Maintenance of Diesel-Electric Locomotives in East London and Gqeberha.
PRASA
In plain English
Maintenance and repairs of diesel electric locomotives for East London and Gqeberha for a period of 2 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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This tender is for the maintenance and repair of diesel-electric locomotives in East London and Gqeberha. The project is issued by PRASA and covers a two-month period. Key deliverables include performing A-Exam and B-Exam maintenance on GM and GE locomotives, as well as providing call-out services for both locomotive types. The work involves specific quantities of maintenance tasks across these two locations. The closing date for this tender is 10 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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.
Full requirements
- Must have valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS PIN
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siyasanga Jodwana
Email: Siyasanga.Jodwana@prasa.com
Phone: 043-700-2087
How to apply: Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and deposited into the bid box located at No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London, 5200. Bidders are required to sign the submission register at the SCM office reception upon delivery.
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