RFP for Safety and Functional Training for PRASA in WCR.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is seeking service providers for safety and functional training programs for employees in the Western Cape region over 36 months. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites proposals for the appointment of service providers to deliver safety-related and functional training programmes for employees in the Western Cape Region. This contract will run for a period of thirty-six months on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope of work includes a wide range of safety training, such as First Aid, Firefighting, Working at Heights, and crane operations, as well as functional training covering ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and operational risk management. Service providers are responsible for providing all necessary training equipment, materials, and qualified facilitators. Facilitators must hold relevant NQF Level 4 qualifications and assessor certifications. The project requires the submission of attendance registers and assessment results to ensure quality control. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 07 September 2026 via Microsoft Teams, and the final deadline for bid submissions is 28 September 2026.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid SAQA/QCTO accreditation for safety training
- Valid ISO/SABS/SAIOSH/SANAS accreditation for functional training
- Proof of CSD registration and valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Qaqamba Kona
Email: Qaqamba.kona@prasa.com
Phone: 021-818-7276
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (one for technical/compliance and one for financial proposals) to the PRASA Tender Drop-off Office at 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, 8000, by 12:00 on 28 September 2026.
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