Replacement of Aircraft Gates at ORTIA.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the replacement of aircraft gates at O.R. Tambo International Airport over 18 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 7ME or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of nine automated aircraft access gates at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The project includes mechanical, electrical, and structural works, as well as the development of a cloud-based digital platform with mobile application integration. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option A) and spans a duration of 18 months (78 weeks). Key deliverables include site surveys, detailed design, civil works, system integration, cybersecurity verification, and comprehensive staff training. The project requires strict adherence to airport security and operational safety standards. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 85 points and provide a team of registered professional engineers and specialists to manage the various technical disciplines involved in the gate replacement and digital integration process.
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 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — 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 CIDB registration of 7ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- CIPC registration and director identification
- Bank rating letter and Letter of Solvency
- Proof of Construction, Employer Liability, and Motor Vehicle insurance
- Key personnel registered with SACPCMP or ECSA
Contact & how to apply
Name: davis.mthethwa
Email: Davis.Mthethwa@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version (USB) to Tender Box C, 1 Jones Road, North Wing, 3rd Floor, O.R. Tambo International Airport by 22 September 2026 at 11:00.
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