Refurbishment of Rails in Gauteng Region.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 September 2026 at 10:00 · Cnr. Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, Shosholoza Meyl Junction 6th floor boardroom
In plain English
The tender is for the refurbishment of rails through field welding and grinding in the Gauteng region. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 7CE or 7ME or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for the refurbishment of rails in the Gauteng region over a 36-month period. The work involves field welding and grinding of rail crossings, repairing wheel-spin burns and battered rail ends, removing ultrasonic defects through exothermic welding, and grinding turnouts. This project covers 48kg/m, 57kg/m, and 60kg/m rail profiles. The service provider must supply all necessary labor, equipment, and consumables. Key personnel requirements include qualified track welders, a track inspector, a safety officer, and certified flagmen. The contractor must maintain strict track geometry standards and adhere to specific safety and reporting protocols. Work is performed on an as-and-when-required basis. The tender requires a two-envelope submission system, separating technical proposals from pricing. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting to be eligible for consideration.
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 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — 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 contractor grading of 7CE, 7ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID)
- Proof of CSD registration
- Track welder, Flagman, and SACPCMP registered Safety Officer certifications
- Valid driver licenses and Public Drivers Permits (PDP) for operators
Contact & how to apply
Name: Gloria Mokgobi
Email: gloria.mokgobi@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0343
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted using a two-envelope system (Technical and Price). Bidders must refer to the official tender advertisement or the front cover of the RFT document for the specific physical submission address or portal, as it is not provided in the summary text.
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