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

> This tender closed on 2026-08-05.

- **Reference:** ECR/HCM/07/07/2026
- **Issuer:** [Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/passenger-rail-agency-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-28
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-05 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Administrative and support services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/N.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

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

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VETTING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS IN THE EASTERN CAPE REGION.pdf..pdf
- APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VETTING CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS IN THE EASTERN CAPE REGION.pdf

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