Sand Management and Maintenance at Simons Town.
PRASA
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Sand management and maintenance services are required at Simons Town for 24 months. Bidders must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and provide necessary documentation.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for the sand management and maintenance at Simons Town. This project is required on an 'as and when' basis for a period of 24 months. The work involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of sand trap nets along the beachfront to prevent sand encroachment onto the rail reserve. Additionally, the contractor must provide earth-moving equipment for sand removal, backfilling, and leveling. Key deliverables include the development of a Maintenance Management Plan (MMP), topographical surveys, and the provision of professional services by a Dune/Coastal Rehabilitation Specialist. The project requires strict adherence to railway safety protocols, as work will occur near active rail lines and high-voltage electrical equipment. Bidders must ensure all work minimizes disruption to train services and complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The project is a re-measurement contract where all quantities are provisional.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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 CIDB grading 6SH or 6CE or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- SACLAP registration for Dune/Coastal Rehabilitation Specialist
Contact & how to apply
Name: Adriana Hagen
Email: adriana.hagen@prasa.com
Phone: 082-378-3335
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (Volume 1: Technical/Mandatory; Volume 2: Financial) to PRASA, No. 3 Old Marine Drive, Opposite Neotel Building, Cape Town, 8000. Submissions must include one original, copies, and an electronic version on a memory device.
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