This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of 63mm ballast stones on an as and when required basis for a period of 36 months for PRASA Rail KwaZulu-Natal region. The closing date for submissions is 01 April 2026 at 12:00 PM. Bids must be hand-delivered to the specified address. Key requirements include compliance with SABS 1083:2013 and various European standards for ballast stone quality, including petrographic analysis, abrasion resistance, and particle shape. Suppliers must prove their qualification and competence, with a scientific certification from an independent expert being a precondition for the first supply. Quality assurance tests will be conducted, and PRASA reserves the right to conduct its own tests. Penalties will be charged for late deliveries, and the contract can be terminated for non-performance. Price adjustments will be considered for the second and third years, in line with CPI. Mandatory returnable documents include a signed company letterhead acknowledging technical specifications and compliance, and proof of test results from an accredited laboratory. The contract duration is 36 months or until a value of R5,000,**** is attained, whichever comes first. PRASA will supply a dedicated area for offloading. Bidders are required to quote in South African Rand on a fixed price basis, including all applicable taxes and transportation costs.
The bid notice states that delivery will be effected within a specified number of working days from the date of order, and suppliers are requested to offer their earliest delivery period possible. For the contract duration, it is stated that he contract will be for a period of thirty six months 36 or attaining a value of R5 000,**** five million rands only whichever comes first.
The bid notice states that PRASA pays for the item within 30 days of receipt of the suppliers correct tax invoice. It also mentions that Payment will be as per schedule of quantities.
The bid notice states that he supplier warrants that the items are in accordance with prasas requirements and fit for the purpose for which they are intended and will remain free from defects for a period of one year unless another period is stated in the order from acceptance of the items by prasa.
The bid notice states that PRASA reserves the right to award business to the highest scoring bidders unless objective criteria justify the award to another respondent. It also mentions that he **** preference point systems will be used, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals.
The bid notice states that Before the first supply of ballast to PRASA KZN or their contractors, the supplier must prove his qualification and competence to produce ballast, especially when opening new quarries or long periods between ballast productions. A precondition for the first supply of ballast from a supplier is a scientific certification/expertize carried out by an independent expert or a quality assurance company nominated by PRASA KZN. Suppliers without a certificate will not be allowed to deliver ballast to PRASA KZN or their contractors.
The bid notice states that Should the contractor fail to deliver on the agreed date, a penalty of 1% per day will be charged on the total value of the purchase order (PO) but shall not exceed 10 percent of the total value of the PO. It also mentions that Late deliveries or late completion of the items may be subject to a penalty if this is imposed in the order contract.
The bid notice states that Bidders are advised utilize this email address ***@***. *. * for lodging of complains to PRASA in relation to this bid process. However, a specific deadline for lodging challenges is not explicitly mentioned.
The bid notice states that he contract will be for a period of thirty six months 36 or attaining a value of R5 000,**** five million rands only whichever comes first.