Design & Build Modular Guard Houses at Airports
Airports Company South Africa
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The project involves the design and construction of modular guardhouse installations at three airports. Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the text.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, construction, and installation of 18 modular guardhouses across three airport clusters: King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport. The project, referenced as KSIA8082/2025/RFP, requires the successful bidder to manage the full design process, including architectural, civil, electrical, and mechanical services. Key deliverables include site-specific health and safety plans, detailed design drawings, and the final commissioning of the guardhouses with integrated ICT and security systems. The contract duration is 18 months, with construction expected to be completed within 4 to 6 months of site access. Work must be performed after operational hours to minimize disruption. The tender follows the NEC3 ECC Option B contract model. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 12 October 2026 and submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 10 November 2026 at the King Shaka International Airport tender box.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 4GB or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Lead architect must have SACAP registration and Certificate of Good Standing
- Design team must hold ECSA, SACQSP, or SACPCMP professional registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Johnson. Mji
Email: Procurement3.KSIA@airports.co.za
Phone: 031-436-6000
How to apply: Submit one original and one copy of the bid in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the tender reference number, to the Tender Box at the King Shaka International Airport, MSO Building, Reception Ground Floor, La Mercy, before 12:00 PM on 10 November 2026.
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