General Plumbing and Drainage Maintenance in Western Cape.
PRASA
This tender closed on 2 September 2026
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In plain English
General plumbing and drainage maintenance services are being procured for the Western Cape region. Up to three service providers can bid.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is inviting proposals for the appointment of up to three service providers to perform general plumbing and drainage maintenance on an 'as and when' basis. The work will take place across the Western Cape region, covering facilities such as stations, depots, and residential buildings. The contract will run for a duration of 36 months. Key deliverables include routine, periodic, and emergency maintenance, with specific turnaround times for repairs. Service providers must provide all necessary tools, equipment, and qualified personnel. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 14 August 2026 at the Cape Town Station. The closing date for submissions is 02 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Specialist Works (4SW)) — 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 CIDB grading of 4SO or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Business premises located within the Metropolitan area
- Relevant trade certificates for qualified plumbers
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntombikhona Lurani
Email: Ntombikhona.Lurani@prasa.com
Phone: 021-818-7276
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (Technical and Financial) to the PRASA Tender Drop-off Office at 3 Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, by 12:00 on 02 September 2026. Submissions must include one original, copies, and an electronic version.
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