Emergency Railway Embankment Repairs on Umlazi Line
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
19 October 2026 at 10:00 · 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station
In plain English
Emergency repairs to the railway embankment on the Umlazi line between Zwelethu and Kwamnyandu are being procured. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4CE or higher and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
PRASA invites bids for emergency railway embankment repairs on the Umlazi line between Zwelethu and KwaMnyandu. The project involves re-profiling the bank, constructing a gabion wall, installing geotextiles, and placing precast concrete channels. Work must be completed within one month of the commencement date, which is set for two weeks after the award. The site is located in the PRASA KZN region. Bidders must attend a compulsory site meeting on 19 October 2026 at the Durban Station. The project requires specialized personnel, including qualified Track Masters and flagmen, to ensure safety during construction activities.
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 4 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — 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.
Full requirements
- CIDB grading 4CE or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Proven experience in retaining wall construction
- Certified qualifications for Track Masters and flagmen
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sihesenkosi Ngubane
Email: sihesenkosi.ngubane@prasa.com
Phone: 031-813-0139
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope to Bid Box No. 04 at the PRASA Offices, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban Station, by 12:00 on 26 October 2026.
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