Automated Meter Reading System Installation at King Shaka Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a Smart Water & Electricity AMR system at King Shaka International Airport. No specific bidder eligibility or registrations are stated.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, and 5-year maintenance of an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system at King Shaka International Airport. The project involves replacing obsolete analogue meters with smart electricity and water meters, integrating them into a centralized billing and management system. Key deliverables include system architecture design, installation of gateways and data concentrators, software integration, and ongoing preventative maintenance. The contract follows NEC3 Engineering and Construction (ECC) and Term Service (TSC) standards. The project requires a 12-month installation phase followed by a 5-year operational support period. Contractors must ensure system compatibility with existing IT infrastructure, provide monthly billing reports, and maintain strict adherence to airport security and safety protocols.
What you need to qualify
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Building) (6EB)) — 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 6EB/6EP or higher
- Relevant professional registrations (ECSA, SACPCMP, or Master Installation Electrician)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Aviation liability insurance with minimum R300,000 indemnity
- ISO 9001:2015 compliant Quality Management System
- OEM-authorized system integrator status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamo Dlamini
Email: zamo.dlamini@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit physical documents to the Tender Box at the King Shaka International Airport Multi-Storey Office Block. Include a USB with electronic copies. Refer to the official Invitation to Tender (ITT) document for specific closing dates and submission portals.
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