Maintenance of Aeronautical Ground Lights at Airports.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Maintenance service of all Airfield Ground Lighting Systems at King Phalo International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport and King Shaka International Airports. The tender document does not specify eligibility requirements.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems, Constant Current Regulators, and control systems. This project covers three locations: King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo International Airport. The contract will run for a period of 60 months. The scope of work includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of all AGL infrastructure. Maintenance activities are primarily scheduled for after-hours, between 22:00 and 04:00, to ensure airport operations remain uninterrupted. Key deliverables include regular performance testing, system availability reports, and comprehensive maintenance planning. Bidders must ensure all work complies with international and local safety standards, including ICAO and IEC regulations. The tender is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system. The closing date for submissions is 09 November 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Electrical Engineering (Building) (7EB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 7EB, 7EP, or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Relevant industry certifications for AGL maintenance and electrical work
- Proof of relevant project experience via client reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tondani.Mtephe
Email: tondani.mtephe@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB drive to the Ground Floor Reception, MSO Building, King Shaka International Airport. Ensure the Tender Deposit Register is signed upon delivery.
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