Bus Engine Overhaul and Testing - Pretoria Depot
PRASA
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider for complete bus engine overhaul, commission, and test at the Pretoria Depot. 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) invites service providers to tender for the complete engine overhaul, commissioning, and testing of three specific bus units located at the Pretoria Depot. The project involves comprehensive mechanical services, including stripping, chemical cleaning, crack testing, cylinder resleeving, and the supply of all necessary engine parts such as bearings, gaskets, and filters. The work requires specialized technical capacity to perform dyno testing and engine reconditioning. The closing date for submissions is 03 August 2026 at 23:30. The successful bidder must demonstrate the technical capability to handle heavy-duty bus engine maintenance. All work must be performed according to strict quality standards, and the project is subject to the availability of budget funding by PRASA.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Retail Motor Industry (RMI) certificate required
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN required
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Mandatory site visit evaluation with minimum 80% score
- Must possess specialized engine overhaul machinery and equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tholang George Mothabeng
Email: mtholang@gmail.com
Phone: 011-013-0411
How to apply: Quotations must be typed on company letterhead, addressed to Tholang Mothabeng, and submitted via email to SCMRFQ.MAIL@prasa.com by the closing date and time.
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