Electrical Contractor for Assessment and Certification at ACSA.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring services for the assessment, verification, and certification of low voltage electrical installations at Cape Town International Airport for 24 months. The tender does not specify eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
Always check the official documentDescription
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the assessment, verification, and certification of Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves auditing electrical systems, issuing Certificates of Compliance (CoC), performing thermal imaging, and installing smart energy meters. The contract spans 24 months and requires a full-time site team, including a supervisor and two electricians, stationed at the airport. Key deliverables include regular technical reporting, updating electrical drawings, and ensuring all installations meet safety standards. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session and a site inspection. The work is critical for maintaining airport safety and operational compliance. All rates provided by the bidder must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The project is subject to a functionality threshold, where bidders must score at least 80 out of 100 points to be considered for the final evaluation stage.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Electrical Engineering (Building) (4EB)) — 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 grading of 4EB or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Certified trade certificates and qualifications for key personnel
- Three reference letters for similar LV electrical projects within 15 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sandra Sebokolodi
Email: tenders.scm11@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-2636
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to Acsarfq@airports.co.za. Submissions must include one original and one copy in PDF format. Ensure all tender and contract documents are fully completed and the Bid Register is signed upon submission.
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