involves specialized technical tasks such as transmission ECU programming, ultrasonic cleaning, and precision assembly using genuine parts. Bidders must be equipped to perform these tasks to manufacturer standards. The tender is subject to a site visit evaluation to verify the bidder's technical capacity, including the availability of specific diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and a fully equipped machine shop. All work must be completed by qualified technicians.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid RMI Certificate
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Successful site visit confirming technical capacity and equipment ownership
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tholang 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, no later than 12:00 Midday on 15 July 2026.
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