AGL Systems Maintenance at Polokwane International Airport.
Sekholofelo Julius Ramatjie
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 November 2026 at 10:00 · Polokwane International Airport Aerospace
In plain English
The tender is for the maintenance, repairs, and installation of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems at Polokwane International Airport for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3EP or higher and be registered with COIDA and the Department of Labour as an electrical contractor.
Always check the official documentDescription
Gateway Airports Authority Limited invites bids for the maintenance, repair, and installation of Airfield Ground Lighting systems at Polokwane International Airport. This contract spans thirty-six months and covers runway, taxiway, and approach lighting, as well as electrical control systems. Key deliverables include regular photometric testing, calibration, equipment failure reporting, and the maintenance of an asset register. The service provider must supply all necessary spares and ensure all electrical infrastructure remains operational. Work includes managing CCR, SCADA, and UPS systems. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 9 November 2026, with the final submission deadline on 20 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 grading of 3EP or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing for electrical work
- Department of Labour electrical contractor registration
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Proof of financial viability from a financial institution
- Personnel must hold relevant trade tests, NQF levels, and AGL certifications
- Ability to obtain airside security and operational permits (AVOP, PARTAC, AIT)
- Access to suitable off-road vehicles
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sekholofelo Julius Ramatjie
Email: scmgroup@gaal.co.za
Phone: 087-291-1088
How to apply: Bids must be delivered or couriered to the bid box at Polokwane International Airport, Admin Block, N1 North to Makhado, Gateway Weg, Polokwane, 0700. Submissions must be in clearly marked envelopes.
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