APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VETTING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS IN THE EASTERN CAPE REGIONClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VETTING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS IN THE EASTERN CAPE REGION. This PRASA RFQ seeks a vetting services provider to conduct background checks/background screening over 36 months in the Eastern Cape. Eligible bidders should have: PSIRA registration, RSA tax/compliance status (SARS TCS), National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) entry, CSD and/or BBBEE documentation for scoring, and capacity to deliver under PRASA’s procurement framework.

(Document: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VETTING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS IN THE EASTERN CAPE REGION.pdf)

Requirements

• Mandatory:
• PSIRA registration (Submission of PSIRA registration).
• Completion and submission on official bid forms; signed submission register.
• Tax compliance: valid Tax Clearance Certificate (must be valid on closing) and SARS PIN; option to submit a printed TCS certificate.
• CSD registration number must be provided.
• Bank account proof; company registration docs; copies of directors’ IDs; JV/consortium documents if applicable.
• Delivery of all RFQ documents with required declarations (SBDs) signed.
• Compliance with PRASA General Conditions of Purchase and related regulations.
• Evaluation includes price and specific goals (80/20 weighting; 20 points for specific goals, e.g., BBBEE/EME requirements).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline and venue: 05 Aug 2026, 12:00, in the bid box at No. 8 Station Street, Station Building, East London (ZIP 5200) (APPOINTMENT...Eastern Cape Region.pdf).
• Submission method: sealed bid envelope; documents must be on official forms.
• Documents to submit: complete Pricing Schedule; PSIRA registration; company reg docs; IDs; Tax clearance/TCS; CSD number; bank confirmation; JV documents if applicable; all RFQ documents signed.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: register on SARS (TCS), CSD; PSIRA; CIPC/BBBEE documentation for scoring.
• Briefing: briefing/address provided in metadata; (briefing address: 8 Station Street, East London) if a briefing is conducted.
• Briefing session details: not explicitly stated in the text; refer to the RFQ for any mandatory briefing requirement.
• Where to obtain bid documents: attached RFQ contains the full tender text (APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VETTING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS IN THE EASTERN CAPE REGION.pdf).
• Contacts for inquiries: Simnikiwe Nqulo, 043-700-2331, simnikiwe.nqulo@prasa.com.

Notes:

• Validity period: 60 working days from closing date (RFQ terms).
• Evaluation will award 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals (80/20 system).
• Price must be in ZAR, fixed price; all taxes included.
• See attached RFQ for complete scoring and compliance details.