Supply and Delivery of Substation Materials for Metrorail Gauteng.
PRASA
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of substation materials for Metrorail in the Gauteng region. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of electrical substation materials for the Metrorail Gauteng region, specifically for the Hercules Traction substation. The project involves providing various components, including contactors, timers, battery under-voltage relays, diode monitor cards, fan controller cards, power supply units, and 11kV distribution equipment such as fuses and Siemens relays. All materials must meet SANS standards and specific engineering requirements. A mandatory site briefing will be held on 23 September 2026 at the Capital Park Depot in Pretoria. Bidders must demonstrate organizational experience in similar projects over the last fifteen years and achieve a minimum of 80% in functional evaluation. The contract requires a twelve-month guarantee on all supplied materials. All prices must be fixed and firm, with delivery to the Capital Park Depot.
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.
Full requirements
- Mandatory attendance at the site briefing at Capital Park Depot
- Proof of relevant organizational experience and project completion
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Gloria Mokgobi
Email: gmokgobi@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0343
How to apply: The tender must be hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Corner of Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, on or before 29 September 2026 at 10:00 am. No email or fax submissions will be accepted.
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