# THE APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DURBAN YARD LIFTING SHED AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS PROJECT. > This tender closed on 2026-07-27. - **Reference:** HO/PGC/DMP/516/06/2026. - **Issuer:** [Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/passenger-rail-agency-of-south-africa.md) - **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal - **Type:** Request for proposal - **Published:** 2026-06-26 - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27 14:00 SAST - **Briefing:** 2026-07-08 13:00 SAST (compulsory) - **Sectors:** [Construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F.md) ## Summary #### Overview **PRASA seeks to appoint a contractor for the construction of the Durban Yard Lifting Shed and associated buildings project.** Bidders should hold a CIDB grading of 9GB or 9CE, have relevant railway/industrial construction experience, and be prepared to operate under FIDIC-based contract conditions. The works include lifting shed upgrades, warehouse spaces, chemical storage, Gibela offices, a windscreens facility, and supporting civil, electrical, mechanical, and safety installations at PRASA Durban Yard. Drawings are on PRASA’s site; bids are in RFP format with a 90-day validity. References: CIDB and briefings details (Vol 1.0; Vol 3.0; Vol 4.0; Vol 6.x). Mandatory briefing 8 Jul 2026; submission due 27 Jul 2026. #### Requirements - CIDB grading: 9GB or 9CE. - Registration and pre-qualifications: CSD registration; tax clearance; proof of authority to sign; returnable forms (Form A–I, SBD 4, SBD 5, SBD 6.1, CPD/CPG declarations). - Health and safety: comply with PRASA Occupational Health and Safety Specification; appoint SHE representative and committee; maintain H&S files; DoL/Labour compliance; site-specific inductions and training. - Contract framework: FIDIC General and Particular Conditions; submit performance security; allow for variations and market-related price negotiations; confidentiality obligations. - Documentation: submit all returnable documents and pricing schedules; BOQ-based pricing; complete all required forms (as per volumes). - Mandatory briefing: attendance required; PPE (safety boots, safety vests) at briefing. References: FIDIC PCM (Vol 3.0), OHS specs (Vol 4.1), Returnable Forms (Vol 1.2), Pricing/BOQ (Vol 2.x), Safety specs (Vol 4.x). #### How to Apply - Download tender documents from National Treasury e-Tender; drawings on PRASA site (Vol 1.0; Vol 4.x). - Attend the compulsory briefing: 8 July 2026, 11:00, Durban Yard Depot Boardroom; PPE required (Vol 1.2; metadata). - Ensure CSD registration and mandatory information (tax, company details) are in order (Form B guidance in Vol 1.2). - Prepare and submit: Form A (Invitation to Bid), Form B (Terms and Conditions), Form C (Tender Form), and all returnable SBDs and CP/G forms; pricing per BOQ (Vol 2.x); deliver to Bid Box at Umjantshi House, 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein, or submit online as permitted (Vol 1.2). - Submission deadline: 27 July 2026 at 12:00. - Key documents: BOQ and technical specs (Vol 2.x, Vol 4.x); FIDIC contract documents (Vol 3.x); OHS/SHE specs (Vol 4.x); applicable standards (Vol 7.x). - Clarifications: use the Q&A/Clarification form (Vol 7.x/Clarification Form.xlsx) if needed. References: submission address (Vol 1.2), briefing details (Vol 1.2), documents availability (Vol 1.0), contract type (Vol 3.0), site and safety specs (Vol 4.x, Vol 7.x). ## Description THE APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DURBAN YARD LIFTING SHED AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS PROJECT. THE APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DURBAN YARD LIFTING SHED AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS PROJECT. Conditions: Cidb Grading: 9GB or 9CE Compulsory Briefing date: 8 July 2026 at 11h00 Briefing Venue: Durban Yard Depot Boardroom (PRASA Lifting Workshop, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001. Co-ordinates -29.846387, 31.025455) Special conditions: Contractors/Service providers are advised to wear PPE for the briefing this includes Safety boots and Safety vests. NB NO PPE, NO ENTRY! Drawings can be accessed on the PRASA website. (www.prasa.com > procurement) Enquiries: Hloni, lehlohonolo.mahlonoko@prasa.com 011 013 1790 Briefing Venue: Durban Yard Depot Boardroom (PRASA Lifting Workshop, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001. Co-ordinates -29.8 ## Documents - Vol 6.7 - Geotechnical Interpretive Report - 241111.pdf..pdf - Vol 2.1 - Durban Lifting Shed BOQ Final.pdf..pdf - Vol 7.0 - Applicable Standards.pdf..pdf - Vol 6.1 - Contractor Site Camp and Occ Plan.pdf..pdf - Vol 6.2 - Fire and Sprinkler Equipment Schedule.pdf..pdf - Vol 6.5 - Wet Services Equipment Schedule.pdf..pdf - Vol 4.2 - J42000\_06-MDK-MP-SW-ZZ-DR-AR-0002.pdf..pdf - Vol 2.0 - Durban Lifting Shed - Pricing Proposal .pdf..pdf - Vol 6.6 - Geotechnical Factual Report.pdf..pdf - Vol 1.0 - RFT - Durban Lifting Shed - Tender Information .pdf..pdf - Vol 4.0 - Durban Lifting Shed - Technical Specifications .pdf..pdf - Vol 4.1 - SHE Specification PRASA Technical.pdf..pdf - Vol 3.0 - Durban Lifting Shed\_FIDIC Particular Conditions of Contract.pdf..pdf - Vol 6.4 - Mechanical Building Services Equipment Schedule.pdf..pdf - Vol 1.2 - Part 2 Durban Lifting Shed - Returnable Forms.pdf..pdf - Vol 6.3 - Fire Services Equipment Schedule.pdf..pdf - Clarification Form.xlsx..xlsx Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za) More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md --- > Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/the-appointment-of-contractor-for-the-construction-of-durban-yard-lifting-shed-a-83e6a3f4