Quotations are hereby invited for PRASA WC central line corridor: Cape Town to Nolungile via Mutual Train Station - OHTE, traction substations and per way condition assessment inspection services. Scope: The service provider will: a) Conduct an inspection of the 3kV DC OHTE, Traction Substations and Perway infrastructure from Cape Town to Nolungile via Mutual Train Station to assess the condition of the OHTE, Traction Substations and Perway infrastructure in the section. The service provider will also observe train traffic, and the types of trains used in the corridors; b) Engage in discussions with the following key PRASA personnel to understand the challenges experienced in the section and the controls implemented for safe train operations in the section: • Electrical Managers; • Perway Managers; • Train Operations Managers; • Safety Managers; • Any other relevant personnel that can assist with the verification inspection. c) Request and peruse the following OHTE, Traction Substations and Perway infrastructure documents: • OHTE and Traction Substations infrastructure Risk Assessments; • Traction Substation and OHTE Inspection reports; • Traction Substation test reports and other OHTE tests in the corridor; • Perway infrastructure risk assessments; • Perway infrastructure inspection reports; • Corridor Inspection reports; • Corrective Action Implementation Plan; • Any other relevant documents that may assist the service provider with the inspection; d) Conduct OHTE and Traction Substations verification tests with PRASA personnel where required. The required verification tests will be guided by the outcome of the inspections, discussions, and perusal of documents; e) Make recommendations to improve the OHTE, Traction Substations and Perway infrastructure conditions in the corridor; f) Provide a detailed inspection report covering the complete allocated scope; g) An estimated total of hours per expert/discipline in clause 12.1 will be allocated for this assignment. These hours include review of documents, site visits and inspections, interviews, drafting of the inspection report and any other relevant activity that will make this project a success. (Tender №117529257)