Maintenance of Elevators and Wheelchair Lifts at O.R. Tambo Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Maintenance of elevators at OR Tambo International Airport is being procured. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 4SI or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the maintenance of 82 elevators and 3 wheelchair stair lifts at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This project covers both landside and airside areas, including the cargo building. The successful contractor will provide 24/7, 365-day on-site maintenance, including preventive servicing, minor and major repairs, and spares management. Key deliverables include meeting a 96% equipment availability target and adhering to strict response times for trapped passengers and general breakdowns. The contract duration is eight months, starting upon signature. Bidders must provide monthly reports on system performance, maintenance progress, and safety compliance. All work must align with SANS standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The contract follows the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Option A) framework, with fixed pricing and a provisional sum for spares.
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 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
- CIDB contractor grading of 4SI or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Personnel must hold relevant industry certifications and qualifications
- Proof of Public Liability and Aviation Liability insurance
- Ability to obtain security and airside vehicle permits
Contact & how to apply
Name: Theo Nkomo
Email: theo.nkomo@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in printed format (one original and one copy), sealed in clearly marked envelopes. Submissions must be delivered to the Airports Company South Africa, 3rd Floor, ACSA North Wing Offices, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1627.
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