Service Provider for Vegetation Management in Western Cape.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is seeking a service provider for vegetation control and related services along rail reserves in the Western Cape Region for 24 months. The tender does not specify eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for an 'as and when' service provider to manage vegetation in the Western Cape Region for a 24-month period. The scope includes grass cutting, tree trimming, shrub removal, herbicide application, and illegal dumping clearance across rail reserves, depots, and vacant lands. Work is performed upon written instruction from a Technical Officer. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 23 November 2026 at Cape Town Station. The contract follows an 80/20 preference point system for projects up to R50 million. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Railway Safety Act. Cut vegetation must be removed within five days of completion.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- PSIRA registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Business premises located in the Western Cape
- Registered Pest Control Operator for herbicide application
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Qaqamba Kona
Email: Qaqamba.Kona@prasa.com
Phone: 021-832-1040
How to apply: Submit bids in two separate sealed envelopes (Volume 1: Technical/Mandatory; Volume 2: Financial) to the PRASA Tender Drop-Off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, 8000, by 12:00 on 10 December 2026.
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