Supply and Installation of Electrical Infrastructure
PRASA
In plain English
Supply and installation of a battery charger cabinet and transformer magnetic oil gauge. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a CIDB grading level 1EP or higher.
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This tender is issued by PRASA for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical infrastructure at two locations. Work includes installing a battery charger cabinet at the Langlaagte Signal Cabin and a transformer magnetic oil gauge at the Germiston Rhino distribution substation. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and transport while adhering to strict safety protocols near rail infrastructure. The contract includes a 52-week guarantee period following the completion of the work. Bidders must demonstrate experience in maintaining or repairing power transformers rated 500KVA or higher within the last 10 years. All pricing must be fixed and firm, with payments processed within 30 days of invoice receipt. The project is subject to an 80/20 preference point system, and bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 70 points to qualify for further evaluation.
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 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1EP
- SAQA accredited qualifications for Site Supervisor and Electrician
- OHS qualification and SACPCMP registration for Safety Officer
- Experience in maintenance/repair of 500KVA+ power transformers
Contact & how to apply
Name: GLORIA MOKGOBI
Email: gmokgobi@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0343
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. No email or fax submissions will be accepted.
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