Operation and Maintenance of Baggage Handling System.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
19 June 2026 at 10:00 · MSO Building, Reception, Ground Floor
In plain English
Operation and maintenance of baggage handling system for 5 months at King Shaka International Airport. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 4 ME or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the operation and maintenance of the Baggage Handling System (BHS) at King Shaka International Airport. The contract covers a 5-month period, requiring the successful bidder to manage conveyor systems, sorters, carousels, and associated electrical/electronic controls. Key deliverables include preventive and corrective maintenance, daily operational monitoring, and detailed reporting on system availability and performance. The contractor must provide a skilled team, including a Site Manager, Millwrights, System Controllers, and Baggage Operators, to ensure 99.5% system availability. Work involves managing spares, conducting stock counts, and adhering to strict safety and security protocols. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection and demonstrate technical competence through a project plan and qualified personnel. The contract is based on a fixed-price activity schedule, with performance measured against specific KPIs such as Mean Time To Repair and response times.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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 4 ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA or FEMA Letter of Good Standing
- Aviation Liability Insurance with minimum R300,000 indemnity
- Relevant trade certifications for Millwrights or Electricians
- Key personnel must hold NQF level 3 to 7 qualifications
- Valid B-BBEE status via sworn affidavit or SANAS certificate
- CIPC registration and director ID copies
- Attendance at compulsory site inspection
- Three reference letters confirming past project experience and value
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mlungisi Professor Mgobhozi
Email: Mlungisi.mgobhozi@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6198
How to apply: Email completed and signed bid documentation to acsarfq@airports.co.za by the closing date of 03 July 2026 at 16:00 PM. Ensure all required scanned documents are included in the submission.
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