Maintenance of Travelators at O.R. Tambo Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Maintenance of travelators at O.R. Tambo International Airport for 8 months is being procured. The tender document does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the maintenance of 35 travelators (passenger conveyors) at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This project covers both landside and airside areas for a duration of eight months. The scope includes preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, breakdown response, and spares management. The contractor must maintain a 95.5% equipment availability rate and ensure 30% of the contract value is allocated to targeted enterprises. Key personnel, including site supervisors and lift mechanics, must meet strict qualification and experience standards. The contract is based on a fixed-price structure. The closing date for submissions is 03 July 2026 at 16:00 PM.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 4 Specialist Works (4SW)) — 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- CIDB contractor registration of Grade 4SI or higher
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid company registration documents (CIPC, Partnership, or JV agreements)
- Letter of Solvency from auditors or accountants
- Identity documents for all shareholders, directors, or partners
Contact & how to apply
Name: masana.sithole Sithole
Email: Masana.Sithole@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-7946
How to apply: Submit your bid electronically to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the email subject line includes the RFQ name and number. You must also complete and sign the Tender Deposit Register at the time of submission.
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