Medical surveillance services for PRASA Rail.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 October 2026 at 10:00 · East London station
In plain English
PRASA is seeking a service provider for medical surveillance in East London and Gqeberha for 36 months. Bidders must be registered with HPCSA and SANC, and attend a compulsory briefing session.
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PRASA Rail is seeking a service provider to perform medical surveillance for employees in East London and Gqeberha. This contract will last for 36 months. The work involves conducting physical examinations, audiometric screening, vision testing, and lung function tests. The service provider must operate from a permanent building in the specified regions. Key deliverables include regular health reporting, trend analysis of personnel data, and managing specialist referrals. The project requires a qualified Occupational Medical Doctor and an Occupational Health Nurse, both with at least five years of experience. All services must follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Mines Health and Safety Act.
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.
- 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 Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Active HPCSA registration for doctors
- Active SANC registration for nurses
- Proof of valid medical malpractice insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomkhitha Nguqu
Email: Nnguqqu@prasa.com
Phone: 043-700-2006
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in two separate sealed envelopes to the bid box at 8 Station Street, PRASA Regional Office, East London. Bidders must sign the submission register at the SCM offices. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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