Supply and Delivery of Ballast for Metrorail Gauteng.
PRASA
In plain English
The Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) is requesting quotations for the supply, delivery, and offloading of ballast in the Metrorail Gauteng region. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and offloading of ballast in the Metrorail Gauteng region. The project covers areas including Johannesburg, Tshwane, Germiston, and the West Rand. The scope includes loading ballast onto rail wagons, road delivery to stockpile sidings, and spreading ballast on-site. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, transport, and machinery, including TLB and Front-end Loader services. The contract duration is 12 months. Bidders must supply ballast that meets SABS 1083 standards and provide qualified staff, including a project manager with at least five years of experience. The project requires a detailed execution plan, quality assurance, and site-specific health and safety documentation. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 80% to qualify for further evaluation.
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.
- 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance
- PSIRA registration for all security personnel
- Certified competent flagmen (TETA/Transnet accredited)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Cry Monene
Email: cry.monene@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0110
How to apply: Bidders must submit a detailed priced proposal. The financial offer and proof of specific goals must be placed in a separate envelope marked 'Envelope 2'. Please refer to the official PRASA tender portal or the full tender invitation package for specific physical submission instructions.
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