General Building Maintenance at O.R. Tambo Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
General building maintenance services are being procured for a period of four months at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Only CIDB contractors with a grading of 4GB or higher may bid.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for general building maintenance at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This contract covers a four-month period and includes tasks such as tiling, flooring, ceiling repairs, painting, welding, and waterproofing. The successful bidder must provide skilled staff, including a site manager, boilermakers, and carpenters, to ensure maintenance services are available on a call-out basis. Work must comply with SANS standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary tools, equipment, and uniforms. Key deliverables include regular condition assessments, comprehensive service reports, and adherence to strict response times for repairs. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The project requires the contractor to maintain a 24/7/365 standby team to ensure uninterrupted airport operations.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 4 General Building (4GB)) — 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 contractor grading of 4GB or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA/WCA)
- Proof of Aviation Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Letter of Solvency and Bank Rating
- CIPC registration and shareholder identity documents
- Relevant trade test certificates and SAQA verification for foreign qualifications
- Minimum functionality score of 75/100
Contact & how to apply
Name: theo nkomo
Email: theo.nkomo@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Submit completed bid documents via email to ACSARfq@airports.co.za by 12:00 PM on 26 October 2026. Ensure all required schedules are signed and included in the submission.
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