Supply and Install 180kVA UPS at King Phalo Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
30 July 2026 at 13:00 · King Phalo Airport, Information Help Desk
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a new 180kVA industrial UPS at King Phalo Airport, including the removal of existing installations. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 2 EP or 2 EB or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a new 180kVA industrial UPS at the 11 Substation, and a 15kVA UPS for check-in counters at King Phalo Airport. The project includes the removal of existing equipment and the provision of a formal disposal certificate from a certified waste management facility. The work involves testing, calibration, and integration of the new systems. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option A) and is expected to be completed within six months of the start date. Bidders must attend a compulsory site meeting at the King Phalo Airport Information Help Desk to qualify. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
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 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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 2 EP, 2 EB, or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS)
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA/WCA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Professional Indemnity (R5 million) and Public Liability insurance
- Attendance at the compulsory site meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mlungisi Professor Mgobhozi
Email: Tenders3.ksia@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6198
How to apply: Submit all bid documents via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into multiple attachments of no more than 4MB each. Use the specific subject heading provided in the invitation and ensure all pages are signed or stamped.
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