Upgrade of Automated Docking System at O.R. Tambo Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the upgrade of the Automated Docking System at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The document does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the upgrade of the Automated Docking System (ADS) at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of 35 ADS units across the Charlie, Alpha, and International Pier aprons. The contract duration is 24 months, starting in August 2026. Key deliverables include hardware integration with existing IT networks, provision of maintenance strategies, training, and the submission of test reports and as-built documentation. The work must comply with ICAO standards and ACSA’s environmental and security protocols. Bidders must provide fixed pricing for the duration of the contract. The project is subject to a 72-point functionality threshold.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 7ME or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Financial solvency letter from auditors
- Three references for similar automated docking system projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: davis.mthethwa
Email: Davis.Mthethwa@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and one electronic USB copy in a sealed envelope marked with the tender reference (ORTIA7982/2025/RFP) to Tender Box B, 1 Jones Road, ACSA North Wings Offices, 3rd Floor, O.R. Tambo International Airport by 15 July 2026 at 12:00.
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