Provision of Alarm System and Maintenance at Cape Town Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring an alarm system and maintenance services for Cape Town International Airport for 12 months. Bidders must be PSIRA accredited and have an Electronics security systems certificate.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the provision and maintenance of alarm systems at the Cape Town International Airport N2 cage. The project requires the installation of motion detectors, door contacts, and a central alarm panel. The service provider must ensure immediate security alerts and provide maintenance services for a 12-month period. All equipment must be weather-resistant and include backup power capabilities. The work must be completed by a qualified provider capable of responding to alerts within a 20km radius. The closing date for this tender is 17 July 2026.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid PSIRA accreditation
- Must hold electronics security systems certification
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database
- Must pass security vetting for National Key Point access
- Must be VAT registered for joint ventures or consortia
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makhaya Jeremiah Mlenze
Email: Makhaya.Mlenze@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into at least four separate attachments, each no larger than 4MB. All documents must be signed or stamped on every page.
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