Installation of Preconditioned Air Units at King Shaka Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
20 November 2026 at 10:00 · King Shaka International Airport, MSO Building, Ground Floor, Reception
In plain English
The tender is for the installation of preconditioned air units for cooling passenger loading bridges at King Shaka International Airport. Only bidders with a CIDB contractor grading of 4 ME or higher can bid.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the installation of preconditioned air units to cool passenger loading bridges at King Shaka International Airport. The project involves the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of cooling systems, including electrical and mechanical infrastructure. The work will take place at the airport's airside. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract model with a 24-month completion timeline. Key deliverables include performance verification, staff training, and the submission of as-built documentation. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 20 November 2026. The project requires a 10% performance bond and includes a 12-month defects liability period. 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 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.
Full requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 4 ME or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA or FEMA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Attendance at compulsory site inspection
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mlungisi Professor Mgobhozi
Email: Tenders3.ksia@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6198
How to apply: Submit bids via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into multiple attachments of 4MB each. Include an original, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB flash drive. All documents must be signed and stamped on every page.
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