Service Provider for Overhaul of Diffs & Gearboxes
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is seeking a service provider to overhaul diffs and gearboxes. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid RMI Certificate.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is seeking a service provider to overhaul and repair vehicle components, specifically differentials, gearboxes, and propshafts for buses. The work involves stripping, cleaning, and reconditioning components to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, including the replacement of bearings, seals, and gears. The project requires the successful bidder to have a workshop capable of accommodating coaches and the necessary tools for heavy-duty mechanical repairs. The work will be performed at the bidder's facility, subject to a site inspection by PRASA. The tender closing date is 10 November 2026. This project is subject to the availability of funding from PRASA.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Retail Motor Industry (RMI) certificate
- Proof of workshop premises via ownership or lease agreement
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Successful technical site inspection verifying workshop capacity and equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Modumo Maeco
Email: Mmaeco@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7269
How to apply: Quotations must be typed on company letterhead and submitted via email to SCMRFQ.MAIL@prasa.com by the closing date and time.
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