Power Factor Correction Equipment at King Shaka Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Power Factor Correction equipment at King Shaka International Airport for 24 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 7EB / 7EP or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Power Factor Correction (PFC) equipment at King Shaka International Airport. The project involves conducting power quality studies at 12 key locations, procuring equipment, and integrating systems into existing SCADA networks. The contract duration is 24 months. Key deliverables include technical documentation, as-built drawings, operation manuals, and training for airport staff. The work must be performed in compliance with IEC and IEEE standards. The project requires a team consisting of an ECSA-registered electrical technologist, a SACPCMP or PMP-certified project manager, a qualified electrician with a Wireman’s Licence, and a registered Health and Safety Officer. All work must be conducted in accordance with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. The successful bidder must also provide a performance bond and maintain specific insurance coverage, including aviation liability.
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.
- 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
- CIDB contractor 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
- ISO 9001 certification for manufacturers
- Key personnel registered with ECSA, SACPCMP, or PMP
- Proof of business address in KwaZulu-Natal
- Valid Public Liability and Aviation Liability insurance
- CIPC registration and proof of signatory authority
Contact & how to apply
Name: M Gounden
Email: tenders.scm1@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6000
How to apply: Bidders must complete the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) and the Pricing Schedule (C2.2). All required returnable schedules must be submitted as per the Tender Data. Please refer to the official Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender document for specific submission portal or physical delivery instructions.
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