REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OFFLOADING OF BALLAST IN THE METRORAIL GAUTENG REGION.Closed

Overview

This RFQ seeks a service provider for the supply, delivery and offloading of ballast in the Metrorail Gauteng region. Bidders should have ballast supply/logistics capability, rail/track (Perway) experience, and relevant certifications (CIDB registration; ballast conforming to SABS 1083, etc.).

Requirements

• Ballast must meet SABS 1083 (latest) with petrographic analysis and specified physical/chemical criteria (Appendix A–C).
• Loading/offloading: ballast loaded at supplier siding onto AY wagons; PRASA handles rail transport; contractor to spread and level ballast on site with signing off by PRASA Technical Officer/Track Inspector; weekend/public-holiday offloads may be required.
• Alternative delivery by road where AY wagons unavailable; ex-works pricing (supplier bears transport costs).
• Health and safety compliance; track occupations arranged by PRASA; contractor provides all plant, equipment, labour; QA Plan and Project Execution Plan required.
• Ballast stones must pass stringent tests (soundness, abrasion, gradings, voids, density). Damage to PRASA assets is contractor’s responsibility.
• Occupations, plant maintenance, logbooks, and on-site responsibilities outlined (TLB/front-end loader, operator requirements).
• CIDB requirements; tax compliance (SARS PIN or CSD), COIDA good standing; separate TCS for joint ventures; documents to submit per RFQ.

(Cited: SCOPE OF WORK BALLAST .pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline: closing 21 July 2026 at 10:00 CAT. Hand-delivered to Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds & Simmonds St, Braamfontein (RFQ 08-504-26-GAU-PER.pdf).
• Submission method: sealed bid in official forms; no email/fax; bid box submission.
• Documents to submit: completed Pricing and Delivery Schedule; BOQ pricing; RFQ SBD forms; COIDA good standing; SARS PIN; CSD number; any JV/consortium agreements; all declarations.
• Registrations: Tax compliance (SARS PIN or TCS), CSD; CIDB as required (Section 8).
• Briefing: briefing session details available (address above) as part of the process.
• Documents location: RFQ documents and submission details are in the RFQ package and on PRASA etender portal (etenders.gov.za) and related PDFs (RFQ 08-504-26-GAU-PER.pdf; SCOPE OF WORK BALLAST .pdf).

Notes: RFQ validity is 90 working days from closing; price is fixed in Rand; evaluation includes mandatory compliance, technical/functional, delivery schedule, price and specific goals (80/20).