Mechanical Maintenance at Cape Town International Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Mechanical maintenance of fuel hydrant system and ARFF simulator at Cape Town International Airport for 12 months. Open to contractors with relevant experience; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the mechanical maintenance and repair of the Fuel Hydrant System and ARFF Simulator at Cape Town International Airport. This is a 12-month service contract. The scope includes routine maintenance, emergency repairs, spares management, and reporting. All work must follow OEM and SANS standards. Bidders must provide competent personnel, including a supervisor and technicians with specific trade qualifications. The contract is fixed-price for the full duration. The project requires a 30% subcontracting commitment to a Targeted Enterprise. The tender is subject to an 80/20 preference point system. The closing date for submissions is 30 November 2026 at 12h00.
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
- Valid CIDB grading of 4 ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makhaya Mlenze
Email: Makhaya.Mlenze@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za by 30 November 2026 at 12h00. Ensure the submission is split into multiple attachments of no more than 4MB each and use the correct subject heading as specified in the tender invitation.
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