Supply and Installation of Standby Generators.
PRASA
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and installation of standby generators at various train stations in the South Gauteng region. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3ME or higher and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of diesel generators at various train stations in the South Gauteng Region. The project involves installing 80kVA and 30kVA generators, constructing concrete plinths, installing security fencing, and performing electrical trenching and cabling. The work must be completed within a six-month period. Key deliverables include the commissioning of all units, the issuance of Certificates of Compliance, and the removal of old equipment. All materials used must be SABS approved and comply with SANS standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The contractor must demonstrate the capacity to work on multiple sites simultaneously. The project will be governed by a Service Level Agreement and the JBCC Series 2000 Principal Building Agreement. Bidders must provide a comprehensive safety plan, operational structure, and proof of resources to execute the work effectively.
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 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 3ME
- Valid Electrical Contracting Board (ECB) registration
- Proof of employment for an accredited person
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Proof of valid Third-Party Liability Insurance
- Valid medical fitness certificates for all employees
Contact & how to apply
Name: Winnie Mputle
Email: winnie.mputle@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7426
How to apply: Bid response documents must be deposited in the bid box located at Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. For further enquiries, contact Winnie Mputle at 011 085 7426 or via email at Winnie.Mputle@prasa.com.
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