Station cleaning and horticultural services in Eastern Cape.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 June 2026 at 10:00 · No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London Station, East London
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of station cleaning and horticultural services in the Eastern Cape Region for 36 months. Bidders must comply with PRASA's requirements, but specific registrations or eligibility criteria are not stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for the appointment of four service providers to perform station cleaning and horticultural services in the Eastern Cape Region. The contract will span 36 months. The work includes daily cleaning of station precincts, offices, platforms, subways, and access roads, as well as track cleaning and horticultural maintenance. Service providers must supply all necessary equipment, including industrial vacuums and high-pressure cleaners. The project covers four specific corridors: East London, Gqeberha, and MLPS. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 26 June 2026 at the East London Train Station. Bidders must ensure their pricing accounts for labour, PPE, and safety file requirements. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system for projects valued up to R50 million. All work must comply with the National Minimum Wage Act and relevant safety standards.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID)
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PSIRA registration)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lindeka Tshuku
Email: lindeka.tshuku@prasa.com
Phone: 043-700-2386
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes (Technical and Financial) to the Tender Office, PRASA Rail Eastern Cape Region, East London Train Station, No 8 Station Road, East London, 5200, by 12:00 PM on 15 July 2026.
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