Landscaping and Garden Maintenance at King Shaka Airport
Airports Company South Africa
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Maintenance of landside gardens at King Shaka International Airport is being bought. No specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the maintenance of landscaping and landside gardens at King Shaka International Airport. This 12-month contract covers 13 zones, including terminals, parking areas, and the sports field. Key deliverables include lawn and shrub maintenance, irrigation system management, chemical weed control, and general grounds cleaning. The work requires a professional approach to horticultural care and site upkeep. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 04 November 2026 at 10:00 am at the airport's Multi-Storey Office Reception. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 60 points. All rates provided must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The tender closes on 12 November 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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 Specialist Works (4SW)) — 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 4SH or higher
- Professional certifications for Site Manager, Herbicide Applicator, Irrigation, and H&S Officer
- Minimum of 3 completion certificates for similar landscaping contracts
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of B-BBEE status and ownership documentation
- Financial Letter of Solvency and Bank Letter of Good Standing
- CIPC registration and director identity documents
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Itumeleng Bosman
Email: Itumeleng.Bosman@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2594
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into attachments no larger than 4MB each. All documents must be signed by an authorized person, with every page stamped or signed. Use the specific subject heading provided in the tender invitation.
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