Calibration of Maintenance Tools and Instruments for PRASA.
PRASA
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Calibration services are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites quotations for the collection, repair, testing, and calibration of various maintenance tools and instruments. The work will be performed for the Braamfontein and Wolmerton Maintenance Depots. The scope includes 26 different types of equipment, such as multimeters, torque wrenches, vernier calipers, and inspection cameras. The service provider must ensure all work meets ISO/IEC 17025 standards and provide detailed testing results and a 12-month warranty for all items. The project requires the successful bidder to collect the equipment, perform the necessary calibration, and deliver the items back to the depots. The closing date for this tender is 03 July 2026 at 10h00.
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
- Must hold valid SANAS accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025)
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Must provide valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: cry monene
Email: cry.monene@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0110
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope 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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