Maintenance of Boarding Bridges at Cape Town Airport
Airports Company South Africa
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Held on 21 July 2026 at 11:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring 5-year maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment of passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking systems at Cape Town International Airport. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 5ME or higher.
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This tender is issued by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) for the maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment of Passenger Boarding Bridges and Aircraft Docking Systems at Cape Town International Airport. The contract covers a period of 60 months. The scope of work includes preventative and corrective maintenance, 24-hour standby services, and the management of spare parts inventory. The project requires adherence to international aviation standards and specific safety protocols. Key deliverables include maintaining high system availability and performing hydraulic system refurbishments. The successful bidder must also partner with a Targeted Enterprise to perform at least 30% of the contract value. The work will take place at the airport's airside, requiring staff to obtain necessary security permits. The project is structured as an NEC3 Term Service Contract with fixed pricing for the duration of the agreement.
What you need to qualify
- 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 5 Mechanical Engineering (5ME)) — 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 5ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of Professional Indemnity and Aviation Liability Insurance
- OEM commitment letter for technical support
- Signed Section 37(2) OHSA agreement
- CIPC company registration documents
- Bank Letter of Good Standing and Letter of Solvency
- Proof of attendance at compulsory online briefing session
- Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for Joint Ventures
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamo Dlamini
Email: Zamo.Dlamini@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing one original and one copy. The package must be clearly marked with the tender reference and description. Submissions must be deposited into the tender box located at the Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block, Ground Floor, Procurement Office.
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