Repair and calibration of alcohol breathalyzers.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is requesting quotations for the as and when calibration and repair of alcohol breathalyzers for a period of 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid SARS Pin.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is seeking a service provider for the calibration, repair, and maintenance of alcohol breathalyzers for the Western Cape region. This contract will run for a period of 12 months on an 'as and when' required basis. The scope of work involves servicing 60 Alco Visor Mark X units to ensure they meet manufacturer specifications and national standards. Key deliverables include performing fault finding, component replacement, software updates, and programming the devices to record test data correctly. The service provider must ensure all calibration is traceable to national standards and provide formal calibration certificates for each device. All work must align with SANS 1793:2013 requirements. The project is subject to PRASA securing the necessary budget allocation.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SANAS laboratory accreditation or formal agreement with accredited laboratory
- Compliance with SANS 1793:2013 standards
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thembinkosi Dingaan
Email: thembinkosi.dingaan@prasa.com
Phone: 021-837-7938
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the bid box at 1 Adderley Street, Metrorail Supply Chain Management, 6th Floor, Room 622B, Propnet Building, Cape Town. Alternatively, submissions can be emailed to RFQWC@prasa.com, ensuring the buyer is not copied on the email.
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