Minor Accident Repairs for Bus Bodies

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) under reference HO/CITYTOCITY/TECH/13/09/2026 for the appointment of a service provider to carry out minor accident repairs on seventeen Irizar bus bodies. The work is to be performed on an as-and-when required basis, meaning the agency will issue individual repair instructions as incidents occur rather than guaranteeing a fixed volume of work. The contract is to run for a period of three years and applies countrywide, so successful bidders must be able to respond to repair requests at locations across South Africa.

The scope covers minor collision and accident damage to the bus bodies, which typically includes panel beating, straightening, replacement of non-structural body components, paint and refinishing, and related fitting work. Bidders should expect to demonstrate technical competence in repairing coach-style bus bodies, familiarity with Irizar construction, access to appropriate workshop facilities and equipment, and the capacity to meet agreed turnaround times. Compliance with the RFP's technical specifications, pricing schedule, and mandatory returnable documents will be assessed, and bidders should review the full tender pack, which is supplied as a compressed archive, before submitting a proposal.

For PRASA, the arrangement provides a flexible framework for maintaining its bus fleet without committing to fixed repair volumes, helping to keep vehicles in service and reduce downtime following accidents. For suppliers, the three-year term offers a sustained, though variable, revenue opportunity and a route into public sector fleet maintenance. The closing date is 26 November 2026, and interested service providers should ensure their submissions are complete, compliant, and received before the deadline.