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Supply and Delivery of Diesel Fuel for Locomotives.

PRASA

Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid

30 June 2026 at 10:00 · No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London Station, East London

In plain English

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is procuring the supply and delivery of fuel for diesel electric locomotives for the East London and Port Elizabeth corridors over 12 months on an as-needed basis. Bidders must comply with South African regulatory requirements and be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.

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Closing date
17 July 2026
Location
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi-East London Station-East London-5200
Estimated value
R 18 000 000
Published
17 June 2026
Tender no.
ECR-RAIL-RS-02-2026

Description

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites bids for the supply and delivery of 50ppm diesel fuel for diesel-electric locomotives. The work will take place across the East London and Port Elizabeth corridors. The contract will run for a period of 12 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The total estimated volume is 899,000 litres, split between the two corridors. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 30 June 2026 at the East London Station. The tender closing date is 17 July 2026. Bidders must demonstrate the capacity to deliver fuel using tankers with at least a 2,000-litre capacity.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Must hold a valid Petroleum Wholesale Licence
  • Must provide proof of financial security of at least R1,000,000
  • Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
  • Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Must provide valid Letter of Good Standing (COID)
  • Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is mandatory

Contact & how to apply

Name: SIYASANGA JODWANA

Email: Siyasanga.Jodwana@prasa.com

Phone: 043-700-2087

How to apply: Bids must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (Volume 1 for technical/compliance and Volume 2 for financial proposals) to the Tender Office, PRASA Rail Eastern Cape Region, East London Train Station, No. 8 Station Road, East London, 5200.

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