Station Refurbishment and Building Works NEW

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is seeking a registered CIDB contractor, grade 5GB or higher, to refurbish Nolungile Station in the Western Cape. The project responds to dilapidated, vandalised and ageing facilities, and aims to improve commuter safety, accessibility and the overall condition of the station. The works are planned to run for six months from the date of site handover. The contractor is expected to maintain a Site Manager on site at all times, who must hold a relevant professional registration or qualification and at least five years of built environment experience. The Western Cape location is a mandatory requirement, and bidders must show proof of offices, workshops or a yard within the Western Cape Metropolitan area.

The scope of work includes roof repairs and leak remediation, alterations to the existing building, replacement of damaged locks, tiles and ceilings, painting, glazing, plumbing (including a plumbing allowance for ablutions), repair of damaged platforms, and new platform tactile paving and line marking. Electrical works cover platform, walkway and car park lighting, street lights and cabling. A grid-connected solar PV system is also specified, including a hybrid inverter, lithium battery bank, roof-mounted PV modules and metering. Other items include security fencing and gates, waterproofing, ticket office and messroom upgrades, signage, provisional allowances for electronics (biometric access, PA and CCTV systems), and furniture. Bills of quantities, the JBCC Minor Works Agreement (Edition 5.2, May 2018) and PRASA's E7/1 specification for work near railway lines and high-voltage equipment apply. Compliance with OHS, Railway Safety Regulator and other statutory requirements is required.

The tender uses a two-envelope system. Technical and compliance documents, including the CIDB grading proof, are in Envelope 1, and pricing and BOQ are in Envelope 2. Evaluation runs in stages: mandatory compliance, a minimum 70% functionality threshold (covering organisational project experience, key personnel, technical methodology and financial capacity), then 80/20 scoring for price and B-BBEE specific goals. Objective criteria also favour enterprises located in the Western Cape. Attendance at the compulsory briefing at Nolungile Station on 18 November 2026 at 10:00 is required, and bids close on 8 December 2026 at 12:00. Award is subject to confirmed budget provision.