THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT REGULATIONS CONTEMPLATED IN SECTION 62 OF THE RAILWAY SAFETY ACT,2024 (Act No.30 of 2024)

Overview

RFQ seeks a suitably qualified service provider to deliver multidisciplinary legislative, regulatory, technical and economic advisory services for the review of the Draft Regulations Regarding Design, Construction, Alteration and New Operations (The New Works Regulations) under section 62 of the Railway Safety Act, 2024. The Railway Safety Regulator invites proposals to produce Gazette-ready regulations, supporting instruments and implementation material, with stakeholder consultation and a governance-backed delivery approach. Closing is 2026-11-06 at 15:00; submissions may be electronic (RSR email addresses provided) and responses should remain valid for 60 days. A briefing venue is listed in Midrand, and the RFQ emphasises functionality evaluation.

Requirements

• Multidisciplinary team: Project Director, Legislative Drafting Specialist (LLB or equivalent), Railway Engineering Specialist, and Railway Operations & Safety Specialist (one person can cover multiple roles).
• Qualifications: Law degree or equivalent for drafting; engineering qualification with SAQA verification for technical expertise.
• Admin/compliance: CSD registration, VAT-inclusive quotation, Tax PIN & tax clearance, completed SBD forms, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CIPC registration documents, owner IDs, medical certificate, SASSA and NCPPDSA registrations.
• Evaluation: Minimum 70 functionality points to be considered for price; PPPFA-based scoring (80/20 or 90/10 depending on system) with specific-goal points for EMEs/QSEs based on ownership by Black people/Black women/youth/persons with disabilities.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2026-11-06 15:00; Method: Electronic submission to doris.letsholo@rsr.org.za and related contacts; include SBD4, SBD6.1, and a comprehensive quotation (VAT inclusive).
• Documents to submit: Standard Bidding Documents (SBD4 bidder disclosure) and SBD6.1 (PPPFA/priority-claim form), pricing quotation, CSD and BBBEE documentation, CIPC registration, owner IDs, medical certificate, SASSA and NCPPDSA registrations.
• Pre-qualification/registrations: CSD, tax clearance, BBBEE status; SBD forms; CIPC documents.
• Briefing: Address provided in the RFQ (Briefing session details at Building 4, Waterfall Point Office Park, Midrand).
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ package is attached (RFQ for review of the Draft Regulations contemplated in section 62 of the Railway Safety Act, 2024) along with SBD4 and SBD6.1; further procurement details available via ETenders/RSR contacts.