Refurbishment of 3kV DC Unit at Midway Substation.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 29 September 2025 at 10:00 · Midway Traction Substation, starting at PRASA Umjantshi House. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Refurbishment of a 3KV DC single unit at Midway Traction Substation. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4EP or higher and be registered on the CSD.
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PRASA is inviting bids for the refurbishment of a 3kV DC single unit at the Midway Traction Substation in the Gauteng region. The project involves site preparation, building repairs, and the relocation and installation of electrical equipment from the Witpoortjie and Nancefield substations. Key tasks include transformer testing, oil purification, and the installation of busbars, cabling, and solar lighting. All work must adhere to strict safety and electrical standards. The project requires a skilled team, including an ECSA-registered construction manager and a SACPCMP-registered safety officer. The work must be completed according to specific PRASA and SANS technical specifications.
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 4 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (4EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading 4EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin required
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Key personnel must hold ECSA and SACPCMP professional registrations
- Electricians must possess relevant trade test certificates
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement required if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ali Maupa
Email: ali.maupa@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0169
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmaraans, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Bidders are required to sign the submission register upon delivery.
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