Supply and Install 3kV DC OHTE Equipment in Gauteng.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 29 September 2025 at 10:00 · PRASA Umjantshi House, then proceed to the Station. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and installation of 3KV DC OHTE equipment between Lenz and Lawley Station in the PRASA Gauteng region. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4EP or higher and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
PRASA invites bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of 3kV DC overhead traction equipment (OHTE) between Lenz and Lawley stations in Gauteng. The project includes installing copper contact wire, ACSR wire, earth cables, and various electrical components. The contractor must also clear vegetation and transport scrap materials to the Driehoek Depot. The project must be completed within two months of the award. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 29 September 2025 at Umjantshi House, and the tender closes on 05 October 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 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 4EP
- Safety Officer must have SACPCMP professional registration
- Key personnel must hold relevant industry qualifications and experience
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN required
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session is mandatory
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ali Maupa
Email: ali.maupa@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0169
How to apply: Hand-deliver sealed bid documents to Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmaraans, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Ensure the submission register is signed upon delivery.
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