Refurbishment of Aircraft Docking System at CTIA.
Airports Company South Africa
This tender closed on 21 August 2026
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the refurbishment and reinstatement of support infrastructure for the Bravo and Charlie Apron Aircraft Docking System at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves civil and electrical works, including the installation of structural steel masts, concrete foundations, and power supply systems. The contractor is responsible for the design, construction, and close-out documentation. The contract duration is 18 months, with a 2-month site operation period. The work must be performed in compliance with airport safety and security protocols. Key deliverables include As-Built drawings, maintenance schedules, and a final project report. The project is governed by the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option A.
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 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — 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 4 SL/CE or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid Contract Works, Public Liability, Aviation, and Professional Indemnity insurance
- Bank-issued letter of solvency and rating
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Professional ECSA registration for design sign-off
- Security vetting and medical fitness certificates for all personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bulelani Tebele
Email: Bulelani.Tebele@airports.co.za
Phone: 044-803-7700
How to apply: Bids must be emailed to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Submissions must be split into at least four attachments of 4MB each. Do not copy any ACSA employees on the email. Ensure all returnable documents are completed and include a USB flash drive with the submission.
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