Fire equipment maintenance and management for Metrorail Gauteng.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is seeking a service provider for maintenance, repair, replacement, and management of fire equipment in Metrorail Gauteng Province. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites service providers to maintain, repair, and manage fire equipment for Metrorail in the Gauteng Province. The work covers Rolling Stock trains, infrastructure vehicles, and staging yards in both Gauteng North and South. Key deliverables include servicing, hydrostatic testing, and refilling various fire extinguishers, as well as supplying new extinguishers, alarm canisters, and mounting brackets. The project aims to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Work must be completed according to strict national standards, including SANS 1475 and SANS 10139. Bidders must demonstrate organizational experience through five completed similar projects and provide qualified personnel, including SAQCC-registered technicians. The tender is valid for 90 working days from the closing date of 27 August 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.
- 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Relevant industry certifications (SANS 1475, SANS 10139, SABS permit)
- Professional body registrations (FFETA, SAFFDA, FPASA, PSIRA, SAQCC)
- Proof of five completed similar projects
- Qualified SAQCC technicians and SANS 1475 Quality Manager
Contact & how to apply
Name: khuthadzo Tshikhudo
Email: khuthadzo.tshikhudo@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7060
How to apply: The RFQ must be hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. No late, email, or fax submissions will be accepted.
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