Supply and delivery of ballast for Metrorail Gauteng.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
5 November 2026 at 10:00 · 6th Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, 2001
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and offloading of ballast in the Gauteng region on an 'as and when' required basis for 36 months. Bidders must comply with PRASA's requirements, but specific registrations or eligibility criteria are not stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is inviting bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of ballast in the Metrorail Gauteng region. This project will run for a period of 36 months on an 'as and when required' basis. The work involves loading ballast onto rail wagons or road trucks and providing necessary plant equipment, such as 4x4 TLBs and front-end loaders. Bidders must ensure all ballast meets specific SABS 1083 quality standards. The project requires strict adherence to safety regulations, including the submission of a site-specific health and safety plan. Deliveries must be completed within 14 days of receiving a purchase order. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 05 November 2026 at the Shosholoza Meyl Junction in Braamfontein. The tender is valued at over R50,000,000.00 and will be evaluated using the 90/10 preference point system.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SABS 1083, PSIRA)
- Valid registration with the Compensation Commissioner (COIDA)
- Valid B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: GLORIA MOKGOBI
Email: gmokgobi@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0343
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, 6th Floor, Corner of Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Submissions must be made by 12:00 on 26 November 2026 using the official tender forms provided.
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