Supply and Installation of Rail Infrastructure Signage.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 August 2026 at 11:00 · Elandsfontein Traction Sub Station, 98 Hattingh St, Elandsfontein Rail, Germiston, 1429
In plain English
The Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) is seeking a service provider for the supply, delivery, and installation of infra signage in the Gauteng region on a once-off basis. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a CIDB grading of 2 SK.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA/Metrorail) invites bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of rail infrastructure safety signage across the Gauteng region. The project involves installing various safety, warning, and identification signs on substations and rail structures, including Chromadek boards, ABS signs, and vinyl stickers. Key deliverables include the installation of substation nameplates, electrical hazard warnings, and emergency contact boards, as well as the painting of mast poles and switch structures. The project must be completed within a 4-week timeframe. All work must adhere to SANS standards and Metrorail engineering specifications. The contractor is responsible for all transportation, delivery, and safety requirements on-site. Pricing must be fixed and firm, with payments processed upon the completion of fully functional work. The contractor must provide a one-year guarantee on all workmanship and materials.
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 2 Specialist Works (2SW)) — 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 2 SK
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Safety personnel must hold SAQA-accredited qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: khuthadzo Tshikhudo
Email: khuthadzo.tshikhudo@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7060
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Corner of Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. No email, fax, or late submissions will be accepted.
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