Supply and delivery of electrical materials for PRASA KZN.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 August 2026 at 10:00 · PRASA KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, 4001
In plain English
PRASA is seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of electrical materials, including cables and wires, on an as-needed basis for 36 months in the KwaZulu Natal region. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and attend a compulsory briefing session.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is inviting proposals to establish a panel of suppliers for the supply and delivery of electrical materials in the KwaZulu-Natal region. The required materials include OHTE components, cables, wires, insulators, isolators, steel components, and general electrical consumables. This contract will operate on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months. Successful bidders must ensure that all delivered materials meet SABS or other internationally recognized quality standards. Deliveries must be completed within 21 working days of receiving a purchase order. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 13 August 2026 at the PRASA KZN offices in Durban. The closing date for all submissions is 03 September 2026 at 12:00.
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.
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory site briefing session
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Minimum liquid cash of R50,000
- Proven relevant experience and capabilities for selected supply categories
Contact & how to apply
Name: JOHNSON ZWANE
Email: jzwane@metrorail.co.za
Phone: 031-813-0102
How to apply: Submit your bid in a sealed envelope to Bid Box No. 04, PRASA KZN, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Greyville, Durban. The submission must include two separate volumes: one for mandatory and technical documents, and one for the pricing schedule.
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