Service and repair of generators in South Gauteng.
PRASA
In plain English
Maintenance and repair services for generators in the Gauteng South region are being procured. Bidders must have a CIDB grade 4 ME or higher.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is seeking two service providers to perform maintenance and repairs on generators in the South Gauteng region. This contract will run for a period of 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope of work includes preventative and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs with specific response times, and the installation of spare parts. Contractors must be able to work on multiple sites simultaneously and provide qualified personnel, including auto-electricians. Key deliverables include regular service reports, site visitor logs, and compliance certificates for all work performed. All materials used must be SABS approved. The project requires contractors to have experience in diesel generator maintenance with a history of successfully completed projects valued at R2,000,000 or more within the last five years. The closing date for this tender is 04 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 4ME
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Personnel must hold relevant trade qualifications and professional accreditations
- Must hold valid Third-Party Liability Insurance
- Employees must possess valid medical fitness certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: TOKOLLO PRECIUS LEABA
Email: precius.leaba@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-1617
How to apply: Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Ground Floor, Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, by the closing date and time.
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