Cleaning of Rail Reserve in Central Corridor.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is requesting quotations for cleaning the rail reserve for the Central Corridor over a period of 6 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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This tender is issued by PRASA for the cleaning of the rail reserve along the Central Corridor in the Western Cape. The project involves clearing refuse, litter, and builder’s rubble from six specific railway sections, including areas between Langa, Mitchell’s Plain, and Chris Hani. The work will be performed on an as-and-when required basis over a six-month period. Key deliverables include the removal of waste to approved municipal dumping sites and the provision of proof of disposal. The contractor must manage local labor and ensure site safety. Urgent tasks require completion within 24 hours. The project aims to maintain the rail reserve in a tidy state continuously throughout the contract duration.
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 be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide a valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must maintain a site-specific Health and Safety Programme
- Must provide a Security Plan and proof of security appointment
- Must have a local business address in the central line area
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bonwell Booi
Email: bonwell.booi@prasa.com
Phone: 021-837-7945
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via manual hand delivery to 1 Adderley Street, Metrorail Supply Chain Management, 6th Floor, Room 622, Propnet Building, Cape Town, before the closing date and time.
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