REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MULTIPLE SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PROFESSIONAL TRAIN AND BUS DRIVER UNIFORM TO PRASA FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS ON “AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED” BASIS.

Overview

Procurement of multiple service providers to supply and deliver professional train and bus driver uniforms to PRASA for 24 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Bidder suitability spans apparel manufacturers/suppliers with capability to source, embroider branding, and deliver at scale under public-sector rules; experience with fleet/transport uniforms and compliant supply chains is advantageous.

Requirements

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN/TCS) or equivalent; separate TCS for consignments/consortia; if no TCS, provide CSD number.
• CIDB registration (where applicable).
• Compliance with PPPFA, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and other general conditions; confidentiality and related governance clauses.
• Submit full set of bid documents including Form A (Invitation), Form B (Terms), Form C (Pricing), Form D (Site/Pre-tender briefing), Form E (Statement of Works), Form F (Security Screening), Form G (Acknowledgement), plus SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 and Annexures A–G.
• Meet project-specific requirements such as region-based pricing, delivery SLA, and quality warranties as outlined in Annexure G (Scope of Works).

How to Apply

• Obtain bid documents from the National Treasury e-Tender Portal (etenders.gov.za) for HO/RAIL/OPS/002/10/2026 (see Annexures A–G). (MASTER RFP.pdf)
• Key dates: questions by 12 November 2026; responses by 17 November 2026; closing date 23 November 2026 at 12:00. (MASTER RFP.pdf)
• Briefing session: non-compulsory, 5 November 2026 at 10:00; via Teams (link provided in tender notice). (MASTER RFP.pdf)
• Submission: electronic submission via the portal; hard-copy bids may be deposited at PRASA, 30 Wolmarans Street, Audtitorium, Braamfontein (Bid Box Room). (MASTER RFP.pdf)
• Documents to submit: completed Form A–G, Annexures A–G, pricing schedule (Form C), SBDs, and regulatory/compliance proofs (Annexure E tick sheet). (ANNEXURE_A_RETURNABLE FORMS.pdf; ANNEXURE_E_RFP_COMPLIANCE_TICK_SHEET.pdf)