Overhaul of Gearboxes and Axles for City-to-City Buses.
PRASA
In plain English
The tender is for the overhaul of gearboxes, differentials, front axles, and propeller shafts for the City-to-City fleet of buses in Gauteng and Western Cape. Bidders must comply with South African regulations such as CSD registration, B-BBEE certification, and other relevant accreditations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites service providers to tender for the mechanical overhaul of the City-to-City bus fleet. The scope of work includes the removal, overhaul, refitting, and commissioning of gearboxes, differentials, differential centre portions, front axles, flex plates, and propeller shafts. All work must strictly adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications for Mercedes Benz and MAN bus models. The contract duration is three years, with services required at depots in Gauteng and the Western Cape. Bidders must ensure their workshops are located within 100km of these depots. Key deliverables include detailed job cards, the use of OEM-approved lubricants, and a 12-month unlimited kilometre warranty on all workmanship and parts. A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 28 September 2026, and the tender closes on 14 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Retail Motor Industry Organization (RMI) registration
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Workshop located within 100km of the relevant depot
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Proof of sufficient insurance coverage for PRASA property
- Successful completion of mandatory site visit for equipment verification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Asanda Sidali
Email: asanda.sidali@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-0136
How to apply: Submit two separate sealed envelopes: Volume 1 containing the technical and compliance response, and Volume 2 containing the financial proposal. Deliver to The Secretariat / Tender Office, Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein. Include one original, copies, and an electronic version on a memory card or external hard drive.
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