Maintenance of Diesel-Electric Locomotives for PRASA.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 October 2026 at 10:00 · No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London Station, East London
In plain English
Maintenance and repairs of diesel electric locomotives for East London and Port Elizabeth are being procured. Bidders must comply with South African procurement regulations, including registration on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of diesel-electric locomotives (33GE, 34GE, and 34GM models). The work will take place in the East London and Port Elizabeth corridors over a 12-month period on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include scheduled maintenance (A, B, and C examinations), unscheduled component replacements, and fault-finding call-outs. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 06 October 2026 at the East London Station. The closing date for submissions is 26 October 2026 at 12:00 PM. The project requires specialized technical staff, including qualified diesel electrical fitters and safety officers, as well as specific workshop equipment like mobile cranes and forklifts.
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.
Full requirements
- Must attend compulsory briefing session
- Valid Diesel Electrical Fitter or Electrical Fitter Trade Test Certificate
- Minimum financial capacity of R100,000.00
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID)
- Public Liability Insurance coverage
- Workshop or office facility located in the Eastern Cape
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siyasanga Jodwana
Email: siyasanga.jodwana@prasa.com
Phone: 043-700-2087
How to apply: Submit bids in two separate sealed envelopes (Technical and Financial) to the Tender Office, Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, East London Train Station, No 8 Station Road, East London, 5200. Include one original, copies, and an electronic version on a memory card.
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