AWOS Design, Installation, and Maintenance at Airports
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new Automated Weather Observation Systems at Kimberly Airport, including decommissioning of existing systems. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a tender for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) at five major airports: Cape Town, Chief David Stuurman, George, Upington, and Kimberley. The project includes the decommissioning of existing systems and a 60-month maintenance contract for the George, Upington, and Kimberley sites. Key deliverables include meteorological sensors, redundant servers, fibre optic networks, and comprehensive operator training. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) and Term Service Contract (TSC) frameworks. The project duration is 24 months for installation, with a 60-month maintenance period. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in aviation navigational aids and meet strict technical functionality thresholds. All work must comply with ICAO, WMO, and SANS standards to ensure operational safety at these National Key Points.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Lead Engineers must hold ECSA professional registration
- Must be an OEM or OEM-certified entity
- Must hold Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance
- Must provide financial solvency letter from auditors or accountants
- Commitment to 30% subcontracting to EME or QSE Level 1 B-BBEE enterprises
Contact & how to apply
Name: Patricia Nkambule
Email: Patricia.Nkambule@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Hard copy proposals must be delivered to the Tender Box at Airports Company South Africa, Western Precinct, Aviation Park, OR Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, Third Floor, Reception. Include one original, one copy, and an electronic copy on a USB drive.
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