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Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

Request for quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a services provider for the maintenance and repairs of diesel locomotive at prasa in east london, Eastern Cape.

Reference ECR/RS/06/08/2026Province Eastern CapePublished 21 August 2026
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Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender ECR/RS/06/08/2026 for rEQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICES PROVIDER FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE AT PRASA IN EAST LONDON, EASTERN CAPE..

The opportunity is listed for Eastern Cape, with delivery or work expected at Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi – East London Station – East London – 5200.

Submissions close on 28 August 2026 at 14:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.

A briefing session is scheduled for 1 January 0001 at 01:52 SAST at N/A.

BuyerPassenger Rail Agency of South Africa
Delivery areaMetrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
Closing deadline28 August 2026, 14:00 SAST
At a glance

Key tender details

Department
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
Industry
Construction
Procurement method
Request for Quotation
Budget
Not disclosed
Delivery location
Metrorail Depot, Rolling Stock Department, Opposite the Fire Station next to the Department of Justi - East London Station - East London - 5200
Closing date
28 August 2026, 14:00 SAST
Reference
ECR/RS/06/08/2026
Important date

Briefing session

Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory

1 January 0001, 01:52 SAST
N/A

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