Building Refurbishment at Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 November 2026 at 12:00 · Information desk, Dawid Stuurman International Airport
In plain English
Maintenance and engineering building refurbishment at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Only tenderers with a CIDB contractor grading of 4GB or higher may submit tender offers.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is for the refurbishment of the Maintenance and Engineering building at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha. Issued by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the project involves structural repairs, roofing, electrical upgrades, and architectural finishes, including the conversion of a garage into a boardroom. The contract follows an 18-month timeline. Key deliverables include the completion of all building alterations and the installation of security and lighting systems. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence and provide a project team with relevant qualifications. The project is managed under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract framework. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract, and the work is subject to strict quality and safety standards.
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 4 General Building (4GB)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 4GB or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of financial standing and solvency
- CIPC registration and director identity documents
- Proof of Public Liability, Motor Vehicle, and Construction Plant insurance
- Attendance at compulsory site inspection with safety gear
- Proof of similar completed projects (2016-2026)
- Key personnel qualifications and CVs for Principal and Supervisor
Contact & how to apply
Name: Joseph Rulash
Email: joseph.rulash@airports.co.za
Phone: 084-434-0582
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to ACSARfq@airports.co.za. Bidders must reference the bid number 16902 in the subject line. Submissions should be split into multiple attachments of 4MB each. Do not use external links for submission.
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